Learning Journal 14: Summarize your work this semester, the progress you made and the difficulties you encountered
This semester I learned how to read, write, and speak beginner Korean. From being confused by the simplest character, to now being able to read in a medium-paced manner, I believe I have made great strides this semester. I truly believe that after all the work and practice I did this semester, I have become a good Korean speaker with an excellent foundation in learning how to learn my new language on my own.
The most important thing in language learning is practicing in different and numerous ways. Youtube, Wikipedia, and Quizlet were essential to my learning. The number of videos I have watched that explained Korean grammar is close to 80 (probably). I have practiced and practiced the same material I have been given, over and over again. I probably redid the Korean workbook sheets about 6 different times. It is exhausting and annoying to do so, but I have honestly learned so much about Korean that I will not be able to forget. The key to my progress was also following my learning goals and making sure I hit all of the ones that I could. I believe at this point I have accomplished of my goals. My learning goals weren’t easy to write. I redid my plan three times in total. But each time I redid my plans, I knew I was getting closer to the essence of what I needed to do to learn Korean.
It was difficult to learn Korean in a large group. I personally would have preferred a 1-1 setting, in which I could set the course to my own pace. However, I learned a lot from the others in my group as well, and I am thankful for that. I truly believe that I can do anything I put my mind to after completing this course, and I can’t wait to start learning the next language I take at Richmond. If there’s any lesson that I’ll bring to the next course it is to: practice and practice whenever and however many times as possible.
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