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When I studied Korean on my own, my progress was fast. I made a lot of marks in the grammar book and steadily filled out my learning records in the vocabulary app. However, when I came to Korea and started a conversation, the expressions I knew did not come out right away. Even though I understood the other person's question, I often ended the conversation after giving a short answer.

At first, I thought that memorizing more words would solve the problem, but the problem was not the amount of knowledge, but the lack of practice in saying what I knew out loud. So, while looking for a class where I could have the opportunity to speak, I looked into Ganada Korean Language Institute.

Even though the textbook looked familiar, the class was different.

‘New Korean KOREAN’ used in class included grammar explanations, example sentences, listening, reading, and activities in a step-by-step manner. If I was studying alone, I would have read the dialogue, checked the meaning, and then moved on to the next page, but in class, I had to rephrase the same expressions in my own words.

For example, after learning the grammar of appointments, we were asked questions about where we would go on the weekend, who we would meet, and how we would explain if our plans changed. If you finished your answer in one sentence, the teacher asked you again for your reason or experience, and your classmates also added their own thoughts. One page of the textbook became the starting point for an actual conversation.

I changed my habit of trying not to make mistakes.

At first, if I said one particle wrong, it felt like the entire sentence was wrong. Because I tried to form perfect sentences in my head and then speak them, it took a long time even when it was my turn.

The teacher first had students speak to the end and then explained the parts that hindered understanding and the expressions that could be changed to be more natural. By not trying to fix all my mistakes at once, I was able to keep the conversation flowing, and I started to see the parts I was making mistakes over and over again.

It was also helpful that Ganada Korean Language Academy aims for classes with an average size of 7 to 8 students. This is because it is often your turn to answer questions, talk with your partner, and present rather than just quietly listening. Although I couldn't speak long sentences every time, the number of times I opened my mouth during each class definitely increased.

The workbook became a standard for review.

Although the speaking class was fun, if I did not review, I repeated similar mistakes. It was easy to decide what to review by re-examining what I had learned in the main textbook with the workbook and checking the expressions with the vocabulary book.

In particular, I wrote down sentences that the teacher corrected during class in the margins of the workbook. Instead of just transcribing the correct answer, I changed the sentence to an example sentence that fits my life. When a similar topic came up in a conversation activity in the next class, the expressions I wrote down before naturally came to mind.

Listening material was also briefly repeated. At first I tried to dictate every word, but later I looked for key information first, like places, people, actions, and reasons. Even in real conversations, it helped me follow the overall meaning without stopping at a single word I didn't know.

My classmates' answers were also a good study material.

When students of different nationalities answered the same question, the content and expressions were all different. One friend spoke briefly and accurately, while the other friend made up a long story using simple words. The teacher pointed out the natural parts of each answer and explained the differences between similar expressions.

Rather than memorizing my friend's sentences, I chose expressions that I could use in my own situation and wrote them down. During break time, we continued the stories we couldn't finish in class. Rather than thinking of Korean only as a subject to study, the burden of speaking decreased as I used it as a tool to get to know other people.

After a month, what changed was reaction speed rather than sentence length.

The first thing that changed after starting the class was not fluency. When I am asked a question, the speed at which I start answering with expressions I know rather than translating first has become faster. If I don't know a word, I've learned how to explain it in easy words or ask the question again.

In cafes and restaurants, you can now listen to additional questions from staff and explain your choices instead of just speaking the sentences you prepared. Grammar mistakes were still present, but the change was felt more significantly as there were fewer interruptions in conversation.

Advantages of the Ganada Korean Language School that I felt while visiting

First, the grammar and vocabulary in the textbook led to questions, answers, and activities, so I was able to actually use what I learned. Second, because it was a small class, my turn to speak came often and I was able to receive feedback from the teacher. Third, the roles of the main textbook, workbook, and vocabulary book were divided, so it was easy to get direction even when reviewing on your own.

Ganada Korean Language School may be a good fit for learners who have already studied grammar but find it difficult to use it immediately in conversation, or for those who have difficulty consistently practicing speaking on their own. However, since the required areas are different even in the same class, it is recommended to specifically discuss which part is the most difficult among listening, speaking, reading, and writing during the level test and consultation before registration.

※ For the textbook composition and class features, refer to the Ganada Korean Language Institute official textbook introduction , academy introduction , student review guide . Individual learning outcomes may vary depending on attendance, review, and starting level.

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