Try to come up with your own version of a scene.Īdvanced Korean language learners ought to stretch their linguistic muscles and think up new ways that a scene/dialogue can unfold.
All this context will help you understand exactly when and how to use each new word you discover. So when you look up a word, you can see all the different videos where it’s used in one way, then check out all the videos where a different meaning is being used. Most importantly, all the definitions on FluentU are contextual. A program like this will give you a leg up on the DIY approach by showing you how to do it properly. Search for a term in the language program and you’ll see all the videos in the content library where it appears.įluentU takes authentic Korean content, including lots of K-drama clips, and adds interactive captioning, vocabulary flashcard lists and adaptive quizzes into the mix.
You can find plenty of in-context examples of key words and phrases on FluentU. This is going to be real work, but this is also where real learning happens. Note down synonyms, usage examples or idioms that employ the vocab. Read up on them and write down as much information as you can about them. (For context, note in what part of the script the word is found.)ĭo further research for your words/phrases. You can add Romanization if it suits you, and then English translations. You can also use index cards and write down one vocabulary word or phrase per card. Then, on a different sheet of paper, you can use your notes to manually create a vocabulary list. One of the advantages of the having the script printed out is the ability to circle, underline or highlight important words or phrases that you think will be useful in everyday communication. 4) Distill the script for vocabulary words and common expressions. Did they just get rejected by their first love? Then deliver the lines accordingly.ĭoing this will give range not only to your acting chops, but more importantly, to your pronunciation and communication skills. Pick your favorite character and deliver their lines. Get into the shoes of the characters and try acting out the scenes. But if you really want to fully engage, you have to go above and beyond. Yes, you can familiarize yourself with the dialogue, read aloud and follow along with the drama itself. Go over a single scene again and again till you know it like the back of your hand.
You’ve printed the thing, so you can go deep. So divide the task into manageable bites by sticking to individual scenes. Nobody expects you to study the whole episode in a single sitting. A single episode can run you 30-40 pages. It’ll be so worth it! 2) Divide the episode into scenes. Take the time to make yourself a hard copy.
There’s really nothing like having a copy in your hand that you can use to write your notes and comments on, highlight lines or draw doodles and mnemonics. But if you want to study scripts effectively, don’t be content with just looking at PDFs. Sure, this will initially be time-consuming. (Download) How to Use a Hangul Drama Script to Learn Korean 1) Print it!
This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that youĬlick here to get a copy. Korean Drama Scripts in Hangul: Where to Find Them All!.Try to come up with your own version of a scene. 4) Distill the script for vocabulary words and common expressions.How to Use a Hangul Drama Script to Learn Korean.In this post, we’ll quickly teach you how to best digest these scripts so you can make the most of them.Īnd then we’re going to get you set up with some scripts in their original Hangul so you can start working with them and be on your way to becoming a star… uh, a star language learner. K-drama scripts can teach you witty comebacks and swoon-worthy lines. JMore Feeling! 5 Spots for Korean Drama Scripts in Hangul