Sophie Ahn
@SophieAhn1
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Linguistics PhD/prev. prof USC/esports Kor&Eng instructor/founder of SKG(best Discord Korean learning server) 언어학 박사/이스포츠 언어교육자/ #DKWIN /ayiyjlove @gmail .com
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May 4th was the first day Canna started learning English (from "to be" verb). Now he can express what he wants in game. He really wanted to win and make Worlds. He loves LEC&
@KarmineCorp
. I'm proud of him and also wanna say thank you to all of the warm & supportive KC fans!
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One of my USC students' final presentation is on League of Legends. She explained how to play and how to win. And she added her favorite player
@Pobelter
's biography.
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English lesson with
@Noah_lol1004
@FNATIC
-grammar: passive voice
-Difficulty level: high
-Topic: League of legends
-Noah's comprehension: perfect
-Noah's speaking level: Chat GPT
영어 수동태 얼마나 어려운가?! 그러나 노아는 완벽하게 해냅니다.
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"Play aggressive- keep fighting we can win."
This is what Canna and I studied in the last class. Pretty sure he said it!
Congrats
@KarmineCorp
!! Let's make the playoffs!
#KCWIN
#KCCANNA
#LEC
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.
@Cloud9
offers Korean & English lessons to the players & staff members. After 2 lessons,
@Fudgecakey
@blaber
@islesworld1
now can read Hangul (Korean alphabets). Another geniuses here!
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In English lesson I asked
@bang
if he had a crush on someone and he thought it means 'beating up someone' and he said yes.
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.
@RekklesLoL
@T1
created a way of learning the days of the week in Kor.
레클레스 선수가 개발한 요일 외우기 방법.
Mon-day of War(월)
Tues-day of Hwei(화)
Wed-day of soup(수)
Thurs-day of eating(먹다)(목)
Fri-day of 금재(Smash)(금)
Sat-day of Top laners(토)
Sun-The day (day of 일)
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In English lesson with
@Chasy_LOL
@MADLions_EN
Me: Please translate this into Eng using 'vice versa'.
[sentence written in Korean: 'I like
@Noah_lol1004
and he likes me too.']
Chasy: "I hate Noah and vice versa."
Me:??
Chasy: I can't lie.
May God bless their friendship..
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Congrats on
@KarmineCorp
huge wins in play-offs💙! Behind the scenes of his English lesson, Canna talked about his homework from the coaching staff (which I assume made the team stronger). I clipped the video for
#KCORP
fans Quiz: what's Canna's favorite champion?
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@KarmineCorp
Wanted to add: he had a lesson almost everyday at 9AM CET before even taking a shower. Can you imagine how hard it would be for pro-players? Haha. You worked hard Canna 💙
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In my history of teaching esports ppl,
@FLYprince0405
is the only one who wants to have a lesson everyday even on match days. His motivation is on another level- he will soon speak impeccably
7년간의 이스포츠 선수들 중 경기날까지 매일 수업하고 싶어한 학생은 이채환이 유일하다
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Wanna share the story -
@SKGamingLeague
@Luon0127__
@Rahel__213
@KarmineCorp
Canna &
@supmassgg
@FIESTA0504
studied English almost everyday(6/week) in May. They studied only one month but they were legit so hard-working to the point that I got tired lol. Now I'm happy for them♡
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There's nothing more to teach. Proud of your creative English. Congrats
@Ssumday
, the perm-powered Aatrox king!
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How fast
@jakeow
can learn Korean! As he said he likes Kyochon chicken, I will soon make him order in Korean.
교촌 치킨과 한국을 좋아하는 제이크 씨, 곧 한국어로 주문하게 만들어 줄게요 ㅎㅎㅎ
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It's extremely hard to play games in a foreign language.
@RekklesLoL
@GryffinnLoL
started the Korean alphabet this year and should understand/shot-call in Korean. Language acquisition requires time but they've skipped some time and actually they are smurfing!
@T1
fighting!
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Me: How are you?
@BigGooseOW
: Im ok
Me: What day is today?
Goose: Wed
Me: tmrw?
G Thurs
Me: your match days this week?
G: Fri and Sunday
Me: who do you play against on Fri?
G: Philadelphia Fusion
Me: on Sunday?
G: Washington Justice
Me: Fighting!
G: Fighting!
Me: Bye~
G : Bye~
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Omg im so thrilled! CoreJj is so comfortable speaking and even joking in English. Next time save your baby, Mr. Babysitter
@TLCoreJJ
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Lesson on past tense with
@BigGooseOW
Me: Where did you go today?
Goose: Practice room
Me:What did you there?
G:I scrimmed.
Me:With who?
G:
@GZCharge
and
@Hangzhou_Spark
.
M:What is delicious in LA?
G:Jinsol gukbab in k-town.
M:With who did you eat first?
G:
@BischuGG
and
@asher_ow
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Yes
@TeamLiquidLoL
have 5 Koreans but
@Pyosik_lol
is trying hard to learn English!
표식 선수 영어 읽기 실력 ㅎㅎ
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100T English homework - using 'I wish'.
With
@ssumday22
@StardustLUL
and
@RyuL0L
. Hungry Ryu wants to eat fried chicken
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Our first lesson was on the lower case alphabet on Christmas Eve, 2016. He is still humble, kind, considerate & extremely competitive. Congrats!!
@Ssumday
became the LCS champion after 4.5years!
너의 수많은 노력의 땀과 눈물을 4년만에 LCS 챔피언으로 보상받은 김찬호, 축하한다!
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My longest OW students are
@Shock_CHB
@Shock_Architect
(SFS),
@OGE_ow
(Fuel). My first students were
@KarivOW
@Fate_ow
@envysiba
(LAV)
@asher_ow
(LAG). Today was my last visit to Blizzard arena where I often lost my voice by cheering for many of my students. I'll miss this place..
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Lesson with
@GGS_Mickey
Me: Same word as 'tired'?
Mickey: hm..
Me: You can say 'im exhausted.'
Mickey: oh i know it. Im exhausted.
Me: good
Mickey: I'm ignited too.
Me: ??
Mickey: You dont know League of legends?
Me: Whats that?
@Lourlo
and
@Contractz
started laughing hard.
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The last meal
@BigGooseOW
wanted in LA before heading to Finland was Jinsol gukbob (dweji gukbob-pork soup). He ordered everything in Korean. Have a good break 구스씨!! 핀란드 잘 다녀오세요~
P.S. he finished his first 2 books.
휴가 때 핀란드에서 한국어 중급 책 독학한대요!
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Korean lesson
@LAGladiators
@Roar
:where do u live?
@BigGooseOW
: LA
R:How's LA?
B:good
R:how long does it take from home to facilities?
B:5 mins by car. It's close.
R:Where is "very"?
B:Oh,VERY close!
R:how far is it from home to Burbank?
B:15mins by car. It's close.
R:bye~
B:bye~
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Great performance great interview! Congrats
@Bang
:) ! I will teach you how to trashtalk next time. You are too nice to be in NA
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Lesson with
@Shock_CHB
&
@Shock_Architect
@SFShock
.
Me: Pls make sentences using 'when', 'if', and 'because'.
Hyobin: When I use ult, pls care me.
Me:good!
Architect: If I use ult, pls care me.
Me:..good. Something else??
Hyobin: Pls care me, because I use ult.
Me:... good..
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Korean reading practice with
@BigGooseOW
and
@Void_OW
. Void was helping to correct biggoose's pronunciation of a difficult word 광화문. He's a better teacher than I am.
@LAGladiators
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70% Korean 30% English -
@jakeow
and I used at lunch meeting. He's studied Korean for 2.5 yrs and now he sounds like a Korean. We're excited for
@overwatchleague
!!
눈감고 한국어로 얘기나누면 미국 사람인 줄 모르겠네 제이크 씨! 오버워치 리그 활약 기대됩니다! 한국어로도 해설 ㄱㄱ?
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English free talking by
@OGE_ow
about his new hobby, photography. OGE, so plz show us the photos you've taken!
오쥐 프리톡킹 몰래카메라 ㅋㅋ
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All of my students have won today- amazing!! Hard-work really pays off!
@KarmineCorp
#CANNA
#KCCANNA
#KCWIN
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The interview doesn't show the fact his English is truly phenomenal but still great job
@C9Berserker
. Not being nervous on stage is 👍 👍
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Have launched online lessons(Eng/Kor). I tried with new Korean OW players/coaches coming into English-speaking teams and western players/staff who want to learn Korean. It is fun and more comfortable in front of our own PC. Contact me if interested! :)
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Actually many Korean pro-players speak English decently. They're also so motivated although it's very difficult to make time for English. Pls root for them :)
대부분의 한국 프로선수들이 영어를 꽤 잘합니다. 스크림,방송 등 바쁜 스케줄 중에도 영어를 배우고 싶어하고요. 응원해 주세요!
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After 2 months' weekly lesson,
@jakeow
can talk about his daily activities. His 'oh, really?'(0:35) is worth listening.
제이크 씨 발음/억양이 너무 좋지요?
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.
@C9Berserker
@C9LoL
wants to have an Eng lesson as soon as he arrived in LA. He said he realized he wanted to talk with more ppl (aka. girls) at the Riot party.
P.S. Jk- he is just always working hard.
민철아, 신조어 많이 배워서 다음 파티 때는 인싸처럼 말해보자!
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Sometimes non-korean pro-players (or coaches) want to learn Korean to be closer to their Korean teammates. This makes me love my job more.
@ow_nero
is one of them. Happy birthday Nero and let's study hard! :)
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TL 1등 기념
Celebrating first place today with
@TLCoreJJ
@Impact
(ft.
@Tactical
@CroissantLoL
)
@TeamLiquidLoL
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In English lesson today,
@Ssumday
said "oh, 'negative' means good & 'positive' is bad in this context!", witnessed by
@PapaSmithy
&
@Nadeshot
@RohnJobinson
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Lesson with
@BigGooseOW
English translation
Me: How is LAG chef Stephanie's food?
Goose: delicious
Me: How is LA?
Goose: Fine
Me: How is Lucio?
Goose:fun.. too fun
Me: How is Mercy?
Goose: Fine
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1)
@Thee_Hawk
says thank u to Kor fans
2)practiced reading Kor casual speech:
H:Hi
@socutelip
, u have scrims today?
L:Yes, u?
H:No, but I have a game tmrw. Scrims fun?
L:So fun. The coach
@g8r
is good too.
호크선수는 한국팬들과 말하기 위해 한국어 배웁니다
@ATLReign
language lesson
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Mickey's
@Liquid_Mickey
first English test after 1 month of lesson- 90/100. What a good student!!
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봄 시즌 고생했어, 롤 학생들!
Have a restful break my LOL pro students!
@Ssumday
@Bang
@ArrowDongTak
@Crown
@Ryulol
@JungleJuiceLoL
@sungpro_
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Mr. FOFO,
@mid_lava
@losgrandesgg
doesn't need a gf because League is his love. But he is interested in Brazilian girls. ;) Pz take care of him
@Nekigg
@StardustLUL
감독님.
P.S. he is speaking Eng more than me in lessons!
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Yes Im happy to work for esports teams. But this would not be possible without teams' support, my students' diligence(they are busy & stressed), their teammates(best teachers), my coworkers(I cannot teach all the teams alone) and the fans (this makes the job more fun). Thank u♡
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As a pro-player playing in a foreign region, it is incredibly difficult to make time to study English with their harsh tight schedule. As I teach them I am amazed by their hard-working attitude and motivation. Some of them just need time and the pay off will soon follow.
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Hidden camera: songs are used for my lessons sometimes.
@KarivOW
read lyrics and I asked him to speak what he read. He, instead, wanted to sing.
팝송 가사로 말하기 연습하기. 카리브는 말보다 노래를 더 잘함
(
@LAValiant
lesson)
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Korean is such an EASY language. Pls contact me if you want to speak Korean freely within 6 months lol ^0^
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The World Champion junglar
@Pyosik_lol
wants to master English! We met only for 30 mins but he already created some great sentences. Stay tuned for more English learning episodes of
@TeamLiquidLoL
@LCSOfficial
월드챔피언 정글 표식 선수님, 북미에서 원하는대로 영어고수가 되세요!
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Dinner with one of my ex- students who used to be world champion and now has to do college homework.
@Fox_Looper
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Lost but still great job
@SFShock
. I am especially proud of
@Viol2t_OW
. He arrived in the Us on 1/13, debuted in OWL just a month ago & went to the finals!! He never missed an English lesson and is always trying to talk with his teammates! Plus, he loves burgers!
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My coworker teacher made a fun handout for English lessons for
@lolesports
player students.
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"We are over-energy". Language alchemist,
@Ssumday
created his own word again. Congrats Ssumday and
@100Thieves
!
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In
@losgrandesgg
English lesson- Which of the following is NOT an example of what
@mid_lava
thinks he deserves?
1)eat steak 2)win
@CBLOL
3)make Worlds 4)be loved 5)be loved by
@StardustLUL
:)
Good luck this season, Los Grandes &
@Nekigg
!!
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This is what
@FLYprince0405
said last night. Hm I see now.
자신감으로 이긴 거군 프린스- 4연승 축하!
P.S. This account is not
@Spicalol
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Korean lesson
@Outlaws
- tasks
1) Snoopy is behind the chicken.
2)Tracer is behind chicken.
3)Tracer is behind Dva
@blaseOW
@danteh
@LiNkzrOW
@Hydration
ft. muted(?)
@ow__Rapel
Now they are ready to communicate in Korean in game.
한국어로 게임하는 날까지 :)
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Lesson with
@LAGladiators
@asher_ow
나: 뭔가 할 일이 있어 ->영어로
Asher: I have something to do.
나:Great! Other words similar to 'something'?
Asher:hm..
나: some 'stuff'
Asher: Oh! I know. Some shit!
나: lol
Asher: I heard from teammates.
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If you want to sound like Koreans please say "Ah~ne" just like
@Spicalol
and
@SupportEyla
.
@FlyQuest
Korean class!!
스피카와 에일라가 한국어로 자기 소개합니다! ^__^
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습니다/읍니다(formal ending-advanced grammar)
@BigGooseOW
Me: I'm a teacher.
G: I'm a proplayer&student
M: Which team?
G:
@LAGladiators
M: postion?
G: support
M: Is support fun?
G: yes
M: Is Koreann hard?
G: yes
M: why
G: because of memorization
M: Are you good?
G: yes :D
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It was so good to be back in
#LCS
arena. My student
@C9Berserker
got a pentakill,
@Ssumday
got 3 solo kills and did a fantastic English interview. Also
@TLCoreJJ
and
@Impact
won! Thank you
@Swaguhsaurus
and
@JonathanAKTran
for the tickets! ♡
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평생 게임만 해온, 잘하고 싶고 이기고만 싶은, 어린 선수들이, 메타의 이유든, 팔목의 이유든, 지거나 벤치되거나 팀을 떠나게 될 때 오는 상실감은 말로 표현할 수 없을 거다. 그러나 그들이 알았으면 한다. 그들 앞에, 무궁무진한 기회와 멋진 인생이 있다는 것을..지금 이순간이 다가 아니란 것을.
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Happy to see
@ruin_lol
speaking English so beautifully! I couldn't fix his European(British?) accent but now I don't want to. :D
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Yes
@ssumday22
started capital letters and lower case last year. He has shown fast improvement. We still have a lot to learn but he is hard-working & surrounded by good teammates and friends, so he will be fine.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY 생일 축하해, 찬호야!
(article from Inven Global)
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In the first Eng lesson,
@socutelip
, the new DPS player of
@ATLReign
left messages to future fans! (His English is better than his Chinese even after 3 yrs of living in China!)
아틀란타 레인의 뉴 DPS, LIP 선수의 활약을 기대합니다. 이 영어 실력으로 중국을 갔었구나 ㅎㅎ
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Korean typing practice with
@Outlaws
Outlaws guys have been so motivated to learn Korean and English mutually.
@danteh
@DreamOverwatch
@Hydration
@blaseOW
@LiNkzrOW
@ggHarsha
@ow_Jecse
@ow__Rapel
@MekOppa
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Sometimes I have students who are language geniuses.
@Ice0713_
@TeamBDS
is one of them. 7 months ago, he only knew a couple of English words. After 4 months, he didn't need lessons for shot calling anymore. Thank you
@AtomiumLOL
for the opportunity♡ Good luck in Season Finals!
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I taught
@Shock_CHB
too well. Now he doesn't wanna speak Korean. He doesn't want me to speak Korean.
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@HarryHook
wanted to go to K-market. He said he would only buy Aloe juice. And this is what he ended up buying.
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Visited
@LAGladiators
office. Good luck my students!
@shu_overwatch
@muze2401
@skewedOw
@Birdring
@TydollaOW
@thefacefaceface
@bsuh_
I'm soooo excited for the OWL starting this week♡♡
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Last night I dreamed about
@Rascal
playing on stage in front of a huge crowd. My first time dreaming about him. I found today's his birthday! What?!! 너무 신기하다!! Happy birthday 동준아! ㅎㅎ
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I rarely post selfies but I got this beautiful surprise gift from
@100Thieves
today! It's more rewarding and warm feeling than when I get paid. :))
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Wow~I start Korean group lessons for general public or esports lovers!
RTs will be appreciated. Please DM/comment for more questions.
If there's requests for other time zones (CET,UTC,GMT), I'll consider it too.
(Thanks to
@SpecialTotoro
for helping me with the poster:)
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