The first task that I undertook was learning how to give and ask for directions along with a list of vocabulary related to directions and places. I hoped to learn how to ask where a certain place is. I will also learn to give directions to taxi-driver or to someone asking for directions. I also hoped to be able to describe the positions of things and places as well learn a list of names of places and modes of transportation.
My language partner made a list of vocabulary and wrote some example questions and sentences that are commonly used. I practiced their pronunciations with my language partner. Sun also explained the grammar behind the questions and sentences. We then held a conversation in Korean using what I had learned. Later, I tried to use some of the words and phrases is normal conversation with my friends in order to retain what I learned. I also taught some of the words to my friends. Moreover, when I watched Korean drama shows I looked for words related to directions and noticed how they were used. I am very excited every time I am able to identify words of directions, that I could not previously understand, in Korean shows.
I think using Korean words and phrases in daily life conversations really helped me in retain more vocabulary. Also the Korean shows helped me understand the extensive usage of the words.
Next I would like to learn how to give a series of directions using connecting words. Moreover, I want to learn how to conjugate verbs like go, ride, turn etc in the past, present and future tense, as well as in the formal, semi-formal and informal forms.
Since using newly learned vocabulary and phrases in daily life conversations helped me remember them well, I am going to continue to do it. In addition, I think it would be a good idea to practice writing down phrases to become more comfortable in writing Korean.
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This is excellent--a terrific example of reflecting on your activities to meet a goal and tying all your activities together.