Why do I feel more comfortable talking in another language?

One important concept in recent years has been the idea that we create an ideal image of how we want to be in our second language (or L2). We do this from our desire to reduce the gap between our actual self and our ideal self. This is, of course, a more comfortable or more familiar place to be.

How long does it take to speak Korean like a native?

It takes about three months or 90 days to learn enough Korean to have at least 3-minute conversations in Korean if you study for 7 to 10 hours per week. Moreover, after one year of looking at this pace, you will become fluent and comfortable with Korean conversation.

Can BTS understand English?

Most BTS members can understand English because understanding is easier than speaking. Several can speak English on various levels of fluency. RM, BTS’ leader, speaks and understands the most English. He is the one who mainly speaks during English based interviews or speeches.

Is Korean a difficult language to learn?

One difficult aspect of Korean is that it is a hierarchical language. This means that you use different words depending on who you speak to. While this sounds daunting, if you just use the regular form of the word (verbs that end with ‘yo’) then nobody will be offended.

What do Koreans talk about in slang?

Just raise your glass, and wifi! In the same way Koreans use slang word for food, they also use abbreviations and slang to talk about people and relationships. Dating and relationships are really important in Korea, and couples often use cute language and pet names. In Korean slang, you can say nam-chin for boyfriend.

What makes Korean words easier to remember?

For example, if you hear somebody talking about going to an ‘an-gwa’ then you might remember that word when you are walking down the street and see a sign saying ‘안과’ above a shop selling spectacles. The link between the sound and the written word makes it easier to remember these new words.

How to learn Korean successfully?

In order to learn Korean or any language successfully, you need to study more than just grammar. Sure, grammar lessons are important in academic settings, but you won’t hear this kind of formal Korean in the streets of Seoul or Busan, two of Korea’s hottest cities.