Asian Language Detective: Compare Chinese, Japanese, and Korean

Asian Language Detective: Compare Chinese, Japanese, and Korean

Asian Language Detective: Compare Chinese, Japanese, and Korean
This course introduces learners to distinguishing features of Chinese hanzi, Japanese kanji and kana, and Korean hangul. Students explore tone and pitch differences, writing system structures (radicals, kana, hangul design), pronunciation patterns, agglutinative grammar in Japanese and Korean, and historical borrowing and influence among the three languages.
Asian Language Detective: Compare Chinese, Japanese, and Korean

Price

$19.00per class

$19.00

per week

Level
Beginner
Ages
12–17
Duration
55 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
9

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Class Experience

This course introduces learners to distinguishing features of Chinese hanzi, Japanese kanji and kana, and Korean hangul. Students explore tone and pitch differences, writing system structures (radicals, kana, hangul design), pronunciation patterns, agglutinative grammar in Japanese and Korean, and historical borrowing and influence among the three languages.

Learning Outcomes

  • Distinguish Chinese hanzi, Japanese kanji/kana and Korean hangul at a glance

  • Discern pronunciation and tone/pitch differences among the three languages

  • Explain basic historical influences and relationships among the languages

  • Use a handful of greetings from each language

Meet Your Instructor

K. P. Thankamma

Minecraft & History Educator

6+ Years

Teaching Experience

5000+

Students Taught

All age groups

Preferred Ages

A passionate educator who blends interactive game-based learning with history, helping kids build confidence while exploring cultures and civilizations through creative projects.

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