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Kyle Jiro Aldrin A.

Llanes FL 12 FINAL EXAM BA COMMUNICATION 1B

1) Should Foreign Language be compulsory at school? Why

- Personally, I find studying a foreign language interesting because it can enhance

my communication and linguistic skills. However, making a foreign language

compulsory shouldn't be done. It should be enough for students to learn their

native language and one foreign language, typically English, for them to

communicate when they're outside of the country and use it in their careers. But

requiring it, in my opinion, shouldn't be the case because Filipinos don't often use

it effectively, especially at lower levels of education.

2) What was the most effective language learning style for you? What were

the strategies you applied while learning a foreign language?

- During my early years of studying, the English language was introduced to me. It

is essentially the standard language used worldwide, which is very easy to learn,

whether it's the basic English alphabet or simple English sentences. From

nursery up until high school, English was taught and continuously reinforced, so

it’s not surprising that I find it easier to understand, especially since it’s commonly

used in college now. In studying a foreign language, I realized that starting with

the basics is essential. In our Korean language discussions, we began with the

basics, and I focused intently on learning the correct pronunciation and writing of

Hangul. Learning a foreign language wasn't easy, but once you know the basics,

it becomes easier to understand the more advanced topics.

3) What were the problems you encountered while you learned a foreign

language? Were you able to overcome them? How?

- Entering college, I didn’t expect studying a foreign language knowing that the

standard language that was being used worldwide is the English Language.

Hangul is very different from the languages that I am used to. It is indeed true, as

many say, that when you are new to something, you will experience mistakes,

and these are inevitable. I have encountered numerous difficulties and

challenges in studying a foreign language. Primarily, one of these is the huge


cultural difference between Korea and the Philippines, which has caused

confusion in my studies. From the very beginning of my Korean language

studies, I immediately noticed the differences between the languages. One such

difference is the emphasis on pronunciation and sentence structures that

distinguish Hangul from English. Moreover, even if you spell words correctly in

Hangul, you still need to pronounce them accurately because the meaning of the

words may change with incorrect pronunciation.

One of the things that made it really difficult for me was forming sentences.

Whether they were formal or casual, I often got confused. There were also days

when I could remember the words and sentences taught to me. I can read

Hangul, but when it comes to composing my own sentences, that’s where I

struggle the most.

Even though I experienced these difficulties, I told myself that they are just part of

the learning process. Despite continually making mistakes in forming sentences

and pronouncing words, I kept studying the modules and watching helpful videos

on the internet. Although learning a foreign language is challenging, I also find it

interesting when I get things right. Studying a foreign language requires hard

work and patience to master it and develop an individual's linguistic skills.

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