Course Content
BEGINNER
Introduction to Korean is a Beginners Korean course for students who have never studied the Korean language before.
What You Will Learn:
- Master Hangul (Korean alphabet) - reading and writing with perfect pronunciation
- Understand Korean sentence structure and basic grammar patterns
- Introduce yourself and engage in basic self-introduction conversations
- Learn numbers (both native Korean and Sino-Korean systems)
- Tell time, dates, and discuss daily schedules
- Use basic honorifics and formal/informal speech levels
- Order food and drinks in Korean restaurants
- Ask and answer simple questions about personal information
- Navigate basic shopping and transaction situations
- Describe your family, hobbies, and interests
Grammar Topics:
Subject and object markers (이/가, 을/를), topic marker (은/는), basic verb conjugation in present tense, location particles (에, 에서), honorific particles and verb forms, negative sentences (안, 지 않다), and fundamental sentence endings for statements and questions.
Vocabulary Focus:
Essential everyday vocabulary including greetings, family terms, common objects, food and beverages, numbers and counting, time expressions, colors, basic verbs and adjectives, and foundational words for daily communication.
Writing System:
Complete mastery of Hangul including consonants (자음), vowels (모음), double consonants, and compound vowels. Practice stroke order, proper spacing, and develop confidence in reading and writing Korean script fluently.
Cultural Introduction:
Understanding Korean culture basics, bowing etiquette, age hierarchy in Korean society, basic table manners, and cultural context for language use in different social situations.
Course Content
ELEMENTARY
Korean Level 3 is an Elementary Korean course for students who have already completed a Beginners course.
What You Will Learn:
- Express past, present, and future tenses confidently
- Make suggestions and give advice using appropriate grammar
- Describe experiences and tell simple stories
- Express desires, intentions, and plans
- Use connective expressions to form longer sentences
- Navigate transportation and ask for directions
- Handle phone conversations and make appointments
- Discuss weather, seasons, and climate
- Shop for clothes, groceries, and negotiate prices
- Express feelings, emotions, and physical states
Grammar Expansion:
Past tense forms (았/었/였), future tense expressions (겠, ㄹ 거예요), verb conjunctions (고, 어서, 는데), expressing ability and possibility, reason and cause markers, purpose expressions (러/으러), comparative forms, and expanded use of honorifics in various contexts.
Vocabulary Development:
Expanded vocabulary for daily activities, clothing and fashion, transportation modes, directions and locations, health and body parts, weather and nature, emotions and feelings, Korean currency and shopping terms, and practical phrases for various social situations.
Communication Skills:
Building longer conversations, understanding context in dialogues, appropriate speech level selection, expressing opinions politely, asking for clarification, and developing natural conversational flow in Korean.
Cultural Understanding:
Korean holidays and celebrations, gift-giving customs, appropriate greetings for different occasions, understanding Korean age system, and navigating social gatherings in Korean culture.
Course Content
INTERMEDIATE
Korean Level 9 is a Pre-Intermediate Korean course for students who have been studying the Korean language for a while. It would include subjects Topics like Asking favour, Talking about travel experiences etc.
What You Will Learn:
- Engage in detailed conversations about experiences and plans
- Ask favors and make polite requests in various situations
- Discuss travel experiences and share recommendations
- Express opinions on social topics and current events
- Understand and participate in group discussions
- Handle complex service situations (banking, post office, etc.)
- Write coherent paragraphs and longer texts
- Understand Korean TV shows and dramas with support
- Narrate stories with proper sequence and detail
- Conduct basic business conversations
Advanced Grammar:
Advanced honorific expressions, indirect quotations (reporting speech), passive and causative forms, advanced conjunctions and sentence connectors, expressing assumptions and conjectures, conditional forms (으면, 다면), expressing regret and disappointment, complex sentence structures, and nuanced expressions of intention.
Communication Enhancement:
- Asking for and giving favors appropriately
- Sharing detailed travel stories and experiences
- Making complaints and resolving issues politely
- Giving detailed explanations and instructions
- Understanding regional dialects and accents
- Participating in workplace conversations
- Writing emails and formal messages
Vocabulary Enrichment:
Idiomatic expressions, proverbs (속담), professional and workplace vocabulary, travel and tourism terminology, cultural terms and concepts, four-character idioms (사자성어), and contemporary slang appropriate for various settings.
Cultural Depth:
Understanding Korean business etiquette, regional cultural differences, traditional customs and modern practices, Korean history basics, popular culture references, and navigating social hierarchies in professional settings.
Course Content
ADVANCE
Intermediate Korean Level is an Advanced course for students who Have studied the Korean language to a high level and wish to work on fluency like Learning to recognize specific sounds and reproduce them, Your intonation: sound like a native!
What You Will Learn:
- Achieve fluent, spontaneous communication with native speakers
- Master subtle pronunciation differences and natural intonation
- Understand and use complex grammatical structures naturally
- Engage in debates and express nuanced opinions
- Comprehend news broadcasts, documentaries, and academic content
- Write formal documents, essays, and reports in Korean
- Recognize and use appropriate register for all situations
- Understand implicit meanings and cultural references
- Handle professional meetings and presentations
- Achieve near-native pronunciation and intonation patterns
Pronunciation & Fluency Focus:
- Recognition and production of specific Korean sounds (쌍자음, 받침 variations)
- Natural speech rhythm and pacing
- Intonation patterns for questions, statements, and emotions
- Reducing accent and achieving native-like pronunciation
- Understanding and using sound change rules (liaison, assimilation)
- Speaking with natural pauses and flow
- Matching intonation to emotional context
Advanced Language Skills:
Literary Korean expressions, advanced formal and written Korean, understanding classical literature references, sophisticated idiomatic usage, regional dialect recognition, professional interpretation of complex texts, and advanced writing styles for different purposes (academic, business, creative).
Professional Competence:
- Conducting business negotiations in Korean
- Preparing and delivering professional presentations
- Writing business proposals and reports
- Participating in job interviews confidently
- Understanding legal and technical documents
- Managing workplace conflicts and discussions
- Networking in professional Korean environments
Cultural Mastery:
Deep understanding of Korean social dynamics, historical and cultural literacy, appreciation of Korean literature and arts, understanding of contemporary social issues, mastery of situational etiquette, and ability to navigate complex social situations like a native speaker.
Exam Preparation:
Comprehensive preparation for TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) Level 5-6, focusing on all four skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking with strategies for achieving high scores.