Learning Korean through YouTube is increasing, and Korean teaching-learning materials are also being uploaded. However, the Korean teaching-learning materials on YouTube are mainly unverified materials produced by individuals or private educational in...
Learning Korean through YouTube is increasing, and Korean teaching-learning materials are also being uploaded. However, the Korean teaching-learning materials on YouTube are mainly unverified materials produced by individuals or private educational institutions, so it is difficult to improve professionalism and learning efficiency.
Therefore, through analysis of media-based Korean language education content and learners' Korean language learning experience through media-based Korean education content, we would like to suggest the direction of improvement or the need for development of future Korean language education content.
In this study, we analyzed Korean language education content in YouTube channels based on teaching content, learning activities, and design, and conducted an analysis and study targeting learners who had experience learning Korean at a Korean university language institute. As a result of the analysis, the following results were obtained.
First, a variety of learner targets must be considered. Currently, the majority of channels produce content for beginner learners, so content for intermediate to advanced learners also needs to be developed.
Second, content must be structured for efficient learning. Learning goals and content should be clearly presented, and the length of the video should be limited to 20 minutes or less to enable effective learning in a short period of time.
Third, the diversity of subtitles must be considered. The nationality of the main learner base should be investigated and both native language subtitles and Korean subtitles should be provided so that learners can choose according to their needs.
Fourth, it must include a variety of learning contents. In addition to areas such as vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and speaking, topics that learners can actually use must be covered and continuously developed.
Fifth, SNS(Social Network Service) should be used to strengthen interaction. It is necessary to actively utilize SNS(Social Network Service) to promote interaction between instructors and learners.
Sixth, we should avoid focusing only on interesting elements, but strive to produce interesting content. Pay attention to interesting content and visual composition so that learners can consume the content with interest. In particular, learners' attention must be attracted through the instructor's direct appearance or eye-catching presentation.
Although Korean language education content on YouTube is an unverified teaching and learning material, it is worth paying attention to because many Korean language learners are using it, and we hope that the results of this study will be helpful in follow-up research.