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Whistleblower
Joined: 03 Feb 2007
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 Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 2:59 pm Post subject: Chung Pledges to Set Up English Language Schools |
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So this guy Chung wants to set up his own sort of own English Language Schools. What the difference between hagwons and Chungs schools? Good luck Chung. Wonder how his English skills are? What are your opinions?
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Chung Pledges to Set Up English Language Schools
Chung Dong-young, seated center, presidential candidate of the United New Democratic Party, listens to parents during a meeting at a primary school in Seoul, Wednesday. / Yonhap
By Kim Sue-young
Staff Reporter
Presidential candidate Chung Dong-young of the United New Democratic Party (UNDP) Wednesday pledged to open English-language schools run by the government to reduce educational expenses.
He also promised to provide free education and support childrearing.
``For the last five years, the number of students going abroad to study English has increased by 2.6 times,'' Chung said during his visit to an elementary school in Seoul. ``This rapid increase is harmful to the nation's economy.''
Pointing out the current educational situation cannot solve this problem, he promised to open English language schools at elementary, middle and high schools.
He added that if elected president, he will work out measures to establish English-language centers, as well, to help students learn the language in after school classes.
He also claimed the nation should help people study English with school classes only, by offering 1,800 more hours of lectures.
He anticipated a total of 1,800 billion won would be used to implement those campaign pledges.
``My pledges will create more jobs and solve the problem of families separated for English learning,'' he said.
His rival Lee Myung-bak of the Grand National Party (GNP) shares similar views on the English education. But Lee suggested introducing an international zone, which would provide an English-only environment and autonomous education system like those of Singapore and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
Lee also presented measures to improve Koreans' English-language skills through more classes in schools.
Citing that Koreans spend 1.4 trillion won ($15.5 billion) on English study, he promised to nurture 3,000 English teachers annually and post them in schools to cut educational expenses in half.
He also suggested opening more English classes at schools with native speakers assisting.
Lee, the former CEO of Hyundai Engineering and Construction, said the government should supervise the entire process from hiring to school placement.
He also proposed introducing international exchange programs for teachers to help them understand cultural backgrounds and international trends.
As for the public education system, Chung stressed he will provide specialized programs to students who need to learn specific subjects.
He said the nation should offer free education and support childrearing to improve the quality of life, ease polarization and increase the birthrate.
Chung claimed that the government can set aside the necessary budget by streamlining government agencies and reducing unnecessary expenditures.
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lowpo
Joined: 01 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:30 pm Post subject: Re: Chung Pledges to Set Up English Language Schools |
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| Whistleblower wrote: |
So this guy Chung wants to set up his own sort of own English Language Schools. What the difference between hagwons and Chungs schools? Good luck Chung. Wonder how his English skills are? What are your opinions?
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Chung Pledges to Set Up English Language Schools
Chung Dong-young, seated center, presidential candidate of the United New Democratic Party, listens to parents during a meeting at a primary school in Seoul, Wednesday. / Yonhap
By Kim Sue-young
Staff Reporter
Presidential candidate Chung Dong-young of the United New Democratic Party (UNDP) Wednesday pledged to open English-language schools run by the government to reduce educational expenses.
He also promised to provide free education and support childrearing.
``For the last five years, the number of students going abroad to study English has increased by 2.6 times,'' Chung said during his visit to an elementary school in Seoul. ``This rapid increase is harmful to the nation's economy.''
Pointing out the current educational situation cannot solve this problem, he promised to open English language schools at elementary, middle and high schools.
He added that if elected president, he will work out measures to establish English-language centers, as well, to help students learn the language in after school classes.
He also claimed the nation should help people study English with school classes only, by offering 1,800 more hours of lectures.
He anticipated a total of 1,800 billion won would be used to implement those campaign pledges.
``My pledges will create more jobs and solve the problem of families separated for English learning,'' he said.
His rival Lee Myung-bak of the Grand National Party (GNP) shares similar views on the English education. But Lee suggested introducing an international zone, which would provide an English-only environment and autonomous education system like those of Singapore and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
Lee also presented measures to improve Koreans' English-language skills through more classes in schools.
Citing that Koreans spend 1.4 trillion won ($15.5 billion) on English study, he promised to nurture 3,000 English teachers annually and post them in schools to cut educational expenses in half.
He also suggested opening more English classes at schools with native speakers assisting.
Lee, the former CEO of Hyundai Engineering and Construction, said the government should supervise the entire process from hiring to school placement.
He also proposed introducing international exchange programs for teachers to help them understand cultural backgrounds and international trends.
As for the public education system, Chung stressed he will provide specialized programs to students who need to learn specific subjects.
He said the nation should offer free education and support childrearing to improve the quality of life, ease polarization and increase the birthrate.
Chung claimed that the government can set aside the necessary budget by streamlining government agencies and reducing unnecessary expenditures.
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My middle school has opened up an after school progam from 5:30 to 7 enerynight for some elementary students to learn english. It is set up just like all the other hagwons, where the classes are smaller and we are using the same books.
I hope that my school does not open anymore classes, becuase i'm already teaching 32 hours a week. Plus, the school also offers the kids a chance to learn Chinese. |
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Yu_Bum_suk
Joined: 25 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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| I thought the English villages were going to stop Koreans from fleeing the country to learn actual English. It seems that there will be idea after idea after idea forever to skirt the fact that the testing system is flawed and there are no standards for English communication ability to get almost any job requiring English (including English teacher). |
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BRawk
Joined: 14 Oct 2007
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| Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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It sounds like a good idea.
Currently, a student is disadvantaged if they don't attend an English Hagwon. It would certainly help the less fortunate to recieve free English education. |
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jinju
Joined: 22 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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| He would be perfect for it. he already looks like a typical, sleazy hagwon owner. Every time I see this guy on TV I wanna puke. |
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CentralCali
Joined: 17 May 2007
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| Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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| I hate it! Who do you think is going to get stuck with manning the publigwan? I didn't move to public schools to get stuck with a longer workday than I did in a crapwon. |
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