Korean Beginner Course

General Korean for Beginners

Start speaking Korean with confidence in everyday situations

This beginner Korean course introduces the language through real-life conversations and practical situations. Based on materials from Routledge, the course develops practical communication skills alongside structured language understanding.

You’ll join the right beginner stage based on your starting level:

Foundations (CEFR A1.1): Start from zero and build essential communication skills
Elementary (CEFR A1.2): Expand into daily life conversations and simple interactions

You’ll learn to:

1. Handle basic conversations such as greetings, introductions, and daily interactions
2. Read and write using Hangul (Korean alphabet)
3. Understand and respond in common real-life situations
4. Build confidence through structured conversation practice

Who This Korean Course Is For

• Complete beginners with no prior experience
• Learners restarting Korean from the basics
• Those learning Korean for travel, social, or personal interest
• Learners who prefer a structured but practical approach

What You’ll Learn (Beginner Korean)

Foundations (A1.1)

• Introduce yourself and exchange greetings
• Ask and answer simple questions (name, identity, basic information)
• Talk about where you are going and everyday locations
• Understand basic sentence structure and polite forms
• Read and write using Hangul

Elementary (A1.2)

• Talk about time, schedules, and daily routines
• Describe experiences and make simple plans
• Order food and interact in restaurants
• Express opinions, intentions, and past events
• Use more natural sentence connections (e.g. “and”, “but”)

Across both stages, you’ll build practical speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for real-life communication.

Typical Real-Life Situations You’ll Handle in Korean

• Meeting people and introducing yourself
• Asking for directions and talking about locations
• Ordering food and interacting in restaurants
• Talking about your daily routine and schedule
• Making plans and social arrangements

Course Structure & Delivery

• Small-group, interactive classes (3-6 learners)
• 15 × 90 minute group sessions
• Conversation-focused with guided practice
• Step-by-step progression through practical scenarios

Each session builds towards clear “can-do” communication outcomes.

Entry Level

• No prior knowledge required for beginners

(A short placement check may be used if needed.)

Assessment & Certification

• Ongoing feedback throughout the course
• Progress tracked through practical tasks and participation, with digital materials included
• Final exam and CEFR aligned certificate included

Outcomes & Next Steps

• Handle simple conversations in everyday situations
• Understand and use essential Korean expressions
• Continue to the next level with a solid foundation

Terms and Conditions

• Refunds can be made up to 48 hours before the course starts. No refunds can be provided after this time.
• A minimum exam score of 70% is required for CEFR certificate issuance.
• In the case of only 2 student enrollments, the course will be converted to a semi-private format of 15 hours.