Completion of BK21-Supported TOEIC Preparatory Program

I successfully completed an intensive English language proficiency preparatory program officially supported by the Brain Korea 21 (BK21) initiative of the Ministry of Education and the National Research Foundation of Korea.

The program was designed for graduate students and researchers and focused on strengthening TOEIC listening comprehension and reading comprehension through small-group, level-based instruction.

The training was conducted over a structured period from December 2, 2025 to January 22, 2026, with a total instructional duration of 42 hours, and classes concluding on January 20, 2026.

Key learning areas included professional and academic English usage, with emphasis on commonly tested collocations such as:

  • strictly confidential
  • mutually exclusive
  • temporarily unavailable

The course significantly improved listening accuracy, reading speed, and contextual understanding, contributing to clearer communication in professional and academic environments, particularly in Korean–English instructional settings.

I maintained 100% attendance throughout the program. In recognition of full participation and successful completion, an award was presented by the instructor at the end of the course.

Award for BK21 TOEIC Preparatory Program

Figure: Award presented upon successful completion of the BK21-supported TOEIC preparatory program.

Acknowledgement

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the course instructor, Ms. Sunny (곽신호), for her dedicated guidance throughout the program. Her structured approach to listening and reading comprehension greatly contributed to the effectiveness of the course.

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