Languages
Korean beginners: module 3
An elementary Korean course covering past events, locations, polite and honorific speech through communicative speaking and listening activities.
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What Beginner (A1) Korean means
At A1 Korean, learners are beginning to use familiar words and simple sentences in predictable everyday situations.
Introduce yourself
저는 안나예요. 런던에 살아요.
My name is Anna. I live in London.
Order in a café
커피 한 잔 주세요.
A coffee, please.
Ask for directions
실례합니다. 기차역이 어디예요?
Excuse me, where is the railway station?
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course develops basic Korean language and cultural knowledge through a communicative approach centred on speaking and listening. Learners practise discussing past events, school experiences, locations, reasons for missed appointments and personal wishes, while working with grammar including past and negative forms, location expressions and formal speech. Lessons include pair and group activities, role-plays and audio-visual work where appropriate. Learners are expected to take part in oral classroom activities and complete some homework.
What you'll learn
- Use Korean past-tense forms to describe previous actions and events
- Discuss past issues, including reasons for being unable to attend an appointment
- Describe the locations of places and objects
- Talk about school buildings, classrooms and past school activities
- Use honorific and polite forms when discussing the past, giving directions and expressing wishes
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for learners who have completed Korean Beginners modules 1 and 2 or have studied Korean for around 30 hours. Participation involves regular speaking and listening, pair and group work, role-plays and some homework.
- Previous Korean study is required at the stated level
- Oral participation in classroom activities is expected
- The course includes pair work, group work and role-plays
- Learners should be prepared to complete some homework
Before you go
- The course is based on Sogang Korean Student Book 1A. Learners are advised to check with the tutor before buying it, as it may not be used in every class.