SDLAP 105 Learning Journal 8

[Heather McDonough]

I've learned very few words in Korean this semester. If I had to guess, I would say I learned approximately 20 new words/short phrases. I already have a very strong vocabulary base, so during my lessons, I either know which words I want to use, or I am reminded of vocabulary I had learned but then forgotten. Most of the new vocabulary I learn is either specific to a topic in our lesson, such as my dyeing my hair or working on my resume, or is in the form of short transitional phrases, such as saying "for example" or "thanks to" something.This fits with my language learning goals in terms of vocabulary, since I want to learn more conversational vocabulary but otherwise don't feel the need to study new words. The basis of our lessons are building on conversations, so the new words I am learning are very relevant to my goals.