Korean beginners taster
An interactive introduction to Korean language and culture for complete beginners, covering greetings, introductions, drinks orders and phone numbers.
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
This workshop introduces basic Korean through everyday situations. Participants practise greeting people, exchanging names, ordering three drinks in a café and saying a phone number. Teaching is interactive, with spoken repetition, pair and group activities, and a discovery task focused on the language and culture. The session is based on the tutor’s own materials.
What you'll learn
- Greet someone in Korean
- Introduce yourself and ask for someone’s name
- Order three different drinks in a café
- State your phone number in Korean
Is this course right for you?
The course is designed for complete beginners in Korean and provides an entry point to the language. Participation involves repeating words and sentences aloud, working with others in pairs and groups, and taking part in a discovery activity.
- Includes pair and group activities
- Involves active spoken participation
Before you go
- The session is based on the tutor’s own materials.
Class teacher
Jiyeon Kim
Class teacher
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
1 class
Selected date
Tue 8 Dec 2026
18:00 – 19:30 • 1 day
£19
Keeley Street, Covent Garden
