2023 GKS-G STUDY PLAN - VETERINARY MEDICINE MASTER'S DEGREE

The essay must be single spaced within THREE pages

Language Study Plan

(Study plans to improve Korean/English language ability required for taking a degree course before and after you come to Korea).

For my Korean language study plan, I have been studying Korean since 2018, and I completed online courses for basic levels 1 and 2. After arriving in the country, the first three months will be dedicated to reviewing the basics of the Korean language, including Hangul, pronunciation, basic grammar, and vocabulary. I plan to spend at least two hours each day studying and attend Korean language classes. I will also practice my speaking and listening skills by conversing with native Korean speakers.

From months four to six, I will continue to build on my basic language skills by expanding my vocabulary and focusing on more complex grammar and sentence structures. To improve my reading and listening skills, I will read Korean texts and watch Korean shows/movies. To measure my progress, I plan to take a language proficiency test.

During months seven to nine, I will work on improving my writing and speaking skills. I will focus on idiomatic expressions and advanced grammar structures. To practice my speaking, I will join a conversation club or find a language exchange partner. Additionally, I plan to attend Korean cultural events to learn more about the language and culture.

In months ten to twelve, I will take advanced level Korean language classes to further develop my language skills. I will also work on building specialized vocabulary related to the academic community. To achieve TOPIK 3 proficiency level or higher, I will prepare for and take the Test of Proficiency in Korean. Finally, I will focus on maintaining my language skills by regularly using Korean in daily life, watching Korean shows/movies, and practicing speaking with others.

For my English study plan, I plan to improve my language skills by focusing on technical vocabulary related to my Master's degree. I will also focus on reading and listening to academic texts, such as research papers, articles, and lectures, to enhance my technical vocabulary. In the following months, I will aim to expand my vocabulary in specialized areas related to my field of study, such as scientific terminology and research methodologies. Finally, I will maintain my language skills by regularly reading and watching English-language academic materials and practicing technical writing and presentation skills.

One at a time.

This must be further expanded to reflect your continued Hangul learning at present. You cannot tell the reviewer that you only have a limited pre-arrival learning experience. You are expected to have a continuous learning process leading up to your arrival in South Korea. Discuss the results of these language lessons. How were you certified? Are you planning to use that training to get an official TOPIK certification prior to your arrival in Korea? Discuss what your current Hangul level is and how well versed you are in spoken and written Hangul. The pre-arrival plans and accomplishments cannot be glossed over in the response. This section must be equal in presentation importance to your arrival language study plans.

@mvorti
Write in as much detail as possible and explain how you learned Hangul, step by step. As you write, you have been learning the language since 2018, which means you must have a good grip on it. Explain how you learn and which resources you use while learning. It would be good if you made two paragraphs for before and after coming to Korea.

And think about how you will develop your learning of the language after coming to Korea.