Learning Korean
It is always daunting moving to a new country - especially one that doesn't speak your language! You will find that while many people living in Seoul can speak passable English, the same cannot be said for Gwangju. Although it seems confusing, it is easy to learn how to read the Korean alphabet.
Learning how to read Korean and learning some basic survival phrases will add immensely to your time here. It will impress your co-workers, help your teaching and assist you in exploring Gwangju and Korea at large.
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Korean Classes
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The Gwangju International Center (GIC) offers Korean classes. Classes run for 7 weeks at a time and they cater for numerous levels. Please email language@gic.or.kr to find out more.
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TongTong is a language school in Gwangju which offers Korean classes. See their website or Facebook page for more information.
Online Classes/ Resources
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There are numerous online resources available for learning Korean. Here are a few:
(1) Dom&Hyo
They have a website and Facebook page where they share useful Korean words and phrases.
For online tutoring.
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For self-study online lessons.
(4) Talk To Me In Korean
For self-study online lessons.
Cellphone Apps
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There are a number of cellphone apps which can assist you in learning and practicing Korean. A few recommended ones are Memrise, Duolingo and Learn Korean - Grammar.