A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ENGLISH AND KOREAN LANGUAGE ACQUISITION CHALLENGES (ON THE BASE OF DIGITAL TOOLS)
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This article discovers the comparative study results, difficulties related to acquiring English and Korean languages` acquisition via using digital tools, focusing on the structural, phonetic, and cultural differences those impact learners' experiences. Besides, it focuses on the efficiency of AI tools for improving language skills such as, grammar, vocabulary, writing, listening and speaking. Additionally, it also studies appropriate nuances, such as Korean's honorific system and English idiomatic expressions, which may lead language learners to misunderstanding.
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