Seoul National University-Introduction

Korean Language Education Center

” The Korean Language Education Center integrates all language skills and emphasizes the development of practical language abilities through a rich assortment of learning -engaged activities.

Teaching Approach and Philosophy

Established in 1969, the Korean Language Education Center aims at teaching Korean language and culture to international students and overseas Koreans intending to learn Korean language as a foreign language or their second language so that they can have a good command of Korean and understand Korea correctly. The Korean Language Education Center (KLEC) integrates all language skills and emphasizes the development of practical language abilities through a rich assortment of learning-engaged activities. The KLEC promotes the optimal teaching method for each student to improve their Korean conversational skills. Moreover, the KLEC provides students with various opportunities to experience and learn about Korean culture.

Faculty and Staff

All the faculty members of KLEC are experts in language education with a master’s degree or higher in humanities, sociology, or related disciplines. They enthusiastically participate in professional development activities, and keep their teaching methods current by attending conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Our friendly and experienced KLEC faculty and staff are ready to assist students in all aspects of their KLEC experience: from advice or counseling on visa and quality of life issues in Korea to course selection.

Education Environment

KLEC courses are taught in classrooms that are equipped with the latest instructional technology. Multimedia learning is possible in each classroom through the use of the multimedia equipment, which includes a beam projector and computer, audio visual material, and the Internet. The Language Education Institute runs a computer lab so that students can have access to data search necessary for their classes and check their emails easily. Moreover, KLEC provides students with various convenient facilities such as a lounge with computers, study rooms, and a café for light meals and drinks.

Course Materials

서울대한국어+Student’s Book

Campus map

1. Incheon International Airport: Airport limousine bus number 6003

On the 1st floor (Arrival floor) of the airport, get on the limousine bus number 6003at bus stop 6B or 13A.Get off at the terminal “Seoul National University Main Gate” and walk for 5~10 minutes.

2. SNU Subway Station (Exit 3): Green bus 5511, 5513, 5515A, 5515B, 5520, 5528, blue bus 501, 603, 750

Green bus number 5511Get off at the College of Business Administration and walk for 3 minutes

Green bus number 5513, 5515A, 5515B, 5520, 5528, blue bus number 501, 603, 750Get off at the SNU Main Gate and walk for 5~10 minutes