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tanklor1
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 Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 9:03 am Post subject: Conversation Partners |
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| I was thinking about doing a side thing when I get to Korea. I was thinking about becoming a conversation partner at a local university or something. I'm doing here in Canada for both Chinese and English so it is pretty common at the university that I attended. Buit I was wondering if it was common in Korea. I don't really want to come off as odd or weird. So if this thing isn't accepted than I wont try it. But does anyone have any opinions on it? Is it a good idea, a bad one, or terrible? |
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bnrockin
Joined: 27 Feb 2006
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| Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:01 am Post subject: |
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| Conversation partners is a highly effective method. I'm in charge of the program at Texas A&M university, ULI program and everyone loves it. I have a few Koreans whom upon completeion of the ELI want to pay me to tutor them, just as being like a conversation partner. Give it a try. |
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Qinella
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| Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:10 am Post subject: |
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Language exchanges are easy to find here. Many Koreans are interested in it.
One really easy way to get them going is to print up a little notice in English that explains what you want, what your times are, etc. and post it on the bulletin board at a Starbucks, or in your apartment if you live in a big place. |
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tanklor1
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| Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:14 am Post subject: |
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| One really easy way to get them going is to print up a little notice in English that explains what you want, what your times are, etc. and post it on the bulletin board at a Starbucks, or in your apartment if you live in a big place. |
Really I thought that a university would get the best results. I didn't know that it was that easy. |
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Qinella
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| Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:27 am Post subject: |
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| One really easy way to get them going is to print up a little notice in English that explains what you want, what your times are, etc. and post it on the bulletin board at a Starbucks, or in your apartment if you live in a big place. |
Really I thought that a university would get the best results. I didn't know that it was that easy. |
Yeah that would certainly be better. Will you be teaching at or living near a uni? If not, in my opinion it's easier to find someone who lives nearby.
Keep in mind that language exchanges in Korea are often used as a tool to start relationships. So, if you're wanting to go at that angle, by all means post at a uni. If you're just looking for someone who only wants to practice language and not screw around, put on your announcement that you want only a man (this is assuming you're a man).
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mole
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| Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:55 am Post subject: |
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Language exchange=dating service.
Still, if you are professional and state your intentions, I think there are many opportunities here.
Lots of companies, government offices, want teachers in the morning, lunch break, and just after work.
Many individual professionals and uni students also want tutors/conversation partners. |
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