텔레비전 좀 틀어 봐 (Turn on the television) : When we want someone to activate his/her electronic device like radio or television, we say “무엇 좀 틀어 봐(turn on something).”
With so many languages to choose from, you may be wondering why your child should learn Korean. Here are a few reasons why Korean may be the right choice for your little one.
1. The Korean language is growing in popularity.
Korean is the sixteenth most widely spoken language in the world, spoken by more than 78 million people, according to Boston University.
As South Korea has become a bigger player in the world economy thanks to its technological innovation and popular culture, Korean language learning has been on the rise, particularly among younger people. Young adults are recognizing the growing opportunities in Korea and adopting the language to give themselves a leg up over the competition.
2. The alphabet is easy to learn.
The Korean alphabet, Hangul, is a phonetic alphabet with 24 letters and is very easy to read and write.
It is written from left to right and it has a unique way of organizing its letters into syllables where consonants and vowels are neatly arranged in blocks.
3. Korean phonetics are easy for English speakers.
Korean phonetics come easily to English speakers. Korean is usually pronounced exactly the way it’s written.
4. Many Korean words are made up smaller, single syllable words.
Many compound Korean words are made up of single syllable words and you can usually take a rough guess at its meaning if you can recognize them.
5. Help understand family background better. (For 3rd, 4th, 5th generation Koreans)
Learning Korean will help your child to understand their past. Maybe your ancestors lived in Korea. Maybe you have family or friends of Korean heritage. Learning about Korean language and culture will give your child a deep appreciation for his/her ancestors as well as for this ancient culture.
6. Learning Korean can be fun and easy.
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얼마나 기다려야 돼요? (How long do I have to wait?) : When we want to ask how much time it takes until we get our turn, we may say “얼마나 기다려야 돼요? (How long do I have to wait?).”
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The 10 Best Korean Books for Korean Language Students
Why Reading Textbooks Can Help You Learn Korean
Here are a few reasons why it’s worth checking out Textbooks.
A Good Textbook:
- Provides you with a framework for learning.
- Helps you be familiar with Hangul.
- Teaches you the basics in pronunciation.
- Follows your desired pace in learning.
Reading a book may sound like a waste of time??? It’s too academic, too high-brow, when you only wanted to communicate like a modern day native speaker.
Sounds intuitive, doesn’t it? You just wanted to speak, so you practiced speaking. Unfortunately, common sense works against you in this case. Because, get this: if you want to speak right, you’re gonna have to do a lot of reading in your target language. Language acquisition requires you to connect the dots. “Listening” is just one of the dots. “Getting the context right” is one of the dots. “Imitating the native speakers” is one of the dots. “Reading,” sure enough, is also one of the dots.
So if you really want to learn a new language fast, then you better get on the couch and read! You have no idea how limited the speech-centric approach to learning a language really is. Here are some major reasons why reading books is the best way to go:
- You need to learn the rules first. You can’t play around with a language (like everyday people do) until you learn the rules of grammar and style. Native speakers understandably take these rules for granted, or aren’t even aware that they exist! You listen to a native and what you hear are the grammar rules mangled in almost every way possible. You hear the richness of the language as exemplified by the exception to the grammar rules. The problem is, you won’t grasp any language just by learning about the exceptions! You first need to look into the underlying language principles that they break. Then you can practice breaking them just like any native speaker. Only then will you truly appreciate the language.
- The brain is able to remember more when it sees things. Learning is facilitated by visual cues, and reading helps the brain remember by showing it the words and the pictures that the word represents.
- Books contain a richer language. The speech-centric approach is inscrutably vague. Compared to the written word, the spoken word is very ambiguous. Average speakers don’t spend as much time choosing their words as writers do. So there is very little nuance in the spoken language.
- Attack the language on all fronts. If you really want to learn a language fast, you need to attack it in every way possible. Confining yourself to a single learning source, you won’t be able to connect the dots and make out the big picture. You need to read, you need to talk to natives, you need to experience the language in all its facets.
Tips on Learning Korean Through Textbooks
Now that we’ve set those fears aside, here are a few more tips you have to keep in mind.
- Follow the sequence. I’m sure some of you would want to skip the primary lessons and go straight to phrases that you can use in your business or in your travels. Don’t. You’ll find it harder to understand. It’s best to start with the basics. Follow the flow of the textbooks. These are written in the way to help you out. The essential vocabularies are slowly introduced to you and most books will use them again and again so you can clearly remember them. So don’t skip the lessons. Don’t jump to the middle.
- Do the exercises. Most textbooks have accompanying workbooks. Some have exercises at the end of the chapters. Make sure you do them. Don’t think that as long as you browse the lessons, you’ll easily remember the way the syllables are written. That’s not true.
- Practice. Once you’ve mastered the basics, take time to use what you’ve learned in your everyday life. This will help motivate you to learn more. Once you see its practicality and the fact that you can now inject Korean phrases into your daily life, you’ll want to keep learning and keep practicing.
- Learn 5 words a day. Take it slow until you get it. Learning is never done overnight. You’ll remember the words better when you learn a few words a day. You’ll get to understand them more.
Alright, perhaps the above tips confirm everything that you’ve been dreading. Learning Korean will still take a lot of work.
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| This course is designed for the 2nd or 3rd generation of Korean people living abroad and non-native Korean speakers who wants to learn Korean exactly same way how Korean learn their own language. Students can learn about Korean culture as well as the more subtle aspects, such as thought processes, differences in expression of emotions, etc.I take into consideration the situation of learners age and language proficiency. |
| How Beginner Level 1 course is composed? |
| This course is comprised of 16 chapters.
SEPT 1st, 2016 (First Class) : In the 1st lesson, we will cover the Korean alphabet (Hangul) – simple vowels, simple consonants. In the 2nd lesson, we will cover the syllable formation, and compound vowels 1. In the 3rd lesson, we will cover the compound vowels 2, double consonants. In the 4th lesson, we will cover the final consonants 1 and 2. In the 5th lesson, we will cover the main conversation and expressions including vocabulary, grammar, listening, talking, and writing. |
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Detail
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- Each lesson is 60 minutes long
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- Live classes in small groups – minimum of 2 students, maximum of 5 students per class in order to achieve the best possible learning results for everyone. During the class, I will encourage every student to participate, so that everyone makes progress. For example, by going over exercises or making a round of questions, students should easily retain the content of the class.
- Learning materials included in your enrollment fee. In order to help your learning outside of class in self-study sessions, all learning materials are downloadable in PDF file from the resource page. [Also sent via email after registration is complete]
Education Method
- Weekly live online lectures
- Homework / Online Assignment / Quiz / Test
- 30+ Textbooks (Beginner up to Proficient)
- Student Learning Resources
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- Learn From Peers – One of the advantages of group lessons is seeing how others are progressing or not progressing. Students can learn from the mistakes of others.
- Overcome Shyness – Group lessons are recommended for students who tend to be shy or uncomfortable in one-on-one situations.
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- Class Schedule: Thursdays – July 28, Aug 4, Aug 11, Aug 25, Sept 1 of 2016.
- Class Time: 6PM to 7PM (Pacific Time)
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- REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 1st, 2016.
- SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION (complete below form)
Thank you for your response. ✨
- To secure your seat in the entering class, please pay your enrollment fee.
Detail
- Live customized Korean language lessons
- Each lesson is 60 minutes long
- Online via Skype/Hangouts
- Online whiteboard – touch-friendly online whiteboard app that lets you use your computer, tablet or smartphone to easily write, collaborate with classmates.
- Live classes in small groups – minimum of 2 students, maximum of 5 students per class in order to achieve the best possible learning results for everyone. During the class, I will encourage every student to participate, so that everyone makes progress. For example, by going over exercises or making a round of questions, students should easily retain the content of the class.
- Learning materials included in your enrollment fee. In order to help your learning outside of class in self-study sessions, all learning materials are downloadable in PDF file from the resource page. [Also sent via email after registration is complete]
| Feature of this Course |
| This course is designed for the 2nd or 3rd generation of Korean people living abroad and non-native Korean speakers who wants to learn Korean exactly same way how Korean learn their own language. Students can learn about Korean culture as well as the more subtle aspects, such as thought processes, differences in expression of emotions, etc.
I take into consideration the situation of learners age and language proficiency. |
| How this course is composed? |
| This course is comprised of 16 chapters.
In the 1st lesson, we will cover the Korean alphabet (Hangul) – simple vowels, simple consonants. In the 2nd lesson, we will cover the syllable formation, and compound vowels 1. In the 3rd lesson, we will cover the compound vowels 2, double consonants. In the 4th lesson, we will cover the final consonants 1 and 2. In the 5th lesson, we will cover the main conversation and expressions including vocabulary, grammar, listening, talking, and writing. |
Education Goal
- Learn to speak, write and understand basic Korean, with this five-week, introductory Korean language course.
Education Method
- Weekly live online lectures
- Homework / Online Assignment / Quiz / Test
- 30+ Textbooks (Beginner up to Proficient)
- Student Learning Resources
I believe in a human connection.
It’s a fact — live human interaction and conversation lead to faster learning.
More questions? Contact me today.
-Upcoming Classes-
KOREAN LANGUAGE COURSE FOR BEGINNER 2-3 (10 WEEKS COURSE) – Class Registration in Sept 2016.
KOREAN LANGUAGE COURSE FOR BEGINNER 4-5 (10 WEEKS COURSE) – Class Registration in Nov 2016.
KOREAN LANGUAGE COURSE FOR BEGINNER 6 (10 WEEKS COURSE) – Class Registration in Jan 2016.
KOREAN LANGUAGE COURSE FOR INTERMEDIATE 1 (10 WEEKS COURSE) – Class Registration in Feb 2017.
WHY CHOOSE GROUP LESSON?
Advantages of Group Lessons
- Social Interaction – Group lessons encourage interaction with other learners. This can create an excellent practice opportunities. This allows students who do not have private lessons to develop proactive routines between sessions that can show tremendous progress.
- Learn From Peers – One of the advantages of group lessons is seeing how others are progressing or not progressing. Students can learn from the mistakes of others.
- Overcome Shyness – Group lessons are recommended for students who tend to be shy or uncomfortable in one-on-one situations.
오늘이 토요일이었으면 좋겠어 (I will be happy if it is Saturday today) : We say by using the expression “-이었으면 좋겠다” when we wish something which is different from the reality we can never change.
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