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Busan Launches Level 2 of “English Waves” Children’s English Textbook: Expanding Content and Enhancing Engagement

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A children’s English learning journey with “Boogi” has returned with even more diverse and engaging content.

Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that, following the successful establishment of the Level 1 textbook English Waves, it has completed the development of the Level 2 textbook and will begin its full-scale distribution and utilization.

The newly released Level 2 textbook enhances children’s engagement and strengthens home-connected learning through expanded digital content and a newly developed Parents’ Guide.

Various digital resources, including animations and English songs (chants), have been expanded to increase children’s interest and immersion. In addition, a Parents’ Guide has been produced and distributed so that learning can naturally continue at home.

The materials are tailored to children’s age and proficiency levels, consisting of “Boogi Station” for preschool children and “Roo Station” for first- and second-grade elementary school students. A total of 32 books are provided, including eight storybooks and eight workbooks for each stage.

• ●Boogi Station (8 storybooks, 8 workbooks), Roo Station (8 storybooks, 8 workbooks)

In particular, the textbook expands the number of featured Busan landmarks from four to ten, allowing children to learn English while also developing a deeper understanding of and pride in their local community.

Iconic Busan locations such as Gwangalli Beach, Busan Citizens Park, Busan Cinema Center, Gamcheon Culture Village, and Yeongdodaegyo Bridge are used as story settings, helping children naturally build familiarity with the region.

The textbook also reflects a child-centered and content-centered learning approach and has secured professionalism and reliability through review by English education experts—including a full-time TESOL professor at Columbus State University in the United States—as well as child development specialists.

To maximize the utilization of English Waves, Busan Metropolitan City will establish a comprehensive online and offline usage system.

First, various digital resources—including the textbook e-book, audio materials, animations, and the Parents’ Guide—will be made available free of charge through the Busan Metropolitan City website and the Deullak Nallak platform, providing an online foundation that allows access to the materials anytime and anywhere.

Special lectures for parents will also be offered to increase home-based learning utilization. In addition, citizen-participation promotional activities—including children’s English broadcasting (BeFM Kids) and influencer content—will be used to expand examples of textbook use and enhance public awareness.

A “Busan-style Children’s English Education Instructor Training Program” is also planned.
Target participants include instructors from daycare centers and kindergartens, as well as parents.

Furthermore, the textbooks and digital signage will be distributed step by step to English education hub spaces such as Deullak Nallak and Global Village. They will be used as the main textbook for the “Let’s Play with English” program, while collaboration with the education office and childcare institutions will expand field-based English education programs, including after-school courses.

Mayor Park Heong-joon stated, “Level 2 of English Waves has been carefully enhanced by reflecting the high level of utilization and satisfaction with the Level 1 textbook, while incorporating the perspectives of children, the expectations of parents, and the expertise of specialists.” He added, “Busan Metropolitan City will continue to expand the development and distribution of English programs so that children in Busan can enjoy learning English both at home and through ‘Deullak Nallak Let’s Play with English,’ ultimately creating a city where parents no longer worry about their children’s English education.”