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• Do you speak this language fluently due to your heritage or because someone taught you this language?

  I'm half-Korean. I grew up in Russia with my family speaking a dialect of Korean with my grandparents. In high school, I started learning the Seoul dialect, which is very different from my native dialect. Learning it was very challenging. I had motivating teachers who helped me feel more at home in South Korea.

• Quote a living, historical, or fictional person who, in your opinion, symbolizes the respective culture!

  Without a doubt, Han Kang. She is one of the most well-known Korean writers and I am a huge fan of hers. Her writing is authentically Korean. For everyone who wants to understand Korean culture more, I recommend reading "Human Acts" and "The Vegetarian."

• Is there a word, expression, tradition, or typical behavior in this language that you find particularly interesting or enjoyable?

  The most emblematic word of the Korean language and culture for me is 눈치 'nunchi'. It means 'judgment' or 'tact', but the entire meaning is untranslatable. It is the ability to read between the lines and understand the environment, a concept of immense importance in learning Korean.

• Why is it important to speak this language, whether from an academic, professional, or more personal perspective?

  Certainly, not needing the help of subtitles when watching dramas is a big advantage. But nowadays, Korea not only provides a wide variety of cultural content such as K-pop and K-drama, but also the most developed high-tech market in the world. Proficiency in Korean can open up career opportunities at tech giants like Samsung and LG.

• What is the most difficult aspect of this language where taking lessons can help?

  Korean is a language that has nothing to do with European languages. The order of words in a sentence is completely backward. But the most difficult thing is the way of expressing grammatical meanings. Causation, counterpoint, and uncertainty are all part of the verb, and learning to construct natural-sounding sentences is a challenge I'm eager to help you with.

• Can you tell us a fun anecdote related to your profession or your own school days?

  Throughout my teaching journey, I have had several students with various goals. I found my teaching experience in a speaking club to be more interesting and rewarding. In a relaxed and less structured class, with people from different countries, learning becomes almost automatic.

• Help us get to know you a little better by telling us about some trips you have taken.

  I was very lucky to travel to Korea to tour and visit my family when I lived in Russia. During my travels, I learned more about the country and the differences between the traditions of international Koreans and those in South Korea. Later, I had the opportunity to go to Korea to study and work.

• What makes you a Superprof, besides the fact that you can express yourself in different languages?

  Studying a language is a long-term commitment, and one of the responsibilities of a teacher is to help make the language a part of the student's life, to help create habits rather than just giving materials. A teacher needs to push the boat so that the students can sail on their own. Whether I'm a Superprof or not, I'll leave it up to you! 우리 수업에 만나요! Увидимся на занятии! See you in class.