105 Learning Journal #6

Knowing the history of my target language is important because it will increase my language competence. Learning about how the language was formed and what the creator of the language intended it to be can help in knowing proper grammar and syntax of the language. In Korean, respect and hierarchy is taken very heavily. Without the knowledge of the difference of formality in the words, it will be extremely easy to offend someone. Talking to someone older or more experienced than you requires another form of speaking. This speaking called, nopimal, is used to show someone respect and hierarchy.

Also, knowing what other languages my target language was based off of could potentially help me. Lots of Korean characters have Chinese influences on them. If I knew and understood how Chinese worked, it would help me understand Korean easier. Some words have even been formed through stories or folktales that are passed down from long time ago. Knowing these stories can also help in memorizing these words.

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