Korea is a country where there is many people who speaks English because English is embedded in the children's education since primary school.  Children are exposed to Korean and English-speakers teachers who focus on teaching them the language.  The teachers introduce them to technical grammar skills, listening, and verbally speaking ways of using English.  Some children from affluence families or from families who can afford Hakwon education receive more practices and ways to improve their language knowledge.  The focus of English education is also encouraged by the Korean government because the people in Korea believes English is a international language that is essential for global exchange of resources and knowledge.  With that mindset in place, I feel privileged.  I can easily use English, a language I already learned, to communicate with others and not having to learn Korean to communicate with the people here.