Korean Vocab’s Korean Language Exchange

I want to make a language exchange group for those of us wanting to message In Korean.

In order to participate you have to be at least an advanced beginner. Meaning, you can read and reply to simple sentences and have a light conversation.

If you are interested reblog this post with your kakao ID and speaking level

Advanced beginner (a good amount of basic vocabulary memorized)

Intermediate (more advanced but common words memorized ex: cold freezing versus cold)

Advanced (you know some technical words)

So, quitting happens because of missing plans, structure, goals and rewards.
I’ve been to Italy quite a few times (around 30 times to be honest) and I’ll be there in 2 months again. I want to make the best out of these 60 days, so I can use the language as much as possible. But first, I need a plan!

I should mention I’m not a fan of exact numbers like 10 minutes this, 40 minutes that, a 15 minutes break here. Simply because I never stick to it, then I’m getting frustrated, stop for the day, forget it on the next day, want to start new next week, don’t do that and quit it completely. Not just for learning languages, I’m just like that in general. If I want to start at 6 pm but start at 6.15 pm I’m already mad at myself. 

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What are my resources?

• Babbel - it doesn’t make as much fun as Duolingo, but I’m NOT going to use Duolingo. Like I said I want to get the most out of these 60 days and I like that Duolingo is fun but… it’s not really productive. First because the sentences are often non sense (what I usually like because it’s funny), second the progress is slow (the slowest I know) and even if you’re done with a tree you don’t really get far with it compared to the time you put in and where other apps get you with the same amount of time. Babbel is not nearly as cool as Duolingo because it’s way more like “sit down and learn this shit” but in the end this method is faster. I studied 2 different languages with Babbel and the structure (especially for grammar) is the best I know when it comes to apps / websites. 
  
• Memrise - I think I don’t have to say much about it… build up vocab as fast as possible.
• Beelinguapp - It’s an app with audio books. You choose your target language and a book. While reading it you listen to the audio version of it and if something is unclear you have the translation in your native language below.
• Italienische Verben - a collection of Italian verbs and their conjugation. And if you didn’t notice by the name it’s a German app but I’m to 99,99% sure there is something like that in English (or other languages).
• Habitica - a to do list in rpg style. Actually I use this anyway, even without learning a language haha ^^ but I’m a really competitive person and you can join guilds (groups for everything you can imagine), so I joined a few language learning guilds to attend challenges. There’s also a guild chat for exchange and many more things you can do. :)
  Warning: if you don’t do things on your to do list, your character will lose health. :p
• Deezer and Pi Music Player - music players for… well I guess you know. 
• Tandem - an app for language exchange, finding an exchange partner or even a teacher. If you click on “community” you see native speakers of your target language learning your native language. Already with the topic they want to talk about. You can decide between (video-) call or messaging them. Warning: you maybe have to wait to get in, because they want to keep it balanced between different countries. GIGANTIC plus point for girls: this way it’s impossible to get hardcore spammed by men from… specific countries asking you to marry them or who are sending you photos of their tiny wiener. I’m serious this app is PERFECT for girls. Almost all people are just there for language exchange and not to find a girl of the country they want to move to.
• HelloTalk - also a nice language exchange app but I prefer Tandem.
• Google Translate - well… duh. Why do I even mention it.

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What are my study plans?

• find a language exchange partner as friend (with Tandem and HelloTalk)
  
• learn as much vocab as possible (with Babbel and mainly Memrise)
• much practice of listening skills (Memrise for the native speaker option, Babbel for the dialogues between people at real life situations, Beelinguapp for audio books, Deezer and Pi Music for listening to music in Italian)
• practice writing (Babbel, Memrise and chatting with native speakers on Tandem/HelloTalk)
• practice speaking (a little bit with Memsie and Babbel but mainly with native speakers from Tandem and HelloTalk)
• practice reading (Beelinguapp, chatting with native speakers on Tandem/HelloTalk, Babbel)
• learn basic grammar (with Babbel)
• study as much as I can do per day but at least 30 minutes every day NO MATTER how busy I am
• have a small basic conversations with my language exchange partner (who will probably speak extra slowly and clearly, because they know your language level) after one month

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What are my goals?

• have small-talks with native speakers in Italy
  
• get around without using German or English at all. The worst part about this will be that they always start speaking German or English with me (I guess I don’t look Italian at all but you can see my profile picture soooo yeah I don’t know) and I have to tell them to stop trying to have a normal conversation with me so I can make the situation awkward and hard to understand for everyone with my broken Italian. :D Embarrassing moments I’m coming for you!
• set my smartphone on Italian and actually understand the most of it
• get a diary and use it in Italian without a dictionary
• live the language as much as I can (here is a post about what I mean)
• find Italian friends
• understand a few songs I like (going to learn a little bit vocab from my favourite songs to make it easier)
• play a game like Sims and understand most of it (I wanted to use Skyrim but I guess everyday life vocab will be more easier to understand than the vocab about potions, killing dragons, magic spells, being a dragonborn, etc.)

Anyone wants to help me practice Spanish or Italian before I forget it ? I would help with French

Is it hard to find a penpal with who having a long-term language exchange or is it just me ? I find it so hard to find updated pages/websites to meet natives I’d create my own page :/

Learning some Korean slang is a great way to boost your Korean skills. Not only does it help with your listening abilities, but it makes you sound more like a Korean local.

Friends will become closer, jokes will be easier to understand, and you’ll be able to follow Korean movies and songs better. Not bad for only learning a few phrases and words.

1.대박 Dae-bak

Most often used to express the idea of gaining a big fortune. An English equivalent may be “jack-pot” because this phrase is sometimes used in association with gambling. When someone opens a business, people will wish them “Dae-bak” by saying “대박나세요!” [dae bak na se yo!] It can be used to express both positive and negative emotional extreme.

2.행쇼 Haeng-syo

This phrase, popularized by Korea’s music/fashion/trend icon G-dragon, is a shorten word for 행복하십쇼 [haeng bok ha sip syo] which means “Be happy” in honorifics. It’s used to say goodbye – English equivalent would be “Peace”- or literally “Be happy”.

3.멘붕 Men-bung

It’s a shorten form of 멘탈붕괴 [men tal bung goe], which is a combination of the English word “mental” and the word 붕괴,which means to deconstruct. Mental here refers to the mental state of the person, and hence, Men Bung means to experience mental shock aka. OTL. It was first used amongst the Korean Starcraft players in 2011.

4.뭥미 Mwong-mi

Means “What the..”? It originates from the word 뭐임[mwo im], which means “What is it?” When you type 뭐임 quickly using the Korean keyboard, you often end up with 뭥미, which is how this word came about.

5.짱 Jjang

This is a common one that can be heard often!  It’s slang word that means ‘the best’ or 'top of top’ or just plain 'awesome’!

6.심쿵 Sim-Kung

This phrase is made up of two words that refer to the heart. Translated, it roughly means “heartthrob” and you can use it to refer to a huge crush.

7.금사빠 Geum-sa-bba

An abbreviated phrase that translates to “loves is the moment.” Use this to describe your friends that always falls in love the moment they see someone.

8.헐 Her

This exclamation is usually used after something shocking or surprising is said or seen. It’s really similar to “OMG” in English! You can also combine 헐 and 대박 as 헐대박 to express definitely awesome.

9.썸 Ssom

A noun used to describe that special “something” between two people who are not in relationship but have feelings for one another. There is “something” (썸)  between them. Btw, I want to recommend the song 'some’ to you guys.

10.당근 Dang-gun

This word, which literally means “carrot,” is used to mean “of course” because it sounds similar to the word for “당연하지?” You can say “당근이지?”  

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Language Exchange Discord — UPDATE!

It’s been up for like a day and has about 3 people as of now. I’m not too worried tho! Especially because I still need to type up channel descriptions, set more permissions/restrictions, make more self assigned roles, and do like a shit ton of bot configuration!

Yeah I set this rule where I have to study for 2 hours before getting on for 1, so it may take a bit to get it all together. I’ll defs finish the essentials first!

Anyway, pls join if you’re interested! English and Japanese learners of all levels are welcome. And if you’re interested in helping me with the server, please reach out! ^-^ It would be very appreciated and I’m giving out special roles (and my friendship;-;) to helpful ppl!

I expect there to be a shortage in Japanese speakers and especially native Japanese speakers, but the server won’t work without them. So if you know anyone who matches these credentials and may be interested, pls let them know! It’s a great opportunity to find longterm language exchange partners and watch each other grow ^-^

Anyhoo, I’ll worry abt it when I wake up, abt 6 hrs from now. おやすみなさい！

Update:I’m starting a language exchange Discord server!

At the moment it’s solely Japanese and English, but I may add more languages once the server is together.

For now it is just a casual place to practice speaking your second language and to connect with others who have corresponding linguistic interests.

It is not, I repeat not, a tutoring/language teaching server.It’s just a place to practice speaking in your target language. That’s it. (There will be study tips, info snippets and resources, but no actual qualified teachers or “classes” will be offered).

I’m accepting staff applications too!

This server is a fetus at the moment but I’m hoping people can join! I’m looking for native Japanese speakers and native english speakers especially! :)

Let me know if you’re interested! I’m not even done setting up the bots and channels so I won’t be linking anything just yet :)

Update: I’m still working on it but here’s the link!

Join the イマージョンプログラム Discord Server!

JUST TO CLARIFY:

The server is for anyone of any level in Japanese or English! You don’t have to be a native in either to join :) I’m a beginner still so that’s why it’s just an immersion server. I’m really hoping to find a lot of native Japanese speakers that are willing to join!