Global Service Learning 2025 Workshop: Connecting Vietnam and Korea through language and culture
- 29/11/2025
Language and cultural learning methods need to be delivered in engaging and dynamic ways to help learners access international perspectives more easily.
Within the framework of Global Service Learning 2025, students from the Vietnam-Korea Institute of Technology (VKIT) at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology HUTECH took part in exchange activities with a delegation from Tongmyong University of Korea. The program featured a series of experiential activities designed to bring students closer to the language and culture of Korea.
Within the framework of Global Service Learning 2025, students from the Vietnam-Korea Institute of Technology (VKIT) at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology HUTECH took part in exchange activities with a delegation from Tongmyong University of Korea. The program featured a series of experiential activities designed to bring students closer to the language and culture of Korea.
VKIT students engaged in exchange activities with the delegation from Tongmyong University (Korea)
The first workshop session focused on learning Korean through K pop songs. Professor Lee Jieun, together with Tongmyong University students, guided participants in applying basic grammar, practicing listening skills, and writing song lyrics while singing along in Korean. The classroom atmosphere became lively as students actively joined quick response activities and shared their favorite singers or songs. Learning through music created a sense of familiarity and helped students improve pronunciation and communicate more naturally.
Prof. Lee Jieun introduced Korean to learners through an engaging approach using K-pop songs
The experience then expanded to the topic of Korean culture. Students explored key features of major cities, local cuisine, and prominent landmarks. During the session, they learned sentence structures for describing places and vocabulary related to high and low elevation in Korean. Supported by vivid visuals, regional stories, and direct interaction with the Tongmyong University delegation, the session helped students gain a clearer understanding of Korean cultural identity and sparked greater interest in their language learning journey.
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Ms. Thai Minh Phuong acknowledged the strong connection between the two institutions in creating meaningful international experiences for students
Attending the program, Ms. Thai Minh Phuong, Vice Director of the Vietnam-Korea Institute of Technology, acknowledged the strong collaboration between the two institutions and praised the students’ proactive engagement. She shared, “International academic experiences like these help students broaden their perspectives, become more confident in multicultural environments, and nurture a spirit of lifelong learning. I hope you will continue to stay proactive, be willing to try, and embrace new discoveries throughout your academic journey.”
News: Quỳnh Hương
Photo: Thành Phúc
Communication Center
News: Quỳnh Hương
Photo: Thành Phúc
Communication Center
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