Korean Language Module 5
In this module, you will hear from a director of the Korean Education Center in Washington, D.C., talking about the mission of the center. You will learn how the Korean government has been supporting overseas Korean language education.
Meet the Speaker
Sanghwa Park
Director, Korean Education Center
Sanghwa Park was appointed the director of the Korean Education Center in Washington, D.C., in 2017. He received his BA from Seoul University in Korea and MA degree from Teachers College, Columbia University, New York. Before he came to D.C., he worked as the director of the Korean Education Center in New York from 2007 to 2010.
Module Activities
There are several activities that you can follow in this module. Some of the activities are designed to be completed before you watch the video, and some after. Let’s get started!
Pre-Activity
Watch the video to study the new words and expressions.
Module 5 Video
Post-Activity
듣기 — Listening: Take a brief quiz to see if you understood the video. Some of the questions are meant to check your overall understanding of the talk, and some of the questions will ask you to relisten to a part of the video for a clearer understanding. There also will be some discussion questions where you can share your thoughts.
읽기 — Reading: Read a related handout (PDF) to learn more about the Korean Education Center. You can also read the article on the Korean Education Center website.