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Weigookin74
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As I understand it, levels one and two would be taught and mostly explained in your native language. levels three and four would start being explained more in Korean?
I'd like to say I'm a level two very liberally. I could probably easily pass the level one TOPIK, unless there are some joke or trick questions. Still need some more studying for level two exam. However, I didn't study Korean according to TOPIK methods. I'm more along the lines of self study, practice with Koreans, Rosetta Stone back in the day, and other things. I've really slacked the past two or three years. But, I can get around, order food, ask directions, talk about the weather, etc. My pronunciation is prob awful and I don't speak gramatically correct sentences. But, most Koreans seem to be able to understand me. Only a few younger ones who deliberately don't and, of course, some really old people. |
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John Stamos jr.
Joined: 07 Oct 2012
Location: Namsan
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| I know nothing about korean because I think it's useless, but I tested into spanish 4 when I began college; then I decided to start over with French, and got butt raped for 5 semesters trying to keep up. In both cases, I can't begin to explain how much the reading phase propelled my language abilities. They were also the most satisfying. |
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World Traveler
Joined: 29 May 2009
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| Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 3:07 am Post subject: |
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| Drew345 wrote: |
Yes, with Korean, it keeps getting harder and harder. At least more and more time is required to make progress at the intermediate level. Seems like it should get easier, but sadly, gets harder.
I think there is something like a "forgetting" rate for languages. Like, the amount of time you need to put into to avoid slipping behind; or the number of times you need to use a new word to avoid forgetting it. Korean seems to have the fastest "forgetting" rate of most any language; hence more and more time required in study the higher you get. |
http://how-to-learn-any-language.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37190&PN=1 |
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hiamnotcool
Joined: 06 Feb 2012
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| Fox wrote: |
| I do not understand posts like the one above at all. Are people here really so insecure that they need to sarcastically snark in response to reassurances that it will not take ten years to be able to read a book in Korean? Is a bit of positive encouragement backed by anecdote really that threatening? |
well if are you asking me whether or not it made me feel better, the answer is a resounding yes. |
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OneWayTraffic
Joined: 14 Mar 2005
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| Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 3:30 am Post subject: |
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| Fox wrote: |
| I do not understand posts like the one above at all. Are people here really so insecure that they need to sarcastically snark in response to reassurances that it will not take ten years to be able to read a book in Korean? Is a bit of positive encouragement backed by anecdote really that threatening? |
Maybe it was sarcasm, but that doesn't make it any less true. You probably are smarter than most here, at least language smart. Learning a language to that level is a pretty good indicator IMO.
I teach Maths, I tell myself that anyone of the kids in my class could be as good at it as I am, but deep down I know it's simply not true, just as much as I discovered at uni that there were a lot of people a lot better at it than I was, and always will be. |
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PatrickGHBusan
Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Location: Busan (1997-2008) Canada 2008 -
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In my experience learning Korean, you will hit roadblocks at most levels.
The difference is those roadblocks will be more complex as you progress.
One of the biggest ones I have noticed with learners of Korean (or of other languages) is when they get past level 1 and assume they are now great at the language. Then they go out to use that language and hit a wall when they notice many locals do not understand them or that they themselves are unable to understand or respond properly when interacting with locals.
That is compeltely normal but it can discourage many learners. I found that this is because the hardest thing to develop when learning to speak a language is usually your listening or your "ear" for the language in a free flowing setting. That can only be developped throuugh practice and practice can be frustrating and difficult at times.
They key is to keep at it because you will get over this hump if you do.
Best of luck! |
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peter07
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
Location: Gwangmyeong
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| Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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| optik404 wrote: |
| I went to Yonsei KLI, for myself, it got hard around lvl 3. The vocabulary killed me. Then the Hanja in lvl 4 destroyed me. |
I think Yonsei isn't a great place to learn Korean considering the many options out there now.
And many Koreans struggle with hanja nowadays, not just foreign learners of Korean. |
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