Learn Korean?

[emilyxx]

I have experience dealing with the first centre - DH Korean Language centre and I would like to share my experiences so that the fellow forum-ers can make informed choices when choosing a suitable Korean school. I am an undergraduate and I've been supporting myself through university. However, I signed up for Korean classes with this language centre, parting with my hard earned money because I believed that they were of high standards.

I couldn't be more wrong.

Firstly, 3 working days before classes were due to commence, I received an irresponsible SMS telling me that classes were unconditionally postponed to a month later due to insufficient enrollment. But they initially told me that classes were filling up quickly and advised me to register asap. To show my sincerity, I even paid upfront in cash in full. How could this centre so frivolously postpone classes with SO LITTLE notice? When I informed the representative who had SMS-ed me that I would not be able to accept any postponement arrangements and requested for a refund, she haughtily referred me to a clause in tje contract - The centre reserves the right to postpone classes WITH prior notice, if there are not enough students. How is 3 days prior notice? It's plain ridiculous.

Lesson One: This centre takes their students for granted and may SUKA SUKA postpone your lesson. They don't give two hoots about whether you can accommodate their postponement...............................

Hi there, personally definitely do not agree with what you said about Daehan Korean Language Centre...

1) There have been instances where classes have been postponed under unforeseen circumstances, but me and my friends have always been notified in advance and we were allocated to other classes later on. You have to understand that all private education centres need a minimum number of students in a class to open (unless you opt to attend individual lessons). This is not something that is unreasonable.

2) The staff there have always been friendly and helpful. Including the teachers, principal and educational director. Whenever I had questions to ask them, no matter how minor it was, they always took the time to answer my queries.

The language centre has been established since 2006 and the reason why it continues being so popular is due to their teaching curriculum and a dedicated group of people who are so passionate about spreading the Korean language in Singapore...

You sound extremely bitter to me about something, and I'm appalled that you would take to comment so negatively about such a good school.

 

[andygohzz]

DH Korean

I'm currently with Daehan Korean Language Centre.
What I liked about their courses was they were relatively flexible. You can consult with them on the areas you'd like to focus on your Korean (e.g. more conversational / more academic) as well as they budget and they will be able to recommend you a course that suits your needs best.

Also, as their classes are not too big (ranging from 8 - 15 students per class), the teachers are able to give you their full attention and it is more conducive for learning. In addition, apart from the books, some of the teachers also give additional notes/vocab/idioms to aid in your study..

They also offer TOPIK courses for those preparing to register for the exams!
Daehan is quite famous among a couple of my classmates too.. They also have this annual Korean Night Festival which you can participate as a volunteer. I think they're holding it for their 6th year already

The centre is located in Kembangan Plaza (opp Kembangan MRT) so it's relatively convenient... Most teachers have been with the centre for a long time as well and come from top universities in Korea, so you know you'll be in good hands.

 

[diwi66]

Ganada or Ezsam

Hi, any students from Ganada or Ezsam to share their learning experiences from these 2 schools? I am interested to take up Korean course and I am stuck between choosing these 2.

Ganada is cheaper in terms of cost but how about the learning process? Is it as good as ezsam?

 

[AngeLx]

anyone learning Korean now? Still thinking Daehan or SKIS..have no background in the language, only watch Korean dramas now and then. i think SKIS more expensive right? can share updated experience? Thanks

 

[bugmenot45]

Junior Specialist - Transc Svcs (Korean Speaking) - (170919) - Siemens

 

[Derrick Leong]

Private tutor

I'm currently taking them w private tutor.
She's good. Different from the ones in the market.
You can have a look.

She has a facebookpage: korean.lovers.sg

 

[Ajushi]

Hi, I am a korean tutor holding 1-1 classes outdoors. You can take a look at my post here for more information. THanks. http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/general-merchandise-bazaar-261/korean-language-tutor-3096442.html

 

[Cliveoyj]

Anyone signing for daehan or ezsam??? Still considering which 1 to gothink will be going this month or next month..

 

[vecto012]

I recently joined iSpeak.
the teacher was teaching at NEX and NUS, very fun and interesting.

they offer free trial classes, also have special classes like Korean for traveler and Korean for drama fan.
check their website at www.ispeak.com.sg

 

[implicitypical]

starting beginner 1 term 1 in sejong soon! can't wait haha

 

[aidilfitri]

not sure if it has been posted, but NUS is starting its public language courses again - https://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/clslang/course-detail.php?id=3

 

[sqwoots]

I'm looking for a private korean tutor
Hopefully female and native korean!
I want to learn the more advanced levels!

Any recommendations?^^ thanks

 

[TrueB1ue]

Anyone hear of eduse korean language school?

 

[TrueB1ue]

So which is the top 3 recommended sch?

 

[TrueB1ue]

so quiet... no pple here to give advice.

 

[TrueB1ue]

any one?.....

 

[vecto012]

any one?.....

most of them provide trial lesson, u should just sign up to those and compare urself.

 

[lindalimhl]

I have been with Ganada on my basics & Intermediate now.

I do enjoy the teacher (Kim Ji Hey)'s coaching. Her teaching is very easy to understand.

 

[pinkibeee]

Finished Basic 1 at Ganada and will continue with my lessons when I'm back from overseas. Had Mrs Kim Young Ae and she's good

 

[Question-mark]

I am picking up Korean language from scratch (and I never really watch Korean drama etc) but I am really interested and determined to achieve fluency. Currently I am learning Hanguel and is trying to listen to the syllabus of each Hanguel before moving on to grammar and vocabulary.

I am familiar with the 10 basic vowel as well as 14 consonant. I also know the more complex consonant and vowel individually but when I try to mix them together into batchim (with a final consonant sound), I become pretty confused and there are no website that I could find to mix and match in order to listen to the pronunciation of these words.

Can anyone recommend me any good website/books/resources for me to listen to the pronunciation of Hanguel because I am really worried that I speak wrongly?

Thanks thanks