Friday, June 10, 2011

Meeting a Multi-Lingual Friend!

10 June 2011


I had lunch today with Hyunjoo and her friends because one of them was anxious to meet me. Jean is a Korean but has lived in the Philippines for 16 years and made it a point to set a lunch meeting with me through Hyunjoo. And what a cool gal! She can speak 6 languages well!


When Hyunjoo and I reached the restaurant, they have already ordered samgyeopsal and nengmyeon. At first I was hesitant to talk to Jean in Tagalog. Eventually I asked and we spoke in Taglish and mostly in English so that others could understand us too. She can speak Japanese, Chinese and Spanish! Hyunjoo and I somehow envied her cos Hyunjoo thinks Jean speaks English very well while I've always loved to learn Spanish. LOL. So Hyunjoo and I made a pact. This summer, we'll both practice with each other, language trade! I will practice Hangeul while Hyunjoo will practice her English with me. Yeah! Hopefully, by the end of summer, I'd be able to converse with more Korean friends in Hangeul and Hyunjoo can speak English more fluently and with more confidence. ^^


It's nice meeting a Korean friend who can speak in Tagalog. Jean and I are looking forward to our next meeting. c",)


After lunch, I treated Hyunjoo at CBTL. We both looked tired and needed coffee for energy boosters anyway. LOL. c",)

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