Korean

Daily Life in Korea:

How long did he spend on exchange in Korea?

He spent four weeks.
Why did he choose to go to Korea?

He was very interested in Korean culture and way of life.
How long had he been learning Korean before he went on the exchange?

He had been learning Korean for five years.
What problem did he face when he first started school in Korea?

He couldn’t understand the teachers because they spoke too fast.
What comparison does he make about his subjects?

Korean students study more subjects than Australian students.
When do students in Korea start to prepare for the university entrance examination?

They start from the second year of senior high school.
What extra measures are taken to try to ensure success in the examination?

After school students go to a private institute to do extra study.
Why is it difficult to get into university in Korea?

Because almost all students want to go to university.
How did his new friends help him overcome some of his difficulties?

They explained things to him. One of them travelled with him on the subway in the morning and showed him around Seoul after school.