Korean vs. English: Contrasts in Phonology, Morphology and Culture
If you are teaching English as a second or foreign language, it is important to understand the native language of your students. Since I have been living in South Korea for over 8 years, I will show you how to learn and understand more about a language, without necessarily becoming fluent, in order to become a more effective teacher by contrasting Korean with English. The first, and easiest, step begins with exploring the history and culture of the language in order to lay a solid foundation of understanding. Often understanding the language will lend you further awareness of social norms and codes of other cultures. Next, is learning the actual pieces of the language. The characters, words, vowels, consonants and other basic functions of language will absolutely help with efficient second language instruction. History and Culture The Korean language, called Hangul, was created by one of its most beloved Kings during the Joseon Dynasty – King Sejong. His intention was t