KoreaSeoul - Gangnam

2015

Coralie, Switzerland

“I dreamed for years about studying Korean, and I am so glad I chose Lexis. Everyone was friendly, the classes were challenging but fun and Gangnam is like nowhere else in the world! Learning Korean has opened so many doors for me here in Seoul.... this has been a life changing experience!”

“I dreamed for years about studying Korean, and I am so glad I chose Lexis when I went there. Everyone was friendly, the classes were challenging but fun and Gangnam is like nowhere else in the world! Learning Korean has opened so many doors for me here in Seoul.... this has been a life changing experience for me!”

JeeHo KimManaging Director

Welcome toLexis Korea

Welcome to Lexis KoreaThe City The SchoolThe Courses - Korean

CONTENTS

TimetableOption classesLevel flow chart

IELTS Exam Preparation IELTS Timetable

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Lexis ExploreStudent Services Accommodation

The Courses - English

Lexis Korea provides Korean language programs of the highest academic quality in a purpose built facility located just minutes from Gangnam Station.

Our committed staff offer personalized and genuine support for students during their Korean learning experience. Whether you are seeking an intensive academic program, or are more interested in building your Korean conversational skills for travel, work and play, Lexis Korea offers a high-quality program suitable for all levels.

Lexis Korea was the proud winner of the prestigious STM World School award in 2014, an award voted on by industry professional world-wide.

We invite you to begin your Korean study adventure with us, and we look forward to sharing all this vibrant, exciting country has to offer!

“I dreamed for years about studying Korean, and I am so glad I chose Lexis when I went there. Everyone was friendly, the classes were challenging but fun and Gangnam is like nowhere else in the world! Learning Korean has opened so many doors for me here in Seoul.... this has been a life changing experience for me!”

THE CITYSEOULThe heart of Asia

AT A GLANCE

CLIMATE

Coffee / KRW3,500Subway Ticket / KRW1,200Lunch / KRW5,000Taxi Ride / KRW7,000Movie Ticket / KRW 15,000Big Mac / KRW 5,200I hr Internet / KRW2000KRW1,000 = Approx. US$1

LIVING EXPENSES

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Seoul populationForeign residents

TransportTap water

Airports Incheon International,Gimpo Domestic

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Subway, Bus, TaxiSafe to drink

Seoul and its surrounding districts make up one of the world’s largest metropolitan areas, with over 25 million people. With a population density almost double that of New York, Seoul is a vibrant hive of activity, offering endless opportunities for discovery and fun.

Even with such a huge population, Seoul is a genuinely beautiful city, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and the sea, and nestledon the banks of the Han River. Although you may be tempted never to leave Gangnam, it is possible to travel outside the hustle and bustle in just minutes.

Seoul is a city built for freezing winters and steamy summers; huddle around a table-top BBQ in the cooler months or kick back in an office-roof beer garden in the long summer nights. Whatever the time of year, an almost endless selection of entertainment options await you.

A ‘city of villages’, it sometimes seems that every subway stop adds a whole new character to the city; experience the fashion madness of Gangnam, the alternative music scene in Hongdae,the packed shopping streets ofMyongdong and the soaring officetowers of the Jongro district. One of Asia’s leading cultural centres, Seoul has five ancient palaces and five UNESCO World Heritage sites. You can lose yourself in over seven hundred museums, and hundreds of performance centers and galleries. Bargain hard at cheap-and-cheerful markets or treat yourself at some of the world’s leading fashion boutiques. Party the night away in a dizzying array of nightclubs, or relax with your Korean friends for a night of bulgogi and beers.

Whatever your interests, and whetheryou are there for a weekend or for years, Seoul has something for everyone. We can’t wait to share our city with you!

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SCHOOL INFORMATIONTHE SCHOOLStudy in the heart of Asia

Lexis Korea is located just steps from Gangnam Station, in the vibrant heart of one of Asia’s best known fashion and entertainment districts.

Lexis Korea fills the 11th floor of the newly constructed ANY Tower, with floor-to-ceiling glass providing views over the hustle and bustle of Gangnam. Literally hundreds of cafes, restaurants, bars and clubs are within a short walk, while the fast and efficient Seoul Metro links Gangnam to the rest of city.

With 10 large, air-conditioned classrooms, Lexis Korea has world-class facilities designed to ensure that students can make the most of their study experience in a safe and comfortable environment. Our fully qualified, experienced teachers are there to ensure a fast-paced, intensive Korean study experience, while our friendly, approachable student services team are always on hand to offer support with living, study and play!

Learning at Lexis Korea doesn’t end in the classroom. Our famous ‘MeetUps’ provide a unique opportunity to make contact with local conversation partners and friends with whom to explore the many attractions that make Gangnam so special.

Gangnam Station: 2minsMinistudio Accommodation: 15minsGuest House: 20 minsCafé: ANY Tower, Ground floorKorean Restaurant: ANY Tower, 14th floor

TOP NATIONALITIES

WALKING DISTANCES

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Students : 150

Classrooms : 10

Average Class Size : 10

Maximum Class Size : 14

Student Lounge – Microwaves, Kettles, Water fountain

Library

Free WIFI internet access

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Speaking:Able to perform in a very limited capacity within areas of own need.Listening:Can understand requests for basicinformation, time modifiers and numbers.Writing:Able to write simple personal information.Reading:Can understand simple informationpresented in a familiar form.Grammar:Show only limited control of a few sinplegrammatical structures.

Level Flow Chart

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Speaking:Sufficient to satisfy all survival needs andbasic social demands.Listening:Can follow natural discourse on familiartopics.Writing:Can produse simple, coherent text foreveryday purposes.Reading:Able to achieve detailed understandingof simple texts on familiar topics.Grammar:Uses a repertoire of more common andfrequently used structures and patternswith reasonable accuracy.

Speaking:Sufficient to satisfy basic survival needs.Listening:Can follow simple discourse on familiartopics.Writing:Able to form sentenses to convey basicmessage.Reading:Can achieve general understanding onsimple texts on familiar topics.Grammar:Uses some simple structures correctly,but still systematically makes basicmistakes.

Timetable - Intensive Korean Course

Times Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

09:00am - 10:30am

10:45am - 12:15pm

13:15pm - 14:15pm

14:30pm - 15:30pm

14:15pm - 14:30pm

12:15pm - 13:15pm

10:30am - 10:45am

Lunch

Break

Break

Core Text

Core Text

Skill Focus

Skill Focus

Core Text

Core Text

Core Text

Core Text

Core Text

Core Text

Skill Focus Skill Focus Skill Focus

Skill Focus Skill Focus Skill Focus

Core Text

Core Text

Skill Focus

Activity & Excursion

BEGINNER ELEMENTATAT RY

Lexis Korea has a range of Korean language programs to suit all levels and a wide variety of interests. Whether you are seeking a brief introduction to the Korean language or culture, preparing for the TOPIK exam or university entrance, Lexis has dedicated staff, a high quality curriculum and student support services to help you reach you goals. With small classes and plenty of individual attention from our teachers, you can be assured that your language skills will progress rapidly.

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THE COURSES-KOREAN

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“I've had a great time doing Lexis Korea's intensive Korean course.Our whole class came as total beginners and we were all reading, writing and speaking in the first week. This course really helped me get more out of my trip in Korea. The staff were really helpful and assisted me a lot getting set up in Seoul, arranging my accommodation and Korean phone number. A big thank you to the friendly staff, teachers and fellow students, as well as a really effective course. I never thought I could learn Korean basics so quickly.”

Nicholas Proudfoot, Australia

Speaking:Approaching fluency.Listening:Able to achieve detailed understanding of complex, extended discourse.Writing:Competent in producing a range of formal and informal writing.Reading:Can understand and interpret a widerange of extended texts e.g. novels andjournals.Grammar:Shows a high degree of grammaticalcontrol.

Speaking:Able to be effective in most situations with few serious errors.Listening:Can follow natural discourse on familiartopics and most social interactions.Writing:Can produse extended, discursive orabstract writing with reasonable accuracy.Reading:Can achieve detailed understanding ofextended texts on famililar topics.Grammar:Shows a relatively high degree ofgrammatical control. Occasional errorsmay occur but can often be correctedin retrospect.

Speaking:Sufficient for everyday contexts andadequate for less routine situationsListening:Can follow natural discourse on familiartopics and social interactions.Writing:Can produse basic written material e.g.informal letters, narratives etc.Reading:Can achieve detailed understanding ofextended texts on famililar topics.Grammar:Shows generally good cintrol ofgrammatical structures, though withnoticeable mother tongue influence.

Option Classes

Our Intensive Korean option classes are designed to allow you to focus on your own particular learning objectives. Amongst the most popular are :

PronunciationKorean through DramaKorean through K-POPBreaking News DictationKorean CultureTOPIK Preparation

Korean KitchenBusiness Korean LanguageWorkshopIntensive WritingConversation and DiscussionSurvival Korean

Available Courses

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Lexis 360° Individual level testPersonalised MAP study plan‘Week One’ interview and review‘Week Two interview’ to make sure that you are on track Monthly one-to-one meetings with the Academic Director to ensure that we continue to meet your learning needs

Each student will receive: Your personal study plan is designed to guide your study while at Lexis. Based on your initial test results and interview with the Academic Director, the MAP Study Plan ensures that we keep your study program on track, maximize the use of your out of class study time, and get the best possible language learning results on your time in Seoul!

We understand that every student comes to Korea with their own unique goals, plans and learning needs. Lexis 360° is our student academic care program, designed to ensure that all Lexis students receive individual support and attention, initiating the most successful studyexperience possible.

Intensive Korean 25Intensive Korean 15 TOPIK Preparation1:1 Intensive Korean1:1 Business KoreanJunior ProgramsStudy Tour

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IELTS EXAM PREPARATION

THE COURSES-ENGLISH

Our IELTS exam preparation courses are the perfect way to prepare you for living, working or undertaking further studies in an English-speaking environment. At Lexis, you will;

• Be taught by a dedicated and experienced IELTS exam preparation teacher

• Improve your reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening skills

• Take practice tests using past papers, with answer guides and personalised teacher feedback

• Improve your English while working towards an internationally recognised qualification

What is IELTS?

International English Language Testing System is an international standardised test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, the British Council and IDP Education Pty Ltd.There are two versions of the IELTS, the Academic Version and the General Training Version. The Academic Version is intended forthose who want to enrol in universities and other institutions of higher education. It is also used for professional recognition in fields such as medicine. The General Training Version is intended for those planning to undertake nonacademic training or to gain work experience.IELTS is accepted by most English speaking academic institutions. Along with Cambridge CAE, it may also be used for immigration purposes to Australia, New Zealand and Canada. No minimum score is required to passthe IELTS test. An IELTS result or Test Report Form is issued to all candidates with a score from 1 (no knowledge) to 9 (expert user).

Why study IELTS at Lexis?

Timetable - IELTS Preparation Course

Reading

Reading

Writing

Writing

09:00 - 9:50am

10:00 - 10:50am

11:00 - 11:50am

12:00 - 12:50pm

12:50 - 14:00pm

14:00 - 15:00pm Study Group

Reading

Reading

Writing

Writing

Study Group

Listening

Listening

Speaking

Speaking

Study Group

Listening

Listening

Speaking

Speaking

Study Group

Mock exam

Mock exam

Mock exam

Mock exam

Study Group

Times Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Lunch

Lexis not only teaches Korean language programs – it is also one of Korea's leading IELTS exam preparation centres. The IELTS exam is used as a key entry requirement for schools in Korea and around the world. Based on the curriculum offered at Lexis English Australia schools, Lexis Korea's fast-paced and challenging exam preparation program is taught by qualified native English speaking teachers. Whether your aim is to reach an IELTS score for further tertiary study or to just take a structured English language program in a fantastic international environment, Lexis' academic IELTS program is a great way to take your English to the next level. Lexis Korea is a designated IELTS Test Centre, meaning that you can take the exam directly at Lexis on our regular weekly Saturday examination schedule.

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TV program experience

Student Night

LEXISEXPLORE

Lexis | MeetUp

Activities

Lexis | After Dark

www.lexiskorea.com/lexisadvantage

Lexis Advantage

The Lexis Korea | Advantage card offers students discounts around our campus location. If you are a current or former Lexis Korea student, you will be able to use this card in Korea, and access great discounts and specials across a range of providers. Take a look and see all the great advantages Lexis students have access to!

A highlight of their stay for many students, the Lexis MeetUp is a wonderful chance to make contact with local conversation partners and friends. Held once a fortnight at a local café and fully supervised by Lexis staff, the Lexis MeetUp is designed to offer a safe and friendly environment to link up with local people.

Once the sun goes down and you’ve put the books away for the day, it’s time to go out and enjoy the nightlife of Seoul! Share a Korean meal, catch a movie, dance the night away at a Hongdae nightclub, dazzle us with your Karaoke K-Pop, or explore the bars and pubs of Gangnam. Socialise with local students and your international classmates in one of the most exciting cities in the world!

Lexis Korea provides a regular schedule of aftermoon activities, semi-nars and workshops, fun evening social events and a wide range of weekend adventures. Check out the blog at www.lexisseoul.com for the latest news!

To ensure that you make the most of your time at Lexis Korea, the Lexis Explore travel desk is available to assist you in booking trips and activities in Seoul and beyond.

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From before you arrive until we wave goodbye, Lexis Korea Student Services staff are there to assist with your stay. To ensure that your journey goes smoothly, we provide Airport Transfers, a comprehensive Arrivals Guide and the comfort of a 24/7 emergency phone. Once you are with us in Seoul, we encourage you to put our Student Services team to work for you!

Student Services staffcan help you with :

Accommodation

Visa issues

Holidays

Buying a mobile phone

Booking activities

Finding work

Course extensions

Finding a doctor

Public transport information

And more!

Hi, my name is Sunny. You’ll meet me when you get to the school! Having lived and studied overseas for many years I understand the challenges that international students can face. Speak to me for any assistance you need in settling in... I will be very pleased to help!

Sunny Choi, Student Services

STUDENT SERVICES

Mini StudioHomestay

Guest House

Rooms are all for single use, and include: The building also offers:BedTV / Computer (Internet is free)FridgeDesk / ChairStorage spaceBathroom

LaundryKitchenOutdoor eating space

ACCOMMODATIONAt Lexis Korea, we make sure you have access to comfortable, secure and affordable accommodation.

Services :

Facilities :

Private safety lock key (deposit KRW 10,000)LaundryHotel beddingTwo-in-one shampoo, body wash, soap, towel and tissuesLight breakfastInternet Access, TV cable and Wi-Fi

8 roomsLuggage StorageShared Kitchen (Common area)3 bathrooms and laundryCommon computer

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Lexis Korea can arrange accommodation from a selection of mini-studio locations. Mini-studios, or Koshiwan, are low-priced accommodation normally used by university students living in Seoul. Rooms are self contained, with basic furnishings and an internal bathroom. Kitchen and laundry facilities are shared, and there is always free rice, noodles and kimchi available. Please keep in mind that while mini-studios are the cheapest possible private accommodation in Gangnam, the rooms are very small!

Typically, the mini-studios we provide are located within a 15 minutewalk to the Lexis campus and are a short stroll to a near-endless selection of shops, restaurants and bars.

Full CCTV security systems are in place, along with autolocking doors and on-site security, making mini-studios an ideal option for women travelling alone. Many providers offer 'women only' floors.

While the very competitively priced apartment style accommo-dation in Seoul is attractive to many students, we also offer a homestay service.

Homestay allows students to live with a local family, experience day to day life in Korea and enjoy some amazing food! There is no better way to develop your language skills and learn more about this fascinating country.

As with most Koreans, our homestay families are eager to share their culture with our students, and can introduce you to some of the hidden delights of Seoul.

Some families live in downtown apartments, others in larger homes in the suburbs. In every case, you will be welcomed as a guest to the house and will have the chance to experience the hospitality for which Koreans are so well known.

Homestays are available from KRW 215,000 per week (Homestay B&B) and half-board homestay is about KRW 285,000 per week.

Please contact us at info@lexiskorea.com for more information.

Located in Gangnam, and convenient to both the school and public transport, the Guest House is a great option for students looking for a quiet, 'at home' atmosphere.

The friendly host always endeavors to make your stay pleasant and comfortable.

Please contact us at info@lexiskorea.com for more information.

Lexis KoreaAnytower 11th Floor, 1330-20 Seocho-Dong, Seocho-Gu, Seoul, South KoreaTel +82 2 588 4900 Fax +82 2 581 5353Email info@lexiskorea.com Web www.lexiskorea.com

Lexis Korea Online Links

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