tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87984550372137913202024-03-14T02:44:22.263-07:00Korean Language & Culture Exchange - Los Angelesa group of friendly people who learn, practice, socialize, and have fun with Korean language & culture.<br>
<big><b>Classes | Workshops | Study Groups | Socials | Referrals</b></big>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-75486561375016316792014-07-25T12:29:00.000-07:002014-08-01T12:40:36.711-07:00Staff & Members - Dinner, Mixer, and Meeting!<table border="0">
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<span style="font-size: large;">5:15 PM (Staff meet at 4:30 pm.)</span></td></tr>
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</span></td><td><b><span style="font-size: large;">Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA, USA</span></b><br />
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<b>PLEASE JOIN KLCX/KoreanLA STAFF AND FELLOW MEMBERS TO TALK ABOUT
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Zeanie Yoon, <span style="background-color: white;">Korean Language and Culture, Los Angeles</span><br />
<a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/contactus.html" target="_blank">Click here to contact the KLCX office</a></td></tr>
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<span style="color: red;"><b>* </b></span><a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/policy.html" target="_blank">Please read RSVP/No-Show Policy.</a><br />
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<li><u>MEETUP MEMBERS</u>: please <a href="http://ow.ly/zR34v" target="_blank">click here</a> to RSVP.</li>
<li><u>FACEBOOK MEMBERS</u>: please <a href="http://ow.ly/zR33E" target="_blank">click here</a> to RSVP.</li>
<li><u>ALL OTHER MEMBERS</u>: please <u>reply to your email announcement</u><b> </b>to RSVP.</li>
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</td><td><span style="font-size: large;"><b>A Message from a Hostess</b></span><br />
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I would like to thank all the staff and members for supporting and helping each other to make this group going!<br />
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Elly, Genie, Grace - you guys are awesome! Thanks for hosting the events and supporting this group! We all know what it takes to organize meetups.<br />
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Jamie, Andree and Chris have been busy, but they will organize their events when they can. We appreciate it! After all, your meetups ROCK!<br />
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I also want to thank all the Korean native speakers who have been giving their time to support Korean learners. Please forgive me for not naming all of you; I do not want to offend anyone by remembering a few and forgetting the rest. Please know that we appreciate your support!<br />
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With that said, I would like to invite all members to come join us to talk about the future of this group. We used to have quarterly staff meeting, but this time I would like to see all interested parties. So if you have suggestions, are interested in hosting your own meetups, 그리고 원어민 여러분 중에서는 계속 봉사를 해 주실 계획이 있으시거나 관심이 있으신 분이시면, let's have dinner, talk and hang out!<br />
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Please RSVP, and it will help me decide the location.<br />
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Thank you!<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>Official blog: http://koreanla.blogspot.com/2014/08/2014JulyStaffMemberMeeting.html</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>On meetup: http://ow.ly/zR34v </b></span><br />
<b style="font-size: x-small;">On Facebook: </b><b style="font-size: x-small;">http://ow.ly/zR33E</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0708598 -118.2935891000000234.0445518 -118.33392960000002 34.0971678 -118.25324860000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-17031013791939353222014-07-14T08:20:00.001-07:002014-07-14T08:47:21.853-07:00Free Intermediate Korean Workshop: Learning by Translation<table border="0">
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<span style="font-size: large;">2:30 PM ~ 4:30 PM</span></td></tr>
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To be emailed or announced on a member site. See below.<br />
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<b>Learning by Translation</b> is a workshop consisted of 3 parts:<br />
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<li>English to Korean (Speaking and Composition) </li>
<li>Culture & Discussion (Appropriateness and Fluency)</li>
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As the workshop title reads, you will practice Korean through
translation methods. This is one the methods I use for my future
professional translators and interpreters; it is fun, and it does wonders! I will
add a few twist so that it will be appropriate for intermediate level.<br />
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Zeanie Yoon, <span style="background-color: white;">Korean Language and Culture, Los Angeles</span><br />
<a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/contactus.html" target="_blank">Click here to contact the KLCX office</a></td></tr>
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<span style="color: red;"><b>* </b></span><a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/policy.html" target="_blank">Please read RSVP/No-Show Policy.</a><br />
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<li><u>MEETUP MEMBERS</u>: please <a href="http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/194481722/" target="_blank">click here</a> to RSVP.</li>
<li><u>ALL OTHER MEMBERS & GUESTS</u>: please <a href="http://ow.ly/z8m1n" target="_blank">click here</a> to RSVP.</li>
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<b>Reading Materials</b> will be provided to you on the day of the
event. The part of this practice is to be able to "guess" what the story
is about. But since this is the first time, I may decide to provide the
materials in advance. Your RSVP will help me decide on this.<br />
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<b>This group is <u>not</u> appropriate for Beginners in Korean.</b> If you
passed TOPIK 2 or are equivalent, this one is the right fit for you! If
you are below this level, you are welcome to come and check us out. But
remember we will NOT go over basic expressions. For beginners study
group and classes, please refer to the <a href="http://tinyurl.com/KoreanLACalendar">group's calendar.</a><br />
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This is a free event. However as a courtesy, we ask that you order at
least one item so that we can keep coming to this venue. Donation to
organizers and staff is always appreciated but not required.<br />
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Space is limited. If we have enough people on the waitlist, we will make room.<br />
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Please RSVP by Friday so that I can make proper seating arrangements. Thank you.<br />
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</td><td><span style="font-size: large;"><b>A Message to Native Korean Speakers<br />한국어 원어민 여러분께</b></span><br />
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정기적으로 봉사를 해 주시던 강사님들과 도우미 선생님들이 바뀌고 모자르게 되면서 그동안에 꾸준히 진행해 오던 강습 및 교육 이벤트들이 소홀해졌습니다. 그럼에도 불구하고 인내로 도와주시고 한류 회원들을 밀어 주셔서 감사합니다. <br />
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통번역 강습 수업 방법을 사용한 <b>번역을 통한 한국어 배우기 1일 워크샵</b>은 다음과 같은 형식으로 진행됩니다.<br />
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(1) 한영 (한국어 독해. 한국어 원어민에게는 영어 말하기 및 작문 연습) <br />
(2) 영한 (한국어 활용. 한국어 원어민에게는 독해) <br />
(3) 문화, 의사 교환 발표 (적절성과 유창성)<br />
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이 방법은 저희 통번역 학생 여러분을 위해 사용하는 방법인데, 중급 한국어를 구사하는 학생들을 대상으로 하는 것이니만큼 이 방법을 중급에 적당하도록 조금 바꿔서 실시합니다. <br />
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<b>자료는 당일에 배포됩니다.</b> 내용을 보고 큰 그림을 통해 작은 것을 이해하는 것도 연습의 한 부분이기 때문입니다.
그러나 이번은 첫 모임이므로 참석하시는 분들을 보고 사전에 자료를 배포할 것인지 정하도록 하겠습니다. 그러므로 참석 여부를
조속히 알려 주시면 큰 도움이 되겠습니다.<br />
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<b>영어 실력은 중급 이상이 되셔야 합니다.</b> 초급의 표현이나 작문이 잘 안 되시는 분이면 따라잡기 힘드실 테니 꼭 유념해 주세요. 영어 스터디 그룹은 원하시는 분이 충분히 있으시면 하실 수 있도록 도와드리거나 주선하겠습니다. 관심이 있으시면 말씀해 주세요.<br />
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이 모임은 무료입니다. 하지만 우리가 사용하는 장소 비용으로 최소한 차나 음식을 한 두개 구입해 주시면 감사하겠습니다. 모임 운영자들에게 기부를 해 주시면 사양하지는 않겠습니다. 나가는 비용이 은근히 많거든요. :)<br />
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모임 정원은 작게 한정해 두었습니다만, 대기자가 많으면 조정을 하겠습니다. <br />
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<a href="http://ow.ly/z8m1n" target="_blank">금요일까지 참석여부를 해 주시면</a> 장소를 확보하고 기타 여러가지 준비를 하는데 큰 도움이 되겠습니다. 무엇보다도 다른 학생분들이 보고 참석할 용기를 얻습니다. 마지막으로 모임에 변동 사항이 있을 경우 연락을 드릴 수 있는 방법이 필요해서입니다.<br />
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마지막으로, 망설임 없이 참석해 주시고 이 모임이 성장할 수 있도록 밀어주세요. 여러분들의 도움 없이 한 두사람이 살림을 할 수 없는 좋은 모임, 좋은 사람들이 가득한 곳입니다.<br />
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참석 및 불참 회칙을 준수해 주시기 부탁드립니다.<br />
http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/policy.html<br />
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감사합니다.<br />
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윤진이<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>Official blog: http://ow.ly/z8elk | http://koreanla.blogspot.com/2014/07/free-intermediate-korean-learning-by-translation.html</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>On meetup: … | http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/194481722/</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">11:00 AM ~ 1:30 PM</span></td></tr>
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To be emailed or announced on a member site. See below.<br />
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<b>You are invited if...</b><br />
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<li>you are an absolute beginner and do not know where to begin</li>
<li>you can speak/understand Korean but cannot write or read</li>
<li>you've been trying to learn and memorize Hangeul but need help</li>
<li>you want to brush up your pronunciation and accent</li>
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You've probably seen the video and heard of the claim that you can learn to read and write Korean in 15 minutes. - That's true.</center>
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<b>In my classes you start speaking Korean from the day 1. But on this day, we will focus on Hangeul only. You will learn simple sentences and expressions as a part of practice. We will clean up your pronunciation. By end of the day, you should be able to read and write most of the things that you hear -- in Korean and ACCURATELY!</b></center>
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This is one day only. So click "Read full details", RSVP, and make a plan to be there!<br />
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Zeanie Yoon, <span style="background-color: white;">Korean Language and Culture, Los Angeles</span><br />
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<li><u>MEETUP MEMBERS</u>: please <a href="http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/118615432/" target="_blank">click here</a> to RSVP.</li>
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Memorizing Hangeul by rote is painful and unnecessary. And it takes a while for them to stick until you can feel comfortable with them. So let us help you; you will learn Hangeul <b>as efficiently and quickly as possible</b>. Plus, native Koreans will be present to assist you if you feel lost.<br />
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<b>We are planning to provide you with structured courses, step by step. </b>So learning to read/write Korean is the crucial first step. <b>So please spread the word and join us!</b><br />
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This is a free event. However as a courtesy, we ask that you order at least one item so that we can keep coming to this venue. Donation to the staff/group is always appreciated but not required.<br />
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Space is limited. If we have enough people on the waitlist, we will add room.<br />
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Please RSVP by Friday so that I can make proper seating arrangements. Thank you.<br />
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</td><td><span style="font-size: large;"><b>A Message to Native Korean Speakers<br />한국어 원어민 여러분께</b></span><br />
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정기적으로 봉사를 해 주시던 강사님들과 도우미 선생님들이 바뀌고 이사하시고 생활이 바뀌어 모자르게 되면서 그동안에 꾸준히 진행해 오던 강습 및 교육 이벤트들이 소홀해졌습니다. 그럼에도 불구하고 인내로 도와주시고 이 그룹이 계속 진행될 수 있는 것은 한류 회원들을 밀어 주신 각 회원들과 여러분들 덕분입니다. 감사합니다.<br />
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새로 강습의 연수 및 경험을 쌓고 봉사를 하기로 연락해 주신 한국어 원어민 여러분들께 감사 드립니다. 앞으로 차근 차근하게 교사 모임을 갖고 연수를 해 드리겠습니다만, 직접 부딪치고 경험하시는 것만큼 좋은 경험이 없습니다. 그래서 우선은 이번처럼 강습이 있을 때 도우미로 봉사해 주시면 감사하겠습니다.<br />
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망설임 없이 참석해 주시고 이 모임이 성장할 수 있도록 밀어주세요. 연수 모임 및 원어민의 소셜도 차근 차근하게 이벤트를 하여 외국인에게 한국어를 가르치는 20여년의 제 노하우를 아낌없이 나누겠습니다.<br />
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이번 모임에 오실 수 있는 분은 <a href="http://ow.ly/z7zYa" target="_blank">RSVP를 해 주시고</a> 번거로우시겠지만 모임지기 <a href="mailto:KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com" target="_blank">윤진이에게 이메일</a>을 한 번 더 보내 주시면 모임을 준비하는데 큰 도움이 되겠습니다.<br />
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참석 확인을 꼭 부탁드립니다. 방 크기 및 장소를 확보하고 비용을 줄이는데 큰 도움이 됩니다. 무엇보다도 다른 학생분들이 보고 참석할 용기를 얻습니다. 마지막으로 모임에 변동 사항이 있을 경우 연락을 드릴 수 있는 방법이 필요해서입니다.<br />
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참석 및 불참 회칙을 준수해 주시기 부탁드립니다.<br />
http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/policy.html<br />
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감사합니다.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official meetup: http://ow.ly/z7Dty </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">| http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/194478662/</span><br />
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Hi everyone! I made a mistake and sent out an email saying that we need more native Korean speakers. My apology!<br />
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We have enough Korean native speakers - that means, you will have more and better chance to practice and study Korean if you come today at our study group! So please take an advantage of this opportunity!<br />
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We also need a lot more English native speakers who can help native Korean speakers in return! We are here to help you study and learn as efficiently as possible - so please help us help you, and help native Koreans speakers too!<br />
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Please make phones calls to your friends and invite others. Cross-post our announcements and encourage others to join us. Please help your friends to study and get better at Korean.<br />
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Official Meetup page: <a href="http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/181150452/">http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/181150452/</a><br />
On Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/632459710156297/">https://www.facebook.com/events/632459710156297/</a><br />
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Contact the Group Organizer Zeanie Yoon (Please text after 10 am)<br />
<a href="mailto:KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com" target="_blank">Click here to email</a><br />
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After 10 am, please text:<br />
Office (English only): 626-532-7601<br />
Yoon’s Personal line: (Ko/En): 818-350-3656<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official meetup: LINK</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Facebook: LINK</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Twitter: LINK</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0708598 -118.2935891000000234.0445518 -118.33392960000002 34.0971678 -118.25324860000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-52927015057669728092014-02-01T18:23:00.006-08:002014-02-01T18:40:51.702-08:002014년 한국어 원어민 회원 가입 신청 승인 기간Following message is intended for native Korean speakers who are members of Korean Language and Culture Exchange. Please ignore if this message does not apply to you. Thank you for your time!<br />
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<span class="pageH1">한국인 및 한국어를 모국어로 구사하시는 회원 여러분께,</span>
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2014년 1월부터 2월까지 두 달동안 기본 회원 가입 조건을 충족하신 분에 한하여 한국인 및 한국어 원어민을 무조건적 가입 승인하고 있습니다. </blockquote>
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회칙에 의하면 한국어 원어민은 스태프 및 봉사해 주시는 분에 한해서만 가입이 가능합니다. 그러나 방장의 임의로 1년에 한 번, 최대 두 번까지 무조건적 가입 승인을 통해 한국 원어민과 비한국인 여러분들이 만날 수 있는 기회를 더 만들도록 하고 있습니다.</blockquote>
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이에 가입 승인에 관련하여 다음의 말씀을 전하오니, 아래 "Read full details"를 누르시고 전문을 반드시 읽어주신 후 협조해 주시기를 부탁드립니다.</blockquote>
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모임에 가입해 주셔서 감사합니다. 환영합니다!<br />
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2014년 첫 두 달동안 기본 회원 가입 조건을 충족하신 분에 한하여 한국인 및 한국어 원어민의 가입 승인을 무조건적으로 하고 있습니다.<br />
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회칙을 단기간 무시하고 방장이 임의로 무조건적인 가입승인을 할 수 있는 이유는, 가입 신청해 주신 여러분에 대한 믿음이 있기 때문입니다. 이 모임에 변함없는 소속감을 가져 주시고 여러 회칙에 동의하기 때문에 가입 신청을 해 주셨다고 믿습니다. 무엇보다도, 한류 여러분들과 친목을 할 때에 여러분은 그들의 주목을 받게 되어서 그들에게는 한국을 대표하는 사람이 되시는데, 그에 따라 오는 책임에 대해서도 잘 아시리라고 생각하기 때문입니다.<br />
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저희 모임은 1982년에 서울에서 발족, 1988년에 미국에서 재발족되어, <b>취미와 문화, 사교와 생활을 통하여 한국의 것을 세계에 뿌리내리고, 한국어를 배울 수 있도록 기회를 제공한다</b>는 취지하에 운영되어 왔습니다. 지역 학교와 사회는 물론 <b>각종 모임과 협조하고 지원하고 지원 받음으로써, 우리의 문화와 언어를 부담없고 즐겁게 생활을 통해 대할 수 있도록, 즉 친구하고 놀며 즐기며 배우는 한국의 언어와 문화가 되도록 하자</b>는 생각으로 일관해 왔습니다.<br />
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이렇게 말하니 거창하게 들리지만, 사실은 그냥 부담없이 같이 놀고 도와주고 우리끼리는 잘 뭉치자는 간단한 방법이었습다.<br />
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그렇기에 꾸준하게 여기까지 올 수 있었던 모임이 아니었나 합니다. 이제는 로스앤젤레스 지역에서 저희를 거치지 않고 생긴 한류모임은 없다는 말을 듣습니다. 우리는 큰 상을 받는 대단한 단체도 아니고 앞에 나서서 이름을 내세우는 법인 단체도 아닙니다. 그러나 지금까지 몇 만명의 회원들이 저희 모임을 통해 지나갔으며, 봉사해 주신 강사 및 교사 여러분 한 분, 한 분 덕에 한국어를 조금이라도 배우고 지나간 학생이 부지기수입니다. 또한 단순히 한국 음식과 사교 파티를 통해서도 "나도 아는 한국 사람이 있다"라는 말을 할 수 있는 비한국인들이 그만큼 많이 생겼습니다,<br />
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이런 모임에 가입해 주신 여러분들께, 저희 모임의 취지를 이해하시고 동의하시고 적극적으로 밀어주시기를 부탁드립니다. 저희들이 해 드릴 수 있는 것은 아무것도 없습니다. 그저 도와달라는 부탁만 드립니다.<br />
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모든 원어민 회원들은 <b>정기적으로 모임에 참석 및 봉사해 주셔야 함</b>을 기억해 주시면 감사하겠습니다. <b>바른말, 옳은 말을 가르쳐 주세요. 언제나 존대어를 사용</b>해 주시고,<b> 스터디 그룹 및 언어교환에도 부지런히 참석</b>하셔서 우리의 문화와 언어를 배우기 원하는 분들에게 즐거움을 선사해 주시기 부탁드립니다. 무엇보다도 <b>주위의 비한국인들에게 홍보</b>해 주셔서 <b>더 많은 사람이 더 좋은 교류를 하고 서로의 삶이 풍부할 수 있도록 밀어주시기를 부탁드립니다</b>.<br />
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신원이 확실하신 분이라면 <b>어느 분이나 모임을 주선하실 수 있습니다</b>. 모임의 내용은 <b>한국의 문화와 언어와 관련만 있는 것이라면 무엇이든지 상관없습니다.</b> 방장에게 연락 주시면 모임을 주선하실 수 있도록 도와드리겠습니다.<br />
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<b>한국어를 가르칠 수 있거나 한국어를 연습할 수 있는 모임을 주선하실 수 있는 선생님도 찾습니다</b>. 우리말을 사랑하고 가르치며 열정적이신 분은 많지만, 옳지 않은 우리말을 배우며 몇 년을 공부해도 실력이 좋아지지 않아 중도 포기를 하기 싫어도 하게 되는 학생들이 더 많습니다. 우리말을 널널하고 부담없게 가르치실 수 있는 분, 특히 경험 및 한국어 전공 및 교사 자격 배경이 있으신 분은 연락부탁드립니다. <b>경험이 없어도 경험삼아 해 보실 분도 환영합니다. 강사 양성 과정의 강사가 도와드리겠습니다.</b><br />
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감사합니다. 모임에서 뵙겠습니다!<br />
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KLCX/KoreanLA 팀<br />
Korean Language And Culture Exchange - Los Angeles<br />
Official Home Site and Blog: http://KoreanLA.org<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official meetup: LINK</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Facebook: LINK</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Twitter: LINK</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-12301862834137207892013-05-09T16:39:00.000-07:002013-10-31T08:27:05.690-07:002013 Intermediate/Advanced Korean Study Group<table border="0">
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Elie Seyedian, <span style="background-color: white;">Member of KLCX, Los Angeles</span><br />
<a href="mailto:elie.seyedian@gmail.com" target="_blank">Click here to contact Host of the Study Group</a><br />
<a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/contactus.html" target="_blank">Click here to contact the KLCX office</a></td></tr>
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<u>MEETUP MEMBERS</u>: please <a href="http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/118615432/" target="_blank">click here</a> to RSVP.<br />
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</td><td><span style="font-size: large;"><b>A Message from a Hostess</b></span><br />
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Please join us for a Korean study group – Intermediate/Advanced level, every Saturday, 11-1, starting May 11, 2013, at the Yellow House Café, 234 S Oxford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004 (close to Western and 3rd). Street parking is available. Vallet parking is also available after 12pm. Ask for the Korean study group.<br />
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We invite Korean native speakers to help us out every Saturday, whenever available. This is NOT a class with an instructor. It’s an interactive study group. Each student prepares and brings material they would like to go over with the group. We will have a back-up “lesson plan” which covers material reviewed in preparation for the TOPIK exam - Advanced level. <br />
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We are looking for more Intermediate to Advanced level students and Korean native speakers to join our group. Native speakers do not need to bring any material. No teaching experience necessary. In exchange, we treat our native speakers for lunch/coffee!<br />
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This is a free event, however as a courtesy, we ask that you order at least one item so that we can keep coming to this venue. Their banana cappuccinos and chocolate smores are fantastic! For their menu and directions: http://www.theyellowhousecafe.com<br />
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If you need further info, feel free to email me at elie.seyedian@gmail.com. Please RSVP by Friday, so that I can make proper seating arrangements. Thank you.<br />
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If you need further info, feel free to email me at elie.seyedian@gmail.com. Please RSVP by Friday, so that I can make proper seating arrangements. Thank you.<br />
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If you are a beginner, the material we review will be difficult for you. For beginners study group, please refer to the <a href="http://tinyurl.com/KoreanLACalendar">group's calendar</a>.<br />
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Hope to see many of you there!<br />
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Best,<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official meetup: http://ow.ly/kSTTj | http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/118615432/</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/KoreanLA/permalink/10151623140571233/</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Twitter: https://twitter.com/KoreanLA/status/332643207785623552<br />On Google: https://groups.google.com/d/topic/koreanlanguageandculture/PxFaYxNpw2A/discussion</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-66821971972124839562012-09-22T03:44:00.000-07:002012-10-13T03:49:12.045-07:00Outing to Los Angeles Korean Festival<table border="0"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />10 AM ~ 4 PM</span></td></tr>
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Seoul International Park, on the corner of Irolo and San Marino</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">To avoid the confusion, please read the instruction thoroughly. Thanks!</span></div>
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<strong>We are going to the K-fest! Yay!</strong><br />
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<strong>WANTED: Assistant Organizer for this event.</strong><br />
Based on our past experience, we know it becomes quite hectic to meet
at the event, and the organizer gets tied up with phone calls, texts, etc.
because we cannot find each other. So if you can please volunteer to be
an assistant organizer, share your phone numbers with those who
RSVP'ed and take their calls and/or texts, please let me know. Thank you
very much!<br />
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<strong>HOW TO FIND US:</strong><br />
We are meeting near the park's sign on the corner of Irolo Street and
San Marino Street at 10ish. If you're arriving after then, please call
or text our main line: (626) Learn-01 (532-7601).<br />
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<li><a href="https://maps.google.com/maps/place?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF-8&q=seoul+international+park,+los+angeles&fb=1&gl=us&hq=seoul+international+park,+los+angeles&hnear=seoul+international+park,+los+angeles&cid=5660080136102794824">Click here for Google Map</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/facility/seoulInterRC.htm">Click here for park information</a></li>
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Click "Read Full Details" below for entire announcement. :)<br />
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<li><a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/policy.html" target="_blank">Please read <b>RSVP/No-Show Policy</b></a><b>.<br /></b></li>
<li><b><b>Registration Priority</b></b>First come, first serve in following order:<br />(1) Members<br />(2) Those who sign up for the entire classes.<br />(3) First-time sign-up.<br /><br /><b></b><b><br /></b></li>
<li><b>How to RSVP</b><br /><br />At this time, we are taking RSVP <a href="http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/80532902/" target="_blank">here</a> only. You will have to join the site to RSVP.<br /> </li>
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Wear comfortably and bring cash to get some food.<br />
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Korean Language & Culture Exchange, Los Angeles
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Zean E Yoon | <a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/contactus.html" target="_blank">Click here to contact us</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official meetup: http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/79312902/</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Facebook: N/A</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Twitter: https://twitter.com/KoreanLA/status/254422209165152257</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Google: N/A</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.6312602 -118.87539890000001 34.4732082 -117.6119709tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-5270193269243176632012-09-03T15:46:00.000-07:002012-09-08T01:56:57.712-07:00Full-Day Beginners Intensive in September<table border="0"><tbody>
<tr valign="top" width="64"><td><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="64" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yJLerI8SGEc/T7aa5upbhRI/AAAAAAAAAIY/CAgGt1dKDh8/s1600/calendar.png" width="64" /></span></td><td><b><span style="font-size: large;">Saturday, September 8, 2012</span></b>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br />11 AM ~ 7 PM</span></td></tr>
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Exact address will e-mailed individually by Friday afternoon</td></tr>
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See below for details.</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Before providing you with details about this special intensive classes, we'd like to remind you that the <b><a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/2012/06/2012-summer-saturday-study-group.html" target="_blank">Summer Study Group for the Intermediate Korean Learners</a></b> is having its last day on September 8. So please join the study group and meet each other! Please <a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/2012/06/2012-summer-saturday-study-group.html" target="_blank">click here</a> for details.
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">To avoid the confusion, please read the instruction thoroughly. Thanks!</span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><b><span style="color: blue;">UPDATE (Sept 7 2012): </span>Please note the change of schedule.</b></span><br />
To
minimize the cost, I had to change the venue. Since most venues do not
open at 10 am, I also had to change the time. It affects only the first
class, which starts later than originally scheduled. Thank you for your
understanding my effort to keep the classes free of charge.<br />
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Kindly update your RSVP if this affects your schedule. Thank you. <br />
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Usually our workshop days are designed to accommodate multiple levels of Korean learners. This time, we will have a different kind of workshop: <b>a Full-Day Intensive Classes</b> <b>dedicated to Beginners</b> (and Novice).<br />
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Classes will be intensive, but you will be in a casual and laid-back setting. Let's laugh and have fun while learning too.<br />
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Click "<a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/2012/09/BeginnerIntensive201209.html#more" target="_blank">more</a>" and/or see below for the event details.<br />
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*한국어 원어민이세요? 도와주세요! <a href="http://englishla.tistory.com/13" target="_blank">여기를 누르고 읽어주세요</a>. 감사합니다.<br />
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Each session is approximately 45 minutes with 15-minute break for Q&A.<br />
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<td nowrap="nowrap">11:00 AM ~ 1:00 PM<br />
<span style="color: red;"><i>* time changed</i></span></td>
<td><b>"FIRST STEP"</b><br />
Korean writing system (Hangeul reading & writing), pronunciation drills, self-introductions and a few essential expressions.</td></tr>
<tr valign="top"><td nowrap="nowrap" style="text-align: center;"><i>Lunch!</i></td>
<td nowrap="nowrap">1:15 PM ~ 1:40 PM<br />
<span style="color: red;"><i>* time changed</i></span></td>
<td><b>도우미, 선생님 준비 모임 (필수)</b><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: small;">한국어 원어민이시면 <b>반드시 참석해 주셔야 </b>하며, 참석하지 않으신 분은 당일 이벤트에 <b>참석하실 수 없습니다</b>. 이해와 협조 부탁드립니다. <a href="http://englishla.tistory.com/13" target="_blank">자세한 내용 여기 클릭</a></span></span></td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap">2:00 PM ~ 4:00 PM</td>
<td><b>BEGINNERS 2.1</b><br />
Korean sentence structure, various markers, regular verbs, simple questions and answers, and talking about yourself </td>
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<td nowrap="nowrap">5:00 PM ~ 7 PM</td>
<td><b>BEGINNERS 2.2</b><br />
Respect in language (honorific/humble), irregular verbs, possessives, more markers, more questions and answers. How to make requests politely. Practical expressions to solicit others' help to so that they would help you with your Korean study. Introduction to numbers and related expressions.</td>
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<li><a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/policy.html" target="_blank">Please read <b>RSVP/No-Show Policy</b></a><b>.<br /></b></li>
<li><b><b>Registration Priority</b></b>First come, first serve in following order:<br />(1) Members<br />(2) Those who sign up for the entire classes.<br />(3) First-time sign-up.<br /><br /><b><br /></b></li>
<li>Registration Period<br /><span style="color: red;">Now through Friday, September 7, 5 pm<br /></span></li>
<li><b>How to RSVP</b><br /><br /><u>MEETUP MEMBERS</u>: please <a href="http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/80532902/" target="_blank">click here</a> to RSVP.<br /><br />
<u>ALL OTHER MEMBERS</u>: Email following information to <a href="mailto:KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com">KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com</a>.<br />(1) Email subject: RSVP - KLCX 2012 September Beginners Intensive<br />(2) Full name(s)<br />(3) ID if you are a member of groups on line (Google, Ping, Facebook etc.)<br />(4) Your mobile/text number in case of emergency<br />(5) Your guest's information: names, email address/phone number<br /><br /><br />
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<li><b>Receive E-mail Confirmation.</b><br />You will receive e-mail confirmation in 24 hours<br />then, the address by Friday evening.</li>
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<li>Pencils</li>
<li>Erasers</li>
<li>Scratch papers and/or notebooks.</li>
<li>Smile, Energy and Positive attitude </li>
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For beginners level, the use of a tablet or a notebook is <u>NOT</u> allowed. You are required to write with your own hands.<br />
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<b>All classes are free. </b>However as a courtesy, we ask that you order at
least one item so that we can keep coming to the venue.<br />
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Additional donation is appreciated but not required. It will help us defray
the cost of organizing events like this - so that we can keep on organizing low- to no-cost events like this.
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Korean Language & Culture Exchange, Los Angeles
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Zean E Yoon | <a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/contactus.html" target="_blank">Click here to contact us</a></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Short URLs</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official blog: http://koreanla.blogspot.com/2012/09/BeginnerIntensive201209.html | http://ow.ly/dr4py </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official meetup: http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/80532902/</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/469226189778088/</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Twitter: https://twitter.com/KoreanLA/status/242790960268967937</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Google: https://groups.google.com/d/topic/koreanlanguageandculture/G8mQdHOtseg/discussion</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0708598 -118.293589134.0445538 -118.33307110000001 34.0971658 -118.2541071tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-42834953938469204192012-08-30T14:45:00.000-07:002012-08-30T14:47:45.771-07:00Calling Bungae - BYO Cocktail Party<table border="0">
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<span style="font-size: large;">7:00 PM ~</span></td></tr>
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</span></td><td><b><span style="font-size: large;">Canvas LA (Downtown Los Angeles), CA, USA</span></b><br />
RSVP for the exact address.</td></tr>
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<b>Calling "Bungae" BYO Cocktail Party – Today at 7 pm in DTLA</b></div>
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That's right, we’re having a Bungae today!<br />
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WHAT IS BUNGAE?</blockquote>
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Bungae is an Internet jargon to mean "a meet-up with last-minute notice." Bungae (번개, [bunn-gay]) means thunder, which appears in many Korean colloquial expressions to mean something extremely quick. So you can guess how this word came to mean a last-minute meetups in Korea.<br />
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Although 번개 is the eponym, it is often spelled as 번게, 벙개, or 번게. There's a reason for it, but I would not want to bore with you it. I hope we see you at the future Bungaes!</blockquote>
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See below for details about tonight's event:<br />
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Korean Language & Culture Exchange, Los Angeles<br />
Jamie the Mighty Hostess <br />
<a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/contactus.html" target="_blank">Click here to contact us</a></td></tr>
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Rooftop Cocktail Party.<br />
In Downtown Los Angeles.<br />
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RSVP strongly recommended. Please RSVP here:<br />
<a href="http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/80135952/">http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/80135952/</a><br />
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a private residence in the gated community -- so you need to be there
by 7 pm for someone to meet you at the gate and let you in.<br />
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Would you like to join us? Let us know!<br />
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Bring a bottle of wine or dessert, if you can. Or just bring yourself!</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Short URLs</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official blog: http://ow.ly/dmjLO | http://koreanla.blogspot.com/2012/08/201208CocktailParty.html</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official meetup: http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/80135952/</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/338044312956420/</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Twitter: LINK<br />On Google: LINK</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0138 N Beaudry Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA34.059723 -118.25323434.0580785 -118.2557015 34.061367499999996 -118.25076650000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-54324613991925665282012-08-16T15:50:00.000-07:002012-08-18T16:38:26.462-07:00Summer Night Cocktail Party<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Thursday, August 24, 2012</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">7:00 PM ~ 10:00 PM</span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Rooftop Bar at the Standard</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Downtown Los Angeles, CA, USA | <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Rooftop+Bar+at+the+Standard,+South+Flower+Street,+Los+Angeles,+CA&aq=0&oq=Rooftop+Bar+at+the+Standard&sll=34.020479,-118.411732&sspn=0.91058,1.234589&vpsrc=0&ie=UTF8&hq=Rooftop+Bar+at+the+Standard,+South+Flower+Street,+Los+Angeles,+CA&ll=34.05049,-118.257222&spn=0.028446,0.038581&t=m&z=15&iwloc=A&cid=15349873241624823293" target="_blank">map</a></span></td></tr>
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<a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/policy.html" target="_blank">Please read RSVP/No-Show Policy.</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">It's summer time.</span><br /><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">Let's enjoy it together </span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">Summer Night Cocktail Party</span></b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></i></span><span style="color: #ffe599; font-size: x-large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">~ Mix & Mingle ~</span></b></i></span></div>
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Korean Language & Culture Exchange, Los Angeles<br />
Elly, Kenny<br />
<a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/contactus.html" target="_blank">Click here to contact us</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/77586012/" target="_blank">Click here. Site registration required<i><b>.</b></i></a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Or e-mail your name to <a href="mailto:KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com">KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com</a></span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Exceptional Downtown Views</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cash Bar | Complimentary Appetizers</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/77586012/" target="_blank"><br /></a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official blog: </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">http://ow.ly/d4eGm</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official meetup: http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/77586012/</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/354053158006334/</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Twitter: http://koreanla.blogspot.com/2012/08/SummerMixer2012.html</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Google: LINK</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.6312602 -118.87539890000001 34.4732082 -117.6119709tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-62339435752744491152012-06-25T00:15:00.003-07:002012-07-01T10:20:19.563-07:002012 Summer Saturday Study Group (Intermediate)<table border="0">
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<span style="font-size: large;">11:00 AM ~ 1:00 PM</span></td></tr>
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</span></td><td><b><span style="font-size: large;">Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA, USA</span></b><br />
See below for details.<br />
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See below for details.</td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">During summer while schools are out, students of Korean language in Los Angeles area meet on Saturdays to practice and study Korean. If you are an intermediate level, you're invited!</span><br />
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* 한국어 원어민이세요? 한국어 스터디 그룹 도우미 해 주실분을 찾습니다. 먼저 <a href="http://englishla.tistory.com/12" target="_blank">특별히 부탁의 말씀이 있으니 꼭 읽어주세요</a>. 그리고 디렉터에게 이메일로 자원 신청을 해 주시면 감사드리겠습니다. 저희 학생들을 도와주셔서 감사합니다!<br />
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Elie Seyedian, <span style="background-color: white;">Member of KLCX, Los Angeles</span><br />
<a href="mailto:elie.seyedian@gmail.com">Click here to contact Host of the Study Group</a><br />
<a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/contactus.html" target="_blank">Click here to contact the KLCX office</a></td></tr>
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<span style="color: red;"><b>* </b></span><a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/policy.html" target="_blank">Please read RSVP/No-Show Policy.</a><br />
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<u>MEETUP MEMBERS</u>: please <a href="http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/dwgrbdyqkbkb/" target="_blank">click here</a> to RSVP.<br />
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<u>ALL OTHER MEMBERS</u>: See below for email address.</td></tr>
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</td><td><span style="font-size: large;"><b>A Message from a Hostess</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Please join us for a Korean study group – Intermediate level, every Saturday, 11-1 PM, from July 7 to September 8, 2012, at the Yellow House Café, 234 S Oxford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004 (close to Western and 3rd). Free parking across the street. </span><br />
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We go over Intermediate level grammar and vocabulary, and practice altogether. We try to have a Korean native speaker help us out every Saturday.<br />
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We are looking for more Intermediate to Advanced level students and Korean native speakers to join our group. The native speaker does not need to bring any teaching material. In exchange, we treat him or her for lunch!<br />
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This is a free event, however as a courtesy, we ask that you order at least one item so that we can keep coming to this venue. Their banana cappuccinos and chocolate smores are to die for! For their menu and directions: http://www.theyellowhousecafe.com<br />
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Please email me if you’re interested at elie.seyedian@gmail.com. Please RSVP by Friday, so that we know how big of a table we should get. Thanks.<br />
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If you are a beginner, this group may be too difficult for you. Feel free to email me and I can refer you to a similar weekly group organized for beginners.<br />
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Hope to see many of you there!<br />
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Best,<br />
Elie<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Short URLs</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official blog: http://ow.ly/bW5kF | http://koreanla.blogspot.com/2012/06/2012-summer-saturday-study-group.html</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official meetup: http://ow.ly/bW5hG | http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/70605002/</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/KoreanLA/permalink/10151064938876233/</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Twitter: http://twitter.com/KoreanLA/status/219170786454405121<br />On Google: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/koreanlanguageandculture/JGeqIryOBU8</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-45032131400324859922012-05-10T13:21:00.000-07:002012-05-19T09:17:58.896-07:00Word Play: Vocabulary Workshop<table border="0">
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<span style="font-size: large;">12:00 PM ~</span><br />
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</span></td><td><b><span style="font-size: large;">Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA, USA</span></b><br />
Exact address will mailed by Friday evening.</td></tr>
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</td><td><b><span style="font-size: large;">RSVP appreciated.</span></b><br />
See below for details.</td></tr>
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<center><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Please read the instruction below thoroughly. Thank you!</span></b></center><br />
This event was moved from <a href="http://ow.ly/8q1BJ">Second Saturday</a> to Third Saturday for May only. We apologize for this change.<br />
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Let's meet for an easy-going and relaxed workshop - but on a serious topic: <b>Korean Vocabulary.</b><br />
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We will use whatever tools necessary to expand our vocabulary. We will start with basics and move to practical then to higher level. We will be guided throughout the workshop to pick up new vocabs, play silly games, and sing silly songs. We will divide into groups - or be paired up - and help each other memorize new words and encourage each other to move forward and up.<br />
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Our focus is not on grammar, but you will be shown a quick-and-dirty grammar points that will help you double your vocabulary. We will also discuss what we do to help ourselves in this area.<br />
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As always, your RSVP is strongly recommended. Your RSVP helps us minimize the cost of the event - so that we can keep on organizing events like this at very low cost.<br />
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The workshop is <u>free</u>, and we ask one thing only: please buy a drink or two at the venue. Please support the venue so that they can support us.
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* 한국어 원어민이세요? <a href="http://englishla.tistory.com/12" target="_blank">특별히 부탁의 말씀이 있으니 꼭 읽어주세요</a>. 감사합니다.<br />
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Korean Language & Culture Exchange, Los Angeles<br />
Zean E Yoon<br />
<a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/contactus.html" target="_blank">Click here to contact us</a></td></tr>
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Each session is 45 minutes with 15-minute break.<br />
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<b><u>11:00~11:30ish</u></b> - <b>한국어 원어민 및 도우미, 선생님 필수 참석 모임</b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;"><b>반드시 참석해 주셔야 </b>하며, 참석하지 않으신 분은 당일 이벤트에 <b>참석하실 수 없습니다</b>. 이해와 협조 부탁드립니다.</span></span><br />
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<b>12 PM - Beginners</b><br />
If you are new to Hangeul or not quite proficient at it yet, I will show you easy way to memorize the writing system in a short period of time. You will be also introduced to the basics of Korean sentence so that you can be ready for novice and higher level workshops.<br />
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<b>1 PM - Novice</b><br />
This workshop usually covers first 15 chapters of most textbooks out there.<br />
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<b>2 PM - Upper Novice - Intermediate</b><br />
We will keep on moving up as long as the time allows.<br />
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<b>3 PM - Upper Intermediate - Advanced</b><br />
If we have enough upper intermediate to advanced students, this workshop will happen. If we don't, it won't. So be certain to let me know your level, please!</td></tr>
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<span style="color: red;"><b>* </b></span><a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/policy.html" target="_blank">Please read RSVP/No-Show Policy.</a><br />
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<u>MEETUP MEMBERS</u>: please <a href="http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/63675162/" target="_blank">click here</a> to RSVP.<br />
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<u>ALL OTHER MEMBERS</u>: email following information to <a href="mailto:KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com">KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com</a>.<br />
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<li>Email subject: RSVP - KLCX 2012 May Monthly Workshop</li>
<li>Full name(s)</li>
<li>ID if you are member of group on line (Google, Ping, etc.)</li>
<li>Number of guest(s). you can bring as many guests as you want.</li>
<li>Your mobile number where we can call and/or text in case there's a change.</li>
<li>Pre-pay if you want.</li>
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<u>RECEIVE E-MAIL CONFIRMATION:</u> You will receive e-mail confirmation in 24 hours.</div>
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The workshops are free. We only ask that you buy a drink or two for the use of the venue.<br />
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Additional donation is not required. However, you can help disperse the cost of events with your donation - so that we can keep on organizing low- to no-cost events like this.<br />
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<li>If you're a member on our Meetup site, please go to the event page to RSVP and make a payment.</li>
<li>If you have a PayPal account, please help us save on transaction fees. <b>Send the fund to KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com</b><b> </b>and <b>choose "Gift" or "<span class="smrLabel">I'm sending money to family or friends."</span></b></li>
<li><span class="smrLabel">If you don't have PayPal account, credit card payment is available. Please click "Donate" to make your payment.</span></li>
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<span class="smrLabel"><u>REFUND POLICY</u>: </span>Refunds offered if:<br />
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<li>you can cancel at least 3 day(s) before the Meetup</li>
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About 80% of the amount you paid will be returned due to transaction fees charged by merchant services (meetup,com, PayPal, Amazon, SquareUp, Intuit, etc.) We have no control over these fees. Thanks for your understanding.<br />
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Your payments and donations go to the venue and not to Organizer, instructor or staff, and applied to the direct cost of the event such as supplies, photocopies, deposits for the use of the venue/equipment, etc.</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Short URLs</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official blog: </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">http://ow.ly/b0QGs</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official meetup: http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/63675162/</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Facebook: None</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Twitter: LINK<br />On Google: LINK</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0708598 -118.293589134.0445538 -118.33307110000001 34.0971658 -118.2541071tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-7075319815930455922012-04-27T12:31:00.002-07:002012-05-16T14:41:19.667-07:00About Events Tomorrow - Your Replies, please!<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
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<b>(1) Last minute sales: 2 Tickets available!<br />(2) Your RSVP to the Pre-Concert Picnic, please!</b><br />
<b>(3) Savings</b><br />
<b>(4) Thank you to the staff</b><br />
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Dear Polyglots and Hallyu Fans,<br />
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We are going to Korean Music Festival tomorrow. Yay!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2 Tickets for Sale</b></span></div>
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$24 per ticket.<br />
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(1) Email us. (2) Receive confirmation that we have tickets for you. (3) Pay. (4) You’re all set!<br />
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Please email both Theresa Tong and Zean Yoon for faster reply.<br />
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<li>ttong98meetups@gmail.com</li>
<li>KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com.</li>
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Oh, and, you will sit with the group - so you won't be alone! :D<br />
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FIRST COME, FIRST GO! The tickets must be paid in advance.<br />
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Event Details: <a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/2012/03/join-us-at-2012-korean-music-festival.html%20" target="_blank">http://koreanla.blogspot.com/2012/03/join-us-at-2012-korean-music-festival.html </a><br />
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-------------------------<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><br />You're Invited to the Pre-Picnic - RSVP requested.</span></b></span><br />
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Have you RSVPed for the Pre-Concert Picnic yet? Please email <a href="mailto:sallerson07@gmail.com" target="_blank">Sharon Allerson</a> and let us know how many people and what you can bring to help! <b>Your RSVP helps us know how much snacks and drinks we need to bring. Thank you very much!</b><br />
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Even if you didn't buy our group tickets, you are still invited. We don't care where you bought the ticket. We want you to have fun with us! :D<br />
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Picnic Details: <a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/2012/04/join-us-at-pre-korean-music-festival.html">http://koreanla.blogspot.com/2012/04/join-us-at-pre-korean-music-festival.html</a><br />
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-------------------------<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><br />Passing Savings to You</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></b></span> <br />
We saved a little bit of money on tickets. So as promised, I am returning the difference back to your account. You will see the money either in your PayPal account or cash, depending on the method of the payment. It may take a few days, so please allow several days before you see them.<br />
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-------------------------<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><br />Thank you to all the staff</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"></span></b></span>Thank you, Theresa, for coordinating tickets! And thank you, Aryf, for being so resourceful and of your help!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Short URLs</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official blog: http://ow.ly/azc6B </span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official meetup: LINK</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Facebook: LINK</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Twitter: LINK</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-85248033408204622442012-04-21T08:47:00.000-07:002012-04-27T12:05:25.358-07:00Join us at the Pre-Korean Music Festival Picnic!If you are going to the <a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/2012/03/join-us-at-2012-korean-music-festival.html" target="_blank">Bowl for the Korean Music Festival on April 28</a>, please join us at the Pre-Concert Picnic!<br />
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<b></b><a href="http://www.koreanla.org/members/5999106/" target="_blank"><b>Shron Allerson</b></a>, a member of the KLCX/KoreanLA once again graciously offered to organize pre-concert picnic. Thank you again, Sharon!<br />
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<b>Please read the following CAREFULLY so as not to miss any details.</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Join us for a POTLUCK PICNIC!</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Pick up your tickets, meet up with friends,<br />and let’s get the party started!</b></span></div>
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<b><span class="pageH1">WHEN:</span></b><br />
Saturday, April 28, 2012<br />
3:30 PM ~ 5:15 PM<br />
Please come early to pick up your tickets and check out exhibits!<br />
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<b><span class="pageH1">WHERE:</span></b><br />
Highland Camrose Picnic Area 15<br />
Bowl side of Highland, hidden away behind the brick wall.<br />
<a href="http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/visit/bowl-areamap.cfm" target="_blank">Click here to see the map</a>.<br />
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<b><span class="pageH1">RSVP</span></b><br />
Help us organize this picnic by RSVP’ing. <u>Headcount really helps!</u><br />
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When you RSVP, <b>please let us know how many in your party</b> <b>and what you will bring: </b>main dish, side (rice/veggies), salad, dessert, beverages, snacks, or supplies. Or Champagne.<br />
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<u>HOW TO RSVP</u>:<br />
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(1) If you are a member on our <a href="http://meetup.com/KoreanLA" target="_blank">Meetup site</a>, please <a href="http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/61296192/" target="_blank">click here to RSVP</a>. <br />
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(1) If you are a non-member or a member other KLCX sites, please <b><a href="http://sallerson07@gmail.com/?subject=2012%20KMF%20Picnic%20RSVP" target="_blank">click here and e-mail following information to the Hostess</a>.</b>. Copy and paste the following into your e-mail body and type your replies <br />
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<li>Name</li>
<li>Contact Phone</li>
<li>Email</li>
<li>Number of guests (including yourself)</li>
<li>What you can bring</li>
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<b><span class="pageH1">HOW TO PICK UP YOUR TICKETS</span></b><br />
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<a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/2012/03/join-us-at-2012-korean-music-festival.html" target="_blank">If you purchased our group tickets</a>, please <span style="color: red;">pick up your tickets by 5:15 PM at the picnic </span>- even if you are not coming to the picnic. After then, we are going up to our seats. Once we do, we are in! We cannot meet you even halfway, not even near the gate area (they have security measures we must respect). We cannot rely on will-call either. So please don't be late!<br />
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<b><span class="pageH1">QUESTIONS?</span></b></div>
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<li><a href="mailto:sallerson07@gmail.com?subject=2012%20KMF%20Picnic%20Inquiry" target="_blank">Click here to contact Sharon Allerson,</a> Picnic Hostess & Coordinator</li>
<li><a href="mailto:KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com?subject=2012%20KMF%20Inquiry">Click here</a> to reach Zeanie Yoon.</li>
<li><a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/2012/03/join-us-at-2012-korean-music-festival.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> to join us at the 2012 Korean Music Festival</li>
<li>About <a href="http://www.koreanmusicfestival.com/" target="_blank">Korean Music Festival</a> @ Hollywood Bowl</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">PLEASE COME, COME, COME,<br />
TO THE PICNIC!<br />
HOORAY!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Short URLs</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official blog: http://ow.ly/az9m5 </span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official meetup: http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/61296192/</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Facebook: LINK</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Twitter: LINK</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA34.113088 -118.33937334.0999415 -118.35911399999999 34.126234499999995 -118.319632tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-69051384031340407552012-03-26T01:12:00.000-07:002012-04-27T08:58:33.058-07:00Join us at the 2012 Korean Music Festival at Hollywood BowlIt's that time again for the Korean concert at the Hollywood Bowl. So grab your picnic basket and let's go! <br />
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Meet the Hostess and Ticket Coordinator of this event, <a href="http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/members/6031574" target="_blank">Theresa Tong</a>. The awesome Theresa has been in charge of ticket coordination since our 2009 KMF outing (thank you, Theresa!)<br />
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<b>Please read the following CAREFULLY so as not to miss any details.</b><br />
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Tickets sell out FAST, and I say this with extreme urgency! Please RSVP yesterday.<br />
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<b style="color: red;">LAST-MINUTE SALES: We have 2 tickets available in our group!</b> <a href="http://ttong98meetups@gmail.com/?subject=2012%20KMF%20Inquiry" target="_blank">Please click here to see if the tickets are available</a>. We will get back to you ASAP!</blockquote>
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<b style="color: red;">RSVP for Pre-Concert Picnic! </b>Your RSVP helps us know how much food and drinks we need to bring! <a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/2012/04/join-us-at-pre-korean-music-festival.html" target="_blank">Details here</a>.</blockquote>
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<b><span class="pageH1">WHEN:</span></b><br />
Saturday, April 28, 2012<br />
<a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/2012/04/join-us-at-pre-korean-music-festival.html" target="_blank">Pre-concert Picnic at 3:30 PM</a> (Pick up your tickets!)<br />
5:15 ~ 10ish PM: Concert!<br />
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<b><span class="pageH1">WHERE:</span></b><br />
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Hollywood Bowl<br />
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
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<b><span class="pageH1">PLAN:</span></b><br />
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<b>3:30 PM</b> - Meet & Greet. <a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/2012/04/join-us-at-pre-korean-music-festival.html" target="_blank">Click here for details and to RSVP.</a><br />
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<u>This is the only time you will be able to pick up your tickets from Ticket Coordinator.</u></blockquote>
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<b>5:15 PM</b> - Walk to the Bowl and get ready to go nuts over K-pop entertainers.<br />
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<u>Please be make certain to arrive before 5 pm and pick up your ticket(s). We won't be able to wait for you outside</u> - it's quite a walk from the entrance to the seat and use will-call for you to pick up tickets.</blockquote>
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<b><span class="pageH1">TICKETS & SEATING</span></b><br />
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There's no guarantee that we will sit together unless we buy tickets together. To sit together and have fun, we will buy group tickets in stages. To get a group discount, <b>we need at least 15 person per purchase</b>.<br />
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We will be ordering tickets on following dates:<br />
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(1) Thursday, March 29, 2012<br />
(2) Thursday, April 5, 2012.</blockquote>
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<b>You must RSVP and pay beforehand, or your order will not be placed.</b><br />
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<b>ARE YOU BRINGING A GUEST</b>? We will not be able to switch around seats later, so if you are bringing guests, please RSVP/pay for them too!<br />
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See below for RSVP/pay instruction.<br />
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<b><span class="pageH1">COST</span></b><br />
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At this time, we are shooting for the cheapest ticket, i.e. $20. But we expect them to be sold out by March 29. So for now, we will be buying the next grade, $25-seat. Hence, <b>the current due is $29.</b><br />
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$25 ticket + $2.50 convenience fee by KMF/Koreatimes + $1.50 transaction fee by PayPal/Meetup/Credit Cards = $29</blockquote>
If we can buy cheaper seats, then the difference will be returned back to you.<br />
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<b>If tickets we want sell out </b>before we could buy them, we will buy next available tickets, and you will pay the difference (don’t worry, we will ask you first).<br />
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<b>ALL SALES ARE FINAL</b>. Not our rule, but it's the KMF's rule. If your plan changes, you have an option to sell your ticket to someone else. You are buying tickets from Korean Music Festival, not from us.<br />
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<b><span class="pageH1">RSVP & PAY INSTRUCTION</span></b><br />
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<center><b style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">The new 2nd due date to RSVP/pay is</span><br />Thursday, April 5, 2012</b></center></blockquote>
(1) <b>E-mail following information to: </b><a href="mailto:KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com?subject=2012%20KMF%20RSVP" target="_blank">KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com</a><br />
Copy and paste the following into your e-mail body and type your replies. <br />
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<li>Name</li>
<li>Contact Phone</li>
<li>Email</li>
<li>Ticket Price You're paying</li>
<li>How many tickets you are ordering</li>
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(2) <b>Pre-pay.</b> (Required)<br />
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To maintain the book as transparent as possible, we do not accept cash. Thank you.<br />
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<li>If you're a member on our Meetup site, please go to the event page to RSVP and make a payment.</li>
<li>If you have a PayPal account, please help us save on transaction fees. <b>Send the fund to <u>KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com</u></b><b> </b>and <u>choose "Gift" or "<span class="smrLabel">I'm sending money to family or friends."</span></u></li>
<li><span class="smrLabel">If you don't have PayPal or Meetup account, credit card payment is available. Please click "Donate" below to make your payment.</span></li>
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(3) <b>Receive email confirmation from us. </b><br />
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(4) We will not risk mailing you tickets; we don’t want them to be lost in mail! Please come early as noted above to pick up your tickets in advance.<b><span class="pageH1"> </span></b><br />
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<b><span class="pageH1">DIRECTION & OTHER INFORMATION</span></b><br />
<a href="http://www.koreanmusicfestival.com/visitor_information.php">http://www.koreanmusicfestival.com/visitor_information.php</a><br />
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<b><span class="pageH1">QUESTIONS?</span></b><br />
<ul>
<li><a href="mailto:ttong98meetups@gmail.com?subject=2012%20KMF%20Inquiry" target="_blank">Click here to contact Theresa Tong</a>, Event Hostess & Ticket Coordinator</li>
<li><a href="mailto:KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com?subject=2012%20KMF%20Inquiry">Click here</a> to reach Zeanie Yoon.</li>
<li>About 2012 Korean Music Festival, visit:<a href="http://koreanmusicfestival.com/"> http://koreanmusicfestival.com</a></li>
</ul>
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Short URLs</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official blog: http://ow.ly/9Se0c</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official meetup: http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/47225922/</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Facebook: LINK</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Twitter: LINK</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-24456738371911410782012-02-21T14:11:00.000-08:002012-03-10T01:35:00.365-08:00March Mixer: Korean Theme Taco & Movie<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Galbi & Namul Sandwich, <br />
"I feel too lazy to cook" Sandwich. So yummy.</td></tr>
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Announcing March <a href="http://ow.ly/8q1BJ">Second Saturday</a> Event - a Food & Movie Day!<br />
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Were you with us for our fun food-and-mixer meetups like Making of Bulgogi Sandwich, Gimbab Rolling contests, Mandu Fest, Korean Tea Ceremony and Namul Experiments? (If you attended the February Workshop, believe it or not, you had a sandwich with Korean flare!)<br />
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A couple of years ago Jamie hosted Mandu Fest, and everyone had a wonderful time! She's hosting another fun event in March - <b>Korean Taco and Movie Day</b>. And you're invited!<br />
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Please RSVP in advance so that we can have ingredients and the kitchen ready. <span _mce_style="color: #990000;" style="color: #990000;">Seating is limited. So the confirmation will be first-pay-first-serve basis.</span><br />
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<div style="color: red;"><b>UPDATE: March 7, 2012</b></div>
<b><div style="color: red;">The event is full, we are no longer taking RSVPs.</div>Sorry that if we cannot add you to the event this time, or you missed this event. Thanks for showing your interest; we will do this again!</td></tr></table>
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<b>UPDATE: March 1, 2012</b><br />
The event is full, and we are now taking Waitlist only. IMPORTANT: Please do not, I repeat, do NOT pay unless you hear from us confirming that you are in. We won't be able to issue full refund. Thank you!</b><br /><br />
To be added to the waitlist, please email us (see below). If you're a member of our <a href="http://KoreanLA.meetup.com" target="_blank">meetup site</a>, RSVP on the site to be added to the wait list.</td></tr></table>
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See you soon!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>EVENT DETAILS</b></span></div>
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<div style="color: #cc0000;">
<b>EVENT HOSTESS</b></div>
Jamie Jin Santos<b><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000;">WHEN</span></b><br />
Saturday, March 10, 2012<br />
12 noon - 4 pm<b><br /></b><br />
<ul>
<li>The host will be at the door at 12 noon to greet you in.</li>
</ul>
<b><br /><span style="color: #cc0000;">WHERE</span></b><br />
Private residence in Los Angeles, CA, USA<br />
Please RSVP to receive the address with enrollment confirmation by 6 am on the day of the event.<br />
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<b><br /><span style="color: #cc0000;">WHAT</span></b><br />
<ul>
<li>12:00 noon: <b>Korean-themed Taco</b></li>
<li>2:00 pm: <b>Movie </b></li>
</ul>
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<u>MENU</u> (<i>tentative</i>):<br />
<ul>
<li>불고기 타코 (Bulgogi Taco)</li>
<li>매운 돼지고기 타코 (Spicy Pork Taco)</li>
<li>생선 타코 (Fish Taco)</li>
<li>Drinks provided (water and soda).</li>
</ul>
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<u>POTLUCK</u>: Feel free to bring additional food, desserts and/or drinks to add the festivity to this meetup! If you let us know what you will bring, it will help us even more organize this event. <br />
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<u>FINE PRINTS:</u><br />
<ul>
<li>ALCOHOL NOT ALLOWED: It's the venue's policy. Thanks for your cooperation.</li>
<li>ALLERGIC OR DIETARY RESTRICTION?: We will provide you with lists of ingredients and/or answer your questions.</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
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<b>RSVP & PAYMENT DUE DATE</b></div>
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 6 PM<br />
<ul>
<li>We must buy ingredients and drinks in advance. So your early RSVP is much appreciated.</li>
</ul>
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<div style="color: #cc0000;">
<b>HOW TO RSVP</b></div>
Please read <a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/policy.html" target="_blank"><b>RSVP & No-Show Policy</b></a>.<br />
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<u>MEETUP MEMBERS</u>: please RSVP on the event page, answer a couple of questions, pay, and you're all set.<br />
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<u>ALL OTHER MEMBERS:</u> Please email following information to <a href="mailto:KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com" target="_blank">KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com</a>.<br />
<ul>
<li>Email subject: RSVP - KLCX/KoreanLA March Second Saturday</li>
<li>Full name(s)</li>
<li>ID if you are member of group on line</li>
<li>Number of guest(s). you can bring up to 1 guest. </li>
<li>Your mobile number where we can call and/or text in case there's a change.</li>
<li>Pay, and you're all set!</li>
</ul>
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<u>RECEIVE E-MAIL CONFIRMATION:</u> You will receive e-mail confirmation in 24 hours.</blockquote>
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<div style="color: #cc0000;">
<b>COST</b></div>
$12/person prepaid<br />
<ul>
<li>$22 if you haven't cleared your previous no-show status.</li>
<li>All cost goes into the venue rental, ingredients and supplies. So even if you don't eat, the money's still due. </li>
</ul>
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<b>HOW TO PAY</b></div>
To maintain the book as transparent as possible, we do not accept cash. Thank you.<br />
<ul>
<li>If you're a member on our Meetup site, please go to the event page to RSVP and make a payment.</li>
<li>If you have a PayPal account, please help us save on transaction fees. <b>Send the fund to <u>KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com</u></b><b> </b>and <u>choose "Gift" or "<span class="smrLabel">I'm sending money to family or friends."</span></u></li>
<li><span class="smrLabel">If you don't have PayPal or Meetup account, credit card payment is available. Please click "Donate" below to make your payment.</span></li>
</ul>
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<blockquote class="tr_bq">
<span class="smrLabel"><u>REFUND POLICY</u>: </span>Refunds offered if:<br />
<ul>
<li>the Meetup is cancelled</li>
<li>you can cancel at least 3 day(s) before the Meetup</li>
</ul>
About 80% of the amount you paid will be returned due to transaction fees charged by merchant services (meetup,com, PayPal, Amazon, SquareUp, Intuit, etc.) We have no control over these fees. Thanks for your understanding.</blockquote>
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Payments you make go to the venue, not to Organizer, instructor or staff who organize this event.<br />
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<b>ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT</b></div>
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<u>ADDRESS, MAP & PARKING</u>, and all other information will be e-mailed to you no later than 6 am on the day of the event.</blockquote>
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<u>PLEASE BE PUNCTUAL</u>. We are meeting at a private community property. The host will be at the door at 12 noon to greet you in.<br />
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<u>IF YOU ARE LATE</u>, please call the host (number to be provided) or the <a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/contactus.html" target="_blank">Director's Office</a>.</blockquote>
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<div style="color: #cc0000;">
<b>QUESTIONS?</b></div>
<a href="mailto:KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com" target="_blank">Click here and e-mail us</a>!<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official blog:http://ow.ly/9cRc7<br />Official Calendar: announced</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official meetup:http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/events/50647722/</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/events/261083097300250/</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Twitter:https://twitter.com/#!/KoreanLA/status/172086101496963072</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Google Group: https://groups.google.com/group/koreanlanguageandculture/t/f20163ac158d14fa</span><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-56350764204117079692012-02-11T08:26:00.000-08:002012-02-11T09:12:04.850-08:00Sogaeting(소개팅)? What does it mean exactly?We are having a <a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-second-saturday-series.html" target="_blank">Valentine-themed Workshop and "Ask a Korean" meetup today</a>. In observance of this workshop, I thought you may be interested in one of many aspects of Korean dating culture: Sogaeting (소개팅).<br />
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<span class="pageH1">Question</span> today comes from <a href="http://www.italki.com/answers/question/113069-0-1-2.htm" target="_blank">Cris</a> who asked about "소개팅."<br />
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I have the understanding that 소개팅 means something like introducing
something in the form of "matchmaking". I heard my korean cousin saying
it in a joking manner, but i wasn't sure what it meant.</blockquote>
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<span class="pageH1">Answer:</span><br />
(1) Short answer: <br />
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As you said, 소개팅 is matchmaking, not
necessarily for the marriage but just to introduce one person to
another, which may lead to a date in the future (even on the same day if
both like each other).<br />
<br />
There is a word for matchmaking when people are introduced to each other specifically for marriage: 선 (or 맞선). <br />
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Hence the word 소개팅 is used in looser and casual sense. It's meant to be a "no-pressure" "introductory session."<br />
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<br />
(2) Long answer:<br />
<br />
소
개팅 is a compound word, coming from 소개 + 팅. As you noted, 소개 means
introduction. So let's talk a little about the cultural history of "팅."<br />
<br />
I'm
quite certain the young Koreans these days still have something called
미팅. 미팅 comes from an English word, "meeting." But as most of words do
when they're "imported" into another culture, the word 미팅 in this case
does not mean what English word means.<br />
<br />
미팅 is when a group of male
and female in a balanced ratio meet to get to know each other, which
may lead to a real date later that day or some other time. For instance,
you will have 3 of your male friends come, and I will have 3 of my
female friends come. As leaders of this 미팅, you and I have a choice to
be a part of it, but usually we opt out. The group will find a way to
pair up (either in the beginning or toward the end, with help of leaders
or not - there are many ways of doing this). And then if the pair
likes, they go on a date - or not.<br />
<br />
As 미팅 implies a certain level
of matchmaking, Koreans begun to add "팅" to various nouns to mean some
other type of matchmaking. While 미팅 is done in a group, they also needed
something to mean one-on-one introduction that doesn't necessarily mean
선 (See the short answer above). So they created a word 소개팅.<br />
<br />
I've heard folks saying 야외팅(outdoor 미팅), 동아리팅 (Those who belong to certain interest groups respectively meet), and many other.<br />
<br />
~팅 is meant to introduce two or more strangers. You don't use it for those who already know each other.<br />
<br />
Lasty,
미팅 is also used to mean conference or business meeting. So we need to
see the context to detect what the speaker meant to say.<br />
<br />
I hope this answers your question.<br />
<br />
<br />
<span class="pageH1">Ask a Korean.</span><br />
Send your question. <a href="mailto:KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com?subject=Ask%20a%20Korean%20-%20My%20question%20is">Click here</a><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-14679980034480799162012-02-06T11:25:00.000-08:002012-02-06T18:21:51.349-08:00Rate your event - and how to rate itI am quite certain most of us are clear about event rating system. Still, may I ask for 2 minutes of your time and read about it?<br />
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As you know, a few sites of KLCX has an event rating system. Your volunteers are always excited to be able to put together something you can come and enjoy; and all members long to hear how much you enjoyed the event as an attendee. Rating system is a quick way to leave your feedback. Your 15 seconds make a big difference for everyone, including yourself in the long run.<br />
<br />
<b>Please rate the meetup you attended</b>. When you do, please consider following:<br />
<ol>
<li>When others see that the event was a 5-star worthy, they will be encouraged to come next time. You see, in order for us to continue no- and low-cost events, we need mass attendance. You can help us by rating the event you attended.</li>
<li>You can encourage and motivate your volunteer staff to continue to make things happen for you. The only compensation they get is your words of encouragement. So just by rating, you motivate them!</li>
</ol>
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<b>Please rate based on the effort and content of the meetup. </b><br />
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Please do not rate based on the food you had, service by the venue, parking situation, people you liked or didn't like. <u>None of your volunteers have any control over them. </u></blockquote>
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<b>If you have to rate any less than the perfect score, let us know why.</b><br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
We know that even if you give the event a perfect score, there is always a room for improvements. So help us improve. You can leave a note along with your rating, email event hosts, use message boards, or leave a comments on our official blog. <a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/contactus.html" target="_blank">Email Director Yoon</a> and you can keep your identity anonymous too!</blockquote>
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Please let us know what you liked (so that we can keep it) and what you didn't like (so that we can make it better for you.). This is very important to both you and me, so I appreciate it. The group cannot go on without you and your feedback.<br />
<br />
Thank you, and see you at the next meetup!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Short URLs</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official blog: http://ow.ly/8Ue8H</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official meetup: </span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Facebook: </span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Twitter: </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-83385378610094334172012-02-04T14:37:00.000-08:002012-02-09T22:48:29.198-08:00February Workshop and Q&AHere comes the February <a href="http://ow.ly/8q1BJ">Second Saturday</a> Series!<br />
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Celebrating Valentine's Day, the theme of the month is <b>"Dating and Relationship"</b> and possibly other taboo-topics that we generally avoid. Naturally, to attend this meetup, you may need to keep your minds and views open. <u>You must be over 21 years old.</u><br />
<br />
This meetup will also get you ready for the Language Exchange later this month (pending). So please come join us!<br />
<br />
<b>We will have informal workshops and Q & A session in which you get to ask pretty much any question you've been wanting to ask a Korean, </b>from pronunciation to culture to something you weren't quite sure whom to ask. As always, we will have a mixer to get to know each other during and/or after the workshop.<br />
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As always, your RSVP is strongly recommended. So please read the instruction below thoroughly. Thank you!<br />
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* 한국어 원어민이세요? <a href="http://englishla.tistory.com/12" target="_blank">특별히 부탁의 말씀이 있으니 꼭 읽어주세요</a>. 감사합니다.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>This is where we met last time. For February meetup,<br />we have two venues we will choose from. </b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Saturday, Febuary 11, 2012<br />
See the schedule below.<br />
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<b>WHERE</b><br />
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA, USA<br />
Please RSVP and address will be emailed to you by 6 am on the day of the event.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>WHAT</b><br />
We will learn and talk about:<br />
<ol>
<li>Greetings and Breaking Ice (Beginner/Novice)</li>
<li>Making Suggestions and Requests (Intermediate & Higher), and/or;</li>
<li>Cheesy pick-up lines translated into Korean (all levels)</li>
</ol>
<br />
<ol>
</ol>
... so that at the end of the day, you will be able to:<br />
<ul>
<li>spark the conversation with someone of your interest</li>
<li>turn down someone of your non-interest</li>
<li>suggest what you want to do on your date night</li>
<li>understand a little bit about Korean dating/relationship culture</li>
</ul>
<br />
<ul>
</ul>
We also have:<br />
<ul>
<li>Q&A and Mixer. All members, please attend; this is usually the most interesting and fun part of the day. :)</li>
</ul>
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<br />
<b>RSVP & PAYMENT DUE DATE</b><br />
Saturday, February 11, 2012<br />
6 AM<br />
<ul>
</ul>
<b><br />SCHEDULE</b><br />
Please arrive early to sign in and pick up your lunch/snack/drinks<br />
<br />
You're welcome to attend both workshops. <u>Beginners</u>, you're welcome to stay for the intermediate if you are up for the challenge. Just remember it is an intermediate class, and it will be conducted in Korean language. <u>Intermediate students</u>,
please feel free to attend beginners workshops. You will have a chance
to brush up your basics, which never goes out of style.<br />
<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
<u>ALL KOREAN NATIVE SPEAKERS</u><br />
11:00~11:30ish - <b>한국어 원어민 및 도우미, 선생님 필수 참석 모임</b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;"><b>반드시 참석해 주셔야 </b>하며, 참석하지 않으신 분은 당일 이벤트에 <b>참석하실 수 없습니다</b>. 이해와 협조 부탁드립니다. </span></span><br />
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<u>BEGINNERS</u><br />
12:00~13:00 - <b>Beginners Workshop</b><br />
13:15~14:00 - <b>Q & A and Mixer. </b>Bring Your Questions!<br />
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<u>INTERMEDATE & HIGHER</u><br />
13:15~14:00 - <b>Q & A and Mixer.</b> Bring Your Questions!<br />
14:15~15:30 - <b>Workshop for Intermediate </b>or higher.</blockquote>
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<blockquote class="tr_bq">
</blockquote>
<br />
<b>Q & A </b>will be a "Ask a Korean" format. Your questions are deposited in a box and randomly selected for a Korean to respond to it within a given period of time. Ask any question ranging from pronunciation to culture to something that you didn't know whom to ask. <br />
<br />
<b>So b</b><b>ring your own questions!</b> Q & A session is as interesting and fun as you make it! You will hear individual opinions and views from native Koreans present at the mixer. (But they don't represent KLCX/KoreanLA's view.) <br />
<br />
We always have interesting questions. <a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/askakorean.html#more" target="_blank">Click here</a> are some questions you asked in the past.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>HOW TO RSVP</b><br />
<br />
<u>IMPORANT</u>: Please read <a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/policy.html" target="_blank"><b>RSVP & No-Show Policy</b></a><br />
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<u>MEETUP MEMBERS</u>: please RSVP on the event page, answer a couple of questions, pay, and you're all set.<br />
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<u>ALL OTHER MEMBERS:</u> Please email following information to <a href="mailto:KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com" target="_blank">KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com</a>.<br />
<ul>
<li>Email subject: RSVP - KLCX/KoreanLA February Second Saturday</li>
<li>Full name</li>
<li>ID if you are member of group on line</li>
<li>Number of guest(s) </li>
<li>Your mobile number where we can call and/or text in case there's a change.</li>
<li>Session you are signing up for (i.e. Beginners Workshop, Intermediate Workshop, Mixer only, etc.). If
you are attending both beginners and intermediate, please indicate so.</li>
<li>Pay, and you're all set!</li>
</ul>
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<u>RECEIVE E-MAIL CONFIRMATION:</u> You will receive e-mail confirmation in 24 hours.<br />
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<b>COST</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Healthy, light sandwich and salad.<br />Egg Salad or Turkey to choose from.</b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
$7.50/person prepaid <br />
$9.25/person walk-in's<br />
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<b>The amount includes sandwich and a soda (sorry, no coffee.) </b>which comes with the venue rental.<br />
<ul>
<li>Reminder: if you had a no-show before, your event fee is $17.50 prepaid or $19.25 walk-in.</li>
</ul>
The cost is not for us but for the venue rental. So even if you don't eat, the money's still due. And we need you to pay in advance... and here's how:<br />
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<b>HOW TO PAY</b><br />
<ul>
<li>If you're a member on our Meetup site, please go to the event page to RSVP and make a payment.</li>
<li>If you have a PayPal account, please help us save on transaction fees. <b>Send the fund to <u>KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com</u></b><b> </b>and <u>choose "Gift" or "<span class="smrLabel">I'm sending money to family or friends."</span></u></li>
<li><span class="smrLabel">If you don't have PayPal account, credit card payment is available. Please click "Donate" to make your payment.</span></li>
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<span class="smrLabel"><u>REFUND POLICY</u>: </span>Refunds offered if:<br />
<ul>
<li>the Meetup is cancelled</li>
<li>you can cancel at least 3 day(s) before the Meetup</li>
</ul>
About 80% of the amount you paid will be returned due to transaction fees charged by merchant services (meetup,com, PayPal, Amazon, SquareUp, Intuit, etc.) We have no control over these fees. Thanks for your understanding.<br />
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Payments you make go to the venue, not to Organizer, instructor or staff.<br />
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Did I miss anything? Post your questions below! See you soon!<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official blog: http://ow.ly/8Ue8H</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Official meetup: http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA/messages/boards/thread/20220482/</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/150095925107691/</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">On Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/KoreanLA/status/166610572819959809</span><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-26739660408390249862012-01-26T12:25:00.000-08:002012-01-26T12:26:40.713-08:00Orange County KoreanLA Kickoff Event!Last year, we began hosting events in Orange County in order to meet the needs of our members who lived in that area. We will be officially kicking off KoreanLA Orange County with a social event on February 4th. We will be meeting for Korean BBQ and then moving on to more fun events. If you live in the OC area (or not), we encourage you to come and join us. Your presence will allow our OC host (me) and the rest of the KoreanLA staff, to get a better idea of the type of events to host in this area. If you are interested in attending, please join our meetup or facebook groups. Links will be posted at the end of the post. I hope to have the opportunity to meet everyone soon!<div>
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~Chris</div>
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KoreanLA Events Organizer (Orange County)</div>
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Meetup Group:</div>
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<a href="http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA">http://www.meetup.com/KoreanLA</a></div>
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Facebook:</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/KoreanLA/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/KoreanLA/</a>
</div>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10918378722910312293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-69484565061959408202012-01-22T13:21:00.000-08:002012-01-22T15:39:49.249-08:00Happy Seollal!<br />
Happy Seollal, everyone!<br />
<br />
One of many fun things about being (or being
around) a Korean is that we get to celebrate New Year twice a year. The
second New Year is known as Lunar New Year for the rest of the world.
Koreans call it <strong><i>Seollal</i>(설날)</strong>.<br />
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<i>Seollal</i>(설날)<i> </i>is the day that Koreans celebrate good days in the past, let go of bad spirits, and welcome
all the good things to come. To celebrate this season, Koreans have many
fun games they play, many blessings they say to each other, and many
beautiful traditions that they observe.<br />
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For most of Koreans,
<i>Seollal</i>(설날)<i> </i>is the "real" New Year. So there happens the world-renowned
phenomenon called "Korean Exodus," caused by people who are heading out
to their hometowns to visit their parents, relatives and ancestral
memorial park. Seollal is such an important day that the whole country
pretty much go on a vacation for 3-5 days.<br />
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You can learn more about it here: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3HRXlJHZWA&list=PL67A003ECB1445BCA&index=1" target="_blank">http://ow.ly/8Cbc5</a><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-18904735015657520612012-01-15T13:48:00.000-08:002012-01-16T14:54:45.569-08:00Please welcome our newest Event Organizer, GeorgeYou already know <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/shiawase" target="_blank">George</a>, one of the most resourceful members when it comes to places-to-go in Koreatown (and beyond). George has a been a member of KoreanLA since 2008 - in fact, January 13, yesterday was his anniversary! Yay! Thanks for being with us, George!<br />
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I'm delighted that George accepted my request to step up as an Event Organizer for KLCX/KoreanLA. He has already organized a few events, so chances are, you've probably attended some of his events in the past. Please continue to join his events; they're sure to be fun and interesting!<br />
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George, thank you, and we look forward to seeing you soon!<br />
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Shortcut: http://ow.ly/8ub3xUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-35266781250092272702012-01-15T03:30:00.000-08:002012-01-15T14:18:43.688-08:00Thanks for joining us at the January MeetupThanks for coming to the meetup <a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/2012/01/january-workshop-mixer-in-los-angeles.html" target="_blank">yesterday</a>. I hope you enjoyed the workshop and Q&A as much as I did.<br />
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I know the workshops were slow for some, fast for others, and just about right for the rest. Beginners did very well keeping up with intermediate - kudos to you! We had wide range of intermediate attendees in terms of proficiency level, and you were so patient with each other. Thank you!<br />
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As we have more attendees, we will be able to provide more levels appropriate for specific proficiency. So please spread the word and let others know about our group. <br />
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Don't forget to practice what you learned; and if you forgot what yo learned, no worries; we will have more classes and workshops.<br />
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Please let me know what you liked (so that we can keep it) and what you didn't like (so that we can make it better for you.). This is very important to both you and me, so I appreciate it.<br />
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And don't forget to rate the meetup - so that when others see that this was a 5-star meet-up, they will be encouraged to come next time. <br />
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When you rate, please rate based on the content of the meetup (for this meetup, it's the workshop and Q&A). Please do not rate based on the venue, food that you had, parking situation or people you liked or didn't like. Ha ha! We had no control over that. ;) Also, please understand that we cannot offer exactly what you want, for each individual, but only for everyone in general. So the level of workshop may have been too difficult or too easy for a small number of you. Thanks for considering this factor.<br />
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Gamsa hamnida and Sehae Bok Mani Baduseyo!<br />
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Shortcut: <a href="http://ow.ly/8ub0D" target="_blank">http://ow.ly/8ub0D</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-73671070079808867642012-01-07T17:47:00.000-08:002012-02-04T14:24:13.647-08:00January Workshop and Q&A in Los Angeles, CABig thank-you to everyone for RSVP'ing to attend the meet-up on this
date even though you had no idea what the event was going to be about.
That means a lot to us!<br />
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Also, I deeply appreciate your suggestions. You helped me make a final
decision on what we will be doing on this date - and what we will be
doing for the rest of the year!<br />
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Since our first meet-up of the year was for the daring palates, the second one will be for the seekers of learning experience: <strong>we
will have informal workshops and Q & A session in which you get to
ask pretty much any question you've been wanting to ask a Korean,</strong> from pronunciation to culture to something you weren't quite sure whom to ask. <strong>And oh yeah, we will have a mixer to get to know each other too</strong>.<br />
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Even if you are not interested in workshops, please come to the mixer! It will be short and sweet.<br />
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<b>We will have informal workshops and Q & A session in which you get to ask pretty much any question you've been wanting to ask a Korean, </b>from pronunciation to culture to something you weren't quite sure whom to ask. As always, we will have a mixer to get to know each other during and/or after the workshop.<br />
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Please read the instruction below thoroughly. Thank you!<br />
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* 한국어 원어민이세요? <a href="http://englishla.tistory.com/11" target="_blank">특별히 부탁의 말씀이 있으니 꼭 읽어주세요</a>. 감사합니다.<br />
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Saturday, January 14, 2012<br />
See the schedule below.<br />
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<b>WHERE</b><br />
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA, USA<br />
Please RSVP and address will be emailed to you by 6 am on the day of the event.<br />
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<b>WHAT</b><br />
You will learn:<br />
<ol>
<li>Korean New Year's Greetings and Sentence Structure (Beginner/Novice)</li>
<li>Making a Plan and Talking About Your New Year's Resolution (Intermediate & Higher)</li>
</ol>
... so that at the end of the day, you will be able to:<br />
<ul>
<li>exchange special greetings in Korean for Seollal</li>
<li>talk about your New Year's Resolution</li>
</ul>
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We also have:<br />
<ul>
<li>Q&A and Mixer. All members, please attend; this is usually the most interesting and fun part of the day. :)</li>
</ul>
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<b>RSVP & PAYMENT DUE DATE</b><br />
Saturday, January 13, 2012<br />
6 AM<br />
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<b><br /><br />SCHEDULE</b><br />
Please arrive early to sign in and pick up your lunch/snack/drinks<br />
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<b>You're welcome to attend both workshops. </b><u>Beginners</u>, you're welcome to stay for the intermediate if you are up for the challenge. Just remember it is an intermediate class, and the workshops will be mostly in Korean language. <u>Intermediate students</u>,
please feel free to attend beginners workshops. You will have a chance
to brush up your basics, which never goes out of style.<br />
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<u>ALL KOREAN NATIVE SPEAKERS</u><br />
11:00~11:30ish - <a href="http://englishla.tistory.com/11" target="_blank"><b>한국어 원어민 및 도우미, 선생님 필수 참석 모임</b></a><br />
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<u>BEGINNERS</u><br />
12:00~13:00 - <b>Beginners Workshop</b><br />
13:15~14:00 - <b>Q & A and Mixer. </b>Bring Your Questions!<br />
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<u>INTERMEDATE & HIGHER</u><br />
13:15~14:00 - <b>Q & A and Mixer.</b> Bring Your Questions!<br />
14:15~15:30 - <b>Workshop for Intermediate </b>or higher.<br />
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<u>Q & A SESSION</u><b> </b><b></b>will be a "Ask a Korean" format that we used to have - you get to ask any question ranging from pronunciation to culture to something that you didn't know whom to ask. <br />
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We always have interesting questions. <a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/askakorean.html#more" target="_blank">Click here</a> are some examples we had in the past.<br />
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<b>Bring your own questions!</b> Q & A session is as interesting and fun as you make it! You will hear individual opinions and views from native Koreans present at the mixer. (But they don't represent KLCX/KoreanLA's view.) <br />
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<b>HOW TO RSVP</b><br />
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<u>IMPORANT</u>: Please read <a href="http://koreanla.blogspot.com/p/policy.html" target="_blank"><b>RSVP & No-Show Policy</b></a><br />
<br />
<u>MEETUP MEMBERS</u>: please RSVP on the event page, provide your phone number, pay, and you're all set.<br />
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<u>ALL OTHER MEMBERS:</u> Please email following information to <a href="mailto:KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com" target="_blank">KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com</a>.<br />
<ul>
<li>Email subject: RSVP - KLCX/KoreanLA February Second Saturday</li>
<li>Your full name</li>
<li>Your ID if you are member of group on line</li>
<li>Number of guest(s) </li>
<li>Your mobile number where we can call and/or text in case there's a change.</li>
<li>Session you are signing up for (i.e. Beginners Workshop, Intermediate Workshop, Mixer only, etc.). If
you are attending both beginners and intermediate, please indicate so.</li>
<li>Pay, and you're all set!</li>
</ul>
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<u>RECEIVE E-MAIL CONFIRMATION:</u> You will receive e-mail confirmation in 24 hours.<br />
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<b>COST</b><br />
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$8.50/person<b> includes sandwich and a soda (sorry, no coffee.) </b>which comes with the venue rental.<br />
<ul>
<li>Reminder: if you had a no-show before, your event fee is $17.00. </li>
</ul>
The cost is not for us but for the venue. So we need you to pay in advance... and here's how:<br />
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<br />
<b>HOW TO PAY</b><br />
<ul>
<li>If you're a member on our Meetup site, please go to the event page to RSVP and make a payment.</li>
<li>If you have a PayPal account, please help us save on transaction fees. <b>Send the fund to <u>KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com</u></b><b> </b>and choose "Gift" or "<span class="smrLabel">I'm sending money to family or friends."</span></li>
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<span class="smrLabel"><u>REFUND POLICY</u>: </span>Refunds offered if:<br />
<ul>
<li>the Meetup is cancelled</li>
<li>you can cancel at least 3 day(s) before the Meetup</li>
</ul>
About 80% of the amount you paid will be returned due to transaction fees charged by merchant services (meetup,com, PayPal, Amazon, SquareUp, Intuit, etc.) We have no control over these fees. Thanks for your understanding.<br />
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Payments you make go to the venue, not to Organizer, instructor or staff.<br />
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Did I miss anything? Post your questions below! See you soon!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0708598 -118.293589134.0445538 -118.33307110000001 34.0971658 -118.2541071tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798455037213791320.post-62657875613729557522012-01-05T11:18:00.000-08:002012-01-15T14:15:50.341-08:00Mark Your Calendars: 2012 Second SaturdayMark your calendar for the 2012 "<b>Second Saturday</b>."<br />
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This year, we will plan an event or two on Second Saturdays every month. So mark your calendar!<br />
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Being a Korean instructor myself, <a href="mailto:KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com" target="_blank">unless you give us event suggestions or ideas</a>, we plan to offer something language-related in a little more serious nature, such as classes, workshops, study halls and Q&A sessions. We also have staff and Event Hosts who are full of fun and adventurous ideas! We may go out for dinner, picnic or, even to amusement parks!<br />
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Language Exchange may happen on Second Saturday, but for now, it may be hosted on the 4th or last weekend of the month. This scheduling is by popular request that you want to attend classes before you attend language exchange session. <br />
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My personal goal is to turn every experience that we have into something
Korean - so that you can get to know subtle culture that lies
underneath the language and behaviors, have a chance to practice your Korean, and just
get to know others who share the same interest with you.<br />
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If you have an event idea or something to do with fellow polyglots and Hallyu fans, please <a href="mailto:KoreanLanguageAndCulture@gmail.com" target="_blank">make a suggestion</a>. Let's make it fun for everyone!<br />
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If there's scheduling conflict or holidays, the date may be
changed. So please do not pay or RSVP until the details are announced.
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Thank you, and see you in the year 2012!<br />
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