Korean Job Discussion Forums

[kiwiduncan]

In a mountain biking website of all places I've just seen someone looking for Korean-speaking foreign volunteers to participate in a survey examinating attitudes about speaking in other languages. The tests will be in Seoul until August 30th and will be compensated.

PM me or just post a reply here if interested, and I can give more details.

Duncan

[DanielP]

Hey man,
I am fluent in three languages, and speak "basic" Korean. I am willing to help you out. PM or send me an email to my address.

Daniel P

[kiwiduncan]

The original Korean poster simply put a message about it on a Korean website but he has not yet replied to my questions.

Here is the original message

아는 지인(언어학 박사들)이 미동부의 어느 대학교에서 언어 관련 프로젝트를 수행 중인데, 한국말을 잘 하는 미국인들이라도 우리가 볼 때 어색하게 느껴지는 점이 있는데, 왜 그렇고, 그 것을 빠른 시간 내에 극복하는 방법을 연구한다고 합니다. 연구 과정에서 한국말을 잘 하는 미국인들을 대상으로 테스트가 필요한데, 가능한 많은 미국인들을 테스트하고 싶다고 합니다. 테스트는 서강대 연구실(신촌)에서 이루어지며, computer 앞에서 혼자 게임을 하듯이 4시간 정도 집중하면 됩니다. 지원자는 한국어 OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) 테스트와 7만3천원의 현금을 받게 됩니다.

Basically some guy he knows is doing a language related project in some university in the eastern United States, wanting to know why Americans who speak Korean well still feel awkward when speaking in front of Koreans, and investigating how this problem can be dealt with (conquered/overcome) quickly. In the course of the study they need to test a bunch of Americans. The subjects (can I say testees?) just have to sit in front of a computer for four hours and play games. In return they'll pay for your OPI test and get 73,000 won. It's taking place at Sogang university in Seoul.

8/30(수)까지 테스트에 응할 수 있는 미국인을 아시는 분은 아래 연락처로 전화 부탁합니다.

I've removed his number as he hasn't accepted my offer of help yet. If he gets back to me I'll add his number here and anyone who is interested can phone him directly

Cheers,

Duncan

[billybrobby]

Hmmm, it's illegal and not worth the money, but it does appeal to my sense of personal vanity as a super genius Korean speaker....

I'll do it, but only if I'm constantly showered with praise for being able to speak Korean during the entire 4 hours.

[Cheonmunka]

What's an OPI test?

[Hater Depot]

I've participated in two studies of foreigners learning Korean to see how we use the language.. no computer games were involved.