2023년 8월 5일 자율 토픽
1. 아래 동영상을 보고 요약해보고, 느낀 점을 이야기해보세요
외국인이 한국어 숫자 배울때 멘붕오는 이유?!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoKSPGd7ZIg
Why you should learn KOREAN !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4escSAY12sM
Why Learning Korean Language is Essential for Foreigners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42oqkc7bEMM
- What are the main point of the speech?
- What came to your mind after watching the video?
2. DIscussion Topics
1) THE DISCUSSION ON LANGUAGE
https://esldiscussions.com/l/language.html
2) THE DISCUSSION ON KOREA
https://esldiscussions.com/k/korea.html
3) THE DISCUSSION ON LEARNING
https://esldiscussions.com/l/learning.html
* 보충 질문
Why Foreigners Want to Learn Korean?
Basic Discussion Questions:
1. What are some of the primary reasons why foreigners are attracted to learning Korean?
2. How has the global popularity of Korean pop culture influenced the demand for Korean language learning?
3. What initiatives has the Korean government taken to promote the Korean language and culture abroad, and how have they impacted the interest in learning Korean?
In-depth Discussion Questions:
1. How has the portrayal of Korean culture in K-dramas and K-pop music contributed to the appeal of learning Korean among international fans? Are there any potential drawbacks or misconceptions associated with this representation?
2. Apart from Hallyu, what other factors have contributed to the increasing popularity of Korean language learning? Can the interest be attributed to economic, geopolitical, or educational reasons?
3. South Korea has invested heavily in promoting Korean language education in foreign countries through programs like "King Sejong Institutes." What are some success stories of these initiatives, and what challenges do they face in promoting Korean language learning on a global scale?
4. How does the Korean language compare to other East Asian languages like Chinese and Japanese in terms of difficulty for foreign learners? Are there any unique aspects of the Korean language that make it more or less challenging to learn?
5. As interest in learning Korean continues to grow, how does the Korean education system handle the increasing number of foreign learners? What support structures are in place to assist foreigners in their language learning journey and integration into Korean society? Are there any areas that need improvement?
3. The English We Speak (자습용)
Rabbit on
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2023/ep-230306