Journaling in Korean 한국어 일기

Post Title: The Power of Journaling, Daily Writing in Korean 

First of all let’s talk about how to start a simple journal writing in Korean. 

journal in Korean 

Check this post to start from scratch. This will help you to understand the simple & easy method to write a journal in Korean as a beginner. 

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• Setting up a Journaling Routine

• First of all select your journaling tool of choice. Okay I will suggest you to go for handwritten journals, especially when it comes to language learning. Write your thoughts like handwritten notes. But it should be small, precise and also easy to read. 
• When we say “ pick a topic to write about” it’s important to pay attention to it while it comes to Korean language learning. Pick an easy topic while using everyday vocabulary. Write sentences which people use on a daily basis repeatedly. 

Let’s understand these concepts with some examples.

Okay, first of all write your name in Korean on the front page of your journal.

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Now add other useful information like 

Date : 18 October 2024 

 날짜: 2024년 10월 18일

Topic : My Favorite Korean Food 

주제 / 토픽 : 내가 가장 좋아하는 한국 음식 

I like kimchi so much. I want to eat kimchi. When I visit Korea I will eat kimchi. 

저는 김치를 너무 좋아합니다. 김치가 먹고 싶어요. 한국에 방문하면 김치를 먹을 것입니다.

This is how you can write your journal as a beginner. You can write for so many different topics like 

• Your favorite K-Drama 
• K-pop song you like 
• Specific places like Namsan Tower you want to visit 

• Describing your Day 

Dear Diary ! 

I am Happy today. I studied Korean for 20 minutes. I learned 10 new words today. 

Thank you so much 😊 

일기장님! 

오늘 행복합니다. 20분 동안 한국어를 공부했습니다. 오늘 새로운 단어 10개를 배웠습니다.

정말 감사합니다. 😊

Note: You can use whatever politeness level you feel comfortable with. Because it’s all about learning. So it’s totally up to you. There are different politeness levels like 반말 (Casual, Informal) vs 존댓말 (Polite, Formal).I have used formal speech to be respectful. But when you write a journal It’s your space so you can feel free. 

• How journaling can improve grammar, vocabulary and overall fluency 

Journaling is a powerful tool which is really helpful in improving grammar, vocabulary and fluency. There are some important questions we need to answer while talking about journaling. 

What to focus on when journaling in Korean? 

You need to write down all the ideas and thoughts with plans and strategies that come to your mind about what you need to do in order to achieve those goals. 

Does journaling improve Korean grammar? 

When you write new ideas & short stories you try to make sentences with different grammatical structures. This activity helps you to become familiar with new words of grammar, which helps you to make a good thoughtful idea. Because when you write ideas in the form of a story, you go with the flow automatically. Journaling structures your thoughts in a clear and concise way, also editing and improving your work as you go with a flow. 

Does journaling help with language learning?

This could be a valuable way to examine your language learning habits and what you need to work on. What areas need improvement is either its vocabulary, grammar or any politeness level while having a conversation in Korean. It allows you to express your thoughts, ideas and goals totally in different languages. 

What is a vocabulary journal? 

A vocabulary journal is an ongoing personal collection of key vocabulary items. You can add words with their meanings, synonyms, antonyms, definitions and important notes to remember about them. 

Sometimes we learn words quickly but we forget them quickly too. Vocabulary journal can facilitate us to review the material at any time. It helps by providing multiple learning strategies for your TOPIK exam too. 

How does journaling improve Korean writing? 

Journaling does help improve your writing skills by teaching you how to use correct grammar & spelling.When you organize thoughts & ideas, journaling makes it easier to develop cohesive writing skills. Writing a journal is like a place to record & formulate ideas for other pieces of writing. 

• Benefits of Journaling as a Student 

• It improves your mental health 
• Encourages self- confidence 
• Boosts emotional intelligence 
• Helps with achieving goals 
• Inspires creativity 
• Boosts memory 
• Increase critical thinking skills 

• My Experience about Korean Journaling 

It’s been one year since I started writing a journal. When I was going through tough times in my life I started writing a journal in Korean as a hobby. It not only exercised my brain but literally improved  my mental health. 

The very first page of my journal was about “ Me & My Language Journey” “나와 나의 언어 여정”

Journaling in Korean gave me confidence to talk about what I had learned so far as a language learner. That’s how I started thinking about moving forward in my journey & I ended up here to write blogs & to share my thoughts & ideas to people. So I will highly recommend you all to write a journal in Korean. 

I hope you find this blog useful. If you have any questions related to Korean language learning feel free to contact us. 

Regards,

TASKEEN PEERZADA