[KS] LearnKorean Discussion Lists

[InJung Cho]

Introducing the LearnKorean Discussion Lists

· LearnKorean1-L for Beginners 
· LearnKorean2-L for Intermediate and Higher Level Learners 

These lists are set up to create a better learning environment where
Korean learners have ample opportunities to practice and communicate in
Korean with native Korean speakers and other learners around the world.
These lists are basically for exchanging messages in Korean with other
list members and participating in language activities. Anyone who is
interested in learning Korean is invited to join our discussions. 


Two Unique Features of the Lists

1. Language activities
Apart from discussions, you are encouraged to participate in language
activities that are designed to help your learning of Korean. Activities
will range from simple ones such as describing your typical weekends and
introducing your home town to more challenging ones such as promoting
tourist attractions in your country and pros and cons of globalisation
of the world cultures. 

2. Feedback by 'Friends of the LearnKorean Discussion List'
The Friends of the LearnKorean Discussion List are native Korean
speakers who are very committed to helping Korean learners. They will
provide feedback on your writing. You may think that you don't want
other members to see your errors since you may feel embarrassed.
However, making errors and knowing what sort of errors you and other
members have made can help you learn better. As learners, you are bound
to make errors. It is very natural and, as mentioned before, we learn a
lot from errors and mistakes. So don't be afraid of making errors. In
fact, you are helping yourselves and other members by making errors and
mistakes. However, if you still do not want feedback on your writing,
just write 'NO FEEDBACK (or  NF)' at the beginning of your messages.) 

There are currently two discussion lists, but more may be created as the
demand for them becomes evident. Please, choose one of them depending on
your Korean proficiency. 


1) TO SUBSCRIBE
Use your email program and send an email message to the address:
mailserv at cc.monash.edu.au

Leave the subject line of your message blank and type the following
command as the text of your message: subscribe LearnKorean1-L [your
email address]
eg. subscribe LearnKorean1-L Paul.Smith at monash.edu.au 
    or 
    subscribe LearnKorean2-L Paul.Smith at monash.edu.au 

Or use a Web-based subscription form at the site given at the end of
this message.
(If you are using a free web-based email service, you will have
difficulties in subscribing.
It's because they automatically insert advertising lines or graphics at
the end of each email message. 
You'd better use the Web-based subscription form.)

2) TO SEND A MESSAGE TO THE LIST MEMBERS

Send messages to the address: LearnKorean1-L at arts.monash.edu.au
                              or 
                              LearnKorean2-L at arts.monash.edu.au


For information on unsubscription and editing system for feedback,
please visit the Web site for the lists at the following address:
http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/korean/centre/resources/communication/mlist


NOTE
These lists could not have been possible without the help of VANK
(Voluntary Agency Network Korea). VANK is a non-profit organisation and
its aim is to promote Korea overseas. One of their programs is pen pal
connection. For further information, please visit their Web site
(http://www.prkorea.org).


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