14 CBNU students are teaching the Korean language to Filipino teachers at the CDU ESL Center which is affiliated with Cebu Doctor’s University in the Philippines. The students study English at the CDU ESL Center through the Global Leadership Program (GLP), and they are holding a
 

 
 
‘Korean language school’ in the center. GLP is a student exchange program. The students study in foreign universities which are sister schools with CBNU. CBNU became affiliated with Cebu Doctor’s University in Cebu, Philippines in February.
CBNU students are studying English and doing volunteer work through the Korean language lectures. The Korean students teach the Korean language for one hour after learning English lectures for 7 hours. Two Korean students teach 8 to 10 Filipino teachers in each class.
 The methods of Korean language lectures are free and various by each student. The students check the homework meticulously and correct pronunciation. They teach Korean language by singing Korean songs and playing games. A Filipino teacher, who is taking the Korean language lectures, said, “They teach us the basic things well. We learn the different songs and we can sing immediately.”
Lee Kyung-min, who teaches Korean language said, “It is hard but worthwhile to teach. The most rewarding moment is when Filipino teachers said, ‘Thank you, teacher,’ in Korean after finishing the class,” The native teachers in the center who take the Korean language lectures are interested in Korea. They asked about Korean expressions after watching Korean dramas, and they try to pronounce them naturally.
A Filipino teacher said, “Korean language lectures are easy to learn and helpful. It is useful to teach the Korean students.” An officer of CDU ESL Center said, “Students and native teachers reacted positively with regard to the Korean language school. A Filipino teacher said, “We are satisfied with this class because the Korean students do their best.” A general manager in the center said, “The students and native teachers reacted explosively. We are planning to continue the program so that more students can participate in the class through the Korean language school.”
The Korean students, who started volunteer work in March, plan to teach in Cebu until June when they will come back to Korea.
By Kim Yu-jin
yj30@cbnu.ac.kr