20 Years of Learning Korean - The Truth No One Told Me
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In this 17-minute video, join a Korean language instructor as he reflects on his 20-year journey of learning Korean since 2005. Discover the challenges faced, valuable insights gained, and practical advice for language learners. Learn what the instructor would have done differently and the most surprising discoveries made during two decades of Korean language study. The video compares Korean learning resources between 2005 and 2025, offers specific advice for beginners, and provides a thoughtful conclusion about language learning persistence. Includes links to helpful resources like Hangul sound change rules, politeness levels, and the instructor's book "Korean Made Simple." The content is organized into sections covering the introduction, learning difficulties, key discoveries, resource comparisons, personal advice, and concluding thoughts.
Syllabus
00:00 Introduction
01:56 My Difficulties Learning
06:19 What I Discovered
10:23 2005 vs. 2025
12:10 Advice to Myself
16:16 Conclusion
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