Bangtan Academy
We are a bunch of ARMY dedicated to learning the Korean language π and weβve turned a discord server into a virtual school with 7 different ways to study!
We have no affiliation with BTS/Hybe/Big Hit Music. This website is entirely run by fans, for educational purposes, and with no intention of profit.
About Us
Bangtan Academy is a Discord server built like a school for all levels of learning Korean! We have around 70 class and clubs that cycle back, so you can choose what works best for you.
You do have to study though β we have termly quotas you have to meet to stay. This means you have to post homework/assignments a certain amount of times a term to be able to stay in the server β it's about 5 hours worth of work a month. It's a free server, for active students only. It's a space where we can study together and support each other through our learning journey, so only try to join if you are ready to devote the time to learning Korean.
We mean it. You want to do it. We will push you to succeed but it is a PUSH β get that homework done! Not doing your homework will get you dismissed from the school (and you can return when you have time to commit).
You don't have to pay anything or have Discord Nitro to join us. Just your time to improve yourself. All classes and courses are free (except the ones that require you to buy a book β those you acquire for yourself to use in the free class).
All ARMY and friends of ARMY are welcome, as long as you're respectful towards us and the guys! We have absolute beginners learning νκΈ all the way to K-ARMYs learning English and everything in between. Do keep in mind this is an ARMY server though, so all of our extra activities are BTS related.We are not a social server β you do have to study to stay. We request about 5-6 hours minimum study time a month. If you put in the time requested, you get access to social channels as a reward for studying β geared toward Korean or BTS in some way, we talk about K-dramas, play BTS games, discuss food, and watch concerts and award shows together. These are perks for doing your homework.
Our server works entirely in English and Korean. All the rules, guidelines, and tours are in English (Korean coming soon). All our classes and clubs are in English or Korean, using resources entirely written in English or Korean (though we do now have 1 Spanish-to-Korean class).
If you are not fluent in English or Korean, please consider that before joining so you won't struggle in the future.
Weβre family friendly β no outside issues, no swearing, no bullying, no hate; so the server is a safe haven for everyone in the world to escape outside drama and heavy news issues so they can focus and to have fun while learning K-Culture and Language.β¦ PLEASE NOTE! If you are approached by someone asking for payment to access the server, it's not us. Ignore and report. We will never DM you either on SNS or Discord asking for money. We are free.
TL;DR
The server is free!
Monthly quotas for homework to stay in the server (about 5-6 hours per month)
BA is run entirely in English and Korean
Read everything when you join!
How to get in
Discord
Make a Discord account before applying. You need a Discord account to be able to join us and it will make your life so much easier if you have that taken care of beforehand.
You can use Discord via mobile (they have an app for both iOS and Android), any web browser of your choice (at discord.com), or via desktop app (which can also be downloaded on their website).
We highly recommend you verify your account with Discord ahead of applications β check your email so you can contact us if you have a question.
Also β please watch a couple of tutorials so you are not lost during the process. Discord is confusing to learn at first, but easy after you get the hang of it.
Entering the server
Once at the end of each term (December, April and August), we open our entry server (BAE) for 10 unlimited minutes twice on entry day. Be early so you don't miss it!
From there we'll give everyone 1 week to read information and guidelines about BA. 7 days later, we release an application at 12 midnight and 12 noon KST (10am and 10pm CT) that will stay open for 60 minutes.
The application asks a couple of questions about you then has one written question that requires 3-4 sentences. If you fill it out correctly, you will be in line for when seats open up at the academy.
TIP!
β¦ Put some thought and effort into a 3-4ish sentence reply β that's where we really look for people wanting to study enough to write a genuine answer.
Each opening is at 10am and 10pm CST/CDT to give people around the world a chance at a decent hour. We post the time in CT on Twitter and on our carrd schedule when we have a date set as this is where the "campus" is located.
What is CT? That's CST Central Standard Time or CDT Central Daylight Savings Time depending on the time of year. It covers cities like Chicago and Dallas.
You can search any time converter on Google and adjust that schedule to your time zone.
Getting in checklist
Arrive early to our X (Twitter) account.
Watch for the link β we do this manually and are usually right on the dot but we're human so if there's a slight delay, know we'll be there soon.
Click the link to enter the entry server (BAE).
The link is valid for 10 minutes β if you missed it, it will say it is invalid and you'll have to wait until the next term to apply.
TIP!
β¦ Check that your battery is charged
β¦ Have a backup option in case the power goes out
β¦ If you are notoriously late, perhaps plan for the 9am so if you miss it you have the 9pm as a backup.
Entry server checklist
Once you are in, breathe β you're in.
Read everything β then read it again on another day.
If you have a question, see if it's written somewhere in the amount of information provided.
It's not a race β we have everything set up so it's fair for those who apply.
READ AGAIN, we cannot stress this enough: it takes more time to read but we have people who skim, don't do something they need to do, then end up having to wait another month to apply. Information is an asset that benefits you β help yourself out by knowing all the things.
You have a week to read everything.
Application checklist
We'll notify you when the application is coming, and when it is open. Watch carefully.
It takes 5-10 minutes to answer the questions
You have 45 minutes to do this so don't panic! Double, triple check before you submit
Ensure that you put the right Discord account if you have more than one
Count your sentences β you have at least 3 right? They're not super short?
Then you are done β we manually check the answers over the next 2 weeks and we have hundreds of people apply; we'll keep you posted while you wait.
Successful applications
If you filled everything out correctly, your Discord name matches the one you listed on the application, and you wrote a thoughtful response for the written question, you will be assigned an entry date and your group's announcement channel where we keep you up to date on your entry.
We open 200 seats on the 1st of each full month by sending a 24-hour link to those in line to be accepted. We'll give you a heads up a few days early so you can know when things are coming.
RETURNING STUDENTS: you still have to fill out the form and have a successful application (i.e. don't skimp on the writing portion just because you are returning). Returning students will have to get in line with the rest of applicants.
Tour
Once you are assigned a cohort month, you will have more information to review and time to prep. When you are in you are off and running β be ready to commit those 6 hours a month to studying, because as soon as you take the tour then you are off on your learning journey!
Our tour has changed since we are simply too big to show everything. Keep an eye out on the How-To Entry process when your month is called. (Our little study school outgrew its 500 channel limit and now stretches across 6 Discord servers!)
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