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PeterDragon · Joined: 15 Feb 2007

I've committed to staying in Korea one more year, and have decided it'd be nice to know two languages instead of just my one.

I've tried language exchanges with co-workers, neighbors, etc..., but they don't do much for me.

What's the best way to learn Korean formally without paying through the nose for it? I live near two state universities; do state universities tend to offer Korean courses to unenrolled people willing to pay? Anybody know the going rate?

I've also heard rumors of a government program that offers free Korean language courses for immigrants. Is this true? If so, where could I go online or elsewhere to learn more about this program?

peppermint · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:15 am Post subject:

it'd help if you gave some idea of location, but if all else fails:

http://korean.sogang.ac.kr/

Fresh Prince · Joined: 05 Dec 2006 Location: The glorious nation of Korea

Some universities have non-credit Korean conversation classes for people that aren't students. It might help to find the closest university to you and check their website to see if they have any.

PeterDragon · Joined: 15 Feb 2007

Peppermint---

I'm in Anseong, near Pyeongtaek. the two universities closest to me have unnavigable websites, in English at least, or maybe I'm just not poking around in the right place.

peppermint · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 4:29 pm Post subject:

hmm, the YMCA held Korean lessons on Saturdays in Cheong ju- could you get a co worker to give the local branch a call?

There might be something geared to teaching soldiers in the area too- maybe the USO would know something about it?

I think the program for immigrants is geared to 3D workers who pick up far more korean than most ESLers, out of necessity. Still, I believe Kermo mentioned something about knowing someone who taught in one of those programs, maybe she could point you in the right direction?

PeterDragon · Joined: 15 Feb 2007

Peppermint--- good call. I'll look into the YMCA, and I'll check with my USFK friends in Pyeongtaek. I'll also double check with some 3D-ers, I run into them all the time when I go to the foreigner specialty store to get Halal lamb.

i4NI · Joined: 17 May 2008 Location: Seoul

I've seen someone post this and bookmarked it:

http://www.kfcenter.or.kr/english/meet/01_read.asp?num=1773&lang_flag=2&sorts_flag=&year_flag=2008&month_flag=02&Page=1

Apparently it's free, anyone have any experience?

curlygirl · Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Location: Pundang, Seohyeon dong