Gangnam-gu Provides Free Online English Learning Content
March 30?April 3: Five Videos Released on the District International Education Center YouTube Channel... English Camp Enrollment Discount Voucher Giveaway Event
[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jeong Soon-gyun) is offering free online English learning content for elementary school students from March 30 to April 3 through the Gangnam-gu Public International Education Center.
This initiative aims to prevent academic loss due to the delayed school opening caused by COVID-19 and to relieve children's stress. The program is conducted 100% in English conversation by professional native speakers.
To help children naturally acquire English, the content includes experiential video materials on various themes such as ▲ POP dance easily followed at home ▲ spring-themed home decoration made with colored paper ▲ drawing my own masterpiece ▲ fun science experiments.
The videos will be released daily, one per day, for a total of five episodes through the Gangnam Public International Education Center and district office YouTube channels, as well as Instagram (instagram.com/gniec2019).
The district is also holding an event where children who upload their own creations made after watching the content on SNS will be entered into a drawing to win discount coupons for the vacation English camp.
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Im Hwa-mi, Director of the Education Support Division, said, “We plan to continuously provide content that allows children, who spend a lot of time at home due to the prolonged COVID-19 situation, to enjoy both play and English learning together.” She added, “We will continue to prepare specialized educational services befitting the reputation of ‘Gangnam, a city of quality education,’ including support for homeschooling.”
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