Learn Korean through a Fun Story! (Live Class)

This live class focuses on analyzing parts three and four of the Korean language learning story, 'Chicken is My Love', from the Talk To Me In Korean Stories app. The instructor guides learners through vocabulary, grammar, and cultural nuances within the story, emphasizing the importance of context and natural language acquisition over memorization. Additionally, the instructor clarifies the benefits of their app and website, offering a 7-day free trial and highlighting the importance of fluency and comfort over native-like speaking.

Live Class Introduction

• 00:00:06 The instructor welcomes viewers to a live class focusing on a Korean story from the Talk To Me In Korean Stories app, which is designed for extensive Korean reading. The instructor discusses the app and website, including community features, live classes, and a 7-day free trial, as well as the difference between YouTube live classes and the community page's live classes.

Korean Vocabulary and Grammar

• 00:05:31 The instructor analyzes the story, 'Chicken is My Love,' emphasizing the use of 'and/but' in Korean, differentiating it from English. The analysis covers words like 'chicken chip,' 'and so,' and others, explaining their usage in Korean context and highlighting common learner mistakes like translating 'I can't wait to' with 'and so' in Korean.

Korean Word Analysis and Usage

• 00:13:44 The instructor explores the meaning of 'shika,' 'to make someone do something,' and its context within the story. The session moves on to examine 'a certain' in Korean and how it's used in the context of the story. The instructor also explains how 'to call' functions in Korean, using the example of how people call someone 'chicken' in the story.

Learning Korean Methods

• 00:50:03 The instructor addresses the best way to learn Korean, highlighting the importance of consistent exposure to the language and utilizing a structured curriculum, like the one offered on the Talk To Me In Korean website. The instructor suggests that learners should spend as much time as possible engaging with the Korean language and that engaging with materials that are both interesting and at the right level is essential.

Adverbs in Korean

• 00:36:58 The instructor explores the concept of adverbs in Korean, particularly how descriptive verbs become adjectives and then adverbs. The instructor provides examples, explaining the process of turning descriptive verbs like 'big' to 'bigly' or 'pretty' to 'prettily.' The instructor also clarifies the use of 'so' at the end of action verbs and descriptive verbs in Korean and how it differs from English.