Sayuri's 5-year-old son Zen adds Arabic to his six languages
Sayuri's 5-year-old son Zen is learning six languages, including Arabic, which he reportedly enjoys the most through play-based learning.
Broadcaster Sayuri revealed on a YouTube video on the 11th that her five-year-old son, Zen, is now studying Arabic in addition to Korean, Japanese, English, Chinese, and Spanish. Despite the complexity of the language, Zen has expressed a preference for Arabic and wishes his teacher could visit every day.
It has been revealed that Zen, the 5-year-old son of broadcaster Sayuri, is learning as many as six languages. In addition to Korean, Japanese, English, Chinese, and Spanish, Zen is now studying Arabic, a language for which he has shown a particular affection.
On the YouTube channel 'This Is Sayuri', a video was released on the 11th in which Sayuri talks with acquaintances about her child's education and daily life. During the video, Sayuri shared details regarding Zen's educational schedule, noting that he is being exposed to various languages from a young age.
According to Sayuri, Zen studies Arabic on Mondays, Spanish on Tuesdays, and Chinese on Wednesdays. He plays soccer on Fridays and receives Spanish lessons on Saturday mornings. Including Korean, Japanese, and English, Zen is currently exposed to a total of six languages.
Most notably, Arabic is Zen's favorite language. "Zen likes Arabic. We think it is difficult, but he says Chinese is much harder," Sayuri explained. It is interesting that he finds joy in Arabic, which can feel unfamiliar and complex to adults.
Zen also shows significant affection for his Arabic teacher. "The Arabic teacher comes for two hours, and he says he wants them to come every single day," Sayuri said, describing how her son waits for his Arabic lessons. Her explanation suggests his love for the language is so great that the scheduled lesson time feels insufficient.
Sayuri emphasized that Zen's foreign language education differs from conventional learning methods. "Rather than sitting down to study everything, he does it while constantly playing," she stated. Instead of sitting at a desk to memorize words or study grammar, he is exposed to the languages naturally through play and daily life.
When an acquaintance asked if children experience confusion when learning multiple languages simultaneously, Sayuri replied, "But he says it's fun. And he isn't studying that much." She explained that Zen approaches the languages with enjoyment rather than feeling the pressure of studying.
Sayuri's candid description of the Chinese lessons also drew laughter. She remarked, "The Chinese teacher is watching TV. I don't know what they are doing," conveying the free atmosphere of the actual lessons. Her approach highlights an educational method that considers a young child's concentration and interest by treating language like play.
Zen previously drew attention for his ability to speak Korean, Japanese, English, Chinese, and Spanish. As he grows while being naturally exposed to multiple languages at a young age, reactions calling him a "language genius" have followed. Now, with the revelation that he is also learning Arabic, Zen's extraordinary interest in languages is once again drawing attention.
While learning various languages, Zen spends time that is closer to play than study. His desire to meet his Arabic teacher every day shows he enjoys the languages themselves, which aligns with the educational method Sayuri pursues. Interest is gathering regarding how this challenge of six languages, starting from the curiosity of a 5-year-old, will lead to his future growth.
Lee Chang-seok is the CEO and editor of Mediafine and writes for Mediafine Global, mainly covering K-Variety and also writing on K-pop, Celebrity and K-drama.
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