How Can Learning a Language Be a Turning Point in Your Life?
My Language Learning Journey
Are you curious about where language learning might take you?
The first language I really became interested in was Chinese. (I had studied English in school before, but back then, I saw it as just another subject, not a language.) I started learning Chinese in high school, and I found it so much fun to imitate and learn. Chinese has tones, which makes its pronunciation unique, and trying to mimic that and speak like a native was hilarious to me. Eventually, I decided to major in Chinese in college.
But it wasn’t as if I was good at Chinese from the start. Even though I loved studying languages, unfortunately, my grades in Chinese class weren’t great. But that didn’t discourage me. I simply enjoyed learning languages.
Then one day, I had the opportunity to go to China for a language program. The thrill of speaking Chinese and having locals understand me—and me understanding them—was indescribable. I had consistently practiced speaking and listening, so I was able to communicate confidently while I was there.
One day, in class, the teacher asked, “Who wants to do a 1:1 language exchange with me?” I immediately raised my hand. Later, when I asked my friends why they hadn’t volunteered, they said they didn’t understand what the teacher had said. From that point, I started doing a language exchange with my homeroom teacher one-on-one, and we even lived together for a while. This deepened my love for language learning.
1. Travel
During a one-month holiday, I backpacked across China, traveling by train to explore various parts of the vast country. The joy of seeing different people and places was beyond words. Travel became my new passion. I realized that exploring different cultures brought me immense happiness. Since then, I’ve traveled to over 20 countries, and as I write this, I’m currently on a three-week trip in Thailand.
2. A New Career
While in China, I made several local friends, and I began teaching Korean to those interested in learning. At first, I thought teaching Korean would be easy. But I was so wrong! The things that seemed natural to me were not at all obvious to foreign learners. I realized even the smallest grammar rules were challenging to explain if you hadn’t formally studied them.
What started as my passion for learning Chinese evolved into a career in teaching Korean. Upon returning to Korea, I began studying Korean language education. In 2010, I started my Master’s in Korean language education, and since then, I’ve been teaching Korean, connecting with people from different countries.
3. Living Abroad
I also ended up living in various countries. I wanted to experience more, so I lived in Jordan, the Philippines, and Vietnam, teaching Korean for over two years in each place. And while living there, I studied the local languages—Arabic, English, Vietnamese, and more.
4. Starting Like a Korean
In 2021, I officially launched “Like a Korean.” By starting my own online business, I could connect with people from all around the world. I created reels and posts teaching Korean, and now, I have over 700,000 followers combined on Instagram and TikTok. It’s been incredible to see so many people enjoying the content I create.
This is how language learning became a turning point in my life. Aren’t you curious about where your language learning journey might take you? Language learning could be the starting point of something amazing in your life. It will bring so much color and diversity to your experience. And I’m here to guide you through it, making your journey faster and easier.
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