Is it possible for a traveller to study the Jeju language in Korea?
Korea's large southern island province has its own language or dialect which is not mutually comprehensible with standard Korean.
As a traveller who likes to learn languages as part of my travel I've become interested in whether there's any opportunities to learn Jeju-mal in Jeju.
Also the language is dying out, with all remaining speakers now in their 70s, so if there's no place to study it, another option might be to participate as a volunteer in any attempt at a language revival, if there is one.
Does anybody know how a traveller might participate in the Jeju language in Korea?
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Do they speak English in Jeju?
No English! One of the cool things about Jeju Island is that it's mostly visited by local Korean and Asian tourists. It is not a well-known destination otherwise. This makes it very special experience, but it also means that there is very little English-support on the island.Is Jeju language Korean?
Jeju (Korean: \uc81c\uc8fc\uc5b4, Jeju-eo or \uc81c\uc8fc\ub9d0, Jeju-mal; Jeju: \uc81c\uc90f\ub9d0, Jejun-mal), often called Jejueo or Jejuan in English-language scholarship, is a Koreanic language traditionally spoken on Jeju Island, South Korea.Do Koreans need a passport for Jeju?
All visitors to the Republic of Korea must have a valid passport and visa. Jeju's visa-free access policy applies only to passengers taking direct flights to Jeju. (\u203b The visa-free policy is not applicable for passengers arriving at Jeju via Incheon and/or Gimpo Airport.)Is Tourist allowed in Jeju Island?
\u201cThe Embassy of the Republic of Korea is very excited to announce that the Korean Government will allow visa-free entry to Jeju Island and Yangyang starting 1 June 2022,\u201d the embassy said. Filipino tourists heading to Jeju Island are allowed to enter through direct flights only and can stay there for up to 30 days.Jeju-do Island - City Video Guide
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