Korean Immersion Programme
This is a language & culture immersion programme conducted in Seoul.
Our objective is to help learners practice their ability to bring messages and intentions across accurately within Korean speaking environments, bearing in mind social contexts and
enriching learner's historical and cultural knowledge.
2024 Key Course Information
June 2024 Summer Intake
10 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2024
Seoul - Jongno-gu
Programme Fee: $980 (before GST)
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Application now open: 2 seats left, application closes when full.
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Korean Language Proficiency Pre-requisites:
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SEJONG KLS Students: Completed Intermediate 2 Term 2 course by the time of programme commencement.
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Public Registration: Not applicable for June 2024 Course (SKLS Students Exclusive)
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Receive registration confirmation and make payment.
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Book your flights and accommodation.
Nov/Dec 2024 Winter Intake
25 Nov 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
Seoul - Jongno-gu
Programme Fee: TBC in July 2024
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Application open on 3 JUN 2024.
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Korean Language Proficiency Pre-requisites:
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SEJONG KLS Students: Completed Intermediate 2 Term 2 course by the time of programme commencement.
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Public Registration: Proficiency consultation required for enrolment
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Receive registration confirmation and make payment.
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Book your flights and accommodation.
Course Structure & Topics Covered
30 course hours across 10 Days
(Mon - Fri across 2 weeks)
*not inclusive of 30 mins break per day
5 days per week (Mon - Fri)
Inclusive of 2.5 days of excursion
2 weeks programme
*Optional Programme: 2 Days 1 Night Farm stay experience in Chuncheon. (Additional cost applicable)
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Weekend (Sat & Sun) between Week 1 and Week 2
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Minimum sign up of 10 participants to confirm
*Sample programme timetable, subject to changes for specific intake
TOPICS COVERED
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Overview of Korean History, Joseon Dynasty & Key Historical Figures
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Korean Provinces: Historical & Industrial Influences
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Naver Search Engine
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Social Etiquette & Education
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Current Affairs & Expressing Opinions
EXCURSIONS
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Overview of Korean History, Joseon Dynasty & Key Historical Figures
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Korean Provinces: Historical & Industrial Influences
PROGRAMME COURSEWORK
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Interactive classroom activities
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Topic-based curriculum
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Group project work
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Role-play
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Multi-media presentations
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Practical assessments
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Peer reviews
LEARNERS DEMOGRAPHIC
Adult learners (18 years old and above) with intermediate fluency in Korean language who would like to improve their communication skills, and cultural, social and historical understanding.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS & MEDIUM
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Language Requirement: Intermediate Fluency (SKLS Students to have completed I2T2)
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Programme Medium: 50% Korean, 50% English
Proficiency Gauge
Students applying for this course should already possess intermediate level proficiency in Korean:
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Able to understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, or daily life.
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Able to understand the most situations likely to arise whilst going about daily life
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Able to articulate simple connected points on familiar topics or topics of personal interest.
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Able to describe experiences and events, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
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SEJONG KLS Students: Completed Intermediate 2 Term 2 in SEJONG KLS with course completion certificate by the time programme commences
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Non SEJONG Students: Required to schedule a short online chat with one of our consultants to advise on meeting their proficiency eligibility before registration acceptance
DUAL-ENDED
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Korean Immersion in Seoul
(2 weeks programme). -
Immersion programme in Seoul is conducted twice a year.
PRACTICAL COMMUNICATION FOCUS
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Non-academic (grammar is not taught during this course, students must have language proficiency in basic grammatical structures).
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Focusing on fundamental communication objectives:
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Getting message across to one another.
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Deployment of spoken language, body language, cultural and social knowledge and understanding.
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BILINGUAL FACILIATION, INTERACTIVE CLASSES
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Facilitators with native fluency in English and Korean language.
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Good understanding, exposure or residency in cross culture / language environment.
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Interactive classroom sessions, non-lecture based.
CULTURAL & SOCIAL EDUCATION
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Introduction to cultural norms & relevant social scenarios.
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Excursions to places of cultural / historical importance.
Programme Fees & Expected Costs
Accomodation
Learners are required to book and make their own flight and accommodation arrangements to attend the course in Seoul. For reference, we have compiled a summary of hostel options conveniently located in the area (Jongro).
Please approach the hostels directly for updated details and booking arrangements.
Application Process
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Fill in the form below with your details and submit.
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For Non-SEJONG students, we will send you a link to book a consultation session with us for us to better understand your proficiency level before completing your registration.
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Our team will reach out to you to complete your registration.
2 seats left, application closes when full!