My First Foreign Language Class with Son Mina
 |
Description
Book Introduction
“The biggest wall in my life was the language barrier.
The moment you overcome this, the doors to countless opportunities and success open!” Son Mina, who is fluent in five languages, generously shares her foreign language study methods. A roadmap that works like a formula in every language Son Mina, who has held many titles including the principal of Alain de Botton's School of Life in Seoul, editor of HuffPost Korea, former KBS announcer, CEO of Son Mina & Company, travel writer, novelist, and YouTube creator, says that her foreign language skills have given her countless opportunities and enriched her life experiences. After introducing Korea's COVID-19 quarantine system and response measures with her fluent Spanish on Spain's number one rated current affairs talk show [The People's Mirror], she became the center of attention and was called a "private diplomat." Now, she has returned with a book titled "My First Foreign Language Class with Son Mina," which compiles the secrets and know-how she has acquired over 30 years of studying foreign languages. Everyone wants to be good at a foreign language. But I don't have the courage to start studying again, and even though I'm studying hard, I just feel lost. When you hear that Son Mina speaks five languages, most people think that she spent her childhood abroad or studied abroad at an early age, but there's a surprising twist hidden here. The fact is that I first learned the English alphabet in middle school, Spanish in college, French in my mid-thirties, and even Italian in my forties. What she suggests here is the 100-day study method. Mastering a foreign language in 100 days is difficult, but if you establish a good plan and study method and stick to it without giving up, it's enough time to reach a level where you can stand on your own two feet. It provides memorization techniques and study methods that can be used for 100 days, and includes various study planner samples to help you create the study method that best suits you. Additionally, we introduce solutions to various problems encountered while studying and mental management methods to help you achieve your desired goals without giving up halfway. I can confidently say that your foreign language skills will be divided into before and after learning this book! |
- You can preview some of the book's contents.
Preview
index
Prologue: Life with and without a foreign language
PART 01 How to Maximize Happiness in Life
01 What Happens When You Break the Language Barrier in Life
02 Age is not an obstacle
03 Foreign languages are the greatest asset and weapon.
04 Commonalities of Multilingual Polyglots
PART 02 Before the real start
01 The art of setting goals that are sure to succeed
02 The mindset of those who eventually achieve it
03 Dilemmas that cannot be avoided
04 Build your own system
05 Throw away all the learning methods you knew so far.
PART 03 100-Day Rule Step 1 - Building the Foundation
01 How to Break Down Your Plan and Select Textbooks
02 Understanding the roots of the foreign language you want to learn
03 [Listening] * Background Music Study Method * that will start opening your ears
04 [Speaking] *Solo-speaking study method that makes foreign language stick in your mouth*
05 Grammar Breakdown
PART 04 100-Day Rule Step 2 - Building Skills
01 * Five Senses Memorization Technique * that memorizes with your whole body
02 [Speaking] *Body Study Method* that will help you open your mouth with 10 patterns and the use of verbs and idioms
03 [Listening and Speaking] * Shadowing Basics for Getting Familiar with Listening *
04 [Reading and Writing] * 3-step training method to start without pressure *
PART 05 100-Day Rule Step 3 - Independent Practice
01 [Listening] * Audiobook Study Method * That Makes Foreign Languages Sound Like Your Native Language
02 [Speaking] Speaking practice alone * Mirror training *
03 [Reading] * Break Reading Training Method * to Level Up Your Skills Through Breathing
04 [Writing] How to Study to Create New and Fun News Every Day
05 Focus on my weaknesses
PART 06 To enjoy the exciting adventure that lies ahead
01 The real race starts now.
02 The Best Way to Overcome a Slump
03 Why You Should Continue Learning Foreign Languages Even With AI Translators
*100-Day Study Planner* to Make Practice Easy
PART 01 How to Maximize Happiness in Life
01 What Happens When You Break the Language Barrier in Life
02 Age is not an obstacle
03 Foreign languages are the greatest asset and weapon.
04 Commonalities of Multilingual Polyglots
PART 02 Before the real start
01 The art of setting goals that are sure to succeed
02 The mindset of those who eventually achieve it
03 Dilemmas that cannot be avoided
04 Build your own system
05 Throw away all the learning methods you knew so far.
PART 03 100-Day Rule Step 1 - Building the Foundation
01 How to Break Down Your Plan and Select Textbooks
02 Understanding the roots of the foreign language you want to learn
03 [Listening] * Background Music Study Method * that will start opening your ears
04 [Speaking] *Solo-speaking study method that makes foreign language stick in your mouth*
05 Grammar Breakdown
PART 04 100-Day Rule Step 2 - Building Skills
01 * Five Senses Memorization Technique * that memorizes with your whole body
02 [Speaking] *Body Study Method* that will help you open your mouth with 10 patterns and the use of verbs and idioms
03 [Listening and Speaking] * Shadowing Basics for Getting Familiar with Listening *
04 [Reading and Writing] * 3-step training method to start without pressure *
PART 05 100-Day Rule Step 3 - Independent Practice
01 [Listening] * Audiobook Study Method * That Makes Foreign Languages Sound Like Your Native Language
02 [Speaking] Speaking practice alone * Mirror training *
03 [Reading] * Break Reading Training Method * to Level Up Your Skills Through Breathing
04 [Writing] How to Study to Create New and Fun News Every Day
05 Focus on my weaknesses
PART 06 To enjoy the exciting adventure that lies ahead
01 The real race starts now.
02 The Best Way to Overcome a Slump
03 Why You Should Continue Learning Foreign Languages Even With AI Translators
*100-Day Study Planner* to Make Practice Easy
Detailed image
Into the book
My father, who had us read The Art of War since we were young, must have been an excellent strategist.
And the fact that he emphasized foreign language study so much and spared no effort in offering wise advice and encouragement whenever the opportunity arose must have been the best strategy and tactic a father who loved his children could devise.
I don't know of a greater legacy that parents can leave to their children than the ability to speak a foreign language, the wings my father gave me and the secret weapon of life.
---From "PART 01 How to Maximize Happiness in Life"
I want to shout out loud.
If you really want to be good at a foreign language, I say you should throw away the 'study method of sitting at a desk and opening a theory book' you've known for a long time before it's too late, and correct your study method now. Then, anyone can become a foreign language master at any stage in their life.
---From "PART 02 Before the Real Start"
Grammar is a process of learning how words are connected to each other in what order and what relationships they have to convey meaning, so it is emphasized that 'understanding' comes first, followed by 'memorization'.
Most people focus on listening to the teacher's one-sided explanation and memorizing only the rules, but the ideal order for studying grammar is the opposite.
---From "PART 03 100-Day Rule Step 1 - Building the Foundation"
The important thing is how to find the path that suits me, and more importantly, how to learn more enjoyably.
When memorizing, it is important to create an environment that allows the brain to move flexibly and store words in a three-dimensional manner, so if you find it 'fun', the effect is doubled.
---From "PART 04 100-Day Rule Step 2 - Building Skills"
If you are learning English, you can be exposed to a variety of Englishes, including not only American English but also British, Australian, Singaporean, and South African Englishes. If you are learning Spanish, you can also hear a lot of Spanish used in various Central and South American countries, which will have the effect of broadening the range of language you can use later.
For example, try creating your own study plan using content that exposes you to a variety of pronunciations, such as watching American sitcoms on Mondays, British movies on Tuesdays, and Australian documentaries on Wednesdays.
---From "PART 05 100-Day Rule Step 3 - Independence Practice"
The important thing is to keep walking towards where you want to go, even if it means taking a little detour or resting.
You must never forget that your strongest supporter is yourself, and that it is you who can lift you up when you are tired and worn out.
If you don't give up, you will definitely achieve what you want.
And the fact that he emphasized foreign language study so much and spared no effort in offering wise advice and encouragement whenever the opportunity arose must have been the best strategy and tactic a father who loved his children could devise.
I don't know of a greater legacy that parents can leave to their children than the ability to speak a foreign language, the wings my father gave me and the secret weapon of life.
---From "PART 01 How to Maximize Happiness in Life"
I want to shout out loud.
If you really want to be good at a foreign language, I say you should throw away the 'study method of sitting at a desk and opening a theory book' you've known for a long time before it's too late, and correct your study method now. Then, anyone can become a foreign language master at any stage in their life.
---From "PART 02 Before the Real Start"
Grammar is a process of learning how words are connected to each other in what order and what relationships they have to convey meaning, so it is emphasized that 'understanding' comes first, followed by 'memorization'.
Most people focus on listening to the teacher's one-sided explanation and memorizing only the rules, but the ideal order for studying grammar is the opposite.
---From "PART 03 100-Day Rule Step 1 - Building the Foundation"
The important thing is how to find the path that suits me, and more importantly, how to learn more enjoyably.
When memorizing, it is important to create an environment that allows the brain to move flexibly and store words in a three-dimensional manner, so if you find it 'fun', the effect is doubled.
---From "PART 04 100-Day Rule Step 2 - Building Skills"
If you are learning English, you can be exposed to a variety of Englishes, including not only American English but also British, Australian, Singaporean, and South African Englishes. If you are learning Spanish, you can also hear a lot of Spanish used in various Central and South American countries, which will have the effect of broadening the range of language you can use later.
For example, try creating your own study plan using content that exposes you to a variety of pronunciations, such as watching American sitcoms on Mondays, British movies on Tuesdays, and Australian documentaries on Wednesdays.
---From "PART 05 100-Day Rule Step 3 - Independence Practice"
The important thing is to keep walking towards where you want to go, even if it means taking a little detour or resting.
You must never forget that your strongest supporter is yourself, and that it is you who can lift you up when you are tired and worn out.
If you don't give up, you will definitely achieve what you want.
---From "PART 06 To enjoy the exciting adventure that lies ahead"
Publisher's Review
“Because I’m old, I don’t have the basics, I don’t have enough time…”
Leaving behind countless excuses
A book that will help you start learning a foreign language
Have you ever felt discouraged, thinking, "Maybe I just don't have a knack for languages?" Countless people struggle to overcome the hurdles of college entrance, employment, and promotion, yet can't seem to put down their English books. Many, unable to attend classes regularly, enroll in academies for peace of mind. But it's rare to find someone who studies consistently.
However, the reason why we desperately want to change but only give up after three days is not only because we lack the ability or because realistic conditions do not allow for it.
It's because I failed to correct my wrong mindset and study method.
If you've been studying hard but still find it difficult to open your mouth in front of foreigners, the conclusion is simple.
1.
Choose a study method that exposes you to vivid language rather than relying on books.
2.
Don't put off listening and speaking until later.
3.
Make language learning a daily habit, not an event.
If you set a specific action plan with the goal of practicing these three things, choose a study method that fits the plan, and practice it consistently, you will be able to speak a real language.
Let's stop studying foreign languages nonsense.
It's never too late if you can choose the right learning method and make consistent efforts over a period of time.
With a little courage and drive, the thing you've always dreamed of will soon become a reality.
Escape in an instant with just three days of determination!
A 100-day project to help you focus on your studies
Learning a foreign language requires extraordinary patience and tireless effort.
You have to memorize the same words and grammar over and over again, and even if you make mistakes, you have to try again.
Above all, it is by no means an easy task, as it requires a very sincere attitude and a steady investment of time and effort.
Son Mina emphasizes that we must learn 'living language' by using all five senses.
This kind of learning process can only be fun, and if you find it fun, your skills will improve quickly.
So how can we make studying a foreign language fun?
The first step is to understand the roots of the foreign language you want to learn.
Just as people have different physical characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses depending on which ancestors they were born from and on which continent they evolved, languages also use different alphabets depending on their background, and the existing phonetic values and pronunciation methods are all different.
By tracing the roots and looking at the history of a language, we can see where to put emphasis or take it away.
The next step we are introducing is the 100-day project.
Here, various study methods and abundant examples are introduced, such as the 'background music study method', 'mirror training method', 'news creation study method', 'five senses memorization method', and 'skeleton study method', which evenly improve all areas of skills, from 'listening and speaking' to 'reading and writing', which are the most difficult for Koreans when learning a foreign language, and help build a solid foundation.
We've also compiled the habits of multilingual speakers, the best ways to overcome slumps, and more, so you can stay focused and continue studying on your own even after 100 days.
"My First Foreign Language Class with Son Mina" is a book that generously contains the know-how she has acquired over a long period of time while living with a passionate love for foreign languages.
Through this book, you will awaken your dormant, infinite potential, boldly embark on an uncharted journey, experience exciting experiences, and expand your life's stage and expand the universe.
Becoming a language expert is definitely not someone else's story.
You can do it too, if you just put it into action.
That's right, it's the 1st day starting today!
Leaving behind countless excuses
A book that will help you start learning a foreign language
Have you ever felt discouraged, thinking, "Maybe I just don't have a knack for languages?" Countless people struggle to overcome the hurdles of college entrance, employment, and promotion, yet can't seem to put down their English books. Many, unable to attend classes regularly, enroll in academies for peace of mind. But it's rare to find someone who studies consistently.
However, the reason why we desperately want to change but only give up after three days is not only because we lack the ability or because realistic conditions do not allow for it.
It's because I failed to correct my wrong mindset and study method.
If you've been studying hard but still find it difficult to open your mouth in front of foreigners, the conclusion is simple.
1.
Choose a study method that exposes you to vivid language rather than relying on books.
2.
Don't put off listening and speaking until later.
3.
Make language learning a daily habit, not an event.
If you set a specific action plan with the goal of practicing these three things, choose a study method that fits the plan, and practice it consistently, you will be able to speak a real language.
Let's stop studying foreign languages nonsense.
It's never too late if you can choose the right learning method and make consistent efforts over a period of time.
With a little courage and drive, the thing you've always dreamed of will soon become a reality.
Escape in an instant with just three days of determination!
A 100-day project to help you focus on your studies
Learning a foreign language requires extraordinary patience and tireless effort.
You have to memorize the same words and grammar over and over again, and even if you make mistakes, you have to try again.
Above all, it is by no means an easy task, as it requires a very sincere attitude and a steady investment of time and effort.
Son Mina emphasizes that we must learn 'living language' by using all five senses.
This kind of learning process can only be fun, and if you find it fun, your skills will improve quickly.
So how can we make studying a foreign language fun?
The first step is to understand the roots of the foreign language you want to learn.
Just as people have different physical characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses depending on which ancestors they were born from and on which continent they evolved, languages also use different alphabets depending on their background, and the existing phonetic values and pronunciation methods are all different.
By tracing the roots and looking at the history of a language, we can see where to put emphasis or take it away.
The next step we are introducing is the 100-day project.
Here, various study methods and abundant examples are introduced, such as the 'background music study method', 'mirror training method', 'news creation study method', 'five senses memorization method', and 'skeleton study method', which evenly improve all areas of skills, from 'listening and speaking' to 'reading and writing', which are the most difficult for Koreans when learning a foreign language, and help build a solid foundation.
We've also compiled the habits of multilingual speakers, the best ways to overcome slumps, and more, so you can stay focused and continue studying on your own even after 100 days.
"My First Foreign Language Class with Son Mina" is a book that generously contains the know-how she has acquired over a long period of time while living with a passionate love for foreign languages.
Through this book, you will awaken your dormant, infinite potential, boldly embark on an uncharted journey, experience exciting experiences, and expand your life's stage and expand the universe.
Becoming a language expert is definitely not someone else's story.
You can do it too, if you just put it into action.
That's right, it's the 1st day starting today!
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Publication date: July 15, 2021
- Page count, weight, size: 296 pages | 486g | 145*215*17mm
- ISBN13: 9791158512194
- ISBN10: 1158512198
You may also like
카테고리
korean
korean
![ELLE 엘르 스페셜 에디션 A형 : 12월 [2025]](http://librairie.coreenne.fr/cdn/shop/files/b8e27a3de6c9538896439686c6b0e8fb.jpg?v=1766436872&width=3840)
