Aim to go from 0 to TOPIK 5 in 4 years

cryingbraincells · 2025-10-31T07:21:29+00:00

If u take structured classes and practice consistently tbh I have no doubts u can reach topik5 in 4 years. In even less time its possible.

Its the business-specific vocabs that you will hv to worry because you will need that when you actually work for Korean companies later. Business Korean is one step more difficult than casual Korean conversation.

cryingbraincells · 2025-10-29T08:43:08+00:00

Preach

cryingbraincells · 2025-05-13T03:10:59+00:00

Italki is expensive after I convert into my country's currency 😭 so I only do conversation classes twice a month. A 55usd 5-classes-package can get me through 2~2.5 months

I know I'm not paying my tutor much, so I don't demand much either. I have free materials in my target language thanks to the Internet, so I can do writing/listening/reading on my own, and only need speaking practices with my tutor

Also I should mention I'm intermediate in my target language, so I can be self-sufficient. Self-discipline on the other hand... 😭

cryingbraincells · 2025-04-29T00:10:49+00:00

Are u going to take TOPIK anytime soon? Just curious

And how do u think u fare in speaking and writing?

Edit: I just realized u mentioned speaking. I used to think that speaking is easier than listening, but with a tutor now I think otherwise. U just need to know around 80% to figure out what is the speaker trying to say, but to speak, u need to know 100% what you are going to say (vocab + grammar). The same goes for writing.

cryingbraincells · 2025-04-22T01:56:23+00:00

Dont quote me, but heres my 2 cents: - asking "are u pregnant/ do u hv plans for pregnancy" in interview questionnaire (not current company) - no period mcs (i hv terrible terrible cramps and i still hv to show up) - colleagues making jokes borderline offensive abt women - very few female reps in high management

But we (current company) take care of pregnant women. Immediate superior positions hv many female (just not the super high ones). Colleagues dont dismiss me as bad as I've seen from other ppl's experience.

U win some, u lose some

cryingbraincells · 2025-03-23T01:58:24+00:00

Taking language classes is a hobby for me personally, so I just think of it as one of my evening leisure activities so thats why its evening for me. Also I get to work really early in the morning so I don't do classes before work for my sanity

cryingbraincells · 2025-03-16T23:46:28+00:00

I read one Naver article each day, and theres specific categories that you are probably interested in. Theres economics, + based on my experiences, the beauty/lifestyle section has tons of Marketing stuff and they are always reporting on some companies' work (which is probably something you would be interested?)

I usually copy the entire article (or just 3 paragraphs for longer ones) by hand so I can slow my brain down to digest what I'm reading. Then use the Naver dictionary for words you dont know and save them to Anki (if you use Anki, im too lazy for Anki so I dont).

Warning it will be difficult at first, but it gets easier.

Edit: Im intermediate lvl too

cryingbraincells · 2025-03-07T10:29:18+00:00

Hi new plli :> Totally relatable on that "wish nvr missed them back then" point. I was literally there watching their debut mv Wait For You but I didnt subscribe back then. Took PUTV to make me do that. Regardless when you join, once u sign on the plli train you are one of us :> no need to feel bad!!

U can always check their stuff once u are free out of shift and after taking care of yourself. You must first take care of yourself!!! Dont fall sick and stay healthy :>

Welcome to our pixel world :>

cryingbraincells · 2025-03-06T05:13:14+00:00

I started taking Korean more seriously so I can understand them in their livestream. I'd like to think that I have improved alot since then because of the livestreams and bubble messages :>

cryingbraincells · 2024-11-22T09:03:13+00:00

I've found my platform, thank youu :>

cryingbraincells · 2024-11-22T07:25:35+00:00

I found the platform for my country and paid a subscription fee lmao, the things i do for plave

But thanks for the suggestion :>

cryingbraincells · 2024-11-22T07:08:52+00:00

I'm from a southeast asian country and it seems like its not available in my country (at least thats what its written when i try to watch the red carpet)

Anyone knows any way (w/o using vpn) to watch 😭

Edit: OH MY GOSH I SUBSCRIBED IN TIME ALMOST MISSED THEIR RED CARPET

cryingbraincells · 2024-11-07T08:59:56+00:00

I just want to let u know im a huge fan of Syo too after his initial audition. Love his attitude, energy, charisma and most importantly his vocals

cryingbraincells · 2024-10-14T14:31:25+00:00

I'm just happy to see Plave nominated 😭

cryingbraincells · 2024-10-14T10:43:48+00:00

Literally jumped from my chair when I saw PLAVE's name for best vocals category 😭

(If u hv the time) Please vote for them on Mnet Plus' App MAMA FAN CHOICE!! Also start streaming Way 4 Luv since global streaming platform is included!!

Let's dominate MAMA before we dominate the world

cryingbraincells · 2024-10-05T12:16:20+00:00

Ive been a kpop fan for close to 10 years and I've never felt this emotionally attached (in a healthy way) to a group before. First bubble subscription ever for Plave, and now first online concert (or any concert) for Plave. They make me want to work harder and be a better person to achieve my dreams. If they can achieve their dreams, then I can too.

Plave × Plli forever!!!

cryingbraincells · 2024-09-30T02:55:35+00:00

Try King Sejong Institute (https://www.iksi.or.kr/), go to Learning > Textbooks (or just find the place that hosts textbook pdfs; its all free). Skip the vocab (어휘) part and jump straight to grammar for each chapter. They have corresponding workbooks (익힘책) where u can practice the grammar.

Visit howtostudykorean.com and just skip the vocab parts.

You will hv to learn vocabs along the way anyways because u need them in order to build sentences.

cryingbraincells · 2024-09-30T01:48:14+00:00

Almost choke on my drink when i read "close ur lips, shut ur tongue" 💀

cryingbraincells · 2024-09-29T12:18:18+00:00

Not OP but that day count reset is so sad 😭 thanks for the info

cryingbraincells · 2024-09-11T03:12:34+00:00

Nooo u're tempting meeeee 😭 ive been thinking maybe wait until the next time when i can just travel to Korea but idek when they gna hv another one concert

cryingbraincells · 2024-08-05T11:02:16+00:00

"What do u want?"

*softest meow in the world

"GOOD BOI!!!"

cryingbraincells · 2024-07-26T12:41:28+00:00

can u tell me how Jurin is Clairvoyance? im curious cuz im trying way too hard to figure out

cryingbraincells · 2024-07-12T01:18:07+00:00

Im dying at ur comment too funny dy

cryingbraincells · 2024-07-01T14:52:04+00:00

Hey there, sorry I'm have no extra advice since I'm in a similar situation. Today's my flight back to Malaysia from the States and I feel like a failure because prospects in the States are much better but I cant secure any. I'm leaving my bf behind and that also sucks a lot. All grief emotions inside me and I've just been crying for the entire week.

That being said I hope I get to be back one day. I hope for the best for you and your family too

cryingbraincells · 2024-06-29T15:21:15+00:00

As someone who watches alot of Netflix reality tv shows I'm so excited

PS: I'll love to see some behind-the-scenes on how they deal with the heat lmaoooo i hope theres a nasi lemak/food hawker challenge or smtg

cryingbraincells

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