Why are Koreans so obsessed with English?

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From private institutes and tutors to phone lessons, camps and even a village, various methods are utilized to teach and learn English in Korea.
Why are Koreans so obsessed with English?
Watch the video to find out!

[@lachimolalaslostjams1763]

Here, in school, we consider English as the easiest subject and also sometimes, attend the exam without even studying for it😂😂😅😅😁

[@kdram.a_6532]

True

[@yazminalex04pedraza50]

Not really

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

Really? Many of the foreign students studying the US struggle like crazy. I am guessing they give you guys the most basic stuff or something.

[@dreamtaylorsversion5525]

@@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj No, it is not like we don't have to study, she is exaggerating or is very young, we have to read the whole of Merchant of venice and Julius ceaser, here in actual old and very tough english of Shakespeare that too in class 8 ( a junior class) so it is tough, but as we learn english from kindergarten ( start with basic vowels) and schools are MOSTLY wnglish medium, hence it is easier

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

@@dreamtaylorsversion5525 it depends on the country but most of my students were from China and they struggled like crazy and many could not graduate. I had to fail a number of them which made me feel bad.

[@sabi06]

Honestly most people learn English because of the business, money, experience, or to build a better future for themselves and their families.

[@falakgurnani]

Yes. Thats the exact reason why we're taught English here, in the Indian Schools.

[@muhammadisaac07]

You can add some reasons like Hollywood, understand modern electronic technologies and all over being a world citizen 😊😊

[@LionheartTM]

English has just become a global language. Which is a positive in a way. It's been awesome to talk to people all over the world. As a native english speaker ofc I'm privileged in the fact I don't need to learn another language. However its also a curse because there is no cut and dry additional language to learn. Where as other nations only need learn 1 language to enter the global conversation. I have to choose out of 100s and i cant learn 100s to have the same reach.

[@boomboombaby9140]

@@LionheartTM i went to Norway and everyone knew how to speak English, I thought I would have a hard time communicating since it was a none English speaking country. If you go to most none speaking countries and don’t know the language they will ask do you speak English? It’s crazy how people from countries that don’t speak each other’s language and speak to each other using English.

[@srishtijain8341]

In India we are taught english since the first day of our kindergarten and it is a compulsory subject throughout our 14 years of school. And so we do not need to join any academy to learn it. It is not just about obsession but easy communication on global perspective. But no one should feel ashamed about not being able to learn it because it is just a language.

[@yunjeans]

Actually I study in an Indian school system abroad and in this country english is used everywhere so my parents said they made me study scince I was 1 so I would be good at it

[@jinlester5366]

but indian accent is too strong and thick. very hard to understand... im sorry.. im stating fact only..

[@EVAN-cj8es]

@@jinlester5366 Not all of them tho the states have different english accent ☺

[@srishtijain8341]

@@yunjeans which country 😊

[@yunjeans]

@@srishtijain8341 I live in Bahrain but I am Indian I'm pretty suprised by how catered it's here for Indians

[@IanPaulSaligumba]

Koreans: Very busy studying English Me as a Filipino: Trying hard to learn Korean ㅋㅋㅋ

[@lazyscorpion3889]

😆

[@sassyshin474]

Same and japanese

[@harisankar1932]

Parents Pressurizing there children's is a common thing in ASIA😂

[@human.9945]

Ikr

[@lurklo]

their

[@xuimod]

Thanks captain obvious.

[@cengqingwen]

Fuck it

[@ErtixPoke]

Unfortunately only in Asia. 😢

[@jgant4643]

Me: Learning Korean is hard because I'm 52yo and its not so easy to pick up a new language at this age😂 I'm learning because my daughter and her friend introduced me to BTS in 2018 and I've been actively trying for about 6 months. I haven't been as consistent as I need to be, but I'm having fun!

[@juliaxiao5320]

Although I’m an ex army but I am amazed by the dedication you’re putting into this and how open-minded you seem to be for ur age which is so rare nowadays lmao.

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

I actually find it sad if you are trying to learn Korean just because of BTS or Kpop. You should learn a language for other reasons too.

[@msspears8915]

Great. I'm learning a couple languages and enjoy listening to other languages even at my old age. Communications are so important part of seeing that we have many thoughts the same about life.

[@Chill_Jill]

@@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj It doesn't matter why good people do what they do. You don't get to determine what's inspirational to someone else. Maybe you should learn how to be as positive and as inspirational as the BTS members are instead of trying to break someone's spirit and belittle their enjoyment of taking on a new challenge in their life. How petty of you.

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

@@Chill_Jill Excuse me? I was just trying to say that learning any language should have more meaning rather than just learning because of a Kpop group or something like that. I can tell you that learning a language takes A Lot of work, time, dedication, etc... so the reasons why you learn should be meaningful. Honestly, if anyone says they are putting out all this effort for just a Kpop group then I can tell you that many may frown as learning a language takes a lot of things. But sadly many think learning a language is simple but it is not!

[@jessicaarmyforever7781]

Koreans learning English Me speaks English and learning Korean learning Korean is so heard but BTS are learning English for us so I'm learning Korean for them Fighting!!

[@FloralLunala]

While everyone else is saying first I’m just going to say have a amazing day everyone :)💜💜💜

[@LaLeLu12209]

Interesting development. I also meet Koreans in Germany who learn German (and they learn it impressively fast). It is so great to learn other languages (and I love Korean). 💜

[@cyer_]

Yeah...coz the speech in German and Korean is mostly passive whereas in English it's mostly active so its easy for them to understand German...

[@d43chw1ta]

Tbh i also want to know how to speak korean😅 But it's so HARD😭

[@vivsanchez9770]

Once you find a good recourse and stay focused it becomes a bit easier to manage..the material gets harder but you see your progress so it’s worth it! There are many free options online and I find that following studygrams (study instagrams) helps to stay motivated! TTMIK, Go Billy Korean, Natalia Garza, How to study Korean, KoreanUnnie, are all great channels to get some guidance! You can do it ARMY! 화이팅!! 💜

[@ajrl268]

You can do it. We have kpop to help us.

[@harisankar1932]

English is actually one of the easiest subject to read and write....but when it comes to speaking we slightly suffer😂

[@cyer_]

I suffer in english speaking only 🙃🙃🙃 I stutter too much while speaking English when I come across a new person but once I'm comfortable with them I don't stop talking...(pretty weird me) 😅😅😅

[@samsamiii509]

Definitely not writing. English writing never matched the word being written.

[@joanbell2148]

I speak English and me speaking Korean is fing hard then their was BTS thank god I'm leaning a tiny bit of Korean 😂😂😂💜💜❤

[@kshamitagodse8]

English is like the most important subject in India.....we r taught English from the start of kindergarden

[@cyer_]

We start to learn English from the beginning of school along with hindi or any regional language and then comes the 3rd language from class 6th which usually consists of French, Sanskrit, Spanish, German and Japanese(in some cases)

[@ErtixPoke]

'We are teaching'*

[@harisankar1932]

Everyone wants to learn American English Meanwhile:- INDIA having there own English 😂

[@divisha9897]

Yeah and we Indians are proud of our own accent 😅

[@lurklo]

their

[@lowesonia8551]

Grammer is the same in UK &USA only accents change comprehension. Many UK brogues are incomprehensible, as are Australian American enunciation is important at a moderate speed. You only need to speak perfectly if it is needed for you work.

[@divisha9897]

@@lowesonia8551 When we say that Indian English is different, it means that we are talking about accents.

[@chae_young2809]

Hinglish 😂

[@soominlee7747]

I’m 17 and from Korea, I live In England! Speak both languages fluently 😎

[@agrawalanu2933]

I know you don't care but you know most of the Indians are trilingual from an very early age 😂 the languages and culture are so diverse here that we keep getting shocks if we change the state .I'm learning Korean right now then I will be able to speak 4 languages in total 😂😂

[@soominlee7747]

@@agrawalanu2933 that’s awesome, I’m friends with a lot of Indian people they are awesome!!! When I mean a lot I mean a lot😂

[@agrawalanu2933]

@@soominlee7747 yeah there are lot of Indians in England actually Indians are everywhere 😂

[@agrawalanu2933]

@Reva Sawant ⟭⟬ totally agree 😂😂

[@alizanster]

I'm in Korea and I'm trying my hardest to raise my Korean proficiency level. Good luck to everyone studying a language, it's difficult, but we can do it!

[@horses4555]

I mean it’s good to learn English, not just to go to America, if you go anywhere in the world someone will know English wherever you go. Even if English isn’t their national language. Look at Holland for example, their language is Dutch, but everyone there speaks English too. It’s the business language of the world, and if you want to work in Aviation you have to know English. I think it’s smart to know English, Spanish and Chinese.

[@bishplis7226]

holland is not a country

[@bishplis7226]

frisian is a dutch language, frisian is the direct ancestor of english

[@manishgurav2369]

just like in India we use Hinglish along with english

[@cyer_]

Hinglish is the best !

[@spiderpooldevi243]

0:36 Ji Yong Yoon , you are still the future of your country..... You are still young and wild Don't give up...... All the best 👍

[@kuyaroyroy3635]

English is the second official language in the Philippines. In English classes, we are trained to speak English. Math, Science and other subjects which English is being used required students to answer and explain everything in English. So we have enough time to study and train for spoken and written English. This might be the reason why most Filipinos are good in English regardless of pronunciation or diction.

[@cleivory]

BTS want to learn English Me want to learn Korean

[@Namjoondrivinglicense]

Learning a new language is really hard. Not Every human is KIM Namjoon ☺😄😄

[@che283]

If y’all know, many KOREANS go to Philippines to study English for 3months or live for a long time. In the philippines, English (basic) is already taught in kinder garten so filipinos can speak english and when they grow up they can fluently converse to others. When I went to college, almost my subjects was in english especially when reporting in class except if tagalog language subject then that’s the time we will speak tagalog.

[@moisesojeda1085]

wouldn’t the Koreans get a Filipino English accent 😂😂

[@SA_.377]

To Mr I'm-not-the-future-of-my-country, please tell your parents their vision has come true. You have been interviewed by a channel with an international audience and have shared your opinion globally 👍🏼🙏

[@lekha21920]

I don't why but many Koreans still can't speak English and write it. They even use translators to give directions to foreigners🤔🤔 I think there's still a long way to go 😐 By the I am an Indian. In India everything is written in English, be it advertising or anything. India is the second largest English speaking country with 125M English speakers

[@jaity2774]

It's the same here in the Philippines brother from advertising, to signage, direction, tv commercials and the medium of teaching from kindergarten to college has to be in English.

[@ErtixPoke]

Same in Poland

[@margaritaumayam199]

Here in my country (Philippines) many people are studying Koreans (Hangul) because of the popularity of Korean Culture/Cuisines 😊

[@kayesantos9368]

No one can deny they love SKorea more because of BTS and thanks to this boyband!

[@ForeverAmber_1]

Honestly, SK wasn't even on my radar from a cultural interest perspective until I started listening to BTS. That's not a diss, of course. I just primarily had an interest in Egyptian and Indian culture, and didn't know much about Korea at all. However, once I became an ARMY, I quickly felt compelled to start learning the Korean language and consuming other forms of Korean entertainment. So I certainly credit BTS with sparking my Hallyu, I think it doesn't really matter how you get there, as long as you are showing love and respect to the culture. 💜

[@TheHispanicJukeBox]

I honestly loved Korea way before BTS ever came out 🙂👍

[@ERGSEG]

I can deny it.

[@Whattherockiscooking]

Bangtan is amazing no doubt but SK is loved for so many other reasons as well

[@ojaswdk944]

I can deny it

[@robbinmizushima5907]

I was born and raised and still live in the U.S and I the English that the Korean man used was so formal I couldn’t understand 😂

[@cupcakechannel0295]

Same

[@HKim0072]

All Koreans learn English in school, but they don’t focus on conversation.

[@robbinmizushima5907]

@@HKim0072 yeah I think they should focus more on the causal speech then formal speech so they can communicate better. And not give tests and focus more on speech.

[@amaranusa]

They practice the accent, not the language

[@amaranusa]

in a country where american and british english is the only recognized proper english and other accents are crap english

[@katth_]

In my country, knowing 2-3 languages is normal, not knowing at least English is kinda rare 😆

[@rjkim168]

we have english language since elementary. if you start learning a different language at a young age it would be much easier. i tried learing korean now at the age of 28 and my brain wont even accept and remember it😂😂😂😂 i wish i could be trilingual.

[@moadiary8924]

Where r you from?

[@rjkim168]

@@moadiary8924 philippines

[@moadiary8924]

@@rjkim168 oh hello 🙏🏻🥰 Sorry I thought you are india

[@milindkhamkar]

Lol, i wanna learn Korean to watch Korean thrillers and i love when people make subtitles grammatically perfect to fully understand movies.

[@isaiahpascua9844]

Meanwhile in the Philippines: mathematics is the most important subject.

[@HanaHana-sb5tp]

Agree . Develop math trauma because of it 🤣😂🤣😂

[@nairobideservesbetter507]

The way BTS turned it around and now all these countries are adding korean into their schools😩👏🏽

[@Kookietaetan]

Very interesting, I never knew and I follow BTS, but I did start liking more Idol groups watching MAMA and MMA which almost every single group has at least 1 member who speaks in English and will thank their fans in not only Korean and English but other languages as well, there are a few groups who only speak Korean, whether they have someone who speaks English, I’m not sure, except for BTS, RM does speak English, and so do the others, but they only speak Korean to thank for the awards, unless they are in America, then RM will speak, the others only speak what they have rehearsed and then I think their are others who are very good speaking English, but for certain reasons do not say anything, so yes this was very surprising to me

[@danijeld8669]

아이 엠 러닝 코리안 랭귀지. ^ ^ 영어보다 한국어 더 어려운 것 같아요. 하지만 한국말 그렇게 좋아하니까 언젠가 잘 이해하도록 계속 배울 거예요. 또한 쉽고 재미있게 가르쳐 주는 제 선생님 덕분에 포기 안 할 거예요. 제 선생님은 큰 체널 운영하고 이 체널에서도 일해요. 누군지 알아요? 당연히 한국언니예요. 한국언니 짱이에요! 열심히 별로 하지 않으면 혹은 바쁘면 시간이 더 많이 걸릴 거예요. 하루마다 한 시간이나 두 시간 동안 공부하면 더 빨리 다 배울 수 있어요. 전 천천히 해요. Enjoying the process. 파이팅!

[@Toojjo]

BTS is present in everything 💜💜💜💜

[@ami2382]

Yes

[@LionheartTM]

"American english is the standard english" England enters the chat .........

[@katiecampbell747]

I would love to be able to hold conversations in Korean but I mainly would like to learn the language well enough to sing my favorite songs in the language they were meant to be sung in.

[@Kmdr_Robotnik]

You can easily Identify Koreans who studied English in the Philippines with Filipino English Accent..

[@karishmabirari9194]

Here in India English is consider as easy subject in schools many times we didn't even study for exam and attend it and get really good marks 😅 that's happened to me always I rarely study English but always get good marks in exam😅

[@veenabbillar5025]

True🤣

[@jaity2774]

I've been seeing tons of comments from Indians boasting about their fluency in English. And, I must admit I had seen interviews conducted by foreigners on Indian professionals on the streets and they are really good. But, not everyone is grammatically correct plus the unbearable accent. No hate just saying.

[@user-3w9jf4r5qz]

@@jaity2774 most indians are already bilingual, even without knowing english. that accounts for grammar. as for accents, every country has those. idk where you are from but i hope you'd understand accents are a part of who you are. some are easy to understand, and some are not. calling it "unbearable" is quite offensive tho. no hate just saying.

[@moisesojeda1085]

@@jaity2774 Indian English sounds horrible 😂

[@ErtixPoke]

​​@@moisesojeda1085If Indian English sounds horrible then you for sure did not hear regional British accents...😢

[@1dg4fk_lilly24]

I think Koreans are hardworking and are perfectionists so it won’t be hard for them to learn English.. they just need to put it as one of their major subjects in school. .like start educating the children from kindergarten onwards. In the Philippines, we do that and textbooks and and all are pretty much written in English so even the ones who didn’t finish elementary school still knows at least how to speak and understand English.

[@ErtixPoke]

I think you guys learn American English, right?

[@vivsanchez9770]

It’s very interesting how this all works! A foreign language isn’t required for my major of Dietetics here in the states but I do think people look at it and can appreciate it on a resume or cover letter. I am already bilingual with Spanish and English but I am currently studying Korean in hopes of becoming fluent someday!

[@levynkhs8820]

Common, in my country we learn 4 languages Mauritian kreol , english, french and chinese(optional and depending the race, it can also be indian, ect..) Dont say its hard. Just learn it

[@celiahiriajames9868]

BTS ARMY FOR RM WHEN HIS MOTHER CAME HOME WITH A BAG OF CD AND HAND IT TO RM 😂😂 HE HAD TO LEARN THAT FROM THE AMERICAN VARIETY SHOWS " FRIENDS " WITH KOREAN SUBS OVER IT TO REMOVED AND THE ENGLISH SPEAKING HE CAN PICK UP THEN REMOVED BUT LISTEN TO THE VOICE WOOOOOOOOOOW ARMY THAT HOW RM DID IT THAT WAY HE SAID IT ON ELLEN SHOW .... BUT HAD A KOREAN TRANSLATOR THERE BUT NOT NEEDED IT 😂😂 YUP IT OK FOR THE OTHER MEMBERS ... RM TEACHES HIS MEMBERS AS WELL AS THEY TRAVEL GLOBALLY AND SPEAK ALL DIFFERENT LANGUAGE BARRIERS AMAZING ...PEOPLE LOVES LEARNING KOREAN TOO BECAUSE OF THE LOVE OF BTS THROUGH THEIR SONGS AS WE SEE ARMY IN AUDIENCE SINGING " YOUNG FOREVER " BEAUTIFUL STAY GOLD STAY SAFE AND WARM EATS HEALTHY TOO ARMY YAEEEEEEEEE 💜

[@vivsanchez9770]

I feel like I need to pick a relatively recent drama and watch 50 million times with and without subs...lol that would actually be kind of cool! It helps to have something fun to do some listening practice with

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

RM definitely had formal instruction and studied in New Zealand too so he did not only learn it from watching Friends. That was a big aid for him but was not the only thing in helping him learn English.

[@hiriaceliajames9596]

@@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj ARMY YES HE WAS IN AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND AT YOUNG AGE THEN IN AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY AS I SEEN IT HIS PHOTOS BUT IT WAS ONLY A YEAR BEFORE HEADING HOME TO KOREA I WAS STILL AT HOME IN AUCKLAND BEFORE I MOVE TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA PERTH IN JANUARY 26 2006 AS I WAS ENTERING CONSTRUCTION BUILDER CLEAN TRAINING COURSE BUT I END UP KNOWING BTS IN 2015 .. NEW ZEALAND IS A LONELY PLANET AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WORLD THAT HOME TO ME STAY GOLD STAY SAFE AND WARM EAT HEALTHY TOO ARMY 💜

[@celiahiriajames9868]

@@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj RM NOT TELLING LIES YOU SHOULD WATCH WHAT HE SAID ON ELLEN SHOW IN AMERICA HE GOT THE TRANSLATOR THERE WITH HER AND EXPLAIN IN KOREAN HIS MOTHER CAME HOME WITH A BAG OF CD I'M NOT GONNA REPEAT IT ..YOU THINK RM A LAIR AND HIS MOTHER A LAIR 😠 AND HE WOULD NEVER LIES TO HIS ARMY I DON'T THINK YOU REALLY DONT KNOW WHY DONT YOU ASK RM YOURSELF OR JUST GO AND SEARCH FOR THE VEDIOS YOURSELF OOOOOOOOOOOH MY GOSH 😠

[@annieho9233]

In my country, every child learns at least three languages at school which includes English. It's common to speak up to seven languages and dialects because we are a multiracial country.

[@ryujin4291]

Which country are you from?

[@annieho9233]

@@ryujin4291 Malaysia

[@ryujin4291]

@@annieho9233 oh I'm from states

[@annieho9233]

@@ryujin4291 Which state are you from? I've a friend from Dallas

[@ryujin4291]

@@annieho9233 I mean united states😂😂 I forgot to write united

[@Demo-mu7ob]

In an ever connected world and a rise in globalism we do need to speak english as it is the main international language just as latin was.

[@ForeverAmber_1]

And eventually, it will be the Federation standard. 😉🖖

[@jessicaarmyforever7781]

I want to be a English teacher and teach English to Koreans and I'm moving to Seoul in 10 years 💜💜💜💜

[@jgant4643]

My daughter wants to do the same thing....maybe you can be 친구😊

[@joanbell2148]

Me tooo😂😂

[@jessicaarmyforever7781]

@@jgant4643 it is a real heard thing I'm only 12 I love kpop and the Korean language I started to learn the Basics from reading lyrics for BTS songs but I hope to Do my dream job I wish her good luck

[@jessicaarmyforever7781]

@@joanbell2148 it is really hard to learn a new language

[@joanbell2148]

True hard badly

[@TheHispanicJukeBox]

It's funny because I wanna learn Korean so how about if you could teach me Korean I'll teach you English? 😁 and I like that last line that she said being obsessed with something isn't always bad because alot of Korean's lives in Korea seem to be rooted in some kind of U.S. influence or Western culture and I really think Koreans are just over all cool I mean even my Korean American friends here are as well so I gotta say Koreans you people are great 😊👍

[@EST457]

For northeastern Indian like me English is the easiest subject 😂 I've never seen even one of my classmates say that English is a tough subject.

[@NOneed204]

If you are saying this you are either a failure or in classes below 10th

[@PeteyLeeTV]

Incredible video. Thank you for covering the history of this English craze in Korea. It is important to know English because it is the language of business and for getting a good job in Korea. Because of the Korean wave, interest in learning Korean (Hangeul) is also increasing! I am currently learning Korean for the U.S Department of Defense

[@alisonlee1578]

I’m right here! I would love to help Koreans (or anyone!) with their English skills! I have a Bachelor’s degree in English and I have excellent written and verbal skills.

[@allahkudar1586]

Filipinos are easy adopted learner of languages and cultures internationally. We are multi-lingual or mixing words of other languages in one sentence. Filipinos are living, married a foreigner or working abroad in 200 plus nations, 6 continents and territories that's why we are called the most adoptable people in the planet. We are own English language subjects in our schools, colleges and universities. Here in the Philippines mostly used English in writing or words on tv, radio, government documents, works, menu lists, signages, subjects (English, Math, Science, Physical Education, Music and Arts, History, other related courses), entertainment and music industries, newspapers and others.

[@hallahalla0613]

when you learn, you should also be able to enjoy what you're learning about. I think that's what's missing when they are too pressured to learn the language. You can either use some vocabulary or phrases to use everyday until you get used to it that you don't even need to memorize it. Statements like "I am going to the toilet" or "I am going to the university" . Phrases like these actually help a lot in learning the language especially if you use it everyday.

[@jobaytube]

Koreans can learn english in their own country without going to other countries, their Ministry Of Education just need to force them to teach this subject from the earliest education level. Look how Philippines and India are doing it.

[@Rajesh-qk1ne]

In India it's not a compulsion. But 99 percent parents prefer to let their kids study English 🤣

[@nishitabalaa]

And here you go....I love to learn korean even if I don't know how to make a sentence🤣😳

[@Timbone07]

Same lol

[@josephpereira8424]

Here in my country maths and science is the most important subject. Koreans learn English because If they learn English there are more advantages for them to get a good job

[@dyn6690]

True

[@shwetatalekar4056]

Hii Are you for South Korea 🇰🇷

[@ayy_yo6619]

Interesting. Because now I see an obsession to learn Korean culture including the language.

[@JaydenGK2004]

Hello army 💜💜💜💜💜

[@divisha9897]

Hi💜💜

[@alexmackenzie7223]

since we've been taught english since kindergarten and i live in a society where you're obligated to learn it because it's our 2nd language, i remember how i used to take my english subject very lightly back in college and almost got me dropped from that subject if it wasn't for my friends who cheated my attendance. lol

[@Raaz387]

In Malaysia .. English is a second language...and almost 80% Malaysians able to understand and talk in English....and English is one the easiest subject in school

[@reno-koreanfoodlover6569]

good video! very informative. I followed this video and my family LOVED it.

[@whatsup7064]

English isnt the 'be all end all' and it should never be used as a way to determine someone's intelligence. I speak english, but my grandmother doesnt and she used to get ridiculed by people in western countries. Eventhough she doesnt speak english, she is much wiser and smarter than me. English is important but so is your native tongue and you should never be ashamed of speaking your own language.

[@royalarmy2547]

So were obsessed with each other 🤣😂 South Korea is amazing 🥰

[@Toojjo]

Hi 💜 First 🙃

[@Maria-ny1xs]

In the Philippines english is everywhere.

[@cynthiakent4033]

I heard Namjoon say panties on Jimmy Fallon and that took me back. Now I see that panties mean underwear.

[@sarangbts13]

During this video, feels like I'm watching another India obsessed with English. You have "konglish" and we have "Hinglish" In India, we start reading and learning English from Kindergarten.

[@novaquinn5323]

I always wanted to know this.

[@psychedgamer5roblox278]

In My Country Malaysia, English Is Also Widely Spoken

[@eperrier85]

English is my native tongue, I would be willing to help anyone learn if it's really something they wish to do. I'm interested in learning other languages as well so maybe if someone is interested we can become penpals and swap languages. 영어는 저의 모국어입니다. 만약 영어가 정말 하고 싶은 것이라면 누구든 배울 수 있도록 기꺼이 돕고 싶습니다. 저는 다른 언어에도 관심이 많아서 누군가 관심이 있다면 펜팔이 되어 언어를 바꿀 수 있을 것 같아요.

[@SocialStudiess]

I always thought it was hard for the Koreans because they’re own language, culture and lifestyle is so amazing as it is!?! When I look At other countries who struggle with English it seems like there’s not much for them in their country. South Korea seems to be the exception to this rule! Good for them, who doesn’t love Koreans🤷🏾‍♂️

[@ErtixPoke]

Why do you think so?

[@brenz1888]

PHILIPPINES ENGLISH IS EVERYWHERE EVEN THE BOOKS WE USED ITS ENGLISH THE SUBJECT BOOK TAGALOG WRITTEN WAS FILIPINO SUBJECT AND SIBIKA AT KULTURA WHEN U IN COLLEGE ALL THE BOOKS ARE ENGLISH..MANY KOREANS STUDY ENGLISH IN PHILIPPINES AND ALSO MANY NEPALI, INDIANS ARE STUDYING MEDICINE HERE IN PHILIPPINES

[@tulika_9519]

In India, learning & speaking English is not obsession. But it's a necessity. Our whole education system is in English. All our subject books are in English (except other languages). Its such a multi-lingual country..so English act as a barrier between whole nation. India is the second most English speaking country in the world, despite it being a foreign language. Indians are mostly multilingual due to this reason. But I don't think anyone should be obsessed of learning it. You can still be intelligent without knowing it. Its other thing that English makes it easier for everyone to communicate & interact globally.

[@jhopeshope8397]

but sadly in india a person is consodered intelligemt of they know eng

[@ErtixPoke]

In India there's British English and in South Korea there's American English.

[@carlyfb]

0:39 same bro same😔✊🏻

[@62army77]

I am obsessed with wanting to learn Korean but no one to help me.😔

[@chae_young2809]

I can ^^

[@62army77]

@@chae_young2809. What website are you on please?

[@62army77]

@@chae_young2809. Sorry but I don't have a kakaotalk account. I have HELLO talk though it's not completely downloaded yet.

[@chae_young2809]

@@62army77 Tell me your HT i.d then.

[@ErtixPoke]

Are you a girl or are you a boy?

[@lowesonia8551]

As an English lady. My early languages were Latin- A.Greek and French. For the Classics, Literature. The first two were essential . Studies in France later French was useful. Today I regret not having learnt more. As I had the Possibility to live and learn in a new Country during 4 year's 1 year in each . I did not. Choosing Art in Paris instead. So young people be as Prolific in as many languages as you can. Enrich your Lives.

[@beanstalk0202]

Koreans are obsessed with English?🙄 Visit India sometime😁

[@tarunbansal5138]

And the UK

[@ErtixPoke]

What 'the UK'?

[@thunderapple5368]

English is one of the most east subject in India, but British English is the real English.

[@ErtixPoke]

There's no such thing like 'real English'. English is a pluricentrist language so it doesn't have standarised norms like French or Russian.

[@ima6751]

English is the easiest subject actually here in kenya it is considered as subject and every other subject u r tested in English

[@Mamatha90]

English being hard!?!? Oh man! I don't even and never ever studied for a English Exam but still score the best😂😂

[@franca9995]

English is hard because it so different to korean... a language is harder to depends on how different it was to your original language

[@ErtixPoke]

It has hard pronunciation. Study for an exam is a really different situation in comparison to study for daily life.

[@mariasimone1231]

A common problem of all nationalistic country like Thailand, China and Korea among others so learning English when their old is difficult unlike countries who started to teach and learn English since day one at school have it perfected.

[@ErtixPoke]

Every country is less or more nationalist.

[@suzy_moon12]

I guess without studying also I fetch 1st position in class in English 😅😅😅😅.........

[@bluewolf4789]

Lol for me english is easier than Filipino subject. Hahahah sounds ridiculous right? In the sense that they are my 2nd or 3rd language. My first language is Iloco😂😂😂. So in the Philippines it is better to conversate in Taglish.

[@nairobideservesbetter507]

Same thing in Mexico but not as intense like if you watch shows made in Mexico it’s always gonna be like 30% Spanglish not sure about other Latin American countries

[@ja-ni-ce317]

How Great! 🇺🇸😉

[@spaciumgalacxiumgaming9435]

Here all student dont visit tutorial schools they studying through itself

[@bellepeeweereal918]

In my country at the young age of children they learn how to speak english and the parents talk their children in english they believe learning english is your advantage if you grow up and go to school and get a job and if you go to other country english is national language.stay safe and more power to korea now.

[@EdibleKoreanTeacher]

Did you hear that??? "There are companies that require a foreign language (=English) even for jobs that are not related" I hate this part of Korea. Just let people spend more time on their talent, personal development and goal. Not on English which they will never use if their job is not related....

[@deborahwilk1367]

What is the name of the cute guy in this TvN show ? How would I get to watch it ?

[@cyer_]

I want to know as well 😂😂

[@kurotakuv3967]

0:02 " *JESSICA JUNG* " Imagine sharing your Western name with an icon from *So Nyeo Shi Dae* ... 🐏

[@calvin3798]

Meanwhile I’m having trouble memorising Korean numbers (mainly 5-9 and the 10s)😅on a positive note, Sino-Korean numbers were easy (very similar to Cantonese!)

[@chiwijia]

They say for Filipino its easy. I'm so jealous fuck. mah parents enroll me in international school just to learn English LOL. you know its so hard to talk or interact to your international classmates, I only talk to other people who know how to speak chinese here in Malaysia.

[@arrianarodriguez1241]

Here I am in school saying English is the easiest subject

[@deborahwilk1367]

At the end - who are they ? I saw them before & it was crazy good !

[@Phusion2]

I never get really interested learning English, now I understand English but watch hell kitchen

[@dangzitspro]

Jessica Jung from Girls Generation?

[@nidhithoppil1008]

That's not her

[@dangzitspro]

@@nidhithoppil1008 oh i thought Jessica knew how to speak English.

[@nidhithoppil1008]

@@dangzitspro she does but that girl is not her

[@lovenuest3278]

In the Philippines, parents start talking in English to their kids as early as 1 year old. hahah it's normal.

[@Mimi-ci5dn]

I'm actually thankful I grew up exposed to English if not I may have struggled learning it just like how I'm currently struggling to learn a 3rd language 😭

[@cyer_]

I also learned German as my 3rd language from class 6 to 8 and then I lost touch of it so now I'm back to basics😂😂

[@poojaganguly3021]

As an Indian, having 22 registered languages in our respected constitution with over 1600 dialects...and the 2nd most English speaking country in the world....I obsess over learning Korean...because I sold my soul to "K-POP"..😔😔😪😪

[@swapnilbose8465]

Ahhhh!! Bangali 🌚, tai to?

[@poojaganguly3021]

@@swapnilbose8465 yes sir..

[@swapnilbose8465]

@@poojaganguly3021 👍