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Korean etiquette
A beginner workshop on Korean etiquette, social customs, cultural traditions, food, music and everyday life, taught through spoken interaction and group 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
This workshop examines contemporary Korean lifestyle alongside traditions, covering social etiquette, common salutations, eating and shopping customs, traditional festivities, Hanbok, Arirang and Hangul. It also introduces Korean music, including traditional instruments and K-Pop. Teaching centres on spoken communication, with pair and group work, role plays and games supported by presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
What you'll learn
- Use common Korean salutations and recognise conventions of polite behaviour.
- Describe aspects of Hanbok, Arirang and Hangul within Korean culture.
- Explain the role of festivals and celebrations in marking important occasions.
- Discuss Korean food and eating culture.
- Distinguish traditional Korean music from contemporary K-Pop and identify traditional instruments.
Is this course right for you?
The course is designed for complete beginners, with no particular skills identified as necessary. It suits learners willing to take part in spoken interaction, pair and group activities, role plays and games. Homework is highly recommended for reinforcing the workshop content.
- Suitable for complete beginners.
- Includes pair and group participation alongside individual learning.
- Homework is highly recommended.
Before you go
- The workshop uses the teachers' own materials.
- Participants will be advised during the workshop about other materials that may be of interest.