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maeil
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Location: Haebangchon
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 Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:13 am Post subject: How, and how long? |
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I gather that there are people on this board who have been here a while and picked up more than conversational Korean. For those of you who are learning or have learned Korean as a foreign language, how do/did you do it? How long did it take you to get to your current level?
I've been in Korea for 1.5 years, and I started taking Korean classes at Kyunghee University this past April. My conversation has definitely improved dramatically since then, but I still have far, far to go.
I'm directing this question to people who know enough Korean to say, get through a newspaper article, consult with childrens' parents over the phone, or at the very least have a conversation that goes beyond stating the obvious - like "It's very hot today" or "Please don't put your hands on me."
Thank you... |
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ajgeddes
Joined: 28 Apr 2004
Location: Yongsan
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| Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:17 am Post subject: Re: How, and how long? |
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| maeil wrote: |
| "Please don't put your hands on me." |
 Can't help you, but this made me laugh. |
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I_Am_Wrong
Joined: 14 Sep 2004
Location: whatever
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| Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:18 am Post subject: |
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| just a question for the op: is that kyunghee in Suwon or in Seoul? What kind of class is it? |
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animalbirdfish
Joined: 04 Feb 2004
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| Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:22 am Post subject: |
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| Seems like you're doing the right thing. The foreign folk I know who are the best in their language skills are the ones who sucked it up and enrolled in a uni program, be it Seoul Natl, Sogang, Yonsei, etc. |
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maeil
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Location: Haebangchon
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| Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:41 am Post subject: |
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| I_Am_Wrong wrote: |
| just a question for the op: is that kyunghee in Suwon or in Seoul? What kind of class is it? |
I'm taking class at the Suwon campus, though they're offered at Seoul as well.
It's a 10-week language program. I took one starting in April, and I'm in my second one, which began at the end of June. When I began they did not have a beginner's class, so I started in 초급2 (Beginner's 2). Now I'm in 중급1, intermediate 1. However, due to my time schedule it's too much of a committment for me. The class is 4 hours long, and with travel time (from Bundang) it ends up being almost 6 hours a day. Class is from 9am until 1pm. My problem is not the class time, but then allowing time in an already busy schedule for homework as well. Not doing my homework makes the class almost impossibly difficult.
I've spoken to my teacher about this, and asked if I could join a 초급2 class for review, since the end was kind of rushed. Unfortunately, there isn't one available now. They offered to let me take 초급1 this semester (which will be way too easy, but I never took it in the first place), and then let me take 초급2 next 'semester' (10 week period) without paying. I'm deciding what to do tonight.
The 10 week class is a little expensive - it's about $1000 USD. (100만원) It's more at the Seoul campus - 130 만원. The place where I work is helping me pay the cost because of the work that I do.
Anyway, I like it, despite the difficulty now. The people are very kind, and they will set you up with a tutor for free... but I just don't have the time. I'd definitely recommend the program. If you want more info you can PM me. |
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