Incheon always encourages its people to speak English
One of the Interesting Facts about Incheon is that it proclaimed itself to be an “English City” on 27 February 2007 and inaugurated the "Incheon Free English Zone" program. Incheon always encourages its people to speak English because officials desired that residents acquire the same degree of proficiency in English as their neighbors in Singapore and Hong Kong. The tagline of this government-backed initiative, "Smile with English," is pushed all around the city in an effort to make the city a major international business center.
Prior to its 'Play-Eng' idea, a one-day English camp with native English teachers in Korea, Incheon English Village is expanding its programs for teaching English and actively recruiting new students. For elementary and middle school kids in Incheon, this one-day English camp will be organized with the theme of "Dream Job High." Students can select their desired dates from July to December 2022. An official from the English Village in Incheon Metropolitan City said the idea is to allow students to practice their English with a native English speaker for a day, lessen their anxiety around foreigners, give them new motivation for learning the language, and give them time to consider their future by holding classes that are related to their career interests.
The participating students will take part in a work experience course where they will explore their career options with native English teachers, study expressions in their subjects of interest, and learn about a variety of vocations. Additionally, students can participate in programs like the "Life Culture Experience Class," where they can learn various English words and sentences associated with everyday life, and the "Team Building Class," where teams collaborate to complete a task, and practice natural conversation through role-playing.
Additionally, Incheon is supporting new ideas like the "ECO Kids Kindergarten," "KITE Elementary School," and the "Edible International School," where spring semester classes are being held from March through July.
