I have been watching korean dramas for a couple of years. As I watched the dramas with english subtitles, I have learned to say some of the most commonly used words and phrases in korean by myself.
For instance:
I am sorry: Bianhaeyo / Chaesonghaeyo / Chaesonghamnida
I like: Chuahae
Thank you: Khamsahamnida
When: onjae
Where: Odiya
Why: Uwae
really: chincha / chommal
Okay: Arrasseoyo / kuraeyo
No: Andwae
Happy: Haengboghan
Pretty: Yeppo
Busy: Bappeun
I am hungry: Bhaegoppa
Wait a minute: Chamkanman
And many more...
Although I do not know the exact number of korean words that I have learned I feel like whatever I have learned can be used in daily conversation. Also, the meetings with my language partner has helped me correct my pronunciation as well as explain the structure and rules.
I have noticed that I remembers words better when they are in sentences and are associated to certain situations. Therefore, instead of learning a list of vocabulary, I plan on learning phrases and sentences which can be used in daily life. Hence, my learning goal for this semester is to learn how to talk about oneself, buy things, order food, ask for directions, talk to people about their likes and dislikes and address people appropriately. I have realized that it is difficult to learn reading, writing and speaking at the same pace. As a result, my realistic goals are to learn the basic rules of reading and writing and focus more on the speaking skills.
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