During the last few weeks of the semester my goal was to work towards being more comfortable speaking in full Korean conversations.
I watched videos of Korean celebrities and Youtubers to familiarize myself with casual, daily conversations. I learned new expressions and colloquial terms that I would not otherwise have seen in a textbook or academic setting. I also learned more about Korean culture by discovering celebrities I had not heard of before, such as popular rapper and variety show host Ha Dong-Hoon, also known as Haha.
I also practiced reading Korean from online Korean textbooks and learning different vocabulary from the following website: 두루책방 (xn--hu1b40go5ck8x.com). This website was especially helpful due to its structure and convenience for learning about different topics. The texts offered featured varying difficulty levels which also makes it a very convenient resource.
During my most recent Korean sessions, I practiced speaking in full Korean with no English. I found that I am able to hold a basic conversation, although I often have to stumble through certain phrases and look up terms. This being said, I am proud of my progress, although I know that I still have a long way to go before achieving the fluency I desire. My more work and another semester of this class, I am sure that I will be able to make even more progress.
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