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6 Words A Day

14 Day Langblr Challenge

30 Day Langblr Challenge

34 Hour Langblr Challenge

55 Days of Vocabulary Challenge

90 Day Vocab Challenge

100 Days Challenge For Langblrs

100 Hour 40 Day Language Challenge

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A Question A Day Challenge

BaBaDum Challenge

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Composition Challenge

Fiction Writing Challenge

Langblr 25 Challenge

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Challenges for certain months: 

February Polyglot Challenge

March Polyglot Challenge

April Polyglot Challenge

May Polyglot Challenge

May Polyglot Challenge

August Polyglot Challenge

September Polyglot Challenge

September: 30 Day Langblr Resource Photo Challenge

October Polyglot Challenge

November Polyglot Challenge

December Polyglot Challenge

December Polyglot Challenge

10 Polyglot Things to Do This September

10 Polyglot Things to Do This October

Langblr NaNoWriMo

When Writer’s Block Meets Imposter Syndrome

So I am at that point in my apps where I have to write a personal statement and I am S T U C K. I can talk and talk about language and how much it means to me, when I put pen to paper, suddenly I feel less valid and like my ideas and interests aren’t all that interesting.

I know that I shouldn’t be as nervous as I am. I know that I am a good scholar and that I worked really hard to even be able to consider going to grad school. I know that I can do this.

I think I just need some more perspective. 

100 Verbs in Korean

묻다 - To ask

물어보다 - To ask

도착하다 - To arrive

대답하다 - To answer

끓이다 - To boil

빌리다 - To borrow, lend

사다 - To buy

태어나다 - To be born

죄송하다 - To be sorry

축하하다 - To congratulate

청소하다 - To clean

울다 - To cry

오다 - To come

요리하다 - To cook

썰다 - To chop, slice

닫다 - To close

고백하다 - To confess

걸다 - To call, dial

꿈꾸다 - To dream

마시다 - To drink

운전하다 - To drive

죽다 - To die

출발하다 - To depart

춤추다 - To dance

튀기다 - To deep fry

하다 - To do

운동하다 - To exercise

먹다 - To eat

들어오다 - To enter

나가다 - To exit

끝나다 - To finish

볶다 - To fry

사랑에 빠지다 - To fall in love

싸우다 - To fight

찾다 - To find,To look for

주다 - To give

일어나다 - To get up

가다 - To go

가지다 - To have

갖다 - To have

도와주다 - To help

듣다 - To hear

서두르다 - To hurry, rush

싫어하다 - To hate, dislike

있다 -To have

소개하다 - To introduce

알다 -To know

거짓말하다 - To lie

배우다 - To learn

사랑하다 - To love

살다 - To live

웃다 - To laugh

좋아하다 - To like

지다 - To lose, be defeated

재다 - To measure, weigh

섞다 - To mix, blend

만들다 - To make

만나다 - To meet

결혼하다 - To marry

모르다 - To not know

없다 - To not have

필요하다 - To need

주문하다 - To order

열다 - To open

내다 - To pay

약속하다 - To promise

연습하다 - To practice

준비하다 - To prepare

굽다 - To roast, grill, bake

읽다 - To read

기억하다 - To remember

쉬다 - To rest

타다 - To ride

휘젓다 - To stir

팔다 - To sell

찌다 -  To steam

자다 - To sleep

앉다 - To sit

시작하다 - To start

보다 - To see

보내다 - To send

공부하다 - To study

가르치다 - To teach

생각하다 - To think

말하다 - To talk, speak

이야기하다 - To talk, chat

전화하다 - To telephone ( call)

찍다 - To take (picture)

사용하다 - To use

벗다 - To undress, take off clothes

입다 - To wear

일하다 - To work

이기다 - To win, defeat

씻다 - To wash

쓰다 - To wear (hat, eyewear

쓰다  - To write

신다 - To wear (shoes, socks, footwear)

기다리다 - To wait

걷다 - To walk

걱정하다  -To worry

16 LGBT+ Books by Transgender and Non-binary Black Authors

As with my LGBT+ List, I’m seeing a lot of the same books on my dash, so I spent a few hours researching some lesser-known books. These books fall across a variety of genres and age group.

Ways you can help

Happy 100M to SHINee’s “Lucifer”!

How to Make a Language Notebook

I’ve been using a language notebook for about a month now, and I finally figured out a format that works for me, so I figured I’d share it with you guys! Keep in mind these are only recommendations, feel free to do your own thing if you think it’ll be more convenient for you!

Okay, so to start, here’s what you’ll need:

1) Pens

I recommend three pens of different colours. I used blue, orange and black. The blue is for words/ sentences in my target language. I chose a dark colour so they would stand out more. The orange, a light colour, is for words/ sentences in my native language (or English, in my case). It’s a lighter colour because it makes the blue stand out more, so I focus more on the words in my target language instead of the English ones. The black is for titles, drawings, and words in another language that isn’t my target or my native. For example, I compare German with Spanish in this entry: 

As you can see, the German phrases are in blue because it’s my target language. The explanations in English are in orange, and the title and Spanish words are in black.

2) A notebook

Some people recommend separating grammar and vocabulary. This is an excellent idea if you have many notebooks or notebooks with different sections. If you don’t, it’s not a problem. I only use one notebook, which works for me, because I don’t use it too much (it’s mostly a space to write down stuff I like, not stuff I will necessarily use). If you plan on using your notebook in a more serious manner, but cannot afford to get several notebooks, I recommend you write everything concerning vocabulary (or grammar) in the front of the notebook, and the rest (grammar or vocabulary, it depends) at the back. Make sure to not use a very thin notebook though!

If you don’t feel the need to separate grammar and vocabulary, there are ways of dividing the topics:

3) Sticky Tabs

I have four different topics in my language notebook: vocabulary, grammar, verbs, and miscellaneous. To divide them, I add sticky tabs of different colours next to each entry. For example, vocabulary is pink, grammar is blue, verbs are orange, and miscellaneous is green.

This allows me to see what the topic is immediately, and it makes my notebook very colourful!

4) 4cm margin

It doesn’t exactly have to be 4 centimeters, but it shouldn’t be more than a third of the page. This margin (I place mine on the right of the page) is for any notes you might want to add about the entry. For example, definitions, formal/ informal forms, etc. It doesn’t necessarily have to be used for every entry, but it’s easier to trace it for all, instead of just adding it when you need it. It’s also a good place to put the sticky tabs (refer to the previous image). I trace the line with a pencil so that it’s lighter and more discreet than the rest of the writing, but that’s up to you.

5) Index/ Key

One last thing you’ll (maybe) need: an index/ key! I don’t personally have an index, because I have too many entries per page, but a key is definitely useful if you use the sticky tab method. I still haven’t gotten around to making one, but that’s because I’m lazy Just write it (or stick it) on the back of the cover so you don’t waste a page on it.

Next you’ll need to decide what to write in the notebook. If you already know what to write, great! If not, here are some suggestions:

- Class notes

- Grammar rules/ verb conjugations/ etc. that you struggle with

- Funny sayings or random slang you learn

- Tumblr posts (these are great because they are generally explained simply, but make sure to check the info, because there might be some small mistakes)

- Journal entries (these are a great way to practice what you’ve written in previous entries!)

It doesn’t all have to be useful, necessarily. I have jokes, and puns that I might never use, but that are funny anyways. I find it’s a great way to stay motivated!

If you want more photos from my notebook, you can find ‘em here :) 

So yeah, that’s all! :D I hope you guys like it, and feel free to ask me questions about my language notebook!

Korean resources masterpost updated

Online resources Korean Class 101 How To Study Korean Sogang Korean course Introduction to Korean (Futurelearn) First Step Korean (Coursera) Talk To Me In Korean Naver dictionary 90 Day Korean blog Intermediate College Korean Naver web novels Naver webtoons Pronunciation Korean pronunciation guide for IPA Forvo for typing in a word Articles, videos or posts Korean false friends Korean slang Easily confused Korean words Lingodeer app review YouTube Channels Natalia Garza (teaching Korean through Kpop) Korean Unnie TTMIK Go! Billy Korean Minji Teaches Korean Conversational Korean KoreanClass101 Shameless self promotion of my own channel  Other blogs Hangukdrama Shining Korean Korean Language Notes Korean Grammar Differently Meloncreme Podcasts, radio and music KBS World Let’s Learn Korean Stream Korean radio Podbbang KBS News app Red Book Cafe My Kpop playlist on Spotify My K-indie playlist on Spotify My K-Rap and Hip Hop playlist on Spotify

Korean Book Recommendations

Korean Stories For Language Learners: Traditional Folktales in Korean and English by Julie Darmon & EunSun You

Fun & Easy! Korean-English Picture Dictionary by Fandom Media

Your First Hanja Guide by Talk to Me in Korean and Kong & Park

News In Korean by Talk to Me in Korean

me: dress how you want!! gender is fake!!! nothing matters!!!!!!

trans person: i like gender tho

me: hell yeah i respect that!!!! i apologize and don’t mean to dismiss your identity with my optimistic nihilism!!!!!!!

from john ciardi’s translation of “the inferno” by dante alighieri