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This study aims to investigate how Korean language learners from Chinese, Japanese, and English backgrounds utilize epistemic modality markers. Data from the National Institute of Korean Language's Corpus of Korean Learners is analyzed to identify patterns. Overall modality marker usage did not differ substantially across groups, but all learners used epistemic modality markers more in written than spoken contexts. In speech, learners shifted from certainty to probability markers showing a preference for less commitment. Native language differences as well as sociolinguistic and cultural factors significantly impacted modality usage by learners. In conclusion, this research deepens our understanding of Korean second language acquisition, highlighting L1 influence, pedagogical factors, and sociopragmatic considerations in learner language development.

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Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Literature Review
3. Method
4. Result
4.1 Total Corpus Analysis
4.2 Written and Spoken Corpus Data Analysis
4.3 Analysis of Certainty Degree Modal Use Trends
5. Discussion and Conclusion
5.1 General Modality Usage and Discourse Form
5.2 Epistemic Modality Preferences and Native Speaker Discrepancies
5.3 Influence of Native Language Modality
5.4 Sociolinguistic and Cultural Factors
5.5 Limitations
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저자

• Mai Ahmed [ Pusan National University / PhD Candidate ] First Author
• Yanan Dai [ Pusan National University / PhD Candidate ] Corresponding Author
• Chiawei Lin [ Pusan National University / PhD Candidate ] Co-author

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