📚study Korean in Seoul🇰🇷 at Korea's best university🎓 Yonsei Korean Language Institute 🏛

EDIT!! ⚠️Due to Corona and a small amount of applicants the Yonsei KLI B course got cancelled as for now. The options left are A or C course which are the same content-wise, just that the C course starts later in the afternoon! KLI has not stated when or if the B course will be continued⚠️
Hi there! This Video has some useful information regarding studying Korean in Korea. I have personally been to Seoul, Korea for Korean studies for almost a year so I thought this might be helpful for those who want to do the same! The language program I attended is called KLI, short for Korean Language Institute, and is part of Yonsei University. I tried to roughly overgo everything regarding KLI, Yonsei and living in Seoul in general, so if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask in the comment section! ^^
00:00 Intro
00:41 Language institutes
02:42 KLI
03:07 Regular Program
05:26 placement test
06:45 courses
07:31 visa
08:39 living
10:47 housing
13:25 conclusion
Link KLI:
www.yskli.com/hp/main/main.do
Music by Gil Wanders - Waves - thmatc.co/?l=465EB5DC

[@Leorin13]

Amazing. I’m now 41 years old. I wish I would be 25 again 🥺. I would immediately go to Seoul to study Korean. I went 2 years ago to Seoul for vacation…I’m in love with this city

[@selmabenamara4859]

You don’t have to be 25 again you can go and make your dream true ! I beilive in you and wish you good luck 😊

[@TaiJ-Aird]

I'm 30 and I'm going to take a language learning course in Korea!! Go for it!!

[@leeroyjenkins867]

I'm 27 and plan to take a career break to go learn korean for 6 months! Age is just a number, go live your best life :)

[@Leorin13]

@@leeroyjenkins867 amazing…enjoy your time ☺️ Age is just a number, but a look in the mirror tells me everything 🙈

[@TaiJ-Aird]

This was great information!! I wish I knew about this before I signed up for one of those expensive programs 😅. Maybe next time!

[@aspa5997]

Rlly useful and informative video, Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@NicolaKalamari]

This was so informative. Thank you!✨

[@katharinasagorski489]

that means a lot to me! Thank you for watching :)

[@Mkhlingua101]

Thank you, this was very informative!

[@hassanrahimvarney8066]

Thank you so much for the beautiful program, I appreciate your work, please guide me and recommended to me I want to study in Korea Language program 。

[@oviniwijethunga5646]

Thanks for the video. If u can pls do a video about undergraduate degree programs in Korea. :)

[@happi3963]

this video is very helpful! i had one question tho. Im thinking about applying to a language course in korea. I was wondering what language do you get taught in? since I know theres students from all over the world so what language does the teacher initially teach in for level 1?

[@katharinasagorski489]

Hi, this is a really good question actually! So all of the teachers are able to speak at least a little bit of English, so if there is really no other way you can always communicate in English. However they really try to teach Korean in Korean as well by using very easy vocabulary and talking slowly and clearly at first. This might be difficult in the beginning but is actually very helpful with speeding up the learning progress, so dont worry, you will get by! ^^

[@laurasenior617]

Loved this video ❤️

[@katharinasagorski489]

Thank you❤️❤️❤️

[@drbenkim]

Thank you for this video. Would you happen to know which subway station is closest to the KLI? I know the sinchon station is closest to the main entrance to the university, but I recall it being a long walk the campus to get to the KLI which is northeast of the hospital.

[@sharonchung8834]

Hi, I realised your video has been a while ago, hopefully you can still see my question here. I’m recently very interested to study Korean in Yonsei as well. But to be honest, I’m more on wanting to experience how’s it feels like to live and study there. So, is it possible that if I just want to study for 1 level? Any idea if after I finish 1 level, then I quit and return maybe few years later to continue for the subsequent level, will it be possible? And if I only take for 1 level, can I still apply for the on campus housing?

[@Ginkorea]

Hello, thanks for the informational video. I have been accepted into the summer 'university' program at the KLI starting this June. I have spent a lot of time on Korean here in the UK (over 1500 hours) and I think after taking a few online tests, talking with natives etc. that I am around level 4 . Firstly, since the other classmates will be from all around the world, do you communicate to them in English or Korean when not in class? Furthermore, how did you go about making friends both Korean and international? I think my Korean ability is good enough to maintain a friendship but I am still worried about my social situation since I will be living alone. Any advice on how to not be a loner and have a good time at the KLI?

[@katharinasagorski489]

Hi!! I think your Korean level will be very helpful to find some Korean friends as well, since many Koreans are shy to speak English and its generally an icebreaker if your level is pretty good. For me I started noticing that over time and at the end of the year it was much easier to find some Korean friends. My first tip, which may sound hard not to do, especially with covid: don't stay at home every day! I met so many friends on campus, in the gym, in the study cafes! If you live alone and don't go outside often, chances are high that you will not meet anyone at all. Another option would be things like "Tandem", I met one of my best friends on there actually and we even traveled through Korea together! Just be careful, some people on there can be strange as well. And lastly, just ask your classmates to go and hang out in real life! You can always meet up and study for exams together so its more fun :) Some classmates may not be fluent in English, so it might be easier for both of you to converse in Korean. Generally English is used most often, however it is way more useful to practice your Korean together :) hope this was helpful ^^

[@DeRyaJaCkPot]

awesome video!!!

[@katharinasagorski489]

tysm!!

[@Game_Studio-w9p]

I want to ask, are graduate students required to take Christian classes at Yonsei University? because I heard you have to follow it?

[@nathanber4002]

This was very helpful but I suggest you get a microphone as it was so hard to hear. But the content was great :)

[@katharinasagorski489]

Thank you so much for the feedback, I'll try to get one as soon as possible :)

[@AmeliaCaroline]

im 27 can i still go there and learn korean (short program)? 🥺🥲

[@sloth-qe6cq]

In the application....there is the essay part, what should we write there?

[@akhlaque7176]

Nicely said

[@nassimd5902]

So interesting !! Thank you for your video. I have a question, do you think you can cumulate a student job and the KLI program? (While enjoying Korea and time with friends etc) Thank you :)

[@Hosookland]

Hello ! Tank you so much for your video it was so informative and helpful ! Do you know if it’s possible to do multiple terms ? Or is it only a 10 week program and you cant continue after?

[@konooo]

Hello I'm plannig to change my language school and is it possible? I asked about immigration they said' you go back to your country and apply new school and get visa all over again' But I'm afraid that my visa won't be allowed 😢 Do u know about my case if u know help me pls🙏🙏

[@asia4062]

is it necessary to have an English certification to apply??

[@RichFreedomDragon]

😎Good video. How much did it cost to stay in a single room and a double room in dorm? Are there separate dorms for men and women?

[@KristysEdits]

I’m about to graduate college but I am only 20 years old. Can I apply even though I graduate this month?

[@katharinasagorski489]

Hi! As far as I know you have to present a graduation certificate from highschool, so you can directly apply since I am pretty sure you have a highschool diploma if you are already in college :)

[@clairelin9403]

Thanks for this video! I'm thinking of applying this summer for the KLI program. Even with covid, were you able to meet up with your classmates and hang out with them outside class?

[@katharinasagorski489]

Hi!! I believe that yes, covid doesn't make thinks easier when you are trying to make new friends. BUT! since Korea is doing relatively good right now and the cafes are open, I think its just a matter of contacting your classmates and asking them if they would like to hang out!! In the end everyone wants to make some new friends :) I was lucky that my first level was pre-covid, so I already had a good amount of friends, but I also made knew ones in the online courses that followed after! so don't worry too much about it :)

[@clairelin9403]

@@katharinasagorski489 okay, that's great to hear! thank you so much :)

[@RM-oz8bw]

Hi Katharina ^_^ Thank you for sharing your experience! I noticed on the KLI website the Regular program only lists an A or C course, and there is no B course now? From what I can tell the only difference between them is that A is morning and C is afternoon. They probably changed it after you attended but I was wondering if you have any further information on it? :)

[@katharinasagorski489]

Hi :) I just checked with a friend of mine who is still studying there and apparently they canceled the B course because not a lot of students applied bc of corona. I can not guarantee you if they will reopen it soon, as all of the classes are online as well. Now you can only choose between A or C course which is the same, just that C starts later in the afternoon. Sorry for the confusion!

[@RM-oz8bw]

@@katharinasagorski489 Thank you so much for taking the time to find that out! :) I was considering applying for the summer term but I'm a little worried it might be too intensive though I noticed they recently changed the textbooks too? So maybe the program is a little more balanced now? I have studied Japanese before and some Korean so it might not be that bad, but I'm also not sure it will be worth it yet because of corona. :( It might be better to wait it out more but it's so hard to say how long.

[@katharinasagorski489]

@@RM-oz8bw no problem! :) I am sure that they will consider that issue tho, so I guess you will be fine. However I am pretty sure it will still be online... in my experience the online class was not as good as offline since you also have to practice talking, so that's a little harder online and the motivation was pretty low for me. So I would definitely consider that when applying!

[@user-lb6zp9fn8m]

Hey, do you think I can apply for dorm even if I stay only 10 weeks (1 terms)?

[@Grace-pd5lu]

How many levels do you get through in one term? like if you started at level 1 would 1 term be level 1 - 3 etc ? ~

[@saidamaamar4937]

Do they really ask for 10.000 dollar in your bank balance to be accepted ? Is it important ? Bacause it's really expensive !! Please answer me

[@manshi7168]

Who can take admission in evening program for Korean language course in this university

[@parusjabeen9623]

What about the winter session will they offer offline Korean language course any idea? Also I have seen so many exchange students going to Korea for there exchange semester in 2021

[@katharinasagorski489]

Hi! As far as I know everything will still be online...I am pretty sure that most of the students who go to Korea take classes that are still online but because of the time difference or because they want to actually live in Korea for a while they still go there :)

[@nathanberriman4330]

Do you mind sharing an example of the level 1 textbook via social media or email so i can get a glimpse of what to expect? :)

[@katharinasagorski489]

Hi Nathan! You can send me a DM on my instagram and I can show you how the textbook looks like! :) my instagram: kathi.sagorski

[@myriamforstel3742]

Hi!Is the gym free for KLI participants? Thanks! :)

[@dee-gc2fk]

Hi did you think the B course was resonantly paced? I've been looking into korean programs but I'm kind of scared of yonsei because people say it's more difficult/fast paced 😇😇

[@katharinasagorski489]

Hi! :) I cannot tell you about the other programs since I didn't take them, but Yonsei is definitely manageable! It was more an exception not to pass the exams, however you do have to put in some work! The A course on the other hand will be really stressful. I had some friends who told me how fast paced it was in class. So I would definitely recommend the B course :)

[@vongvatka]

So for Spring Term 2021 (March-May2021) are all online course? Have they said anything about Summer Course (June-August2021)? If it's online course then I guess I don't have to travel to Korea to take the course.

[@katharinasagorski489]

depending on where you live online course is a good option for you without having to travel to Korea. Since I live in Europe the time difference is too big so that I would have to attend the class in the middle of the night. As far as I know all courses in the near future will be online. Korea is very strict with its regulations, so I don't think they will offer offline courses any time soon!

[@vongvatka]

@@katharinasagorski489 thank you for your reply! :)

[@loryDuka7]

What about the application process?

[@nicoleefernandes]

If i am planning to apply for a masters program after completing or during my language course then which language program would be better? at yonsei i checked they offer 2 types of korean language program " Regular program" and "The university korean program" my question is if i apply for a regular program will that be okay to able to study at a university after i have completed the whole course? or do i specifically need to apply to the university korean program. Really hoping you can answer this question as i was very confused with this.. i hope the question is understandable.. thank you for the video it is very insightful

[@tuna-wg1fj]

did u ever find out?

[@anushkam8770]

I am also confused with it🥲

[@user-bh7yk7xr4i]

informative

[@MexicanBelieber100]

Hi!! Is every level one semester long? So 8 semesters in total? Thanks for your video :)

[@katharinasagorski489]

Hi! Every level is about 3 months long. I took level 1,2 and 3 so I was attending university for 9 months in total. Hope this helps :)

[@resitakesumawardani9644]

how about the quarantine for student there ? is that any option to quarantine in airbnb ? for this program ?

[@katharinasagorski489]

Hi! As far as I know you can choose your stay of quarantine, sometimes tho the government will put you in a chosen hotel. For more information I would recommend going on the governments website since they have all the needed info there :)If you are fully vaccinated you do not have to stay in quarantine btw!!

[@kimguti7735]

정보영상은 추천!

[@katharinasagorski489]

고맙습니다!

[@keepinitsimple5518]

Lovely! Can you make dorm tour please

[@katharinasagorski489]

I have never stayed at the dorms so unfortunately I can't show you a tour myself, however there are plenty for you to find on KZbin! :)

[@jemand8872]

Wie viel hast du fürn Semester bezahlt ?

[@Ronkar]

How much is the dorm price?

[@user-pp4ng7zs4f]

hi im planning to sign up for summer regular program KLI next year and was wondering when we I receive the notice that I got accepted . Im planning to reach korea maybe 3-2 months before my lessons start so I have to apply a short visa first. but my concern is that I can only apply for the visa ( student visa )after I received admission notice thus I can't arrive in the timing I want ?

[@user-pp4ng7zs4f]

im planning to go for a term !!

[@katharinasagorski489]

Hi! As far as I know you can go to korea 90 days without having to have any visa. Please check if that goes with your nationality as well. If you get your notice within that time you can apply for a student visa then. Maybe that helps :)

[@user-pp4ng7zs4f]

@@katharinasagorski489 thank you!! but may I know if the acceptance rate is high?im afraid that if I go there in advanced I might not get accepted

[@katharinasagorski489]

@@user-pp4ng7zs4f I am pretty sure they will accept almost everyone since its not a University program. If you register on time and pay them accordingly it shouldn't be a problem :)

[@anniestar5267]

Can I go after I finish high school to learn Korean in there without getting into college?

[@katharinasagorski489]

yes you can! if you submit your high school diploma you can attend the KLI. I did the same :)

[@mirajulislam4611]

What about foreigners?? And their Scholarship..

[@katharinasagorski489]

foreigners can apply of course! You can receive a scholarship after each term if you grades were exceptionally high compared to the other students.

[@anjalibhagat4201]

If you don't know korean then do we have yo give placement test?

[@katharinasagorski489]

no, you don't have to do it. Then you will just start from level one automatically :)

[@manoahmad3081]

but they ask for a sponsorship letter is that hard to get?

[@katharinasagorski489]

Which sponsorship letter do you mean? for applying for KLI?

[@manoahmad3081]

@@katharinasagorski489 can I discuss this with you on Instagram? hope you don't mind!

[@rbkbosimov]

Hi there. By the way, how much dost the dorm cost?

[@katharinasagorski489]

Hi! As I have not stayed in the dorm I cannot give you any answers regarding the price. But I am sure the uni website has some information displayed, maybe take a look there :)

[@FatmaalzahraFA]

İs it possible to finish KLI then apply for universities in Korea ?

[@katharinasagorski489]

yes definitely! You can either apply for an english taught major, or if you complete the whole KLI program I am sure yo will have the skills to apply for a Korean-only major!

[@FatmaalzahraFA]

@@katharinasagorski489 thank you so much

[@xxxunknown7952]

Is it common for people to fail the first time?

[@katharinasagorski489]

usually most of the students pass the exams. However if you don't study at all you will most probably fail since the the learning speed is very fast and you have to keep up with the material. However if you do study it shouldn't be a problem to pass.

[@reisonsreason2323]

❤

[@thecrazy7052]

How old do I need to get in?

[@katharinasagorski489]

It doesn't matter, you just need to have an academic transcript from your highschool diploma!

[@Ni-br8nw]

Did you have to do presentations in class

[@katharinasagorski489]

Hi! Yes, every student had to a presentation related to a specific topic we were going through in class. Each level had at least one mandatory presentation to improve the student's speaking skills!

[@Ni-br8nw]

@@katharinasagorski489 just 1 or more

[@katharinasagorski489]

@@Ni-br8nw as for level 1 to 3 it was one presentation per level :)

[@Ni-br8nw]

@@katharinasagorski489 how many levels are there?

[@katharinasagorski489]

@@Ni-br8nw for the A course there are 6 Levels, for B course its 8 levels since the course is not as fast paced!

[@biglance]

Polska Duma!

[@marcelloverzino5700]

Sagrovski e e e e