SDLC 105: Learning Journal #10

[Tia McArtis]

The very first thing I learned in my Korean language learning experience was how to read. I had discovered how to read without really trying. I was watching a Korean variety show that had the Korean subtitles at the bottom of the screen. By looking at the words and listening to what was being said, I was able to pick up on the alphabet. After that, I would find texts written in Korean and try to read it, even though I had no idea what I was reading about. I would also practice my writing by phonetically writing English words using the Korean alphabet. I would always write random words in the corners of my notebooks to practice whenever I could. Now when I read long passages in Korean, I tend to read a little monotone and I pause a lot to make sure I read it correctly, but I can read at a much quicker speed. My writing is also the best it has ever been, but I still have a little difficulty with diction.