Honam University Hosts 'Korean Speaking Contest for International Students'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] Honam University Korean Language Education Center recently announced on the 3rd that it held the ‘2020 Winter Semester Online Korean Speaking Contest and Awards Ceremony for International Students’ through the online meeting platform ZOOM.

This contest was organized to boost the morale of trainees attending non-face-to-face classes, motivate Korean language learning, and strengthen communication skills. It was conducted in three levels: beginner (Level 2), intermediate (Levels 3-4), and advanced (Levels 5-6), with themes including ▲My Study Abroad Life in Korea ▲Life and Experiences in Korea ▲Korea Learned Through Travel ▲Changes in Life Due to COVID-19.

As a result of a heated competition among the 8 finalists, the Grand Prize was awarded to Yuan Binhang from class P301B (China), Excellence Awards went to Xiong Xilong from class P202 (China), Zhang Yue from class P301B (China), and Orangzaya from class A501 (Mongolia). Encouragement Awards were given to Sun Jiangzhongxin from class P201 (China), Chen Ming from class P301B (China), and Azjaya from class A601 (Mongolia). The Popularity Award was won by Du Sangwi from class P401B (China), and participation awards were given to 14 other students.

Yoon Young, Director of the Korean Language Education Center, said, “I am truly proud of the students who made it to the finals in the first online speaking contest held by the Korean Language Education Center. More than 20 students applied for this contest, and all of them presented so well that it was difficult to rank them. As many friends mentioned in their presentations, I hope everyone overcomes COVID-19 well and we can meet again in the spring semester in even healthier condition.”

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