Someone asked me this question recently, and it’s a good question! Because it seems like throwing a dart at a map, a bit random π My reasons for learning Korean (and Italian) are a bit for me, a bit for others.
For me: I love Korean dramas, movies, vlogs, and music. I want to be able to enjoy these without subtitles. And I love Italian rock music β€οΈ
For others: If I know Korean/Italian, I can communicate with others. I used to be an English/Spanish translator for a medical clinic, and being able to communicate with others is incredibly helpful and rewarding.
I remember back when I didn’t know English. It was overwhelming at first. When I found myself in a situation where I needed help, it could feel like drowning. And having a person who could speak Spanish felt like a breath of air. Really!
I highly encourage others to learn at least a few key words in another language. That first time you help someone in need, you will see how big of a difference you can make π
μλ ! Bye! Ciao!
jarilissima
Learning languages is so cool, and making cross connections is even cooler!
– I learnt Latin and French as a teen, Spanish as a young adult.
– Then when I came to Korea, I learnt a bit of Hanja (Chinese characters used alongside Korean).
Making cross connections between languages, finding root words and word origins makes the whole language learning game even more fun π€©
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Absolutely! If you learn Latin, you have a fantastic foundation for learning quite a few other languages too. I wish I’d learned Latin in high school!
That’s really cool that you know so much!! Must be nice π
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Great advice!
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Thanks so much π Have a wonderful week!
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I totally agree with you on this!π
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Thanks so much π Enjoy your week!
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You tooπ
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I totally agree with you! Every time I meet someone who has a different accent (I mean that in a good way, not judgmental or anything like that!) I ask them how to say some kind of greeting or salutation. It is a nice way to connect with others and shows them I am interested in learning about them!!! Thanks for sharing why you are learning Korean, this is so cool!!!!
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That’s absolutely wonderful! π
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Learning another language is amazing especially when it allows you to further enjoy a culture that you otherwise wouldnβt fully access. Good for you!
I wish I had more time as I would love to re-learn Mandarin one day!
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Exactly! And that’s a wonderful goal, I hope you do someday π
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Amazing! My son tried his hand at Japanese, so different and challenging! I minored in Spanish in college and have found it very useful. Study hard!
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Thank you for sharing! I have experienced the inability to communicate more than once and I totally agree with you, it is like a breath of fresh air. I’m excited to hear how God uses your knowledge.π
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Thank so much π I will definitely share my experiences in the future.
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I agree with your thoughts . I love learning new languages. I only speak two fluently. When we travel the world in the pre-covid era, I made it a point to learn bits and pieces of other languages so I could speak to people and enjoy the interaction.
Thank you Jari.
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I bet it makes everything more enjoyable π Thanks for reading!
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Oh, and by the way, those small travel language books come in really handy! Both for travel or just learning important sentences π
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Thank you Jari .
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I’m in the process of learning French, although I don’t know any French people. I’ve always wanted to learn it. When I was younger, I didn’t really learn it when I was junior high, aka middle school.
I want to go to France someday and if it is soon, when I finally speak to someone there, I hope that they will reply back to me “plus lentement ” (very slowly). π
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π Well, I hope you get to travel someday soon! Happy learning π
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Thanks, Jarilissma and the same to you!
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All the best! π€
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Thank you π
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I too am self-learning Chinese just for the sake of it. It’s been going well for the past year or so, and I can read basic stuff, and that really gives me the encouragement to go on. Wishing you the best on your own journey!
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That’s awesome π Thank you, and happy learning!
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What was the language back then you spoke before English, was it Spanish?
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Yes, Spanish from Puerto Rico, which can be slightly different than Mexican or Spaniard π Some words and phrases are different, and the pronunciation can be very slang.
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Wow gotcha
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Wow, thank you for sharing your experience. I know when I speak a language I am not familiar with I feel so frustrated because there is so much more to say but not enough vocabulary. π
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Oh, I can definitely relate to that feeling!
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