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시험 학습 계획 #2 posted at 09:12 Unfortunately it has reached that time where I only have five weeks left till my Summer final exams start ㅠㅠ This means I have to think of a good study plan to go over. As much as the review tests were stressful during term times it has helped me to review chapters 5-20 material and remember it better than studying it all at once before my final exam. Much like I have showed you before, I have made now a study plan to make extensive notes for chapters 21-25! So I can add them to my existing notes for other chapters and then review it all completely. Chapter Twenty-One
Chapter Twenty-Two
Chapter Twenty-Three
Chapter Twenty-Four
Chapter Twenty-Five
Additional Studying
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I am currently on my Easter break and it seems like I can finally rest but as I have said before, the earlier you start studying the easier it is when it gets closer to the exam. Slowly and steadily studying works far better than fitting it all in at once. This also means you are able to remember it better after the exam, especially as I have to continue the studying over the Summer for my arrival exam when I arrive at University in Korea ^^
Therefore with this post I apologise if I seem vacant for the next month or so but I will be studying super diligently! Hopefully with my preparation for my exams I can bring you also more useful study guides!
Labels: korean progress, study plan, test 많은 시험이 끝냈습니다! (...for now) posted at 14:59 You must be wondering why I haven't posted in a couple of weeks, but don't worry I haven't been slacking! Instead I once again called the University Library home for nearly two weeks as I studied for the next set of listening and review exams that is compulsory for my class. If you want to know what these include you can review my previous posts if you haven't before as they go into detail about each exam ^^ I am happy to say the previous set I told you about in another post came back with positive marks which made all the hard work more worth while! Obviously this meant that this time round I wanted to continue my hard studying routine to maintain my good marks from previous tests. I didn't get any whole questions wrong in that exam, and marks were only deducted due to small mistakes which is always positive but then again means I have to be far more careful in my answers! These mistakes included some small spelling mistakes but also not making sure the topic of the sentence is clear which means everything when trying to state the important points. This time round I found the tests far harder, including the listening test which I found extremely hard to follow despite being allowed to listen to it three times. Even though I have done more audio file practice this time round I know that for the fourth set of exams I have to work even harder in this area so my marks are kept high as these count towards one of my units. The review test however was much better but I still feel a little unsure due to the inclusion of some new question styles. This time round instead of just some set grammar form and translation questions, we now had the addition of a reading comprehension task and a composition question. The reading question was actually really simple and I liked that I could write the answer in English as it meant I could be more confident in my answer. The composition task however was something that made we want to pull my hair out! Obviously in this I had to show the variety of both grammar and vocabulary, so I was really anxious that I was not including enough. Additionally as it had to have a minimum amount of words, because I was spending so long making complex sentences I was using valuable time which could have made the piece longer. Then again I suppose it is quality above quantity ^^ Unlike last time where I made some short notes on where I think I could improve on my questions, I am not going to make any such inclusion in this post due to not being sure on my negative points yet. However I will make some short posts in the space of the next week that I made in my studying notes on how to tell the difference in similar grammar patterns. As you learn more Korean you will find that some grammar patterns and particles have very similar meanings when translated into English but of course in reality are very distinct. So hopefully those future posts can aid you in a guide on how to make sure you understood perfectly! This weekend I wanted to treat myself to some nice things as a boost after such a stressful week. We have also started the process of applying for our year abroad so a lot of stress has been added to my shoulders. These items are actually Japanese in origin but I wanted to show you some of the cute things I like to buy to cheer myself up. I was actually elated to find that the Japanese supermarket in central London has started to sell melon soda which was my favourite drink from when I spent time in Japan. I also bought this cute panda biscuit as you can never have enough cute sweets!^^ So remember to always treat yourself after an exam because you need some energy and treats!   Labels: diary, korean progress, test 시험 학습 계획 posted at 08:07 One of the most common questions I get is how I plan out my studying before an important test to make sure that everything possible is covered in the available study time. I am not saying my method is the correct way when planning, I have to admit I am my own worse enemy when it comes to studying and numerous times I have over done it to the extent my brain instead dissolves the information than take it in. Of course as a University student I have the great resource of the library study spaces but the most important thing I suggest first is that you find a quiet area that has minimum distractions i.e. no laptop, no television, no mobile phone. When studying in my own bedroom I am always looking out the window, looking at my posters, going to get food every five minutes, so being in a place like the library really holds you back from being totally distracted from your work. Before I start to study to get the main idea of what I need to cover I make a vague plan of every point I have to review. As I have said before in my classes, every five chapters in my textbook is the point where we have to begin studying for our next review test. Mine is in just another two weeks and I have been studying bit by bit in the last week, but here I will show you how I divide the topics chapter by chapter (in this test we are covering chapters 16-20 of 'Continuing Korean' - please look at my earlier textbook post to refer to this book). Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Additional Studying
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There you have what my typical study plan looks for the review tests. I like including all the forms and meanings because I can just review this plan quickly without extensive grammar notes to check I remember their meanings. Don't be put off about how complex it seems as I am at a elementary level and beginners shouldn't be frightened by the Korean they don't recognize just yet! This can also give a little taster of how much a Korean language degree student has to learn in the span of about 2 months in classes. It doesn't seem much written down in note form but there is about 100+ pages of textbook notes I have to cover ^^;;
One of my last tips is to make sure to plan early!!! The earlier you plan and the smaller chunks of studying you can fit in means you have less to cram the few days before an exam. It takes less strain and stress on your temperament as well if you're like me and get easily distracted. My favourite method of study breaks is every time I need to fill up my water bottle I go on a little ten minute walk around my University building so I can relax a little and stretch my legs so maybe some of you could try that? ^^
Remember to comment if you have any further questions or queries!
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My name is 루시 (Lucy) and I am a 2nd year student of BA Korean in London, but currently I am studying at Korea University in Seoul.
This blog will include helpful tips and hints on how to learn the Korean language but will also show my own progress in studying. I will also aim to post reviews on Korean products and will post videos of my adventures. |
