Live in Seoul, Learn Korean
Are you learning Korean but there are a few obstacles you can't seem to overcome? such as lack of language levels at your home university, not having Korean language courses near where you live or learning but not feeling fulfilled, well come to South Korea and learn, practice and excel your Korean language skills!! Learning another language is always a difficult path but a great opportunity to meet new people, learn about other cultures and much more!! Therefore, we would like to give a few of the best reviewed language schools in Seoul, so you can analyze them and decide which one fits your needs the most!! Of course none of these are ranked and feel free to do more of your own research as well.
Rolling Korea Language & Culture School
The Rolling Korea Language & Culture School was founded back in 2012 and has been developing their unique educational contents and activities so students receive the most satisfying experiences. If you are one of those students who occasionally lose motivation (I know I am hehehe), one of their goals is to always maintain students' interests and desire to become experts in Korean through cultural contents, such as K-POP/K-Dramas and field trips to popular locations around Seoul!!
If you are concerned about grammar, don't worry since they use Visual Learning. Meaning where instructors use visual materials to facilitate the understanding of grammar and this method has shown that students understand quickly about the subject. Some of the materials include, YouTube clips, magazines, news articles, Powerpoints, music videos and song lyrics, so don't worry it won't be a boring class with just textbooks!!
If you are worried there won't be much opportunity to speak, don't worry since they focus a lot of time to give students to practice their Speaking Skills. After each grammar lesson there will be guided conversations students can use to practice their skills. Also each classroom has a few number of students, so everyone has a chance to learn and practice more freely.
This institution has Various types of courses, click HERE to read about them and decide which one fits best for your needs!!
Click HERE to read their Reviews!
Lexis Korea
If you are looking for a more modern and attractive facility, then Lexis Korea is just for you. This institution has ten air conditioned classrooms with floor to ceiling glass windows that overlooks the Gangnam district of Seoul, and the student common room and restaurant facilities are within the building which is pretty convenient for students. Lexis Korea goal is to provide the highest quality of a study environment to students.
Lexis Korea has 7 different types of programs to choose from with different focus of study, however each one are fast-paced and small to medium size classes. They also provide cultural activities that students can participate in and further immerse into Korean culture.
Visit their Official Website for more information! and click HERE to read their Reviews!
Easy Korean Academy
At Easy Korean Academy, they have written and published their own learning textbooks and they are the same ones that are used in classrooms therefore being very efficient and systematic. They have various types of classrooms and each floor is equipped with computers for students to use. Also there is a coffee machine in the lounge and a classroom students can go to self-study after school.
Visit their Official Website for more information! and click HERE to read their reviews!
Sogang University Korean Language Program
Sogang Korean Language Education Center (KLEC) classes are student-centered and focus on Speaking. Students are able to improve their ability to speak quickly by learning vocabulary and phrases used in daily life while engaging in very realistic activities. Of course listening, reading and writing are also included in the course. This program is highly recommended among Korean language students, especially known for its results in achieving practical knowledge of Korean language, rather than strict grammar which is limited in real life use.
Each course has cultural activities to keep students engaged in Korean culture. There are 7 levels of Korean language learning that one can partake. However you will be tested through speaking interview, reading and writing evaluation and then placed to the correct Korean level you are at. In order to advance students need to score over 70% on the final exam in each class and area (such as speaking, reading, writing and listening).
Yonsei University Korean Language Program
The Yonsei University Korean Language Program is an extremely popular choice for those wanting to learn Korean, especially among the younger demographics. Their program is also one of the largest Korean language programs in Korea!!
The University Korean Language Program at Yonsei is designed for foreign students who are either currently enrolled in a Korean university or are planning on applying to a Korean university. Their main goal is to cultivate high level of Korean ability necessary for studying at a Korean university by focusing on content related to university life as well as university courses and lectures. One thing to keep in mind is that this program is known to be really heavy on grammar rather than practical speaking or listening.
We hope this Blog post helped you a lot on deciding which language program will be best for your needs and preferences!! Remember to read our other Blog posts about living in Seoul and click HERE to read about different kinds of accommodations you can stay!!
Also if you would like to know how to further practice your learning around Seoul, click HERE for a list of places where you can do Language Exchange!!!