Jin's and Lyn's Letter
Why I am
안녕하세요! Hello, GJK Friends!
Hi, I am Jin, and Lyn
This is why I don't study Korean
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve done to learn a language?
- Jin
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For me, I once went all in trying to learn English. Honestly, I had zero talent for memorizing vocabulary or nailing pronunciation. It was a tough time.
But I really, really wanted to speak English well. So much so that one day, I thought, “If there were a brain surgery to make me good at English, I’d take it.” That’s how obsessed I was. My brain was basically soaked in English 24/7 during that period.
Around that time, I had a few foreign friends. Not many, just a few who had the patience to hang out with me despite my poor English. Whenever I was meeting them, I’d start preparing three hours beforehand. I’d listen to English YouTube videos or podcasts, desperately hoping my brain would absorb some of it. I even practiced speaking along with the audio to warm up my tongue. Without this prep, my mouth would freeze, and I couldn’t say a word.
After three hours of practice, I’d feel a little more confident. One day, I learned the phrase “let me know” and decided, “I have to use this today.” I felt ready.
But when I met my friends, there was no situation where “let me know” would naturally fit. I got desperate. So, I made up a lie.
I told my friend, “I think my phone isn’t sending messages. Can you check for me?” My friend replied, “Really? Send me a message, and I’ll check.” That was my chance! I sent the message and said, “Let me know if you received it.”
Yes, you guessed it. My phone was perfectly fine. I lied just to use “let me know.”
So, that’s my story. What about you? What’s the weirdest thing you’ve done while learning a language? Let me know!😊\
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