for lack of a better place

[Jheise]

Hey all,

I have been a long time Korean Student, 5 years ago I took an intensive 8 hour a day (12 including homework) 5 days a week year and a half long Korean language course. While I learned Korean "fairly" proficiently I have found it hard to maintain my skills and find motivation to move forward. I stumbled across your podcast the other day and have been hooked! Thank you for your time and effort, I know how difficult this language can be, and I really like how fun your team has made it. It has allowed me to jump into learning again and actually enjoy something that should be enjoyed; learning to talk to new people from around the world!

-Justin

[javiskefka]

That sounds like it was pretty intensive. Defense Language Institute, maybe?

I'm glad you found a way to enjoy language study again. ^^

[Jheise]

I figured someone here would get the hint..

[javiskefka]

I guess you were learning Korean like it was your job (har har, it was ). I've got a buddy who went through the DLI for Chinese.

[nilfisq]

at the time (ages ago ) that was one of the reasons i almost decided not to refuse military service for reasons of conscience: we were still in the middle of the cold war and i was offered to follow a russian language course... however, my conscience was too strong so i did civil service instead.
jheise: i admire your persistence and discipline!

[shanshanchua]

What's Defense Language Institute?? Something to do with military service?

[matthew254]

welcome to the forums Jheise! Great first post - thanks for sharing your story

I think you have a unique background in Korean and you'll be able to provide an interesting perspective. I know I am personally interested in your experience with the intensive Korean language program you attended.