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Captain Corea
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Location: Seoul
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 Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 11:22 pm Post subject: Corean Conversation Classes |
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So, I've been going to Jongno YBM for the past month and have learned quite a lot of "im-ne-kka" and "im-ne-da" but am feeling like I would much rather focus on language skills I can use everyday.
Does anyone know of a good class that focus' on general conversation ability?
I'm not adverse to writing or reading, I'd just prefer them to be about more practicle matter than "is Gimchi spicy?" |
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Captain Corea
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 5:46 am Post subject: |
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Bah!
Is it because ofthe whole "C" thing that I got no replies??
lol |
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SuperFly
Joined: 09 Jul 2003
Location: In the doghouse
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| Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 5:57 am Post subject: |
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Friend of mine that I taught with in Korea is in a Phd program at ASU. He told me that he took a Korean classe there, it was a second level class - not for beginners. Said when he walked into the room there were all these mormons discussing politics and all kinds of deep stuff - they had these big thick Korean books on their desks and were going back and forth with the Korean teacher like they were completely fluent.
John said he sat there through the class but he was totally floored at the competency level of these guys. There were one or two kyopos and about 30 mormons and ex army linguists in there.
Ouch! |
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MorgolKing
Joined: 18 May 2006
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| Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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There's a free class every Saturday here:
http://www.kongbubang.wo.to/
I'd the say the level 4 class is good for everyday conversation.
I'm not sure about the other levels. |
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JZer
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
Location: South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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| Why don't you just find a Korean language partner and do role plays with them? You can exchange 30 minutes of conversational English for 30 minutes of Korean lessons. |
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laogaiguk
Joined: 06 Dec 2005
Location: somewhere in Korea
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| Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Captain Corea wrote: |
Bah!
Is it because ofthe whole "C" thing that I got no replies??
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Yes, yes it is
EDIT,
and until the Korean government changes it (like Beijing or Myranmar), it is Korea. Not an attack, but why are you using "C"? There is only one reason I can think of and I hope you don't say that one. |
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Son Deureo!
Joined: 30 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 10:11 pm Post subject: Re: Corean Conversation Classes |
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| Captain Corea wrote: |
So, I've been going to Jongno YBM for the past month and have learned quite a lot of "im-ne-kka" and "im-ne-da" but am feeling like I would much rather focus on language skills I can use everyday.
Does anyone know of a good class that focus' on general conversation ability?
I'm not adverse to writing or reading, I'd just prefer them to be about more practicle matter than "is Gimchi spicy?" |
"Imnida" and "imnikka" are practical language skills that you should be hearing and using every day, especially if you are a man. The language you are describing sounds like useful, general, beginner-level conversation material to me. You need to learn to walk before you can run.
The quality of teaching at YBM varies drastically according to which teacher you have. If you don't like the one you're with, try another one next month. They do have good teachers, at least two that I had were(unfortunately I can't remember their names).
If you want a better alternative to YBM, and have the time, I highly recommend studying at Sogang, but 3-4 hours a day every weekday morning isn't possible for everyone. I hear that Ewha also has a great evening program, that might suit your schedule better.
Last edited by Son Deureo! on Thu Jul 27, 2006 1:36 am; edited 1 time in total |
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laogaiguk
Joined: 06 Dec 2005
Location: somewhere in Korea
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| Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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| JZer wrote: |
| Why don't you just find a Korean language partner and do role plays with them? You can exchange 30 minutes of conversational English for 30 minutes of Korean lessons. |
for most of us (though maybe not Captain Corea), the Korean usually has better English than our Korean and English tends to dominate more and it's not as useful for us. There is no maliciousness behind this, it just tends to happen (in China and Japan too). Plus, a lot of conversation partners are girls looking for a boyfriend (not that there is anything wrong with that, but it does get annoying when every girl just wants to get into your pants when all you want to do is talk, now there is something I can't believe I just said  )
Anyways, for the thread, anyone know a good Korean class (atleast semi-professional) on Sundays that isn't trying to convert me ??? |
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JZer
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
Location: South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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for most of us (though maybe not Captain Corea), the Korean usually has better English than our Korean and English tends to dominate more and it's not as useful for us. |
Then you need to be stronger about getting your equal share. It is not my fault that you allow Koreans to walk all over you. |
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laogaiguk
Joined: 06 Dec 2005
Location: somewhere in Korea
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| Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:07 pm Post subject: |
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for most of us (though maybe not Captain Corea), the Korean usually has better English than our Korean and English tends to dominate more and it's not as useful for us. |
Then you need to be stronger about getting your equal share. It is not my fault that you allow Koreans to walk all over you. |
 Second sentence could have easily been left out and I am still trying to figure out how I pissed you off in the first reply to warrant that?
Anyways, it's not that. It's not intentional on either side, but when things come up that are important, it is usually done in the language that both are more familiar with to limit misunderstandings. Also, conversation partners aren't near as useful as just having a Korean friend with little English ability (I have a couple). The best would just be to find a private tutor. The give and take of conversation partners just aren't the same. |
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JZer
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
Location: South Korea
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| Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 4:22 am Post subject: |
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| Second sentence could have easily been left out and I am still trying to figure out how I pissed you off in the first reply to warrant that? |
You didn't piss me off. You excuse just sounded lame but for me it does not matter. I cannnot take a class here. I live in the country side, so doing a language exchange with a student is my only choice. |
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mithridates
Joined: 03 Mar 2003
Location: President's office, Korean Space Agency
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| Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 4:38 am Post subject: |
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| laogaiguk wrote: |
| Captain Corea wrote: |
Bah!
Is it because ofthe whole "C" thing that I got no replies??
lol |
Yes, yes it is
EDIT,
and until the Korean government changes it (like Beijing or Myranmar), it is Korea. Not an attack, but why are you using "C"? There is only one reason I can think of and I hope you don't say that one. |
Because he's Captain Corea? Ha, imagine Captain Corea spelling Corea with a K! Captain Corea makes his own rules. Telling him to spell Korea with a K is like telling Wolverine that his yellow suit looks gay (ie, the last thing you'll ever say before you get cut into shreds).
"B-but Captain Corea, please consider the official romanization scheme approved by the gov-"
SHUT UP PUNK! CAPTAIN COREA DOKDO DROPKICK! SEOUL SUPLEX! SAMSUNG SLICE SMARTASS ESLCAFE POSTER INTO RIBBONS SABRE SLASH!
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laogaiguk
Joined: 06 Dec 2005
Location: somewhere in Korea
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| Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 4:46 am Post subject: |
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| mithridates wrote: |
Because he's Captain Corea? Ha, imagine Captain Corea spelling Corea with a K! Captain Corea makes his own rules. Telling him to spell Korea with a K is like telling Wolverine that his yellow suit looks gay (ie, the last thing you'll ever say before you get cut into shreds).
"B-but Captain Corea, please consider the official romanization scheme approved by the gov-"
SHUT UP PUNK! CAPTAIN COREA DOKDO DROPKICK! SEOUL SUPLEX! SAMSUNG SLICE SMARTASS ESLCAFE POSTER INTO RIBBONS SABRE SLASH!
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Well, I would put up my impenetrable Sea of Japan water shield and when he gets tired whack him with a Korea Kick and my finishing move would be the Takeshima Twister of death. Toast! |
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