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100 English Questions with Eight Interviewees

Jul 1, 2024

100 English Questions with Eight Interviewees

Introduction

  • Interview format: Rapid-fire questions
  • Purpose: Just for fun and to elicit quick responses.

Interviewees

  1. Esther

    • Background: 33 years old, from the U.S., lives in California.
    • Occupation: School counselor
    • Education: Studied psychology and social behavior
    • Languages: Speaks three.
    • Hobbies: Shopping
    • Favorites: White (color), burritos (food), horchata (drink)

  2. Nicole

    • Background: 23 years old, from the U.S., lives in Korea
    • Occupation: Figure skater
    • Education: Majored in Fine Arts
    • Languages: Speaks three.
    • Hobbies: Figure skating
    • Favorites: Pink (color), pizza (food), soda (drink)

  3. Nadia

    • Background: 25 years old, from South Africa, lives in Cheongju, South Korea
    • Occupation: English teacher
    • Education: Studied Early Childhood Education
    • Languages: Speaks two.
    • Hobbies: Eating food, spending time with family and friends
    • Favorites: Summer (season), pasta (food)

  4. Alex

    • Background: 36 years old, from Canada, lives in Korea
    • Occupation: English teacher
    • Education: Majored in Linguistics and TESOL, Master’s in Bilingual Education
    • Languages: Speaks four, learning Korean
    • Hobbies: Art, hiking

  5. Mike

    • Background: 35 years old, from the U.S., lives in Korea
    • Occupation: Teacher at an international school, YouTuber ("MiKole")
    • Education: Majored in Middle School Education
    • Languages: Speaks three.
    • Hobbies: Martial arts, making videos
    • Favorites: French fries (food), Linkin Park (band)

  6. Alexandra

    • Background: 35 years old, from Canada, lives in Seoul, South Korea
    • Occupation: Teaches English and filming
    • Education: Majored in Political Science
    • Languages: Speaks English, learning others
    • Hobbies: Cooking, watching new TV shows

  7. Steve

    • Background: 46 years old, from Nova Scotia, Canada, lives in Incheon, South Korea
    • Occupation: Broadcaster, YouTuber ("Storytime: A Steve Hatherly Production")
    • Education: Majored in English
    • Languages: Speaks English, some Korean and French
    • Hobbies: Exercising, playing video games
    • Favorites: Galbi-jjim (food), Fleetwood Mac (band), autumn (season)

  8. Fiona

    • Background: 28 years old, from England, lives in Korea
    • Occupation: English teacher
    • Education: Studied East Asian Studies, minor in Korean Language
    • Languages: Speaks English, Korean
    • Hobbies: Taking pictures, dancing
    • Favorites: Mint (color), pasta (food)

  9. Sakura

    • Background: 27 years old, from the U.S., born in Mexico, lives in Korea
    • Occupation: Modeling and entertainment
    • Languages: Speaks English, Spanish, Korean, French
    • Hobbies: Swimming, walking, picnics, shopping
    • Favorites: BTS (K-pop group), Mexican enchiladas (food), skirts (clothing)

Common Themes

  • Languages Spoken: Most interviewees could speak more than one language, with English being the common language.
  • Hobbies: Varied from physical activities like figure skating and martial arts to more leisure activities like reading and shopping.
  • Favorite Foods & Drinks: Varied greatly across interviewees
  • Occupations: Many interviewees were involved in education or entertainment-related fields.
  • Personal Questions: Questions like "Do you love me?" and "Can you lend me $100?" were considered awkward by many.

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