Been There, Taught That
Joined: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Mungyeong: not a village, not yet a metroplex.
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 Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 3:17 am Post subject: English Town, et al, to class up Jeju |
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Not that Jeju doesn't have a natural charm of its own, but it's about to gain some of the synthetic type. You know, for the tourists.
http://www.centredaily.com/news/education/story/855656.html
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| Jeju Free International City building state-of-the-art developments to become global leader in English education, medical tourism industry |
Among other things:
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| JDC not really sure from the article what this is will begin construction of a first-of-its-kind English Education "City" in 2009. The City will include a settlement-type English-speaking town, which will be equipped with residences, commerce and convenience functions, as well as educational facilities in order to absorb the demand for overseas language courses and offer the chance for English education to middle-class citizens. In addition to more than 12 English-only primary, middle and high schools, English will be the only language spoken at public buildings, shopping centers, and parks. The goal is to create a total English-language immersion experience for students. |
Hasn't that been the grand idea at all the English villages around Korea? But this Jeju development has been in the planning stage for one long time now, if I'm not mistaken. I hate to think of this whole thing as another lead balloon, but I could dredge up so many threads about English villages and about this one. I hope it gets the input and interest it needs to get off the ground this time, Jeju being so far 'out there' and all. |
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