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NUS Extension closes down Korean, Mandarin and English programs

May 15, 2013 / / No comments

NUS Extension logoIt’s really hard to understand that the language courses at NUS Extension are now done away with.

The official reason is to “align with the strategic direction” of the University. But what’s so strategic about closing down something that is successful that people are lining up for to join? What’s so difficult about at least finding a way to keep the teachers and students together, even if it’s not inside the NUS?

But enough complaining. If you were hoping to join a Korean, Mandarin or English course at NUS Extension, you will have to figure out an alternative now.

Here are the options that I can see. I don’t know everything, please feel free to comment if you have additional information.

NUS Extension Korean: alternatives

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English classes for adults. Where to find them in Singapore?

May 10, 2013 / / No comments

English teacher at blackboardThere are English classes in Singapore of all kinds, and many of them are heavily promoted. Especially classes geared at children.

But what is the best place for adults improve their English?

In this article, I’ll cover the most common options:

  1. Full-time English classes
  2. Evening / weekend classes with subsidy
  3. Evening / weekend classes without subsidy

1. Full-time English classes

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Last tickets to SKIS’s Cultural Event!

May 6, 2013 / / 3 comments

Last week I received mail from the Singapore Korean International School.Post from Singapore Korean School

This is what was inside:

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Where to learn Korean in Singapore?

April 29, 2013 / / No comments
Korean / English Keyboard

Korean keyboard. Photo by knittymary

If you’ve done a quick Google search, you’ll have noticed that there is no lack of language centres in Singapore offering Korean courses. But the question is: where to go?

I see many discussions in forums and blogs about where to learn Korean in Singapore that are just about “should I choose this school or that school?”.

Of course, there are differences between schools. But it also really depends on what you’re looking for. Here’s a couple of scenarios. Hopefully there’s one that’s helpful for you!

Scenario 1: You’re a beginner Korean learner and want to study part-time (evenings or weekends)

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Where to learn English in Singapore?

April 18, 2013 / / 3 comments
Business meeting

Speak English well and be confident in your next business meeting

Are you trying to find out where to learn English in Singapore, for yourself or someone else? In this article, I’ll try to provide a starting point to finding the most suitable courses.

Where is the best place to learn English in Singapore is for you, depends on your situation and what you want to achieve.

Here are a few questions to ask yourself. The answer will tell you where to look first for a suitable course.

Do you have time to learn full-time?

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GIVEAWAY: Teach Yourself Korean

April 15, 2013 / / No comments

In February, we gave one of our Facebook fans a free copy of Teach Yourself’s Complete Mandarin Chinese language pack, with a 496-page with complete audio support to one of our Facebook fans.

Some of you have rightfully pointed out that you’d much rather be able to win a book to learn Korean. After all, most of you are not beginner Mandarin speakers.

The people at Teach Yourself Club agree and have kindly provided a free copy of Teach Yourself Complete Korean (Book + CD).

Would you like to get the book worth S$ 59.95? All you need to do is like our Facebook page. You can also increase your chances by tweeting about the giveaway or following Yago on Twitter.

So enter the giveaway in the widget below! And who knows you’ll be holding the complete Korean language pack in your hands next week!

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Where to learn Mandarin in Singapore?

April 12, 2013 / / 5 comments

Chinese calligraphyMaybe you have just landed in Singapore and are looking to settle down. Perhaps you are a born and bred Singaporean. Whatever the case may be, your decision of where to learn Mandarin in Singapore will depend on many factors.

In this post, I’ll cover some of the most important considerations. While that may not give you a complete answer, it’ll be a good place to start, to make sure the course you find is really the best match for you.

How much time do you have? What is your schedule?

When I arrived in Singapore in 2006, I came to live with my then girlfriend, now wife. I had no job offer, and as a recent graduate, it took me some time to secure a job.

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Learn Korean: Singapore has a new option!

March 5, 2013 / / No comments

10% Off Intensive Korean course - On Yago onlyJust last year, GEOS celebrated their 15-year anniversary in Singapore.

And now they’ve just opened their first Korean class.

So far, they have specialized in English. Even up to today, many of their students come from Japan and Korea to learn English in Singapore.

Quite probably, some of the Japanese students will also take up Korean. And you may run into “live” Korean students while at the school to take your Korean lessons.

Why did GEOS decide to start offering Korean language?

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Chinese for Dummies

February 20, 2013 / / No comments

Chinese calligraphyThere is no such thing as one ‘Chinese language’, in fact, Chinese is a collective noun for several dialects or regionalects, with Mandarin being the official standard language in China.

So what about Mandarin?

What do Chinese characters consist of? How are they ‘built’? And how to write them?

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Giveaway: FREE Teach Yourself Complete Mandarin Chinese

February 18, 2013 / / One comment

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Some time in 2004, I picked up a copy from Teach Yourself at a Popular bookstore. The book and audio CD were my first introduction to Mandarin.

So you can imagine how delighted I was when Pansing, Singapore’s distributor for Teach Yourself, contacted me.

They have kindly provided a free copy of Teach Yourself Complete Mandarin Chinese which is for Yago to give away!

Would you like to get the book? All you need to do is like our Facebook page (which you can do in the widget below). You can also increase your chances by tweeting about the giveaway or following Yago on Twitter.

So charge ahead! And who knows you’ll be holding the box with a full-color book and 2 CD’s in your hands next week!

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