Chris' Language Log
Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2019 4:59 am
Hi everyone,
Welcome to my learning log. I think keeping this log will help me stay motivated in my learning. I am learning Korean because I do like how it sounds and I like Korean Sign Language (I have a youtube channel where I teach a sign a day). My fiancee is also Korean and so I need to be able to speak to her family. I also like the history of Korea and the old culture. I tend to go through waves but I'm heading to Korea in a few months and need to get in as much learning as I can before then.
First some information about me and my materials...
Materials I (do/don't) Use
K-Dramas
I actually do not like 99% of Korean Drama's (I don't like watching TV in general anyway) but I'm forcing myself to watch some stuff for immersion just takes me forever to find a drama. Most dramas I do like are older drama's and so they don't have Korean subtitles but it does give me listening practice at least. I also tried to find American shows I like that have Korean dubs but have not been successful in that endeavor at all.
K-Pop
I also do not like K-pop and I actually don't listen to music at all. I don't own any music on google play or itunes or have spotify or pandora. I like my peace and quiet. The last and one of two CD's I owned was Spice Girls back in grade school. (23 years ago). If on the off chance I do listen to music then its usually 가야금 or 해금 and there isn't singing so it isn't helpful for immersion. (Looking through my web history the last time I listened any music track was 3 months ago).
Books
Korean from Zero
Korean Made Simple
Korean Grammar in Use
Websites
Naver - Dictionary | Example Sentences | News (I like reading Naver Blogs)
Krdict - Dictionary (lots of simple example chunks)
Software
Anki - Good for mobile and I use it with all cards at the start
PotPlayer - Plays dual subtitles and can loop or jump to parts in the video by clicking on the subtitle
I'm not very good at reviewing my stuff in Anki or SM I don't enjoy the process of reviewing but I do like making the cards.
I think I also have a hard time because I was always a more active person and never enjoyed reading/watching TV when I got a bit older. I also don't like socializing so that doesn't help.
Welcome to my learning log. I think keeping this log will help me stay motivated in my learning. I am learning Korean because I do like how it sounds and I like Korean Sign Language (I have a youtube channel where I teach a sign a day). My fiancee is also Korean and so I need to be able to speak to her family. I also like the history of Korea and the old culture. I tend to go through waves but I'm heading to Korea in a few months and need to get in as much learning as I can before then.
First some information about me and my materials...
Materials I (do/don't) Use
K-Dramas
I actually do not like 99% of Korean Drama's (I don't like watching TV in general anyway) but I'm forcing myself to watch some stuff for immersion just takes me forever to find a drama. Most dramas I do like are older drama's and so they don't have Korean subtitles but it does give me listening practice at least. I also tried to find American shows I like that have Korean dubs but have not been successful in that endeavor at all.
K-Pop
I also do not like K-pop and I actually don't listen to music at all. I don't own any music on google play or itunes or have spotify or pandora. I like my peace and quiet. The last and one of two CD's I owned was Spice Girls back in grade school. (23 years ago). If on the off chance I do listen to music then its usually 가야금 or 해금 and there isn't singing so it isn't helpful for immersion. (Looking through my web history the last time I listened any music track was 3 months ago).
Books
Korean from Zero
Korean Made Simple
Korean Grammar in Use
Websites
Naver - Dictionary | Example Sentences | News (I like reading Naver Blogs)
Krdict - Dictionary (lots of simple example chunks)
Software
Anki - Good for mobile and I use it with all cards at the start
PotPlayer - Plays dual subtitles and can loop or jump to parts in the video by clicking on the subtitle
I'm not very good at reviewing my stuff in Anki or SM I don't enjoy the process of reviewing but I do like making the cards.
I think I also have a hard time because I was always a more active person and never enjoyed reading/watching TV when I got a bit older. I also don't like socializing so that doesn't help.