Teaching English at Cheongdam Middle School
Story and photos by Peter Yu
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS —Volunteers from U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys participated in the Cheongdam Middle School English Village Program on March 5.
Chang Da Yeh, an eighth-grader at the school said, “This program is so wonderful because I can learn English, make some foreign friends and learn their culture. I only wish that the class could be a little longer. One to two hours is too short.”
Though still in middle school, Chang is already preparing herself for college and she said the English Village program is helping with that.
First Sgt. Kevin Campbell, senior enlisted Soldier in Headquarters and Headquarters Company, United States Army Garrison Humphreys, had high praise for English Village.
“I think it is an excellent program for American Soldiers,” said Campbell, who brought his son along so he could also participate.
Mildy Briones, a 11th grade student from Osan American High School said, “I love it because you work directly with the culture and with Koreans.”
Shin Jong Ah, a Cheongdam Middle School teacher said, “At first, I was doubtful if the students would participate, but many students want to be in the program. I am enjoying the program as well as the students. I am very happy that American volunteers work very hard and hope they can come back.”
The program was initiated in December 2009 and classes are held on the first and third Saturday of each month, To volunteer, or for more information, call 754-7652, or e-mail pom.tong.yu@korea.army.mil.
For more information on U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys and living and working in Korea visit: USAG-Humphreys' official web site or check out our online videos.
Teaching English at Cheongdam Middle School
Story and photos by Peter Yu
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS —Volunteers from U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys participated in the Cheongdam Middle School English Village Program on March 5.
Chang Da Yeh, an eighth-grader at the school said, “This program is so wonderful because I can learn English, make some foreign friends and learn their culture. I only wish that the class could be a little longer. One to two hours is too short.”
Though still in middle school, Chang is already preparing herself for college and she said the English Village program is helping with that.
First Sgt. Kevin Campbell, senior enlisted Soldier in Headquarters and Headquarters Company, United States Army Garrison Humphreys, had high praise for English Village.
“I think it is an excellent program for American Soldiers,” said Campbell, who brought his son along so he could also participate.
Mildy Briones, a 11th grade student from Osan American High School said, “I love it because you work directly with the culture and with Koreans.”
Shin Jong Ah, a Cheongdam Middle School teacher said, “At first, I was doubtful if the students would participate, but many students want to be in the program. I am enjoying the program as well as the students. I am very happy that American volunteers work very hard and hope they can come back.”
The program was initiated in December 2009 and classes are held on the first and third Saturday of each month, To volunteer, or for more information, call 754-7652, or e-mail pom.tong.yu@korea.army.mil.
For more information on U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys and living and working in Korea visit: USAG-Humphreys' official web site or check out our online videos.