13 Responses for "Should We Use Some Korean?"

1. The JinHee January 31st, 2008 at 2:38 pm 1

   I think I am going to like this show! I am an English teacher. However, English is still freaking difficult. I teach advanced students and sometimes I feel frustrated because I want to explain some English words in English but I am Korean so it’s waaaaay easier to explain in Korean. (and students understand in one second. ha!)But my students expect me to explain that in English because I am a darn English teacher!! arg! So if you keep trying to explain in English as far as you can that would be exreamly helpful to me. (Help me out in here!!!) But I know sometimes, it’s IMPOSSIBLE to explain!! Then maybe you can give us some Korean explanations. Anyways, Micheal and Jennifer thank you guys for the show! wooohooo~!

2. EY January 31st, 2008 at 4:38 pm 2

   I think it’s not good to use some Korean. I’m korean. So when I hear Korean and English, I can remember Korean exactly but I can’t get English.

3. Michael January 31st, 2008 at 5:09 pm 3

   EY - thanks for the input and opinions. I think I see what you mean about explaining things in English.

   And to “The Jinhee” – I like your nickname. Hehe. If you think this is worth recommending to your students, please do! And give us more suggestions that can help us help you, and we’ll try to accomodate any ones that will make the show better for everyone, overall.

   And keep those suggestions coming!

4. hye yeon February 1st, 2008 at 2:45 pm 4

   i’m agree with the above opinion’ (EY’s opinion) ; i think to explain in easy english is better than korean word.
   but if you cannot explain it , then explain in korean please .

5. hao mao February 4th, 2008 at 10:20 am 5

   Are your podcasts available from iTunes?

6. Michael February 4th, 2008 at 10:24 am 6

   Yes, we’re available on iTunes!

   See the iTunes girl at the top of the page? Just click on her and you’ll be taken there! Or, you can search for us in iTunes, using my name, the podcast’s title, or many other seach terms.

   And thanks in advance for subscribing!

7. Mark February 6th, 2008 at 8:50 pm 7

   I think this post should be in Korean, or at least bilingual like your first post.

8. Michael February 6th, 2008 at 8:59 pm 8

   Good point. Will do.

9. hao mao February 7th, 2008 at 10:08 pm 9

   Oh right, thanks Michael. As my mum would say, I should read more closely next time seeing as though it was right on the top.

10. jiae February 13th, 2008 at 9:47 am 10

    in my view, it will be better explaining Eng. first but sometimes OK in Kor. when facing that there are no way to express in English.

    Anyway i like this blog too much!! ^_____________^

11. Elly February 17th, 2008 at 1:58 am 11

    sometimes, I have no idea for slang. I cannot get it crear. so if you give the korean and English both for slang. It will be great.
    just my opinion.

12. Jennifer February 17th, 2008 at 11:52 am 12

    the problem with translating slang in either language is that usually there is no equivalent word. Even when there is, it usually requires a lot of explanation, so usually we’ll do our best to explain what slang means instead. Sometimes there just isn’t a good word for it . . .

13. 언더독 February 19th, 2008 at 11:16 pm 13

    I think english is better