Tag Archives: learning
Don’t go it alone
Language Hero sent me an article today. The 7 Biggest Language Learning Blunders I’ve committed them all, of course, haha. I was particularly interested in how he described what most people think independent language learners do. Kevin wrote, “Just the … Continue reading
Korean Digital Academy
A quick 3 minute video on how much I like my classes with Korean Digital Academy. A longer 9 minute video how I study with notepad and paper flashcards. Rob Julien’s revamp that helped me switch from a lot of … Continue reading
Posted in Korean, Learning
Tagged Encouragement, KDA, Korean Language, learning, speak, Teach, Tutor, vocabulary, writing
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Hectic
I have noticed that during the language learning process, I have times where things get very hectic. I am meeting lots of new people or learning new software or writing blog posts and making video or recordings or creating … Continue reading
Why learn a language?
Language learning can do a lot for your well-being. Because it’s easy. In this crazy, unpredictable world, what is simpler than doing flashcards? Because it’s a challenge. Learning a new language is an intellectual stimulation. Because it builds confidence. In … Continue reading
Posted in Learning
Tagged Culture, Encouragement, language acquisition, language exchange, learning, motivation
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Online Reading Tools for a second language
Tom Tabaczynski is a language teacher (ESL) with a background in cognitive science, philosophy, and applied linguistics. Here is his playlist about reading a second language. Tools for online reading: 1. Google Translate 2. Translations with Google Docs/Drive 3. Inline text translation … Continue reading
Posted in Learning, Tech
Tagged grammar, language acquisition, learning, reading, skill
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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.
Posted in Korean, Learning
Tagged Add1Challenge, challenge, community, goal, language exchange, learning, speak
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하다 Timeline
This is how I envision the 하다 verb on a timeline. I am just learning, so it might not be correct.
Blooms Taxonomy
As a student learning Korean, I am interested in teaching. Today I learned Bloom’s taxonomy. Bloom’s taxonomy refers to learning objectives. It divides educational objectives into three “domains”: cognitive, affective, and psychomotor (sometimes loosely described as “knowing/head“, “feeling/heart” and “doing/hands” … Continue reading
Mindset, not ability, is the key
“MINDSET. It’s the belief you hold in your mind which will determine your attitude towards learning a new language and subsequently your success.” – Carol Dweck, Stanford University Professor and psychologist Read more in Learning A New Language: 8 Tips That … Continue reading
Placemat, not learning
Why not make your own placemat with Korean vocabulary? Absorb a little vocabulary with your morning coffee. My Grandmother made placemats with her grandchildren using pieces of vinyl tablecloth, some leaves, and clear contact paper. Those were my favorite!
Posted in Korean, Not Learning
Tagged eat, fun, Korean Language, learning, placemat, play
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HelloTalk, a crash course
With a personal invite from HelloTalk, I could not resist registering and checking it out. Mindpasta is like Facebook, only better, creating a learning environment with games for interacting with people. People post as they learn Korean and learn about … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Korean, Learning
Tagged Culture, HelloTalk, language exchange, learning, small talk
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Creating a learning environment
As I am learning, I wish I could have the kind of learning environment where I was in a room with a lot of other people learning Korean, and we could work collaboratively. Let me tell you a story about … Continue reading
I Spy, not learning
“I Spy” is a game. You can play it just using objects around you, or try using these I Spy Pages. One person says “I spy with my little eye something that begins with __”. The other person then has to … Continue reading
My father and his flashcards
Let me tell you about my father and his flashcards.
Hanguk Babble 