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Currently in Sookmyung Women’s University (SMU), there are various kinds of English classes. It has two objectives, one is to improve English skills of SMU students, and the second one is for foreign students who want to attend classes with SMU students. The Sookmyung Times(SMT) asked opinions to the foreign students about these classes. What are their general opinions about English classes?