Korean Level 2 | Sundays

About this course

The course develops practical Korean for everyday situations, including naming objects, shopping politely, describing current activities and discussing daily goods. Learners practise grammatical structures such as existence expressions, object particles, noun connectors and the standard polite verb ending. Teaching is centred on spoken communication, with group activities and role-plays alongside systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The teacher uses Korean throughout, giving learners opportunities to develop comprehension and listening skills. The course also introduces etiquette and polite behaviour in everyday Korean interactions.

What you'll learn

• Name and describe common objects using appropriate Korean structures.
• Make polite requests and purchase items in a shop.
• Describe what people are currently doing using active verbs.
• Express the existence or non-existence of people and things.
• Use object particles, noun connectors and standard polite verb endings appropriately.
• Recognise Korean etiquette and use polite expressions in everyday interactions.

Is this course right for you?

This Elementary (A2) course is intended for learners who have completed a beginner-level Korean course or developed a basic foundation, including the ability to recognise and use Hangeul. Participation includes spoken practice, group work and role-plays.

• Previous study of Korean Level 1 or a course of at least 12 class hours is recommended.
• Learners should be able to recognise and use the Korean alphabet.

Before you go

• Access is provided to an online platform with lesson summaries, notes and resources.
• The recommended coursebook is Seoul National University Korean Book 1A, Korean alphabet, using units 2 and 3, Part 1.