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Time to SMILE #SMILEgoal

Check out Josette LeBlanc’s smile goals. Now it’s time for you to SMILE! Share your SMILE goals via your blogs, Facebook, or Twitter by using the hashtag #SMILEgoal.

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Time management – a visual cue

Sometimes to change our behavior, we need to see it in a new light.  Here is something you can try.  Get a set of two different colored objects, like black and white go stones or checkers.  As you spend your … Continue reading

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Clearly defined goals

Take a few minutes to complete the following sentences about yourself. I am learning Korean because                      (list as many reasons as possible). I want to be able             … Continue reading

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Tracking – Data is all in how you display it

Judith Meyer advocates tracking the hours you spend studying.  I’ve been experimenting.

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Non-negotiable

So you’ve made a resolution.  Is it non-negotiable?  Is it your #1 priority to establish a routine that will get you what you desire? Trust the process.  Commit for 30 days to do EXACTLY what you promised. “Let’s practice doing … Continue reading

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Approach like an athlete

There tools that one can use to improve performance and motivation. Log it.  Each day, write down what you did, how long, and how you felt afterwards. Notice patterns. Visualize.  Spend a little time each day visualizing in vivid detail … Continue reading

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Project Manager Wanted

I wish my language learning process had a project manager.  Haha. OK, maybe Rob Julien, my teacher at Korean Digital Academy, has taken on that role. ㅋㅋ

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#ADD1Challenge sign up soon

I think Brian is intentionally torturing me by sending those appetizing videos but not telling me how to sign up yet.  #ADD1Challenge signup will be open soon.

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How to avoid reinventing the wheel: biggest struggles language learners face

Every day, I wake up and think “Hmm, what will I do today?” It occurs to me that my problem is that lessons on productivity and best practices I knew from my computer programming days I fail to apply to … Continue reading

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Data collection and Information Analysis

People have many reasons for blogs.  Some are slick sites where you can purchase goods. Others brim with informative articles.  Some make you laugh until your sides ache or provide you with the latest news and gossip. Hanguk Babble’s purpose … Continue reading

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Treasure Map, not learning

You’ve heard about visualizing your goals.  Well, why not make a physical picture? Motivate yourself and clarify your goal by making your own “treasure map”.    Choose images, make a collage, and put your Treasure Map up where you can … Continue reading

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