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[김대균의 영어산책] 일본 영어회화 1타강사 Tetsuya Yasukochi 선생님의 AI활용법 공개!
필자의 오랜 친구이자 일본에서 영어를 공부하는 사람들은 다 아는 Tetsuya Yasukochi
선생님이 좋은 정보를 주는 글을 보내왔다. 이 분은 지난 2월에 도쿄 롯본기에 있는 자신의 스튜디오를 필자가 방송할 수 있게 빌려주시기도 하고 함꼐 방송도 해주신 분이다. 영어도 좋고 우리말 번역도 참고하여 새로운 정보를 참고하시길 바란다.
The Evolution of English Learning and the Power of AI
Dear Friends in South Korea,
It is a great honor to speak to you about English learning. I am especially happy to address my longtime friend, Mr. Kim Daekyun. I hope that many people from Japan and South Korea will meet and communicate effectively in English. I sincerely wish you success in your English studies.
English learning methods have evolved significantly over time. In the past, learners relied on cassette tapes and boom boxes to listen to English and transcribe what they heard, using red pens to correct mistakes. Later, video tapes became popular, and learners practiced by covering subtitles on movie scripts. The invention of closed-caption recorders further enhanced language learning. With the advent of DVDs, multilingual subtitles provided additional study opportunities.
The spread of the internet and platforms like YouTube introduced even more ways to learn. Now, AI technology is accelerating the process of mastering English like never before.
The most important factor in English learning is " time performance"—how efficiently you use your study time. Studying for long hours does not necessarily lead to success. The key is to learn effectively within a short period. AI tools help improve all four language skills: reading, listening, writing, and speaking.
Reading: AI can generate reading materials at different CEFR levels and create specialized vocabulary lists. It can also provide word origins, pronunciation, and example sentences, making vocabulary retention easier.
Listening: AI-powered voice tools allow learners to hear different English accents. AI can also generate listening materials tailored to personal interests, keeping motivation high.
Writing: AI can create grammar exercises and provide instant corrections, helping learners refine their writing skills and grasp grammatical accuracy.
Speaking: AI-driven voice chat tools enable learners to practice conversations. These tools can assess pronunciation and sentence structure, making speaking practice more effective.
AI is revolutionizing English learning, allowing students to improve their skills at a much faster pace. However, a growing gap is emerging between those who embrace AI-powered learning and those who continue with traditional methods. Over the past 30 years, learners who adapted to new technologies have made remarkable progress, while others have struggled to keep up. Now, with AI, it is possible to accelerate English learning several times faster than before.
The future of English learning is deeply connected to technology. Those who adopt innovative methods will thrive in the years ahead. By leveraging AI-powered tools, you can enhance your learning efficiency and stay ahead in the evolving landscape of language education.
Tetsuya Yasukochi
영어 학습의 진화와 AI의 힘
친애하는 대한민국의 친구 여러분, 영어 학습에 대해 말씀드릴 기회를 얻게 되어 큰 영광입니다. 특히, 저의 오랜 친구이신 김대균 선생님께 인사드릴 수 있어 더욱 기쁩니다. 일본과 한국의 많은 사람들이 세계에서 만나 영어로 원활하게 소통할 수 있기를 바랍니다. 여러분의 영어 학습에 큰 성공이 있기를 진심으로 기원합니다.
영어 학습 방법은 시간이 흐르면서 크게 발전해 왔습니다. 과거에는 사람들이 영어를 듣기 위해 카세트테이프와 붐박스를 사용하고, 들은 내용을 받아 적으며 빨간 펜으로 오류를 수정했습니다. 이후 비디오테이프가 인기를 끌면서 학습자들은 영화 대본을 활용하여 자막을 가리고 연습하기도 했습니다. 폐쇄 자막 녹화기의 발명으로 학습 효과가 더욱 향상되었으며, DVD가 등장하면서 다국어 자막을 활용한 학습이 가능해졌습니다.
이후 인터넷과 유튜브가 확산되면서 영어를 배울 수 있는 방법이 더욱 다양해졌습니다. 그리고 이제 AI(인공지능) 기술이 영어 학습을 그 어느 때보다 빠르게 가속화하고 있습니다.
영어 학습에서 가장 중요한 요소는 " 시간 활용 효율성(time performance)" 입니다. 오랜 시간을 공부한다고 해서 반드시 성공하는 것은 아닙니다. 중요한 것은 짧은 시간 안에 얼마나 효과적으로 배우느냐입니다. AI 도구는 영어의 네 가지 핵심 기술(읽기, 듣기, 쓰기, 말하기)을 향상시키는 데 큰 도움을 줍니다.
읽기: AI는 CEFR(유럽 언어 공통 기준) 수준별 읽기 자료를 생성하고, 특정 주제에 맞는 어휘 리스트를 만들어 줍니다. 또한 단어의 어원, 발음, 예문 등을 제공하여 어휘를 더 쉽게 기억할 수 있도록 돕습니다.
듣기: AI 음성 도구를 활용하면 다양한 영어 억양을 들을 수 있습니다. 또한 AI는 학습자가 관심 있는 주제를 바탕으로 맞춤형 청취 자료를 생성해 학습 동기를 유지하는 데 도움을 줍니다.
쓰기: AI는 문법 연습 문제를 자동으로 생성하고 글을 교정해 줍니다. 이를 통해 학습자는 문법을 정확히 이해하고 글쓰기 실력을 향상시킬 수 있습니다.
말하기: AI 기반 음성 채팅 도구는 학습자가 회화를 연습할 수 있도록 돕습니다. AI는 발음과 문장 구조를 분석하여 보다 효과적인 말하기 연습을 가능하게 합니다.
AI는 영어 학습의 패러다임을 바꾸고 있으며, 학생들이 이전보다 훨씬 빠르게 실력을 향상시킬 수 있도록 돕고 있습니다. 하지만 AI를 적극적으로 활용하는 사람들과 기존의 전통적인 학습 방법을 고수하는 사람들 간의 격차는 점점 더 커지고 있습니다. 지난 30년 동안 기술을 활용한 학습자들은 눈에 띄는 성과를 이루었지만, 그렇지 않은 경우 따라잡기 어려운 상황이 되었습니다. 이제 AI를 활용하면 영어를 몇 배 더 빠르게 배울 수 있는 시대가 되었습니다.
영어 학습의 미래는 기술과 밀접하게 연결되어 있습니다. 새로운 학습 방식을 받아들이는 사람들이 앞으로 더욱 성공할 것입니다. AI 기반 도구를 적극적으로 활용하면 학습 효율성을 높이고 빠르게 실력을 향상시킬 수 있습니다.

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