Tuition Fee 30,000 Won... 'Guro World Cafe Toktok' Boosts Foreign Language Skills Rapidly

English, Japanese, and Chinese Courses Offered from March to December... Enrollment Open Until the 14th

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Guro-gu (Mayor Lee Seong) is operating ‘Guro World Cafe Toktok’.

On the 6th, Guro-gu announced that it will conduct foreign language learning programs at ‘Guro World Cafe Toktok’ to improve residents' language skills and global mindset.

‘Guro World Cafe Toktok’ is located in two places: the first floor of Guro Youth Culture and Arts Center (Guro-dong) and the first building of Guro-gu Lifelong Learning Center (Gaebong-dong).

Courses in English conversation, Japanese, and Chinese taught by native speakers will be offered to local residents and office workers. The program runs in four sessions from March to December, including summer special lectures on travel English and basic grammar.

The class size ranges from 10 to 28 people, with over 1,000 students expected annually.

Guro-gu hires foreign residents such as marriage immigrant women as assistant instructors. This is to enhance learners' study effectiveness and allow cultural exchange. It also provides social participation opportunities for immigrants, helping them adapt to life in Korea and creating jobs.

Guro-gu is recruiting students for the first session until the 14th. Applications can be made by visiting the Education Support Division of the district office or through the Guro-gu Lifelong Learning Center website (http://edu.guro.go.kr/lll). Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, and the tuition fee is 30,000 won.

A Guro-gu official said, “At ‘Guro World Cafe Toktok,’ you can improve your foreign language skills and meet friends from various nationalities,” adding, “We hope many residents who have decided to study languages in the new year will show great interest and apply.”

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