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Why You Shouldn't Write and Read Korean in English
Writing Korean pronunciation in English alphabet and reading it aloud is, for Koreans, one of the worst pronunciations they could hear. It sounds as strange as trying to converse while shouting,
"I'm a foreigner, please understand my weird pronunciation!"
To excel in Korean, one must make an effort to get the pronunciation right. Even with extensive study, if the pronunciation is inaccurate, the effort becomes futile as the other person might not comprehend, rendering the study of Korean meaningless.
When learning Korean, it's crucial to start with Korean pronunciation. Setting the direction of study towards Korean pronunciation from the beginning is an excellent approach.
To speak Korean like a native, one must listen to and mimic the sounds.
Learning from English texts makes correction necessary later, making the process challenging.
Compare the pronunciation you read in English with the pronunciation of Koreans.
✅ How do you eat this?
: 이거 어떻게 먹어요? (igeo eotteoke meogeoyo?)
In the example above, "igeo eotteoke meogeoyo" is written in a way that it can be read in English. This is by no means Korean pronunciation; it is learning something that is not the pronunciation of a Korean native. Even if Koreans understand when spoken this way, it's important to realize that they are doing so out of consideration for foreigners, not because it sounds natural. Attempting such pronunciation in conversations expects Koreans to consistently show consideration and understanding.
To summarize today's explanation:
When learning Korean words or sentences, it's crucial to acquire them with video and audio. Since Korean characters are designed to be easy to read, focus on learning the pronunciation of basic characters. Even if you don't understand the meaning, practicing correct pronunciation will enable you to read Korean like a native. This foundation will help you speak Korean with a pronunciation similar to locals.
The basis of foreign language acquisition starts with learning accurate pronunciation.
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[Learning Korean] - The expression used when approaching a Korean for the first time
The expression used when approaching a Korean for the first time
Koreans use the following expressions when talking to someone they meet for the first time. (한국인은 처음 보는 사람에게 말을 걸 때 다음과 같은 표현을 사용합니다.) Although it may vary slightly depending on the situation, let's
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