This research focuses on the perception and practical application of spoken and written Korean by Uzbek learners. In particular, it aims to determine the impact of the learning environment on the use of spoken and written language by comparatively ana...
This research focuses on the perception and practical application of spoken and written Korean by Uzbek learners. In particular, it aims to determine the impact of the learning environment on the use of spoken and written language by comparatively analyzing the differences between students learning Korean in Uzbekistan (KFL) and students studying in Korea (KSL). It is hoped that the findings of this research will provide essential data for developing effective methods of teaching spoken and written Korean to Uzbek learners of Korean.
At the beginning of the research, all studies related to Korean and Uzbek languages were reviewed. As a result, it was found that there were very few and insufficient studies on the similarities and differences between spoken and written language in these two languages. Furthermore, Uzbek learners of Korean faced many difficulties due to the differences between these two languages. Therefore, I conducted through this research.
During the research, I conducted a survey among Korean language learners residing in Uzbekistan and Korea. The survey consisted of 16 questions in both open-ended and closed-ended formats. This survey identified the perceptions, the frequency of use, and the difficulties of Korean language learners regarding spoken and written language. Additionally, by comparing with native Korean speakers, the specific characteristics of Uzbek learners in spoken and written language were analyzed.
The analysis results showed that Uzbek learners of Korean face significant difficulties due to the fundamental differences in words, grammar, and expressions between Korean and Uzbek. Furthermore, when comparing KFL and KSL learners with native Koreans, the responses of KFL learners were closer to those of native Koreans and showed a higher rate of accurate answers compared to KSL learners. This revealed that there are differences in the perceptions and usage characteristics of spoken and written language depending on the learners’ learning environment.
In conclusion, the research compared the differences and similarities between spoken and written forms of Korean and Uzbek within the scope of the study. Based on the conducted survey, it was possible to identify the differences in the perception and usage characteristics of spoken and written language among Uzbek learners of Korean. I hope that many similar studies will be conducted in the future, and that this research will serve as useful material for newly conducted studies. I believe that such research will help reduce the errors and shortcomings faced by Uzbek learners of Korean in their future use of spoken and written language.