2024 the 96th Test of Proficiency in Korean (Christchurch)
The Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) is a standardised assessment for non-native speakers of the Korean language. It is administered six times a year in Korea: January, April, May, July, October, and November). In New Zealand, TOPIK is offered twice annually – in April and October.
This year, the 96th TOPIK will be held on Saturday, 12 October in Christchurch. Please note that applications for this test are now closed. For information about the next TOPIK in 2025, please contact the Korean Education Centre in New Zealand.
Korean for Beginners Session at Immersion Day
The Korean for Beginners session, part of Immersion Day's common sessions on Saturday, 6 July, was a success.
This session, aimed at teachers of languages other than Korean, provided a chance to dive into a Korean-speaking environment and build beginner-level language skills in a friendly setting. Teachers had the opportunity to put themselves in their learners' shoes and experience learning a new language firsthand.
With 12 teachers taking part, the session included interactive activities focused on basic Korean phrases and numbers. This hands-on approach made learning effective and helped create a sense of community among the participants. Teachers used simple Korean phrases to connect with each other, making the learning experience both engaging and supportive.
Participants also gained valuable insights into Task-based Language Teaching, gaining practical ideas for teaching beginner-level students.
We hope to see more Korean teachers joining our next Immersion Day, scheduled to take place in Ōtautahi Christchurch in two years' time!
Join the Languages Learning Circle: Access Korean Resources
It was delightful to catch up with familiar faces and meet new Korean language teachers at our Immersion Day on 6 July and at the NZALT 50th Anniversary Biennial Conference in Auckland from 6-9 July 2024.
If you haven’t joined the Languages Learning Circle yet, we encourage you to become part of our online resource hub designed specifically for educators. We've created this online space to allow all educators - teachers, school leaders and academics - to come together and share.
What the Languages Learning Circle Offers:
Calendar of Events: Keep up with upcoming workshops and other professional development opportunities
Pātaka Rauemi | Resource Library: Explore a rich collection of teaching materials and readings
Exclusive Resources: Free for all NZ registered teachers, providing a variety of tools to support your teaching practice
Featured Korean Resources: You can explore and download Korean resources to enhance your teaching and classroom environment.
Why Learn Languages Poster & Why Learn Korean Poster: Stress the overall significance of learning languages and highlight the advantages of learning Korean
The Power of Korean Poster: Showcases the benefits and importance of learning Korean
Formulaic Expressions Korean Resource Package for Teachers: Provides essential expressions and phrases for Korean language teaching
Additionally, our Pātaka Rauemi includes materials for a range of other languages, offering effective resources and access to valuable research articles and reports to support language teaching in your classroom.
To access these resources and more, register on our website today and join the Languages Learning Circle. We look forward to continuing our support for your teaching journey!
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2024 - Korean - Term 3 Newsletter Articles
2024 the 96th Test of Proficiency in Korean (Christchurch)
The Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) is a standardised assessment for non-native speakers of the Korean language. It is administered six times a year in Korea: January, April, May, July, October, and November). In New Zealand, TOPIK is offered twice annually – in April and October.
This year, the 96th TOPIK will be held on Saturday, 12 October in Christchurch. Please note that applications for this test are now closed. For information about the next TOPIK in 2025, please contact the Korean Education Centre in New Zealand.
Korean for Beginners Session at Immersion Day
The Korean for Beginners session, part of Immersion Day's common sessions on Saturday, 6 July, was a success.
This session, aimed at teachers of languages other than Korean, provided a chance to dive into a Korean-speaking environment and build beginner-level language skills in a friendly setting. Teachers had the opportunity to put themselves in their learners' shoes and experience learning a new language firsthand.
With 12 teachers taking part, the session included interactive activities focused on basic Korean phrases and numbers. This hands-on approach made learning effective and helped create a sense of community among the participants. Teachers used simple Korean phrases to connect with each other, making the learning experience both engaging and supportive.
Participants also gained valuable insights into Task-based Language Teaching, gaining practical ideas for teaching beginner-level students.
We hope to see more Korean teachers joining our next Immersion Day, scheduled to take place in Ōtautahi Christchurch in two years' time!
Join the Languages Learning Circle: Access Korean Resources
It was delightful to catch up with familiar faces and meet new Korean language teachers at our Immersion Day on 6 July and at the NZALT 50th Anniversary Biennial Conference in Auckland from 6-9 July 2024.
If you haven’t joined the Languages Learning Circle yet, we encourage you to become part of our online resource hub designed specifically for educators. We've created this online space to allow all educators - teachers, school leaders and academics - to come together and share.
What the Languages Learning Circle Offers:
Calendar of Events: Keep up with upcoming workshops and other professional development opportunities
Pātaka Rauemi | Resource Library: Explore a rich collection of teaching materials and readings
Exclusive Resources: Free for all NZ registered teachers, providing a variety of tools to support your teaching practice
Featured Korean Resources: You can explore and download Korean resources to enhance your teaching and classroom environment.
Why Learn Languages Poster & Why Learn Korean Poster: Stress the overall significance of learning languages and highlight the advantages of learning Korean
The Power of Korean Poster: Showcases the benefits and importance of learning Korean
Formulaic Expressions Korean Resource Package for Teachers: Provides essential expressions and phrases for Korean language teaching
Additionally, our Pātaka Rauemi includes materials for a range of other languages, offering effective resources and access to valuable research articles and reports to support language teaching in your classroom.
To access these resources and more, register on our website today and join the Languages Learning Circle. We look forward to continuing our support for your teaching journey!
