Korean Level 1 | Sundays

About this course

The course introduces Korean communication from the basics, including Hangul, greetings, self-introductions, occupations, nationalities and commonly used formal and informal forms. Learners work on vowels, consonants, pronunciation rules, particles and simple present-tense sentences, alongside general etiquette in Korea. Teaching combines spoken communication with structured grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation practice. Group activities and role-plays provide opportunities to use the language, while the teacher conducts the class in Korean to develop listening and comprehension.

What you'll learn

• Recognise and use the Korean alphabet, including its vowels and consonants.
• Exchange basic greetings and introduce oneself in formal and informal settings.
• Ask and answer questions about occupations and nationalities.
• Construct basic present-tense sentences using Korean topic and subject particles.
• Apply foundational Korean pronunciation rules.
• Use formal question and statement forms and recognise relevant Korean etiquette.

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for complete beginners who have never studied Korean. Participation includes group work and role-plays, with the teacher speaking Korean throughout, so learners will encounter spoken interaction and target-language listening from the start.

• Designed for learners with no previous Korean study.
• Includes regular group activities and role-plays.
• The teacher uses Korean throughout the class.

Before you go

• The coursebook Seoul National University Korean Book 1A, Korean alphabet – Unit 1 is mandatory.
• Learners receive access to an online platform containing lesson summaries, notes and resources.