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In South Korea, about 10% of the population can speak English ranging from to barely passable to knowledge of few words. Hardly anyone is highly proficient.
In North Korea, English is widely studied because it's believed to be a major international language; however, in practice very few can speak it, usually only tour guides and diplomats, which are less than 1% of the population.
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Why is the English language dominant in south Korea?
The English language is the most prevalent foreign language in Korea because of the strong alliance between Korea and the United States, including the US military presence in Korea. However, the English language is not dominant in Korea, Korean is, and less than 10% of Koreans speak English.
Where do you speak Korean?
You speak Korean in Korea.
Name three countries not participating in commonwealth games 2010 and why?
china, japan and Korea because they don't speak English
The only country in the world where its people speak only one language?
There are a few countries like this:North KoreaSouth Korea (if you don't count Korean Sign Language)Iceland (if you don't count the fact that almost everyone can speak English as a foreign language)Kuwait
What languages do the ethnic groups in South Korea speak?
The majority of South Koreans speak Korean as their primary language. There are also minority languages spoken by ethnic groups such as Chinese, English, and Japanese due to immigration and international connections.
Did sungmin can speak in English?
Baby Kim Hyung Jun studied English in Melbourne, Australia for 2 years (though I dunno when). He's the only fluent one. If you hear the song 'Fighter' by SS501, the non-fob English rap in the beginning was by Baby. ^^
Is it 'He do not speak English' or 'He does not speak English'?
"He does not", or, "he doesn't speak English" would be correct. It would never be 'he do not speak English,' as that is incorrect grammar.
How do you explain this statement - it does not make you less of a Filipino when you speak English?
This statement means that proficiency in English does not diminish one's Filipino identity. Being able to speak English fluently can be a valuable skill without compromising one's cultural heritage or nationality. Language is just one aspect of a person's identity, and being multilingual can be advantageous in a globalized world.
How can one contribute to teaching English in Korea?
There are many ways in which one can contribute to teaching English in Korea. One can become an English teacher in Korea. One may also donate money to causes that help fund the teaching of the English language in Korea.
Does outsider speak English?
Outsiders may or may not speak English. It depends on the individual's background, education, and exposure to the language.
Do you agree that Japanese who cannot speak English well speak in English?
yes, some of them speak english.
What did North Korea and South Korea grow to have in common?
They speak the same languages (but different tones)
