Lecture Notes: Learning Languages and Personal Journey

Introduction

• Speaker: Eugen
• Encouragement to follow the channel and provide feedback.
• Acknowledgment of this being the first video.

Personal Background

• Early interest in learning languages during technical school.
• Started learning Korean in the second year after discovering videos about the language.
• Dedication to learning Korean, prioritizing it over other subjects (missed double periods).

Language Learning Philosophy

• View on learning languages as a vacation.
• Initial focus on programming at technical school but later decided to take English preparation classes.
• Decision to become a foreign language teacher, with English being the most popular in the region.
• Financial constraints led to a focus on teaching English instead of Korean.

Academic Journey

Early University Experience

• Struggled during the first year at university, particularly with English phonetics.
• Initial assignments were challenging due to lack of English knowledge.
• Engaged in reading and discussing books in classes, which was enjoyable and motivating.

Support System

• Mention of support from friends, family, and grandparents during language learning.
• Motivation to continue learning despite difficulties with less preferred languages.

Transition Between Universities

• Moved to another city and changed universities.
• Noticed differences in attitudes, methods, and professionalism between the two institutions.
• Current university is prestigious and has a high ranking, enhancing the academic experience.

Current Status

• Currently in the fourth year, majoring in linguistics.
• Appreciates the comparison of both universities, noting the professionalism is higher at the current institution.
• Gained confidence and skills in English and French, receiving encouraging feedback from professors.

Conclusion

• Ongoing challenges with English proficiency despite progress.
• Purpose of the YouTube channel: to connect with others and improve English fluency.
• Requests for feedback on mistakes and encourages viewers to engage with the content.
• Expresses love for the English language and acknowledges its complexities.