{"id":2163,"date":"2021-10-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/?p=2163"},"modified":"2021-09-25T04:18:18","modified_gmt":"2021-09-25T04:18:18","slug":"national-foundation-day-hangul-day-double-ten-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-conversation\/national-foundation-day-hangul-day-double-ten-day\/","title":{"rendered":"\"Korea was Founded by a Bear?!\" And Other Free-Talk Topics This Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-conversation\/national-foundation-day-hangul-day-double-ten-day\/#National_Foundation_Day_%F0%9F%90%BB\" >National Foundation Day \ud83d\udc3b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-conversation\/national-foundation-day-hangul-day-double-ten-day\/#Hangul_Day_%E2%9C%8D%F0%9F%8F%BB\" >Hangul Day \u270d\ud83c\udffb<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-conversation\/national-foundation-day-hangul-day-double-ten-day\/#National_Day_%F0%9F%87%B9%F0%9F%87%BC\" >National Day \ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddfc<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-conversation\/national-foundation-day-hangul-day-double-ten-day\/#%F0%9F%91%8B_Thats_It_For_Now\" >\ud83d\udc4b That\u2019s It For Now!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>This past week was a whirlwind of holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sunday, October 3rd was National Foundation Day in Korea, which celebrates the mythological founding of the country some 4000 years ago by the son of a bear-turned-woman.<\/li><li>Saturday, October 9th was Hangul Day, which celebrates the invention of Hangul, the Korean alphabet by a legendary king in the 15th century.<\/li><li>Much less dramatically, today (October 10th) is Double Ten Day in Taiwan, which commemorates a historic revolution.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these are public holidays, which means you can ask about cultural aspects to them as well as what our students did with their days off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As always, we\u2019ve listed out questions to spark conversations and curated relevant vocabulary (bolded) that students will be delighted to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Foundation_Day_%F0%9F%90%BB\"><\/span>National Foundation Day \ud83d\udc3b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Korean name of National Foundation Day is <em>gaecheonjeol<\/em>, which translates to \u201cthe festival of the heavens opening.\u201d Learn about why it means that as well as the rest of the legend in this video by Arirang News:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"History and significance of Gaecheonjeol, the National Foundation Day of Korea\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PZ--Vkrnoeg?start=37&feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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If you have students who are <strong>history buffs<\/strong>, make sure to ask them about Korea\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/dolmen#:~:text=more%20than%2030%2C000%20such%20monuments%2C%20making%20up%20some%20two-fifths%20of%20the%20world%E2%80%99s%20total%2C%20are%20in%20korea%20alone%2C\">tens of thousands<\/a> of stonehenge-type structures that <strong>date back to<\/strong> the New Stone Age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/09\/25041121\/image6-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/09\/25041121\/image6-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/09\/25041121\/image6-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/09\/25041121\/image6-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>A stone monument in South Korea that has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I heard there are lots of ancient stone <strong>structures<\/strong> in Korea. Do you know anything about them?<\/li><li>Why do you think ancient peoples around the world made stone structures like these?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, keep in mind that to most of our students, National Foundation Day functions mainly as a much-needed day off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What does National Foundation Day mean to you? How did you spend it?<\/li><li>Do you have any <strong>fond<\/strong> memories of National Foundation Day?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hangul_Day_%E2%9C%8D%F0%9F%8F%BB\"><\/span>Hangul Day \u270d\ud83c\udffb<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to the invention of hangul in the 15th century, the Korean language was written using Chinese <strong>characters<\/strong>. However, this system was inefficient and difficult for <strong>the masses<\/strong> to learn.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I heard that the Korean language was written using Chinese characters for a long time. How often are Chinese characters used in Korea today? Do Koreans still know how to read or write any Chinese characters?&nbsp;<\/li><li>Which do you like better: hangul or Chinese characters?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>King Sejong invented the hangul <strong>script<\/strong> to make literacy possible for all of his people \u2013&nbsp;not just the social <strong>elite \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>and he\u2019s now considered a national hero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What do you think about King Sejong? How is he <strong>portrayed<\/strong> in history classes?<\/li><li>Besides King Sejong, do you know some other <strong>respected figures<\/strong> in Korean history?<\/li><li>Do you feel <strong>grateful<\/strong> that hangul was invented? Why? Why not?<\/li><li>How long does it usually take kids to learn hangul?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/09\/25041134\/image2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2166\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/09\/25041134\/image2.png 667w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/09\/25041134\/image2-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>A statue of King Sejong in Seoul with his name inscribed in hangul<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever been curious about the Korean alphabet, here\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/9gag.com\/gag\/3968335\">guide to learning hangul in 15 minutes<\/a>! You can go through it with your students and ask them to write your name for you in hangul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Can you write my name using hangul please?<\/li><li>I just tried writing my name in hangul. How is my <strong>handwriting<\/strong>?<\/li><li>Is there hangul <strong>calligraphy<\/strong>?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Day_%F0%9F%87%B9%F0%9F%87%BC\"><\/span>National Day \ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddfc<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, today is National Day in Taiwan, more commonly known as \u201cDouble Ten Day.\u201d The name comes from the fact that the holiday is held on October 10th in commemoration of October 10th, 1911 when a <a href=\"https:\/\/history.state.gov\/milestones\/1899-1913\/chinese-rev\">revolution<\/a> started in China with the goal of establishing a democratic republic in place of thousands of years of monarchy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on who you ask, Double Ten Day is considered Taiwan\u2019s birthday or the anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China or \u2013 since Taiwan <a href=\"https:\/\/oftaiwan.org\/culture\/double-ten-day\/#:~:text=Taiwan%20during,Interestingly\">experienced minimal effects<\/a> of the revolution under Japanese rule at the time \u2013&nbsp;a holiday that shouldn\u2019t be a holiday at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given Taiwan\u2019s complicated history, it\u2019s best to stay away from questions about the significance of the holiday and simply focus on students\u2019 plans for the <strong>long weekend<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>How will you spend your long weekend?&nbsp;<\/li><li>Do you have any <strong>fond<\/strong> memories of Double Ten Day from when you were a kid?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The celebrations involve performances, speeches, and a <strong>parade<\/strong> that starts at the Presidential Office and proceeds through the capital.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What do you think of the National Day <strong>parade<\/strong> and the performances? Is it common for people to watch the celebrations?<\/li><li>Do you have a favorite parade<strong> float<\/strong>?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, celebrations have focused on highlighting diversity. The main event has been <a href=\"https:\/\/englishnews.ftv.com.tw\/read.aspx?sno=EE3EBB1772934B6D51CE35F3F79A57FD\">co-hosted by <strong>immigrants<\/strong><\/a> from different countries, the national anthem has been sung by a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.taipeitimes.com\/News\/taiwan\/archives\/2019\/10\/11\/2003723765\">chorus of 30 immigrants<\/a> from Southeast Asia, and every year, there are performances by <a href=\"https:\/\/english.cw.com.tw\/article\/article.action?id=2495\"><strong>indigenous<\/strong> peoples<\/a> as well as other <strong>ethnicities<\/strong>. You can get an idea from the following video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u4e2d\u83ef\u6c11\u570b\u4e2d\u6a1e\u66a8\u5404\u754c\u6176\u795d108\u5e74\u570b\u6176\u5927\u6703\uff5cThe 108th National Day Celebration of the Republic of China (Taiwan)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xsoyUkgvaOc?start=8280&feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I noticed that the celebrations for National Day highlight a lot of different ethnicities in Taiwan. Can you tell me about the <strong>ethnic make-up<\/strong> of Taiwan?<\/li><li>What languages do people in your family speak? What other languages are spoken in Taiwan besides Mandarin?<\/li><li>Can you tell me about the indigenous peoples of Taiwan?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some students may share how they feel about the day, which is fine, but we probably don\u2019t want to initiate this discussion ourselves. We could open quite a can of worms!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%91%8B_Thats_It_For_Now\"><\/span>\ud83d\udc4b That\u2019s It For Now!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you got a taste of some topics you might want to bring up with students. Happy tutoring!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This past week was a whirlwind of holidays. 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