Annyeong Haseyo! I’m Learning Korean
Inspired by Mr Boo returning to the books - he recently signed up for a Master course in China Studies (I know - eeek), I have decided that I cannot let my 30+ year old brain continue its downward slide to mush. Hence to work the good ole brain a little, I thought why not pick up another language (my 4th). And unless you are a first time visitor to the site, you will know that of course I should study Korean, since I am more “Korean” than most Koreans. According to reliable sources, I watch more Korean dramas than the ordinary hardworking 30-year old Korean who spends 12-15 hours slogging at work and don’t know “Kim Sam Soon” from “Queen Min”.
I have heard that Korean is a very scientific language, and once you have grasp the basic concepts, it is actually a very easy language to learn. So I figured, since I have some talents in languages, I can teach myself, and occupy my time while in the shop when there are no customers. I estimated, within 3 months, I should be conversant enough in the language to pick up good-looking Korean men (rather than just sprout “Sarang-hae!”). Easy-peasy.
Two weeks later, I am still struggling to memorise the Korean alphabet, and it takes me 3 - 5 minutes to decipher “Kim Sam Soon” in Korean syllables. So o - k. But I have picked up a number of new words and I am re-watching “Kim Sam Soon” on local TV to acquaint myself better with the manner of speech. But I am revising my timeline - maybe it will take me about 6 months to master basic Korean…but I am not pressuring myself. Not yet anyway!
Nevertheless, I am enjoying myself. It is good to have the brain working again. There is a new personal goal to work towards to other than being obsessed about my business! Hooray!
That’s all folks, for today. Annyeonghi kyeseyo.
