Refelction

 Reflection

This semester's Korean class has really helped me rethink the pace and challenges of learning a new language. We started with simple self-introductions, and then I gradually picked up topics like talking about family, expressing locations, ordering food, and discussing time and dates. It was a bit tough at times, but I also made a lot of progress.

At first, the stuff about self-introducing and talking about family was pretty easy for me. I got the hang of it quickly and could breeze through the exercises in class. That part felt super rewarding! But as we moved on to things like location expressions and how to structure dates and times grammatically, I realized my grasp on particles wasn’t so solid. I kept mixing up "에" and "에서", plus I'd often hesitate when trying to put sentences together. The grammar part is definitely where I'm struggling the most; I ended up making more mistakes on tests compared to other sections.

Still, after practicing over and over again, I've started using Korean more naturally in everyday situations—like mimicking ordering food conversations or asking what time it is—and even describing my daily schedule! I've found that if you keep reviewing what you've learned in class and try to use it actively in real life, you'll start feeling more comfortable with the language.

All in all, this semester has been full of challenges but also tons of growth for me. I'm convinced that as long as I stay curious and keep putting in effort—like watching Korean dramas or finding other ways to learn—I’ll continue improving my skills for real-life conversations down the road!