2/6 Online Courses

DIALOG>> What about taking a course online?

Why don't you sign up for a class?
ex> She signed up for personal training sessions.

What about taking a course online then?

You can take the classes whenever you want.


RESPONSE>> Talk about online courses in Korea.

With the help of technology, we can now take a wide range of courses online.
* take a course online: 온라인 강좌를 듣다.
ex> I'm planning on taking some courses online.

Being that Korea is the most wired country in the world, this is a very common trend here.
* most wired country: 인터넷 보급률이 가장 높은 국가
ex> There are perks to being the most wired country in the world.

There are cram schools that offer internet versions of their curriculum.
* cram school: 입시 학원
ex> I have to go to cram school after this.

All basic school subjects are offered on these websites including prep courses for the CSAT.
* prep course: 대비 강좌
ex> I started taking prep courses for my upcoming exam.

Hundreds of thousands of Korean students make use of these courses on a regular basis.
* make use of: ~을 활용하다.
ex> He tries to go hiking on a regular basis.

You can also prep for English tests such as TOEFL, TOEIC, and OPIc online.


@ The dog took it out on the shoes. 강아지가 신발에 분풀이를 했군.

1. Korea has become the world's most wired country.
2. The prep courses for the English exam were helpful.
3. Try to work out on a regular basis.
4. How many credits did you sign up for this semester?