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Act as a professional Korean Teacher. I am your only student and I can take 3 lessons per week and do 5 hours of homework during the week, and another 5 hours at the weekend. Assuming my lessons are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I need to progress from beginner (A1 on CEFR scale) to intermediate (B2 on CEFR scale) by the 1st of September this year. Write a lesson plan for the next 33 weeks for me. Write a lesson plan for each week that will get me from A1 to B2 in 33 weeks.
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33 weeks is a relatively short amount of time to go from A1 to B2 on the CEFR scale, and you may find that you need to continue studying even after that point in order to fully achieve fluency. That being said, I'll do my best to provide you with a comprehensive and effective plan that will help you make as much progress as possible.
Here's an example of a lesson plan that you could follow for the next 33 weeks:
Week 1: Introduction to the Korean alphabet (Hangeul)
Monday: Introduction to the basic principles of Hangeul and the formation of characters
Wednesday: Practice writing basic Hangeul characters
Friday: Review and practice writing words using Hangeul characters
Week 2: Basic grammar and sentence structure
Monday: Introduction to basic grammatical concepts such as verb conjugation and sentence structure
Wednesday: Practice constructing basic sentences using grammar concepts
Friday: Review and practice constructing more complex sentences
Week 3-4: Vocabulary building
Monday: Learn new vocabulary related to introductions, basic conversation, and daily activities
Wednesday: Practice using newly acquired vocabulary in context
Friday: Review and practice using vocabulary in more complex sentences
Week 5: Review and reinforcement
Monday: Review previously learned grammar, vocabulary and Hangeul
Wednesday: Practice using grammar and vocabulary in conversation
Friday: Consolidate learning from the week with a test
Week 6-8: Basic conversation and listening comprehension
Monday: Introduction to basic conversational phrases and listening comprehension
Wednesday: Practice having basic conversations and listening to short dialogs
Friday: Review and practice using conversational phrases in context
Week 9-12: Vocabulary expansion
Monday: Learn new vocabulary related to various topics such as food, travel, and leisure activities.
Wednesday: Practice using newly acquired vocabulary in context
Friday: Review and practice using vocabulary in more complex sentences
Week 13: Review and reinforcement
Monday: Review previously learned grammar, vocabulary and Hangeul
Wednesday: Practice using grammar and vocabulary in conversation
Friday: Consolidate learning from the week with a test
Week 14-17: Intermediate grammar and sentence structure
Monday: Introduction to more advanced grammatical concepts such as conditionals, relative clauses, and passive voice
Wednesday: Practice constructing more complex sentences using grammar concepts
Friday: Review and practice constructing even more complex sentences
Week 18-21: Intermediate conversation and listening comprehension
Monday: Introduction to more advanced conversational phrases and listening comprehension
Wednesday: Practice having more complex conversations and listening to longer dialogs
Friday: Review and practice using conversational phrases in context
Week 22-25: Vocabulary expansion and review
Monday: Learn new vocabulary related to various topics such as work, news, and current events
Wednesday: Practice using newly acquired vocabulary in context
Friday: Review and practice using vocabulary in more complex sentences
Week 26: Review and reinforcement
Monday: Review previously learned grammar, vocabulary, and Hangeul
Wednesday: Practice using grammar and vocabulary in conversation
Friday: Consolidate learning from the week with a test
Week 27-29: Reading and writing comprehension
Monday: Introduction to basic reading comprehension strategies and writing short paragraphs
Wednesday: Practice reading short texts and writing short paragraphs
Friday: Review and practice reading comprehension strategies
Week 30-32: Review and preparation for the final test
Monday: Review grammar, vocabulary, and Hangeul
Wednesday: Practice using grammar and vocabulary in conversation and in various exercises
Friday: Consolidate learning from the week with a test and also practice past paper on your own.
Week 33: Final test and evaluation
Monday: Take a final test to evaluate your progress and understanding
Wednesday: Review test results and discuss any areas where additional practice is needed
Friday: Final class wrap up and discuss future plan of learning.
Please note that this is a general lesson plan, and you may find that you need to adjust it to suit your own learning style and needs. Additionally, it's important to keep in mind that you also need to practice speaking and listening in real-life situations as much as possible, such as talking with native speakers or watching Korean TV shows or videos, for better improvement.
Also, it's important to remember that learning a language requires consistency, discipline and perseverance, and five hours of homework during the week and another five hours at the weekend may not be sufficient to achieve your desired level, so you may want to consider adding more time to your daily schedule. Additionally, it's important to not get discouraged if you don't make as much progress as you'd like to in a given week, and to remember that progress can be slow and take time.
I didn't think it gave enough information about the homework, so I asked it to elaborate.
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Certainly! Here's an example of how you could divide your 5-10 hours of weekly homework to complement your lesson plan:
Vocabulary practice: 2-3 hours
Review the vocabulary words and phrases you learned in class each week, and practice using them in context through exercises such as flashcards, fill-in-the-blank sentences, and matching games.
Grammar practice: 2-3 hours
Review the grammar concepts you learned in class each week, and practice using them in exercises such as gap-filling exercises, sentence transformations, and short writing tasks.
Reading and listening comprehension: 1-2 hours
Read short texts and listen to audio materials that are appropriate to your level, and practice understanding and interpreting the content through exercises such as multiple-choice questions and summarizing tasks.
Speaking and writing practice: 1-2 hours
Practice speaking and writing in Korean by having conversations with native speakers or other language partners, recording yourself speaking and then analyzing your performance, or writing short compositions on a topic of your choice.
Cultural study: 1-2 hours
Learn more about Korean culture by reading articles, watching videos or TV shows, or listening to music. This will help you better understand the context in which the language is used, and also expand your vocabulary.
It's important to note that the above homework schedule is just a general guide and you may find that you need to adjust it depending on your own needs and how you are progressing. As you progress and start to feel more comfortable with the language, you may want to adjust your homework schedule to focus more on speaking, listening and reading comprehension practice to improve fluency in the language.
Also, you may want to consider to use mobile apps or websites such as Duolingo, Memrise, Lingodeer, which can provide you with a variety of exercises and activities to help you practice and reinforce what you've learned in class. These platforms are a great way to supplement your study and can help you make faster progress.
This was good, but I needed more so I asked. I need lots of work on listening comprehension. What exercises do you recommend?
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It sounds like listening comprehension is an area where you would like to focus more on. Here are some exercises that can help you improve your listening comprehension specifically:
Listen and Repeat: Listen to short dialogs or phrases, then repeat them aloud to practice your pronunciation and intonation. Try to mimic the rhythm and stress patterns of the native speakers as closely as possible.
Listen and Respond: Listen to short dialogs or phrases, then respond to a question or prompt related to what you heard. This could be a multiple-choice question, a fill-in-the-blank exercise, or a short writing task.
Dictation: Listen to a short passage and then write down what you hear. This is a great way to practice your listening skills as well as your spelling and writing in the language.
Shadowing: Listen to a native speaker speak and repeat the words and phrases immediately after. This will help you improve your pronunciation, intonation and rhythm
Listen and Translate: Listen to short dialogs or phrases, then translate them into English. This will help you develop your understanding of the grammar and vocabulary used in the dialogs.
Listening quizzes or tests: Take listening comprehension quizzes or tests to help you gauge your progress and identify areas where you need more practice.
Listening to real-life conversations: Try to find native speakers that can help you practice listening to real-life conversations. This will help you get used to the natural flow and pace of the language and help you pick up common slang and colloquial expressions.
Get familiar with the Korean accent and dialects: Koreans from different regions speak with different accents and may use different vocabulary words, as you listen to more and more Korean, try to familiarize yourself with different accents and dialects.
Try using language learning apps such as FluentU, Lingodeer, HelloTalk, or Pod101, these apps offer a variety of listening exercises, as well as a chance to practice listening and speaking with native speakers.
It's also important to note that, consistent practice is important to make progress in listening comprehension. Try to include listening exercises in your daily study routine, and gradually increase the difficulty level as you improve. It's important to not get discouraged if you don't understand everything the first time, listening comprehension takes time and patience to improve, just keep at it and you will make progress.
Over all I think this is a pretty solid bunch of advice. But given that I also have access to a few thousand smart human beings who all are learning languages. Do you have any additional advice that the AI didn't give me? Is there something which was left out, glossed over, or just plan wrong?