English Lessons

This lesson will focus on what really represents the “real” Korea, the “Land of Morning Calm.”
In 1934 A.D., an emperor of the Ming dynasty of China, the Celestial Empire of the East, gave Korea the title of 'Chaohsien' meaning morning freshness. The title was most suited to South Korea because of its spellbinding natural beauty of picturesque high mountains and clear waters and its splen-did tranquillity, particularly in the morning which further confirmed the title on South Korea as the 'Land of Morning Calm'.

Examine the items in the list below and choose 12 items that you think truly represents Korea. Of course, you can add your own items to the list.

Target Phrases

Kimchi
Celadon vase
Korean-English dictionary
Miniature TV
Ticket to Everland
A Bible
Subway ticket
Ginseng root
Pharmacy health drink
Riot policeman’s helmet
Bottle of soju
Pack of cigarettes
Chopsticks
Package of rice
Coffee shop glass
Hanbok
Hyundai logo
Military uniform
Necktie
Keys to a car
Package of ramyon
Pansori CD

DISCUSSIONS:

1. What things do you think represent Korea? Why?
2. Do you think Korea is still the “Land of Morning Calm”? Why or why not?
3. What do you think of Korea now compared to the past?
4. Are you proud of Korea? What makes you so? If not, why not?
5. What things do you think define your teacher’s native land? Why?
6. What do you think of his or her country compared to Korea?

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