tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.comments2022-12-21T23:40:09.565-08:00until we meet againYou Are Herehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13081655394976144257noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-4843511506593194142016-08-05T17:37:48.542-07:002016-08-05T17:37:48.542-07:00help me some.....
I can not find the map.It is har...help me some.....<br />I can not find the map.It is hard to me find the location being a foreigner ....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-2247420583980215762016-03-31T22:31:33.380-07:002016-03-31T22:31:33.380-07:00When I was studying, if you failed once the next t...When I was studying, if you failed once the next time you did not have to take the test. You just pass to the next level. This happened to me in Level 4. I Do not know if the rules changed, but this was the rule when I attended. Many people also told me I would have to take the test again, but I didn't have to :)You Are Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13081655394976144257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-83782126435516282152016-03-31T06:33:03.604-07:002016-03-31T06:33:03.604-07:00Hello. I have a question. I am confused I didn'...Hello. I have a question. I am confused I didn't passed the exam of level 2 last year. Now I'm still studying Level 2. My question is do i need to take exam again for leve 2? Because of my hearing from other people/students they said I don't need to take exam, but other said I still need to take exam. That's why I am confused.<br />Hope someone can answer my question. Thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-11486620649311318312016-03-21T00:21:21.544-07:002016-03-21T00:21:21.544-07:00Howdi
It's that time of the year when the war...Howdi<br /><br />It's that time of the year when the warmer weather nudges me in the ribs to get cut down on my regular naps and get things done. <br /><br />I have one more month left on KIIP level 4, and I am feeling confident. It turns out that grammar is actually easier because I don't even have to know the meanings of every word ( just to suss out whether the 2 sentences are opposite or complement one another ). It's almost like solving a puzzle and choosing the most likey piece to fit. Luckily, there's only a 200 character essay at the end and I can fill that up with long nouns. <br /><br />I finally looked at the Level 5 culture book; there's hardly any grammar. I couldn't get through all those 50 chapters and make translations for all the words I didn't know, so I just translated and answered the short questions at the end. <br />Now I can rest knowing that I have slightly less work to do when I eventually start the Level 5 course. ( I thought about tanking this upcoming level 4 test to get more speaking practice on the second go-round, but they changed the rules and one cannot fail twice). <br />Besides, I don't think I have it in me to sit for another 100 hour course when I could be taking my regular naps. <br /><br />Unfortunately, I have come to the conclusion that the KIIP course will not adequately prepare me to be fluent in Korean. I can just as easily solve the grammar puzzles without learning how to speak properly. <br /><br />I looked at TOPIK, and it's even worse in training for conversation. <br /><br />My decision is made: I will no longer seek to attain fluency; instead I will greedily obtain cerfification. I just want the paper. People already assume that my Korean is amazing simply because I can order food at a restaurant, now I will get the paperwork to prove that. <br /><br />TOPIK 2 starting in July, and I will see where I place. <br />Then the KIIP culture class (whenever that opens up) hopefully before the summer vacation.<br />Then I should root around the internet to get the so-called business TOPIK and see how that goes. <br /><br />My apologies, this is quite a long and unnecessary update from a stranger.... but then again, you inspire me. <br />I tell people anout you all the timeVoiceOfReasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208505757567332664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-84985725316416058012016-01-03T15:48:58.715-08:002016-01-03T15:48:58.715-08:00@katie How did I miss your comment? ㅠㅠ Oh they gui...@katie How did I miss your comment? ㅠㅠ Oh they guilt! But yes, for anyone that reads this years later. KIIP is an amazing program for beginners.You Are Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13081655394976144257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-44110281801869648252016-01-03T15:46:28.442-08:002016-01-03T15:46:28.442-08:00Hi Shaun, Since the next pre-test is coming up in...Hi Shaun, Since the next pre-test is coming up in the spring it's possible registration may not be open just yet. However, what I recommend doing is going to one of the immigrant centers (not necessarily immigration center, but immigrant center)nearest to you. They are very helpful in letting you know what you need to do. Generally they will take care of the registration for you if you are struggling.You Are Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13081655394976144257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-18862655671625000142016-01-03T04:56:44.794-08:002016-01-03T04:56:44.794-08:00Hello,I know this a late comment on your posts. I ...Hello,I know this a late comment on your posts. I went to register for a pre test and after login I go to click for application and a message in Hanguel says basically, Subject is not Social Integration Program Application. Am I doing something wrong? Is there a certain time I can not register for a pre test? Thank you for any help.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03308717080204066017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-44106454303894490832015-12-22T18:46:48.169-08:002015-12-22T18:46:48.169-08:00Knowing that all the documentation and posts help ...Knowing that all the documentation and posts help people really do help take away some of the pain. When I started the program years ago there was no help. The old text books were awful and I just wandered aimlessly for the first year trying to gather all the materials I needed to survive. However, that put me way behind the curve and prolonged the pain. During that time I just thought, "I don't want other people to have to go through this." The fact that what I have posted has saved people years of study and pain makes me incredibly happy and I feel like it was worth it.<br /><br />In the end, I'm so happy for the struggle. Hopefully I can get through the program now. Level 5 is my nightmare.<br /><br />My point being THANK YOU SO MUCH!! for letting me know it has helped. It's like getting an early Christmas present.You Are Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13081655394976144257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-48358200604427302912015-12-20T22:04:57.376-08:002015-12-20T22:04:57.376-08:00Hi Lanae.
Sorry to hear about your struggles. But...Hi Lanae. <br />Sorry to hear about your struggles. But your postings have helped me embark on the same journey as you have. <br />After living here for such a long time without any formal language lessons, I was grateful to find your blog and start the KIIP program. <br /><br />Hopefully I can be finished with the entire thing by the end of 2016 ( I tested into level 3 and bought the book a month in advance and made all the translations and worked out all the problems). I reckon level 4 shouldn't be too hard since I can rely on your grammar notes. <br />Level 5 is another matter altogether, the material in the book is so advanced it makes my head hurt. <br />Still, I have a month of vacation so I should be able to get through it. <br /><br />Thanks for everything<br />Hwaiting VoiceOfReasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208505757567332664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-34197449233450359792015-11-19T15:44:52.843-08:002015-11-19T15:44:52.843-08:00That's the same level I started from as well. ...That's the same level I started from as well. The test was so difficult for me at the time. I had no idea what was happening. lol. Good luck with L2! Just so you know. I've been working on a blog <a href="http://naenaekorean.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">NaeNae Korean</a> that has lots of learning tools and information for KIIP students. I'm trying to post helpful things each week. It's all different levels, but somethings might help you :) There is also a YouTube Channel<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOEtjoJkGxFMSYzD4c8hvw" rel="nofollow">NaeNae Korean</a> if you want to follow that. I've been doing a lot of research on kids books to read, songs to sing, additional resources to use for writing etc. Trying to help make other folks lives better than mine was while I studied.You Are Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13081655394976144257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-61120861331887251022015-11-19T06:13:59.619-08:002015-11-19T06:13:59.619-08:00I just took the test last week. I just found out I...I just took the test last week. I just found out I am in LVL 2 Beginner. I was guessing my butt off on that test after question 6 and deciphered 2 questions of questions on the culture to possibly get the correct answer. When in doubt the answer is C (3) in that test.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17912209642236482790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-10564204989931083052015-10-28T17:01:31.690-07:002015-10-28T17:01:31.690-07:00No matter how hard I study I never make the progre...No matter how hard I study I never make the progress that I'm hoping for. Since this post I've learned so much, but I still feel the same way.You Are Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13081655394976144257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-74906474958786607822015-10-27T19:34:47.330-07:002015-10-27T19:34:47.330-07:00I agree with you! Learning Korean in Korea is so d...I agree with you! Learning Korean in Korea is so difficult. Many people are surprised that my Korean ability is quite poor despite the fact that I've been living here for 4 years.Onohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10311661779252417725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-88918123001992719722015-10-15T19:26:24.689-07:002015-10-15T19:26:24.689-07:00Another fabulous doodle, darlin'! Delighted to...Another fabulous doodle, darlin'! Delighted to be on your team xxMegnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-27339941856762402082015-09-15T22:09:27.172-07:002015-09-15T22:09:27.172-07:00It makes me really happy to know that the informat...It makes me really happy to know that the information is useful! I started blogging about these more complicated "living here for real" things because there was so little information available before when I needed it. There is everything I needed (or didn't even want) to know about Mudfest, but almost nothing about the mystical KIIP program or taking the driving test.<br /><br />Don't feel bad at all about taking five years for the basics. Going through the KIIP Course in 2.5 years nearly cost my my sanity. Hopefully I don't have to take level 5 a third time, but it's totally a possibility. lol I feel no shame in it. You Are Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13081655394976144257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-80836258289080924402015-09-13T23:03:51.600-07:002015-09-13T23:03:51.600-07:00Hello. As always, the information you have provide...Hello. As always, the information you have provided here has been very helpful to me. It's a bit weird, because you do the legwork and post the information here ..... and a few months later I use google and your blog comes up with more relevant information than the official channels. <br /><br />You went and got your driver's licence, and I followed suit a few months later. <br />Now you're finishing your KIIP lessons, and I am just starting level 3. <br />It's embarrassing that I am only on level 3 after almost 5 years of self-study, but at least I am now on the right path. <br /><br />Thank you thank you thank you. <br /><br />Good luck with the culture class.... I hear it's quite a challenge <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-66181481982393247382015-08-26T23:31:45.497-07:002015-08-26T23:31:45.497-07:00The speaking test is always difficult and hard to ...The speaking test is always difficult and hard to prepare for. They have done it differently each time I have taken it so I can't give good advice other than before to say something :) If you fail the test the first time, you do not take the test the next time. You are automatically sent to level 5. There are no sample tests online, sorry. ㅠㅠ You Are Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13081655394976144257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-83774738623313795202015-08-26T22:49:40.152-07:002015-08-26T22:49:40.152-07:00Thank you for all the information. I have few ques...Thank you for all the information. I have few questions (and sorry about my english). Do you remember or have any example about the lvl 4 test? How they tested you in speaking test and can is it still true that if u take lvl 4 for the 2nd times u wont need to test again? Any site i can search and see example of previous test? Thank you (Well, this saturday i have this test so ... well, i dont know wat to do xD)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04983446766956338248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-45180321092817103392015-07-20T16:50:56.007-07:002015-07-20T16:50:56.007-07:00You will take one test at the end of level 4. You...You will take one test at the end of level 4. You will need to get a 60%. This test is not easy, but also not hard and it is similar to the entrance exam. My biggest tip is that you need to practice writing essays on the grid paper. You can find it in the Homeplus office section. Here are the writing guidelines. http://keytokorean.com/resources/topik/learn-how-to-write-topik-essays-well-using-wongoji-writing-guidelines/ This was the toughest part for me because they are very specific about how they want you to fill in the boxes. There are special rules you need to know. <br /><br />Personally, I couldn't pass it on the first try so I had to take level 4 twice. However, the second time you take level 4 you do not have to take the test. You pass it and automatically and move onto level 5. When you get to level 5 you have 3 chances to pass the class but if you can't pass after the first two times, after the 3rd one they just give it to you :)You Are Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13081655394976144257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-84517578773263249682015-07-20T01:13:37.551-07:002015-07-20T01:13:37.551-07:00Hi! Thank you for this amazing blog ^^ It helped m...Hi! Thank you for this amazing blog ^^ It helped me a lot to figure out how to study for the KIIP. I took the placement test in May and I've been studying the stage 4 (intermediate 2) for the past few months. The thing is that I just can't understand what is the final exam about and I'm pretty sure my teacher doesn't either...<br /><br />I think there will be a test in late august (중간평가) for which I have to apply on socinet and print the corresponding exam ticket. According to socinet, I should get a grade equivalent to 60 % in order to pass and get the KIIP-KLCT diploma. I heard the test is very similar to the placement test.<br /><br />Now, according to my teacher, there is another test about writing, listening, speaking, grammar and vocab (very similar to what we've been studying in class) for which I should get 80 % in order to go on to studying stage 5 (한국사회 이해).<br /><br />You insight would be much appreciated ?? Thanks again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-91733122458847064852015-06-03T02:07:57.134-07:002015-06-03T02:07:57.134-07:00Bev, I was so embarrassed. However, it did make t...Bev, I was so embarrassed. However, it did make the memory that much more fun, so I guess it's a win in the end.You Are Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13081655394976144257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-72266737760110436512015-06-03T02:06:59.126-07:002015-06-03T02:06:59.126-07:00Yes! there are exams after each level. However, t...Yes! there are exams after each level. However, they do everything the can to help you pass. The next biggest exam will be after level 4. This one will be very difficult and if you don't pass you will have to take the class again. However, after the second time they pass you on to level 5 without even having to take the test. Once you hit level 5 (the last level) You can take the class three times. If you take the class three times they just pass you and give you the certificate even without the test.lol<br /><br />You Are Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13081655394976144257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-80756522819461490952015-06-02T08:25:42.245-07:002015-06-02T08:25:42.245-07:00I saw this post and can't help but chuckle at ...I saw this post and can't help but chuckle at the sweats for graduation. I'll keep that in mind when/IF I ever get there in a few more months. I'll have my sweats ready!Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07479396547821145097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-18678653030911254822015-06-02T04:53:13.940-07:002015-06-02T04:53:13.940-07:00Hi! I'm new to your website and it's so ni...Hi! I'm new to your website and it's so nice to see a lot of information about the KIIP. :)<br />I'm currently taking the KIIP Level 2 class (46 hours down) but I'm a little bit confused what to do AFTER this level. So for example I successfully finished this level 2 class - is there an exam of sorts that I need to pass so I can move on to the next level (3)? Please help! :)<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144947446102815936.post-72677725525316248392015-04-09T03:05:59.434-07:002015-04-09T03:05:59.434-07:00Please post an address or a telephone number so yo...Please post an address or a telephone number so your readers can also experience this restaurant!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com