Here are the seven items of the Korean Unnie Way. I think they are the important pillars of learning a language (not just Korean) or learning anything at all. I hope they help you focus on the things that will make the biggest difference in learning Korean. So, grab my hand and join me on the wonderful journey of the Korean Unnie Way of learning!

FUN

EASY

NATURAL

RELATABLE VIBE

TRY

RESPECT

POSITIVE & SUPPORTIVE

NOTES FROM MY MOM

I didn’t realize it fully at the time, but my mom was really the one that helped me learn the Korean Unnie Way! She helped me learn English in ways that were so natural, I didn’t even realize she was helping me learn!

  • Recorded shows on VHS tapes to watch in English

  • Covered up subtitles so I couldn’t rely on them

  • Watched Disney DVDs over and over in English

  • Had me teach her how to speak, as if I knew much more than she did (but really she just wanted me to teach her so I would learn better)

  • “Tell your dad what you learned”

  • Had me show my family what I could say in English. They were my stage through my whole childhood

  • And they were my continual cheering section