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steelhead
Joined: 28 Mar 2004
Location: Seoul formerly known as Victoria
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 Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2004 7:46 am Post subject: Learning Korean- Once Again |
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I know this has been brought up many times, but my search yeilded nothing. I have more spare time than my last term here. I told myself that I need to take advantage of my time, and educate myself. Feel like my brain is rotting.
I have most mornings free and really just want to get the best bang for my buck. I have no problem paying, I fgure Ill make sure to keep up if I am payin for it.
Thanks all, |
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Son Deureo!
Joined: 30 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2004 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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| If you're in Seoul, and you're free every morning, Jongro YBM does a great job, IMHO. Two hours a day, 5 days a week, W200,000/month. |
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the_beaver
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2004 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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| I just signed up for Sogang again. 9 to 1 or 10 to 1 every morning for 10 weeks starts Dec. 1. |
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steelhead
Joined: 28 Mar 2004
Location: Seoul formerly known as Victoria
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| Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2004 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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I was hoping fto find something in my area. I live in Sadang. Anywhere in Kangnam area......
I thought there is a YBM in Kangnam also. Keep the suggestions coming...
I would do the university one but there are 2 times a week i couldnt make it. |
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chronicpride
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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SuperHero
Joined: 10 Dec 2003
Location: Superhero Hideout
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| Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2004 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Son Deureo! wrote: |
| If you're in Seoul, and you're free every morning, Jongro YBM does a great job, IMHO. Two hours a day, 5 days a week, W200,000/month. |
I'm starting in December afternoon classes: either 1-3 or 3-5 but haven't decided yet. |
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Mashimaro
Joined: 31 Jan 2003
Location: location, location
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| Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2004 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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I'd like to know more about there teaching methologies etc. Is there a lot of chances to speak in class or is it more focussed on learning grammar? How are the textbooks? Really apreciate any more info
I'd love to know the same info on the YBM in Jongno too, if someone could explain a bit about it. |
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SuperHero
Joined: 10 Dec 2003
Location: Superhero Hideout
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| Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2004 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Mashimaro wrote: |
| I'd love to know the same info on the YBM in Jongno too, if someone could explain a bit about it. |
I took the classes there about 5 years ago and there was about a 60/40 split on speaking/grammar a little too much grammar for me but my situation doens't give me options to do a university program.
I'll let you know more once I start classes in December |
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Son Deureo!
Joined: 30 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2004 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Mashimaro wrote: |
| I'd love to know the same info on the YBM in Jongno too, if someone could explain a bit about it. |
No problem. I had only one teacher during the three months I was there, and took levels 4-5 (out of 6). I have a hunch that that's around where you'd be placed, so this should be relevant for you. Each class seemed to have a lot of different activities involved. Some of it devoted to new vocab and grammar patterns, there was always at least some group discussion and free talking, some pair work (either free talking or guided activities like telling stories based on cartoons), and they usually also did listening activities using current TV news and dramas. There were also occasional vocabulary games, too ($64,000 Pyramid-style). There were also optional writing homework assignments.
While there was always some time spent on grammar, I never thought it was excessive.
What I liked best about the class was the variety of activities that went on in one class. Things stayed interesting, even though the classes were two hours long. Plus, the classes were geared towards students from everywhere, so they used Korean to explain things, not English (at least, most of the time).
What I didn't like, was that too much class time was spent on filling out written worksheets. This should have been homework, not eating into discussion time IMHO. The other problem, is that YBM has a bad habit of moving class times around. My class ended up being moved to a time that I couldn't attend, and I'm still waiting for them to open a class in my level at a time that actually fits with my work schedule. Unfortunately, I've been waiting since July now. 
If it didn't conflict with my work schedule, I'd still be taking classes there.
Can anyone recommend a good Korean hogwon in the downtown Seoul area with afternoon classes? |
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chronicpride
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 12:41 am Post subject: |
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| Mashimaro wrote: |
I'd like to know more about there teaching methologies etc. Is there a lot of chances to speak in class or is it more focussed on learning grammar? How are the textbooks? Really apreciate any more info
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Unfortunately, I don't know squat about seoul-kla outside of the website. The site says that they use the Ganada Korean book series. I did get about 12 emails from language exchange partners, when I posted on their BB. About half of those appeared to be well-qualified to teach Korean, IMO. The rest were along the lines of 'I can't english well' or would email in full Korean. 
I'm probably going to give the classes a look, as I still prefer a structured learning environment at this point, plus it's very close to me and fits my schedule. |
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Keepongoing
Joined: 13 Feb 2003
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 2:45 am Post subject: hmmm |
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| the_beaver wrote: |
| I just signed up for Sogang again. 9 to 1 or 10 to 1 every morning for 10 weeks starts Dec. 1. |
do ppl with Korean wives really need classes?? |
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the_beaver
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 2:52 am Post subject: Re: hmmm |
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| MASH4077 wrote: |
| do ppl with Korean wives really need classes?? |
Another jab.
Despite what you guys say (and you guys know who you are) I know I'm not married because I don't adhere to the rules of matrimony:
a) I have a measure of freedom
b) we don't live together
c) she doesn't yell at me for inconsequential things all day every day
d) I don't go to family-in-law bullshit
e) she still swallows
f) she doesn't tell me to pick up my dirty clothes or take out the garbage
g) "yes dear" is not part of my vocabulary |
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chronicpride
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 3:14 am Post subject: Re: hmmm |
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| the_beaver wrote: |
g) "yes dear" is not part of my vocabulary |
that's because it's coming out as ����~
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Derrek
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 4:23 am Post subject: Re: hmmm |
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| the_beaver wrote: |
| MASH4077 wrote: |
| do ppl with Korean wives really need classes?? |
e) she still swallows
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You do realize that this board requires verification by 2 individual posters to prove validity?
Hey, does anyone know of any language classes in Bundang? |
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