You know your research. You know your field. But sometimes, speaking about it in English is a different story.

Maybe you understand the discussion but hesitate to jump in. Maybe you have a good idea but can't find the words quickly enough. Maybe you leave a meeting thinking of the answer you wish you had given—or avoid starting a conversation because you're worried your English won't come out the way you want it to.

This program is for international graduate students and researchers who want to feel more comfortable using English in the moments that can feel surprisingly difficult.

You'll practice:

* Explaining your research without relying on complicated academic language

* Speaking up in seminars and group discussions

* Asking questions when you're not completely sure what was said

* Expressing disagreement or a different perspective

* Answering unexpected questions without freezing

* Talking with professors, colleagues, and other researchers

* Introducing yourself and making conversation at academic events

* Recovering when you make a mistake or lose your train of thought

Your English doesn't have to be perfect for you to have something worth saying. This is a place to practice speaking before the conference, the seminar, the meeting, or the conversation over coffee. You'll have room to try, stumble, rephrase, ask again, and try again—so that using English in your academic life feels a little more natural each time.

Level: Intermediate–Advanced · Group Size: 4–6 students · Schedule: 2 90-minute sessions per week · Duration: 8 weeks 

Program Fee: 460,000 won Member 410,000 won

You know some English. But when you're standing at an airport counter, trying to explain a problem at a hotel, or talking to someone you’ve just met, it can suddenly feel different.

Maybe you can understand what people are saying but aren't sure how to respond. Maybe you know the words but freeze when you have to speak. Or maybe you're simply tired of relying on translation apps when you'd rather handle things yourself.

This program is for travelers who want to feel more comfortable using English when they're actually on the road.

You'll practice:

• Checking in at airports and hotels

• Ordering food and making requests

• Asking for directions and information

• Handling unexpected problems

• Making small talk with people you meet

• Explaining what you need when something goes wrong

• Keeping a conversation going beyond basic questions and answers

• Communicating when you don't know the perfect word

You don't need perfect English to have a good conversation—or a good trip. This is a place to practice the situations that are easy to imagine but harder to handle when you're actually there.

Level: Beginner-Intermediate · Group Size: 4–8 students · Schedule: 2 90-minute sessions per week · Duration: 4 weeks

Program Fee: 250,000 won Member 220,000 won

You may know more English than you think. The difficult part can be actually using it.

Maybe you can understand English fairly well but struggle to respond quickly. Maybe conversations stop after a few sentences because you don't know what to say next. Or maybe you spend so much time worrying about grammar that you forget to enjoy the conversation.

This program is for adults who want more opportunities to speak English in a relaxed, supportive environment.

You'll practice:

• Starting and continuing conversations

• Asking natural follow-up questions

• Talking about your experiences and opinions

• Telling stories and describing everyday life

• Responding when conversations take an unexpected turn

• Finding different ways to say what you mean

• Listening and responding in real time

• Becoming more comfortable speaking without preparing every sentence first

You don't need to know everything before you start speaking.

This is a place to try things out, make mistakes, discover what works, and gradually make English feel more natural.

Level: Intermediate- Advanced · Group Size: 4–8 students · Schedule: 2 90-minute sessions per week · Duration: 8 weeks

Program Fee: 460,000 won Member 410,000 won

You have an opinion. The challenge is expressing it clearly in English.

Maybe you understand the topic but hesitate when it's your turn to speak. Maybe you worry that your English isn't sophisticated enough to express what you really think. Or maybe you find yourself agreeing simply because it's easier than explaining why you disagree.

This program is for learners who want to move beyond everyday conversation and have more meaningful discussions in English.

You'll practice:

• Sharing and explaining your opinions

• Agreeing and disagreeing respectfully

• Supporting your ideas with examples and reasons

• Responding to different perspectives

• Asking questions that move a discussion forward

• Clarifying what you mean when someone misunderstands you

• Thinking and responding in English without preparing every sentence

• Staying engaged when a conversation becomes more challenging

You don't need to sound like a native speaker to have something interesting to say.

This is a place to explore ideas, change your mind, push back, ask better questions, and find the English you need along the way.

Level: Intermediate- Advanced · Group Size: 4–8 students · Schedule: 2 90-minute sessions per week · Duration: 8 weeks

Program Fee: 460,000 won Member 410,000 won

You may be qualified for the job. Talking about yourself in English can still feel like a completely different challenge.

Maybe you know your experience but struggle to explain it naturally. Maybe interview questions make you nervous because you have to think about the answer and the English at the same time. Or maybe you worry that your English will make you seem less capable than you actually are.

This program is for job seekers who want to feel more prepared and confident communicating in English during the job search.

You'll practice:

• Introducing yourself and your professional background

• Describing your skills and experience

• Answering common interview questions

• Talking about your strengths and areas for growth

• Explaining your accomplishments

• Asking thoughtful questions in interviews

• Handling unexpected questions

• Communicating professionally without sounding overly rehearsed

Your English doesn't define your professional ability.

This is a place to practice talking about what you can do, so that when the opportunity comes, your English doesn't get in the way of showing it.

Level: Intermediate- Advanced · Group Size: 4–8 students · Schedule: 2 90-minute sessions per week · Duration: 8 weeks

Program Fee: 460,000 won Member 410,000 won

Language learning doesn't have to stay in the classroom.

Slingoh occasionally brings members together for experiences around Busan and the Gyeongnam region—from cultural activities and performances to sporting events, local outings, and other opportunities to use language in the real world.

These events give you a chance to meet other learners, use English or Korean outside the classroom, and experience something together.

Upcoming events are announced through the Slingoh newsletter and website homepage.