1, self-study
This must be a problem that all beginners are struggling with.
Self-study is the first choice of many people because of its low price, so Korean fans began to collect all kinds of teaching videos online, and the collection list was very full, but how many really opened? The video I pieced together is difficult to form a system, and the knowledge points are not comprehensive enough, so it is difficult to step by step. Maybe learning Korean is not worth the loss. It's simple.
In addition, the Korean teaching videos of various video platforms are mixed, which is really difficult for a beginner to distinguish. I remember brushing some small videos of Korean students teaching pronunciation on a short video APP before. Poor pronunciation makes people laugh and cry. Korean pronunciation requires high lip shape and tongue position, and the effect of watching recorded teaching videos is very poor. Once you get into the wrong pronunciation habit, it is too late to correct it. Be careful of all kinds of unidentified teaching videos on the internet ~
2. Korean Language Institute
Many friends who apply for academic courses will choose to go to Korean College first in order to accept the influence of the language environment in advance or have more opportunities to take the IK exam.
The teaching form of the Language Institute is closer to the daily life of Koreans, allowing you to subtly accept the influence of the language environment, which is helpful for later communication and class, and the teaching method is absolutely formal and systematic. Most Korean language colleges enroll students four times a year, starting in March, June, September and 65438+February respectively. Once every three months, if you can keep up with the progress and pass the mid-term and final exams step by step, you will basically meet the language standards for applying for undergraduate freshmen after graduating from CET-4 in about one year. In addition, the number of IK examinees in South Korea is much larger than that in China. If you can get enough Korean scores during this period, there is basically no problem in applying for admission to Korean schools, and you may even get a scholarship Hihia ~
However, the shortcomings are also obvious. Korean Language Institute is taught in Korean by Korean teachers. If there is no Korean foundation at all, it may be difficult to keep up with the teaching progress at first.
3. Korean language training institutions
In the case that the epidemic situation is not completely clear, the major Korean training institutions in China are hot. Finding a reliable language training institution is definitely the top priority. How to examine whether an institution is formal? In addition to brand influence and institutional qualifications, the most important thing is the teacher's ability, such as academic qualifications, school background, study experience in South Korea, teaching experience, etc ..... Each is an important criterion for testing.
Small language learning is different from our usual class form, and generally adopts small class system. During the epidemic, many students had no choice but to choose online courses. Although it may have some adverse effects on language learning, if they are lucky enough to meet reliable institutions and professional teachers, these problems can be solved perfectly. In the early stage of Korean learning, face-to-face teaching will be more beneficial, especially in correcting pronunciation. Even if you can't teach offline because of the epidemic, you can choose one-on-one online class, which will help the teacher tailor the teaching plan for you and find the missing parts more specifically. In addition, for students who have no language foundation and want to go to a Korean college, it may be easier to adapt to the teaching methods of Korean college after receiving Korean teaching in regular colleges in China and laying a certain language foundation ~
The disadvantage may be that the cost will be higher, but the effect should not be underestimated ~
2. Pay attention to the details in the interview for studying in Korea
1, neatly dressed
The first impression in the interview is very important. You must tidy up your face and clothes before you leave. South Korea is a country that pays more attention to procedures and rules. Although it is an interview for studying abroad, everyone still wears formal clothes.
And girls must remember to wear light makeup and tie their hair; Boys should also remember to shave well and keep clean and tidy, and a good mental outlook will give you extra points in your application. We must pay attention and say hello to them before taking a seat.
2. Fluent language
The interview will be conducted in Korean, so everyone's language level should be good, but the interview questions are generally not particularly profound. You can familiarize yourself with the process first and prepare the basic questions and answers during the preparation.
Of course, logic is also important. Before answering, everyone must make a good draft and try to be coherent. It will be relatively simple to understand here and can show their true level.
3. The answer is true
The most important thing in an interview is to make sure that all your answers are formal and valid. Never lie. Once discovered, or later investigated, it will be directly rejected, which will affect the application.
And you need to ensure that your answers are consistent with the prepared materials, that is, to optimize your materials, you must remember the details clearly, and you need to be fully familiar with the materials you prepared.
4. Complete planning
Among all the problems, the applicant's study abroad plan is more important, which is a great test for everyone. Be sure to rise to a certain height when answering, so as to leave a deep impression on the interviewer.
Students can answer according to their undergraduate professional content or relevant internship experience, add some unique views on their major, and distinguish between short-term and long-term planning, so that conditioned reflex and logic will be clearer and more convenient to express.
3. Introduction of Scholarships for Studying in Korea
1. University internal scholarship
There are two kinds of scholarships for foreigners in Korean universities, one is admission scholarship and the other is study scholarship.
(1) As the name implies, an entrance scholarship is a scholarship for the first semester. There are two main classification criteria, namely, entrance scores or language scores.
(2) Scholarships for studying abroad begin in the second semester after enrollment, and usually the grades of scholarships can be divided according to the results of international students in the last semester. The higher the GPA, the higher the scholarship you can get.
2. Korean government scholarship
In order to encourage foreign students to study in Korea, the Korean government also provides scholarships for many projects. The application time is usually from September to 10 every year. However, international students still need to check carefully in advance whether the Korean scholarship they want to apply for meets the requirements and the application time.
The amount of scholarships can range from 30% of the cost of studying abroad to 100%, even including air tickets, language courses, monthly allowances, etc. However, the application is relatively difficult and needs to be submitted to embassies and consulates in China.
3. Consortium/Foundation Scholarships
Korean foundations and consortia also provide many special scholarship programs for outstanding foreign talents, especially for a relatively large number of China students. But this kind of scholarship application usually requires international students to pay close attention to the company website and social news. If you meet the relevant conditions, you can apply for a scholarship from the Korean consortium as soon as possible in accordance with the requirements of the announcement.
It is not difficult to get a scholarship in Korea. The most important thing is to do the following:
Improve language ability: Bachelor degree above IK3, you can apply for tuition fee remission. Level 4 and above can apply for higher scholarships. However, the examination standards of some top universities in South Korea are relatively strict, and usually require IK5 or above to apply for tuition fee remission.
Some universities in Korea advocate bilingual education (that is, Korean-English bilingualism). If you don't get enough grades in Korean, you can make up in English, and you can also apply for a scholarship. Generally speaking, you can also apply for a scholarship with a TOEFL score of 90 or above and an IELTS score of 6.0 or above. Students who have a good foundation in English, or students who apply for universities with English scores, can enjoy exemption from exams.
Complete supporting documents: Korean universities are lenient in entry and strict in exit, and generally do not need entrance examinations (except for special majors). It all depends on the application documents and interview results. If the study abroad plan is very detailed, comprehensive, clear and smooth, it will be easier to be admitted.
Participate in social activities and professional projects: most schools and majors are supported by fixed enterprises and consortia, so many majors choose social activities, professional research projects, employment internship projects, various exhibitions or competitions, etc. International students should pay more attention to relevant information.
In addition, we should take part in more group activities organized by our school. In addition to irregular bonuses or subsidies, you can also exercise your ability and accumulate experience. Whether you return to China or stay in Korea, you will be more competitive. There are many projects that can directly recommend employment and provide jobs, which is a good opportunity for international students.
Maintaining academic performance: the last and most important item. After foreign students enter many schools, scholarships are mainly divided according to their usual grades, including credits, attendance, test scores and other comprehensive evaluations.
4. List of requirements for learning Korean in Korea
1, Korean language requirements of Korean study universities
Seoul National University
Undergraduate Korean requirements: IK 4.
South Korea's requirements for graduate students: IK level 4 or above.
korea university
Undergraduate Korean requirements: IK 4.
South Korea's requirements for graduate students: IK level 4 or above.
yonsei university
Undergraduate Korean requirements: IK 4.
South Korea's requirements for graduate students: IK level 4 or above.
Sungkyunkwan university
Korean requirements for undergraduate/graduate students: According to the needs of various disciplines, the required IK language scores are different.
Xinjiang university
Undergraduate Korean requirements: IK 3 or above.
South Korea's requirements for graduate students: IK level 4 or above.
Kyung hee university
Undergraduate Korean requirements: IK 3 or above.
South Korea's requirements for graduate students: IK level 4 or above.
Central University
Korean requirements for undergraduate/graduate students: IK level 4 or above.
dongguk university
South Korea's requirements for undergraduate/graduate students: IK level 3 or above.
Jianguo university
Undergraduate Korean requirements: IK 3.
South Korea's requirements for graduate students: IK 4.
Seoul National University
Korean requirements for undergraduate/graduate students: IK 4.
Korea Foreign Studies University
Korean requirements for undergraduate/graduate students: IK 4.
national university
South Korea's requirements for undergraduate/graduate students: IK level 3 or above.
sejong university
Korean requirements for undergraduate/graduate students: IK level 4 or above.
Ewha Womans University
Undergraduate Korean requirements: IK 3 or above.
South Korea's requirements for graduate students: IK level 4 or above.
Busan University
Undergraduate Korean requirements: IK 3.
South Korea's requirements for graduate students: IK 4.
Jeonbuk University
Korean requirements for undergraduate/graduate students: IK 4.
2. Korean proficiency test level
IK is divided into 6 levels, 1~2 is the primary level and 3~6 is the intermediate level.
1 level: pronunciation, basic sentence patterns in the introductory stage, and basic daily communication.
The second level: basic sentence understanding, simple sentence making and basic communication.
Level 3: intermediate grammar, simple composition, daily language and daily dialogue.
Band 4: intermediate grammar application, in-depth writing and multi-topic dialogue.
The fifth level: intensive training aimed at applying for universities or graduate students to improve the ability of multi-topic in-depth dialogue.
Grade 6: I majored in Korean to prepare for college courses, and I was proficient in using Korean in class for personal publication.
Generally, if you reach the level of IK4, you will reach the stage of understanding most of the agenda dialogues.