Class 2

I’ve noticed that many students prefer learning through media content, and my students also asked if we could watch a Korean drama together and discuss it afterward. In response, I explored how to effectively select media that supports language learning and tailored my teaching accordingly. This time, we watched Hospital Playlist, a drama both my partner and I had previously seen. While watching, we focused on three main aspects. First, we examined the setting. Since the drama takes place in a hospital in present-day Korea, it offers students exposure to how locals communicate in casual, everyday contexts. It also shows formal speech patterns, especially in professional settings, allowing students to learn how to speak respectfully to elders and colleagues. Second, we considered the students’ interests. For those intrigued by the medical field, this drama was a great fit. However, for students more interested in politics or law, we would consider choosing a drama aligned with those topics to keep them more engaged and focused. Lastly, we looked at the level of Korean used. Some students are interested in learning academic or professional Korean, while others prefer to develop fluency in casual, conversational language. By analyzing scenes together, we catered to these different learning goals.