Since my last language journal, I have continued to use Korean media as the medium for my learning. With my language partner, I have selected certain pieces of media best fit for education, whether it be podcasts, talk shows, or dramas. For example, I've noticed over the past few weeks that talk shows are the best for improving practical comprehension, as a lot of these shows revolve around current psychosocial culture, and the vocabulary/flow/grammar used is best representative of the Korean used by the average Korean person. However, within these talk shows, there are many genres and topics, one being a talk show that uses a mixture of English and Korean for the sake of comedy and international outreach. Another talk show is one that revolves around the guest's fridge, and a substantial portion is dedicated to discussing about the contents of that fridge. These examples are some of the talk shows I've omitted, as I didn't think they would contribute much to my learning. Rather, I have chosen talk shows that really are centered on inquisitive and/or casual discussions between the host and guest.
One example of this is Yoo Quiz, a show where 2 renown hosts ask their guests, which range from celebrities to normal people, and just chat with them. Whilst this sounds incredibly dry on paper, the carefully selected host personalities (lighthearted and upbeat) as well as the casual environment of the show (there is no set location) allows for a relaxed, entertaining, and informative discussion. Watching this show has been really helpful as the scope of guests is quite wide - I've heard all sorts of jargon, dialects, and sayings.
Another show I've been watching is 나영석의 나불나불 (Nattering with Nah) on youtube, where a famous producer whom I am a fan just films his extremely casual conversations with his guests, whom are all actual friends/connections of his, and not on the show for the sake of the show. Whether it be set during a meal at a restaurant or at home, this show feels extremely casual, allowing me to better comprehend true dialogue excluding formal and specialized language.
I have done this "selection" of sort amongst different media to cater to my learning needs, and so far it has been great. Watching these with my partner allows me to ask her clarifying questions, and it is both informative and fun.
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