So in order of the title...
First, I was high D- in iccup, and last week I got to 28 in my diamond division at 750. I know it doesn't seem like much, but considering I play random and lose as zerg 78% of the time, it's not that bad. I feel pumped. At this point I feel like my macro is finally half decent, and I'm super excited, even though I know it means nothing :DD
Secondly... I've been wanting to learn korean for a long time. (I actually ran into starcraft through korean language starcraft stuff) However, I"ve never gotten past the basics, and I'm unsure how to progress. It would be great to learn a decent amount by the time I leave so as to not be a stupid scrub. Where can I find good resources?
Lastly, I leave you with a replay I won (yes, I messed up the description) because the other guy didn't expand despite the fact I was incredibly screwed. (and got mined out...)
http://www.sc2replayed.com/replays/73738-1v1-terran-protoss-xelnaga-caverns