"I think language  loss is a very serious issue, as it means the loss of a culture and a worldview (in addition to the language itself). It is very encouraging to know that this loss can be slowed or reversed! "

"I think Korean is hard because you have the added concept of speaking politely to those of a higher status than you. You need to know who is considered a "higher status", and how to speak to them accordingly. There is a time and place to use certain…"

"I've never watched historical dramas before! Studying old Korean vocabulary is an interesting topic I never thought to explore. I think I should watch some and hopefully I will learn more about Korean history and culture. "

"I also realized that the tense consonants are a sound not present in English. I also agree that practice is very important, as you can train the muscles used for pronouncing these sounds!"

"I liked the examples you use, because they are very common words in the Korean language, yet there is no direct translation on how to speak it in the American language. I realized that it is hard to pronounce some words because I am not used to the…"

"I agree that when understanding a language, both cognitive and sociolinguistic approaches are necessary because language is not just a mental process. it’s also shaped by culture, context, and social interaction. Knowing grammar and vocabulary is…"

"I am also working on honorifics! I think that it is such a complex topic with a lot of deviations and exceptions, which make it hard to fully understand. I also found it interesting that you mentioned that it would be good to look at language from…"