<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>TOP 5 KOREA — Learning</title><description>Learning TOP 5 columns</description><link>https://top5korea.com/</link><language>en</language><managingEditor>top5korea.com@gmail.com (TOP 5 KOREA)</managingEditor><item><title>2026 Busan SWAI Experience Programs</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-de70843e-8e56-484b-acdf-cd33c5357566/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-de70843e-8e56-484b-acdf-cd33c5357566/</guid><description>Explore video-making, robot control, a virtual city, a show and perfume-making at Busan SWAI on November 14. Choose by school grade, schedule and advance or on-site registration.</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Explore video-making, robot control, a virtual city, a show and perfume-making at Busan SWAI on November 14. Choose by school grade, schedule and advance or on-site registration.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;A digital experience festival takes place in Buk-gu, Busan, on November 14. Classroom sessions, activity booths and the show run at different times.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Video-making and robot football are for elementary school grades 1–3. City exploration is for upper elementary, middle and high school students.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Advance registration closes at 16:00 on November 13. Classroom sessions and the show also accept on-site registration; perfume-making takes on-site registrations.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Nov 7, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Learning</category><category>Busan</category><category>Busan SWAI</category><category>Busan digital experiences</category><category>Buk-gu Busan</category><category>November 14 event</category><category>Robot football</category><category>Minecraft experience</category></item><item><title>Science Activities at Ansan ASV 2026</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-0217fcfa-820b-4412-a16b-2219ccdbf836/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-0217fcfa-820b-4412-a16b-2219ccdbf836/</guid><description>Explore measurement, car assembly, acid–base flowers, tablet games and disaster-response robots at the Ansan ASV Science Festival on 7–8 November 2026, by age group and learning style.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Explore measurement, car assembly, acid–base flowers, tablet games and disaster-response robots at the Ansan ASV Science Festival on 7–8 November 2026, by age group and learning style.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The science festival takes place on 7–8 November 2026 at Hanyang University&apos;s ERICA Campus. Listed event hours are 10:00–16:00.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The measurement experiment, car assembly and tablet games are for students in Grade 4 and above. Acid–base flowers and the disaster-response robot demonstration are open to all ages.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;From comparing measurements with tools and making things to game missions and technology demonstrations, choose the way your child wants to learn.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Nov 4, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Learning</category><category>Gyeonggi</category><category>Ansan science activities</category><category>Ansan ASV</category><category>science festival</category><category>Hanyang University ERICA</category><category>science for children</category><category>weekend learning</category></item><item><title>Small-group and One-to-one English Conversation Classes in Bundang</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-0c9e3cdd-9381-46a8-bb59-7922ea718c80/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-0c9e3cdd-9381-46a8-bb59-7922ea718c80/</guid><description>Compare five English conversation schools in Bundang, covering small-group and one-to-one classes, level-based teaching and booking options.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Compare five English conversation schools in Bundang, covering small-group and one-to-one classes, level-based teaching and booking options.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;For English classes with fewer students in Bundang, distinguish between small groups for shared conversation and one-to-one lessons focused on your goals.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Average attendance and maximum class size are different. Numbers also vary between programs, such as conversation with native speakers and discussion classes.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Compare choosing classes from a monthly timetable with selecting lesson times in an app to see which arrangement you can attend consistently.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Nov 2, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Learning</category><category>Bundang</category><category>Bundang English conversation</category><category>Bundang small-group English classes</category><category>Seohyeon English conversation</category><category>Migeum English conversation</category><category>Jeongja English conversation</category><category>adult English conversation</category></item><item><title>November 2026 Adult Classes at Seoul Science Center</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-428ed8ca-7976-41c3-aec7-805380fc6046/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-428ed8ca-7976-41c3-aec7-805380fc6046/</guid><description>Explore five November 2026 adult science programmes at Seoul Science Center in Nowon-gu, with dates, session counts, eligibility and booking details.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Explore five November 2026 adult science programmes at Seoul Science Center in Nowon-gu, with dates, session counts, eligibility and booking details.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;If you can keep Tuesday mornings free, consider a series exploring changes in your body or observing and preserving plants.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sundays bring a DNA experiment, short drop-in activities and a book talk connecting physics and art, each on different dates and at different times.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Distinguishing adult-only experiments from programmes that welcome accompanying children helps you decide who to bring and how to learn.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Nov 1, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Learning</category><category>Seoul</category><category>Seoul Science Center</category><category>Seoul adult classes</category><category>Nowon-gu science learning</category><category>November science activities</category><category>Adult science education</category></item><item><title>Learning Programs at the 2026 Busan Mathematics Festival</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-8a665d53-9006-4598-ac2f-0243bbd1c218/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-8a665d53-9006-4598-ac2f-0243bbd1c218/</guid><description>Five math programs at BEXCO in Haeundae, Busan. Compare grade and group-size requirements for school registration with on-site exhibitions and hands-on activities.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Five math programs at BEXCO in Haeundae, Busan. Compare grade and group-size requirements for school registration with on-site exhibitions and hands-on activities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The festival runs on November 13–14 at BEXCO in Haeundae, Busan. General visiting hours are 09:30–16:30. Programs requiring advance registration follow separate schedules.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Advance registration through schools closes on November 2 at 15:00. The structure challenge and reading quiz have different elementary grade and participant-number requirements.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Math Art exhibition, learning tools and board games zone, and AI play zone accept on-site participants. Start with the activity you prefer: making art, playing games, or exploring technology.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Oct 29, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Learning</category><category>Haeundae-gu</category><category>Busan Mathematics Festival</category><category>Busan learning activities</category><category>BEXCO Haeundae</category><category>creative math structures</category><category>math reading quiz</category><category>Math Art</category><category>math board games</category></item><item><title>Seoul’s Public Libraries: Places to Read and Stay</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-35e5b4b9-8a25-4fcb-a9b3-67cf4096c93a/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-35e5b4b9-8a25-4fcb-a9b3-67cf4096c93a/</guid><description>Compare five Seoul public libraries by collections, reading spaces, opening hours, closures, transport and borrowing eligibility.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Compare five Seoul public libraries by collections, reading spaces, opening hours, closures, transport and borrowing eligibility.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Collection rooms and self-study rooms keep different hours. Choose your reading material and the space you need first.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jeongdok is useful for language, literature and genealogies; Namsan for Korean literature. Maporium’s art books and picture books are for on-site reading.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Associate membership allows physical borrowing at Seoul Metropolitan Library but covers facility use at education office libraries. Check the different membership requirements.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Oct 25, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Learning</category><category>Seoul</category><category>Seoul public libraries</category><category>recommended Seoul libraries</category><category>Seoul Metropolitan Library</category><category>Jeongdok Public Library</category><category>Mapo Pyeongsaeng Hakseupgwan</category><category>Namsan Public Library</category><category>Gangnam Public Library</category></item><item><title>Traditional Craft Experiences in Bukchon</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-f74a5fd4-68f6-4361-a3fb-4d8619c62e7f/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-f74a5fd4-68f6-4361-a3fb-4d8619c62e7f/</guid><description>Compare knotting, folk painting, weaving and gold-leaf programs at five Bukchon craft spaces, along with the experience center’s registration options.</description><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Compare knotting, folk painting, weaving and gold-leaf programs at five Bukchon craft spaces, along with the experience center’s registration options.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tie a knotted bracelet or paint a folk-art panel. Choosing how you will use your finished piece and which technique you want to learn makes picking a workshop easier.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Knotting sessions run in arrival order, while gold-leaf experiences require advance booking. Each takes different preparation. At the experience center, check the programs by day of the week.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;For folk painting, choose a wooden panel, a Korean paper fan or a tote bag. If you are bringing a child, check the age requirements for the item they want to make.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Oct 18, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Learning</category><category>Jongno-gu</category><category>Bukchon traditional craft experiences</category><category>Bukchon workshops</category><category>knotting experiences</category><category>folk painting experiences</category><category>textile crafts</category><category>gold-leaf experiences</category></item><item><title>Public Online Courses for Work and Hobbies</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-65fe8763-66c9-4ea4-ac35-bb55939833f9/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-65fe8763-66c9-4ea4-ac35-bb55939833f9/</guid><description>Find a public online course by what you want to learn and how much time you have, from Excel and Hangul documents to smartphone basics, video editing and emoticon design.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Find a public online course by what you want to learn and how much time you have, from Excel and Hangul documents to smartphone basics, video editing and emoticon design.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learn Excel from data entry to reports, or edit Hangul documents with tables and a table of contents.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Start with smartphone settings and app installation, or explore making videos and characters as a hobby.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Video length and the learning period after enrollment vary by course. To receive a certificate, enroll as a member and meet the completion requirements.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Oct 16, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Learning</category><category>Online</category><category>Public online courses</category><category>Public lifelong learning</category><category>Excel basics</category><category>Hangul documents</category><category>Smartphone basics</category><category>Video editing</category><category>Emoticon creation</category></item><item><title>Daechi-dong Final Essay Prep Academies for 2027 Early Admissions</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/2026-10-08-0906/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/2026-10-08-0906/</guid><description>If you have applied to several universities, list each university alongside its humanities, social sciences or math track, then check for overlapping class days.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;If you have applied to several universities, list each university alongside its humanities, social sciences or math track, then check for overlapping class days.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;If you have applied to several universities, list each university alongside its humanities, social sciences or math track, then check for overlapping class days.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;At Megastudy Russell Daechi, Mun Seong-ho&apos;s Dankook University math essay course costs ₩180,000 for 2 sessions, plus a separate materials fee of ₩10,000 per session.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kairos offers individual face-to-face clinics, while Syupaseu has the class instructor mark and comment on students&apos; work directly.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Process&apos;s October preliminary final course covers the same material as September&apos;s. If you have already taken a class, check for repeated content first.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Oct 8, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Learning</category><category>Gangnam-gu</category><category>Daechi-dong essay prep</category><category>recommended Daechi-dong essay prep academies</category><category>2027 early admissions essay exams</category><category>university-specific final prep</category><category>humanities essay exams</category><category>math essay exams</category></item><item><title>Science outings in Seoul and Gwacheon, led by your child’s curiosity</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/2026-10-03-01-44-02/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/2026-10-03-01-44-02/</guid><description>Explore five science outings in Seoul and Gwacheon, from dinosaur skeletons and hands-on machines to space exhibits, with admission prices for primary school children and adults, plus booking details.</description><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Explore five science outings in Seoul and Gwacheon, from dinosaur skeletons and hands-on machines to space exhibits, with admission prices for primary school children and adults, plus booking details.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Studying dinosaur skeletons and moving tools offer different ways to explore. Start with the subject your child is most curious about.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Permanent exhibition admission and scheduled programs operate separately. Check which venues take individual bookings and which sell tickets on arrival.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Primary school children are also subject to height and grade requirements for individual activities. Plan an exhibition visit, then add activities they can join.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Oct 3, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Learning</category><category>Seoul</category><category>Seoul science outings</category><category>Gwacheon science museum</category><category>weekend outings for primary school children</category><category>children’s science activities</category><category>dinosaur exhibits</category><category>space exhibits</category></item><item><title>English conversation classes in Bundang: who explains in Korean, and when the doors open</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/bundang-english-beginner-group/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/bundang-english-beginner-group/</guid><description>Adult English classes in Bundang for beginners and commuters: Korean-language support, small-group sizes, private tuition and evening schedules at five schools around Migeum, Seohyeon and Yatap.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Adult English classes in Bundang for beginners and commuters: Korean-language support, small-group sizes, private tuition and evening schedules at five schools around Migeum, Seohyeon and Yatap.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ieum English Bundang offers groups capped at four and private lessons. A bilingual teacher leads the beginner group, so students can ask questions in Korean.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ieum charges ₩300,000 for eight group sessions and from ₩500,000 for eight private sessions. October 2026 evening groups start at 19:00, 20:00 and 21:00.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Klang Edu lists groups averaging four to five at ₩240,000 for eight monthly sessions. Aetbildyu caps groups at five and has a Korean teacher for absolute beginners.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bundang English Connect runs free group activities on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons. The programme is run by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Oct 8, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Learning</category><category>Bundang</category><category>Bundang English conversation</category><category>English for beginners in Bundang</category><category>after-work English Bundang</category><category>native-speaker English Bundang</category><category>small-group English Bundang</category><category>private English Bundang</category><category>English tuition Bundang</category><category>Migeum Station English</category></item></channel></rss>