Hiiiiiiii~! Just a random thought but I think the reason why I’m efficient and consistent in my language studies is because I study whenever I’m happy, sad, annoyed, angry, depressed etc. lol. So basically that’s my main outlet of expressing myself and venting my emotions hahaha. It’s a good thing though, and a healthy choice.
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21 question tag – the Korean learner version
Hi all! Sometimes the best way of overcoming a standstill / bottleneck/ slump in language learning is to remind yourself why you love the language and why you started learning in the first place! ^^ Here’s a 21 question tag that I came up with randomly while eating lunch. Here’s my answers! 1. Why Korean?
1st Japanese audio drama
My ears. Downloaded a whole load of podcasts to torture train my ears to get used to listening to Japanese. I usually listen to Japanese radio programs but decided to try out an audio drama instead! Not too familiar with audio dramas but basically they are mini dramas “acted” out by voice actors – no
[Review] 복분자 막걸리 Korean Raspberry Rice Wine
Hi Everyone! I can’t believe I’m typing out a review for alcohol. Granted, it’s KOREAN alcohol, but still.. Take it as promoting Korean culture yeah? Disclaimer: Hangukdrama does not promote alcoholism, even though she does indulge in a bit of alcohol *ahem* every now and then. For the minors reading Hangukdrama, avert your eyes, scroll
My skewed Japanese vocabulary
You are what you read. Not in a literal way, but whatever exposure you get does help to shape your proficiency when it comes to language learning. Interestingly, my Japanese vocabulary bank is getting kind of skewed (screwed?) because of the stuff I’ve been reading/watching these days. I’m a big fan of crime dramas and
Once in a while indulgences
hehehe feeling happy because I decided to heck irrationality and bought stuff that I like!! Yes, I declared that I won’t be buying another Japanese novel before I finished 白夜行 but I caved. D: Super addicted to Strawberry Night (the drama) and thought it will be a nice challenge to get the novel. I’ve started
[Korean Proverb] 똥 묻은 개가 겨 묻은 개 나무란다
Rekindled my interest in Korean proverbs and I’ve been coming across quite a number of 똥 related ones ㅎㅎ I hoped everyone enjoyed reading the previous Korean Proverb post! I sure enjoyed writing it. 똥 묻은 개가 겨 묻은 개 나무란다 Let’s break down the proverb! 똥: shit 묻다: to be smeared – take note
Acceptance and Understanding
5 years ago, when I tell people that I self study Korean, spend a lot of time learning Korean and run a blog talking about learning Korean, I get a range of reactions. The nicer people will give me a bewildered look and go “ah I see ….. …. . . (silence)” while the others
[Audio Blog] 만약에 ….
I’M BACK WITH AN AUDIO BLOG! ㅋㅋㅋ Sorry it has to be in caps because I haven’t done one for ages (or so it seems). Today’s audio blog centers around the theme “만약”. If you are interested in what I have to say, click and listen!! ^^ I have to say that I sound horrible
[Korean Slang] 트통령과 맞팔!
호호. The last time I updated the Korean slang category was in ….. *whispers* December hahaha D: I’m back again though! Today I’ll be introducing a few slangs that is related to Twitter! I suppose I don’t have to explain what is Twitter.. right? If you are not following me, please follow! @hangukdrama I complain and whine a
