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The shift to online learning has made it possible for
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Various on-site class activities focused on oral
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The teachers have also sought to incorporate several
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However, this change has also brought about various logistical hurdles
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Additionally, the switch to online learning has resulted in a change in the
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Multiple learning resources, such as animation and
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Noting the popularity of this class format among several students,
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Founded in 2017, ONLYOU Korean Language School specialises in delivering
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For more information about ONLYOU’s online classes, please visit https:\/\/www.onlyou.sg\/korean-classes-singapore\/<\/a>. <\/p>\n
\nOutReach<\/a>\u00a0– 31 May 2021\u00a0<\/b>–\u00a0<\/b>ONLYOU Korean Language School has announced its plan
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\ncourses<\/a> in the wake of tightening measures from the Singapore
\ngovernment to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The Korean language school<\/a> experienced a
\nrelatively smooth transition to online classes last year, with the development
\nof online, face-to-face software, such as Zoom, providing the teachers with the
\nflexibility to customise their lessons with the same engagement and active
\ninteractions as an on-site classroom. This successful
\nswitch has encouraged the school to place greater emphasis on online learning
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\nsome students who have travelled abroad to continue their Korean learning
\njourney online. Despite initial concerns about a virtual classroom, reception
\nto the switch has been largely positive. Many students were encouraged by the
\nnumerous interactions between them and their teachers and the continuation of
\nthe non-conventional approach to their lessons.<\/p>\n
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\ninteraction have been successfully integrated into the online classes. For
\nexample, students are often paired into several groups to discuss and practise
\ntheir Korean together. This activity occurs multiple times in each lesson.
\nAdditionally, they are also tasked with creating presentation slides that they
\nhave to present to the class. Their classmates then take turns asking questions
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\ngame activities such as role-play, where participants are assigned the roles of
\nshopkeeper and customer. The pair then have to communicate with each other in
\nKorean to mimic the selling and purchasing of daily goods in real life. Learning
\nalso extends beyond the walls of the virtual classrooms as the teachers have
\ncreated various group chat sessions to encourage students to communicate with
\neach other using the Korean expressions they learned in class. Even with online
\nlearning barriers, ONLYOU has continued to find ways to motivate students to
\npractise their Korean and clarify any doubts they have during their online
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\nthat had to be navigated to ensure the shift occurred without a hitch. Every
\nstudent was required to download an e-learning platform to facilitate the
\nswitch to online learning. The teachers and students also had to get to grips
\nwith the new software and its various features due to their unfamiliarity with
\nthe platform. To resolve this issue, the school came up with an instructional
\nvideo guide and distributed it to the staff and students to assist them with
\nany problems they face with the software. The platform has also allowed the
\nstudents to inform their teachers when they require assistance via the ‘ask for
\nhelp’ feature. This prompt has benefitted both parties as the nature of the
\nonline class made it challenging for the teachers to observe every student and
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\nschool’s teaching approach. In a classroom setting, the teachers often utilised
\nphysical resources, such as a whiteboard, to illustrate grammar rules and
\ndisplay useful information. However, upon realising the challenge in getting
\ntheir students to concentrate when faced with a cluttered screen, the teachers
\nhad to revise their teaching materials and ensure they are neatly organised to
\nreduce confusion and enhance their students’ concentration. <\/p>\n
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\nPowerPoint slides, are also utilised to capture students’ attention and aid
\nlearning. In addition, the teachers have continued to incorporate popular
\nKorean songs and television dramas into their online lessons to spark interest,
\ngiven the students’ past receptiveness to this learning method. Finally, to
\nensure that its students are constantly exposed to the Korean language, the
\nschool has also utilised mobile applications to allow them to revise what they have
\nlearned so that their Korean do not get rusty. <\/p>\n
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\nONLYOU states it is considering the possibility of making its online classes a
\npermanent option if demand persists. <\/p>\n
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\nhigh-quality Korean courses that cater to a wide range of learning preferences.
\nIt currently offers Foundation and Regular
\ngroup classes, as well as private one-to-one learning sessions to meet various
\nstudent needs.<\/p>\n
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