Done with the language test!

Now that I'm done with the korean language test. I could actually write a bit more about my overall feeling about the course.

Teachers

Let's start with the teachers. Depending on the course, you may get two teachers alternating the days they teach. The good is that you get exposed to various style of teaching. One of my teacher sternly told us that she will only use korean to explain and teach us and that was in 2nd week (my 5th class?) In a good way, I was forced to listen to what she have to say. Honestly, I was beginning to understand her instructions nearing the end of my 2nd week. On the other hand, I am afraid that I might misunderstand what she is trying to explain. It had happened before and so I wasn't really glad about it. Thankfully, there's always classmates to help you out. This teacher also sternly restrain us from using our own language to communicate. The other teacher was more energetic and I enjoyed her class a lot. I guess it really depends on your luck.

Books

The teachers adhere closely to the syllabus in the books. So, you will need to buy the textbook and workbook for the course. The textbook is highly pictorial which is a plus point. Both the textbook and workbook have a cd rom. You will need something to read the cd rom because there will be homework that requires listening to the cd. Overall, these books reminds me of the japanese textbook I used to have. Pretty decent. On top of these books, there are worksheets given. These are important when you revise for the test.

Test

There are a few components to the test - speaking, writing and listening. To be blatantly honest, some of my classmates weren't revising on a regular basis. Hence, when the test came, it was extremely stressful. I'm not saying that you have to revise daily, but a good pace, say every 2-3 days would be good. I thought that the test wasn't very difficult. I could answer most of the questions given.

Would I do this again?

Ahhh... the golden question. Well, if I had time, I would actually return to ewha and do a longer course instead of a 3-week course. Personally, I enjoyed being overseas and living another lifestyle. Traveling for about 10-14 days is not the same as staying somewhere for the same period of time.