Korean beginners: holiday kit

About this course

The course develops basic Korean for travel through spoken interaction and communication-focused classroom activities. Learners practise greetings, introductions, numbers, prices and time, then apply language to situations such as shopping, ordering food, staying in a hotel, using transport and asking for directions. Pair work, group work, role plays and games are supported by presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. The course also introduces cultural considerations relevant to travelling in Korea, including payment and tipping practices. Homework is recommended to consolidate learning outside class.

What you'll learn

• Conduct simple exchanges including greetings, farewells and basic personal introductions
• Use numbers and ask about prices when shopping
• Order food and drinks and request the bill
• Ask for directions and obtain basic information at a hotel
• Buy tickets and ask about departure times, delays and platform numbers
• Describe common symptoms and understand relevant basic information at a chemist or doctor

Is this course right for you?

This course is designed for complete beginners with no previous knowledge of Korean. Participation centres on spoken interaction, including pair and group activities, role plays and games. Homework is recommended for consolidating the language covered in class.

• Suitable for learners with no previous Korean knowledge
• Includes regular pair work, group work and role-play activities
• Homework is recommended between classes

Before you go

• All course materials are provided by the tutor.