Daebak! Korean

[ Daebak! Korean: Learn Korean like a First Language ] "The key principle of learning is in how a child first learns their mother tongue." ++ Introducing a fun, new way to learn Korean like a native language! ++ Unlike some language learning programs that require users to memorize words and translate sentences into their own native languages, Daebak! Korean provides a perfect immersion environment using only Korean and various Korean Wave (Hallyu) content. * Principle of First Language Acquisition * - Repeatedly exposing user to various Hallyu contents - Using a combination of sound, image, words and meaning at once, over and over again - Providing fun and interesting contents to maximize the lesson’s educational impact * Application of First Language Acquisition Principle * - Continuous and repetitive exposure for Korean acquisition training - Korean-only environment : Learning is conducted only in Korean and the user’s native language is not used to explain a word or sentence * Digital Digging * - Recommending diverse Hallyu content by digital digging and gradually connecting the user to artists, genres, keywords, colloquial phrases, and more - Using a variety of speech-based content such as K-pop, dramas, movies, podcasts, entertainment shows, concerts, documentary and more to promote fast listening and speaking skills ++ Your Daebak! Korean Journey ++ 1. Choose any Hallyu content you want - We have a wide range of Hallyu content from viral music videos to live music shows, from Korean dramas to award-winning films, from documentaries to podcasts, entertainment shows and more. - Find a music video of your favorite K-Pop artist, search for a drama or movie that your favorite actor appears in or enjoy an entertainment show in which your biggest celebrity crush makes a guest appearance. 2. Watch - Watch your content of choice such as a music video, a segment from a music show or a highlight from the latest trending drama and as many as you want. - You can turn on/off Korean subtitles. - You can repeat some important lines as you watch so that you can begin to learn words and phrases naturally. - You’ll acquire some basic Korean words in an everyday context by paying attention these various clips. 3. Listen and Mimicking - Specific lines are chosen for you to listen and repeat. They may include prevalent and important words and expressions that you would use in real everyday conversations in Korean. - Listen them on repeat and mimic them as you follow along. This process allows you to hear and learn Korean spoken like a native, specifically pronunciation, word usage and sentence structure. - You can also choose your own phrases to mimic by toggling the ‘Subtitle’ and ‘Repeat’ buttons. 4. Learn Words and Sentences - [Practice Words] After watching and following, there’s an opportunity to study those same words and sentences. - [Practice Sentences] Fill in the blanks as well as unscramble the given words to create complete sentences. - [Sum Up ] At the end, unscramble different lines to check your understanding of them. - While playing with words and phrases, you can get a better sense of proper Korean word usage and sentence structure. 5. Expand your learning experience to Recommended Videos - Some related video are recommended after you complete all the steps above. They may involve your favorite stars and introduce you to more content that you might find interesting. - One way or another, you can expand your learning opportunities to be a successful Korean student. ++ With the consistent repetitive practice, Daebak! Korean users can (Watch!) enjoy Korean movies, dramas, and music even without subtitles. (Listen and Speak!) reach a level of conversation where words almost spill over. (Read and Write!) read and write simple sentences and even short essays.