EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING KOREAN VOCABULARY TO FOREIGN LEARNERS

Abstract

This paper discusses effective strategies for teaching Korean vocabulary to foreign learners. Vocabulary learning is an essential part of language acquisition, but many students find it difficult due to the unique features of the Korean language, such as honorifics, loanwords, and word endings. The article presents several methods that can make vocabulary study easier and more enjoyable. These include learning words in context, using visual aids, grouping words by theme, applying repetition and practice, and focusing on culture-related vocabulary. The paper also includes personal experience as a foreign learner to show how these strategies work in practice. The conclusion emphasizes that teaching vocabulary should be active and meaningful, not just memorization.