foreign language vs English in Korean

외국어vs영어

foreign language

외국어foreign language

A foreign language (외국어) is a language from another country, like English, Chinese, or French. Korean learners often use this word when talking about school subjects, studying, or travel. You can use it to talk about learning, speaking, hearing, or reading a language that is not your own.

When to use foreign language
English

영어English

영어 means English, the language used in countries like the United States and the UK. In school, you can use this word when you talk about English class, homework, books, or speaking English. You can also use it to say that something is in English.

When to use English

How they differ

foreign language (외국어) and English (영어) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “foreign language” when A foreign language (외국어) is a language from another country, like English, Chinese, or French. Korean learners often use this word when t… Use “English” when 영어 means English, the language used in countries like the United States and the UK. In school, you can use this word when you talk about…