Korean for Social Events

This small-group course is designed for learners in Singapore who want to feel more comfortable using Korean in everyday social interactions.

The focus is on spoken, polite Korean as it is used in real social situations, helping learners greet people, make small talk, respond naturally, and interact appropriately in common settings so conversations feel smoother and less effortful.

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable if you:

• Interact socially with Korean speakers and want everyday conversations to feel more natural and comfortable
• Are a beginner or near beginner in Korean and want language you can use immediately
• Want to take part in common social situations without feeling unsure about tone or politeness
• Prefer practical spoken communication rather than academic or classroom focused study

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Greet people and use appropriate polite expressions
• Participate in basic social conversations
• Ask and answer simple questions in everyday situations
• Interact comfortably in common social settings
• Understand and respond to everyday spoken Korean

The emphasis is on being understood and responding appropriately.

Typical Situations Covered

The course focuses on language used in situations such as:

• Greeting people and making polite conversation
• Meeting new people and social introductions
• Dining out and social activities
• Talking about everyday topics such as weather and plans
• Using simple phone and in-person interaction

Course Structure & Delivery

• The course is 2 x 90 min sessions per week, for a total of 22.5 contact hours
• Live, instructor-led online classes
• Structured progression using CEFR-aligned materials
• Strong emphasis on listening and spoken interaction

This course prioritises social comfort and communicative confidence.

Entry Level

This course is designed for beginner learners with limited to no prior exposure to Korean. A short assessment may be recommended to ensure appropriate placement.

Assessment & Certification

Learners who complete the course may take a short post-course assessment. Based on performance, a CEFR-aligned certificate can be issued to reflect the learner’s demonstrated level at the end of the course.

Outcomes & Next Steps

By the end of the course, learners typically:

• Feel more confident interacting socially in Korean
• Can manage everyday conversations more comfortably
• Are less reliant on English in informal social situations

Learners who wish to continue can progress into private or other specialised Korean courses based on their goals.

Terms and Conditions

• Cancellations or reschedule requests must be emailed to: support@lingua-learn.sg
• To cancel or reschedule a class, kindly provide at least 24 hours’ notice.
• Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice will be counted as attended, and no rescheduling or refund will be offered.
• In the case of only two learners enrolling, the course will be moved to a semi-private format of 20 academic hours.