International standard Korean language training workshop: Opportunity to learn international standard Korean right in Vietnam

On June 20, 2009, the Center for Korean Language and Korean Studies (HSK), University of Social Sciences and Humanities held a ceremony to launch the center and introduce Korean language courses according to international standards. This is also an opportunity for students, teachers and young people interested in Korean language and Korean culture to exchange and discuss, present their wishes and share their learning experiences with many experts and managers in this field.

Attending the workshop were Associate Professor Dr. Pham Gia Lam - Vice Principal of the School, Director of HSK; Prof. Mai Ngoc Chu - Head of the Faculty of Oriental Studies, Deputy Director of HSK, Dr. Lam Quang Dong - Head of the Department of Foreign Languages; Dr. Le Dang Hoan - an experienced lecturer in teaching Korean. In addition, there were many representatives of Sangmyung University, Korealang Company (Korea) and the Vietnam - Korea Cultural Exchange Center.

In his opening speech, Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Gia Lam briefly introduced HSK, emphasizing its ability to provide opportunities for Korean language training at all levels, with international quality standards but at a reasonable cost and convenient for Vietnamese students.

HSK was established in 2007 with the desire to develop Korean language and culture learning in Vietnam. The main tasks of the center are to coordinate with units inside and outside the school to compile Korean language programs and textbooks for training; organize short-term training courses and issue international Korean language certificates (KPL), other courses related to Korean language and culture for Vietnamese people; contact Korean studies research institutions in Vietnam, Korea and abroad to conduct research, translation and publication, organize extracurricular activities, and academic exchanges related to Korean studies. Based on close cooperation with Sangmyung University - one of the leading universities in Korea and Korealang - a company with a lot of experience in Korean education management, HSK hopes to open Korean language courses at many levels and meet international standards. Currently, HSK has elementary, intermediate, and advanced courses for many subjects, including Korean communication courses, Korean for studying abroad, and Korean for business. In addition, HSK can advise on the establishment and organization of training programs commissioned by agencies and businesses. Teachers are native speakers from Sangmyung University. Graduation certificates at all levels are issued by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and Sangmyung University.

Next, the representative of Sangmyung University - Prof. Cho Hang Pok introduced the training curriculum and incentives for students. Currently, the book Comprehensive Korean Textbook for Vietnamese Beginners has been compiled by experts of Sangmyung University, has been used as a pilot and has produced good results. The intermediate level textbook is being completed and will be put into use in the next school year. This is one of the most professional Korean language textbooks currently available exclusively for Vietnamese students. During the course of study, students with good academic results will receive scholarships, training support and job opportunities in Korea.

At the workshop, students discussed with experts many issues related to the specific content of each course, consulting on courses suitable for each individual's needs and many other information about studying abroad and scholarships in Korea.