Learning Plan

[James Jang]

Goals (cumulative):

1. Reestablish my understanding of the basics of the Korean alphabet, grammar, and syntax.

Topics:

• Vowels and consonants
• Grammar for words and sentences
• Syntax of sentences in speaking and writing

Materials:

• Poster of Korean alphabet
• Writing exercises and prompts
• Direct conversations with language partner

1. Be able to speak and write proficiently with smooth fluidity.

Topics:

• Knowing when to pause/break speech and writing
• Expanding vocabulary 
• Knowing when to use formal and informal speech/writing

Materials:

• Videos of interviews, podcasts, tv shows, etc.
• Direct conversations with language partner using different scenarios
• Writing exercises and prompts

1. Learn different Korean dialects.

Topics:

• Going over different dialects
• Learning phonetics, semantics, and words of different dialects
• Comparing and contrasting different dialects

Materials:

• Researching different dialects
• Videos of tv shows and specific podcast/radio stations that use different dialects
• Practice speaking and writing different dialects

1. Grow knowledge on current trends.

Topics:

• Slang
• News/topics
• Music
• Clothes
• Etc.

Materials

• Videos of music, interviews, tv shows, etc.
• News articles/channels
• Researching current trends
• Using common slang words and talking about trending topics with language partner in Korean