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Korean students practice their language skills
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Posted on Jan 16 2020
Students with the WOW English camp pose with Saipan Mayor David M. Apatang, tour organizers, and chaperones last Tuesday at the Saipan Mayor’s Office. (Justine Nauta)
Twelve students from different schools in South Korea are visiting Saipan for a monthlong English program that would not only immerse them in the English language but would also allow for an exchange of culture, perspective, and knowledge.
The students are from different provinces in South Korea, but came to Saipan under the WOW English Camp being coordinated by Costa Tour for the purpose of learning English, participate in school activities, and more. The group is accompanied by two guardians.
The students had a chance to practice their English speaking skills yesterday via a courtesy call at the Saipan Mayor’s Office, with Mayor David M. Apatang himself meeting with the students, during which they got to ask him some questions and they, in turn, were also asked some questions.
Among the many questions that Apatang responded to was, “What does it take to become mayor?” Apatang replied, “Finish school, go to college, and then you can become a good politician. If you want to be a mayor, you can do it.”
When asked if he has a good relationship with Korea, Apatang replied: “Of course, we love the people of Korea.”
Apatang also told the students about what is on the Commonwealth flag and their meanings.
At the end, the students were each given certificates “for helping us take care of the environment.” The students will be taking part in a cleanup at the Chalan Kanoa Beach.
“It’s also nice to see the kids come and enjoy themselves and I hope that they do come back with their parents,” added Apatang.
The Saipan Mayor’s Office works with different groups to improve the relationship between the CNMI and its tourism markets like China and South Korea by promoting exchange programs like this.
