Communications

When visiting South Korea, you have to be patient and understanding when talking with a Korean.  Not that they will be offended or anything.  It is instead how one talks.  They speak Korean.  When they learn English, they have a tendency to add syllables.  Instead of saying the word "change," they would say "changeling."  This tendency that surpaces simple accent barriers is known as Konglish.  A mix of Korean and English in such a way that though they understand each other, an American would have to learn the language.  As an English teacher, I am supposed to notice and correct the speaking behaviors of my students.  As an American, it is hard to tell what is simply accent and what is truly misspoken.  I will learn, just as they.