Konglish
Using English words in a Korean context
Updated: 2024.10.09
4 min read · Intermediate
Konglish Using English words in a Korean context Discussion Questions Q1 In your own words, please briefly summarize the article. Q2 What part of the reading resonated with you most? Q3 Have you ever heard of Konglish or its origins before reading this article? Q4 Do you use Konglish in your own vocabulary? If so, what are some of the words you use the most? Q5 Can you think of any important Konglish words that aren’t mentioned in this article? Q6 What Konglish words might be useful for a global English-speaking audience? Q7 Sociologist Bruce Lawrence claims that the use of Konglish is associated with “luxury, youth, sophistication, and modernity.” Do you agree? What kind of associations does Konglish bring to mind for you? Q8 If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down. Expressions colloquial used in or suitable for speech and not formal writing Ví dụ 1 Our boss was upset by Jerry’s use of colloquial vocabulary during a formal business meeting. Ví dụ 2 We were all surprised to hear the Queen of England use the colloquial word ‘butt’ in her conversation with the Prime Minister! unintelligible impossible to understand Ví dụ 1 Jerry’s speech is absolutely unintelligible when he’s drunk. Ví dụ 2 One reason babies are so cute is all the unintelligible sounds they make! nonsensical without regard for reason or reality Ví dụ 1 The senator’s plan to spend a third of the national budget on an ice cream party was clearly nonsensical. Ví dụ 2 Jerry’s presentation during the meeting was nonsensical—he wasn’t even talking about the right company. |
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