AndyMeg wrote:Maybe you could try what I'm doing: [...]
Thanks, AndyMeg! I'm not sure I could do what you're doing, though, as I am a bit lazy lol and I dislike rewatching stuff. But I might have to use an adapted version if I want to improve my listening comprehension.
This week, I have tested out different programs that often get mentioned in the language learning world:
1. Learning With Texts
After a long battle with EasyPHP (I downloaded the wrong version ), I finally got LWT to work. I can see that this will be useful for reading and analyzing long texts. I'm also going to use this for lyrics! Still need to get used to tagging vocab, though. I also don't like how it can't separate particles from words. So if you have 사람이 in the text and also 사람한테 and 사람을, you will have to add 3 entries. Meh.
2. Anki
I finally understood how to set-up Anki, like how to make cloze delete cards, how to format cards, etc. But I don't know if I want to read the same things over and over again. I might use it for internalizing vocabulary with cloze delete cards.
3. Subs2srs
Omg, I can't believe I finally figured out how to set-up and use subs2srs. I've seen it in numerous logs before but I couldn't understand how to make it work. I'm quite a 바보 when it comes to technical computer stuff but thanks to my hyperfocus (it's quite handy sometimes!), I didn't stop until I had a nice Anki deck. You won't believe how many times I failed and how many test decks that got discarded during my set-up phase. Thankfully, after some hours of tinkering, my shiny subs2srs deck was finally made!
However, I'm not quite sure if I'm gonna end up using it. Lol. You see, I'm sure Anki is an effective tool for learning, especially language learning. But I'm not really into using it. Or maybe I haven't found a good use for it yet. Just like before when I couldn't figure out how to install LWT and subs2srs.
Verdict: Out of the 3 programs, I see myself using LWT more in the future. The other two, not right now.
Listening Comprehension
AndyMeg has suggested a good routine but I think at this moment, a whole drama episode might be too much for me. Maybe I'll start with videos from Vlive, short clips from Youtube, etc. then eventually get into watching variety shows and dramas (without subs). There are so many good things to watch and listen to, I can't choose where to start!
Textbook Study
I didn't just squander all my time into installing the three programs above, I still do my textbook studying! I divided the book into manageable parts that I have to do daily or else my sched will get messed up! I get excited and happy when I encounter a grammar point or vocab that I learned previously in the shows that I watch. Some like to pick up grammar and vocab from dramas, I prefer to learn them before so that when I consume native media, I can recognize them easily.
Slow progress
My progress is really slow and it's making me crazy and a bit disheartened. But I guess I'm still doing fine despite the slowness, because about a year ago, I couldn't read 노래방 lyrics at all, and now I can follow as long as the song's a ballad. Now, if only my comprehension is as fast as how I can read the lyrics, then I'd be very happy. I guess it's time to do some repetitive listening to train my ears and brain. Wish me luck!!!