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Korean for Beginners (A1-A2) Certification

A foundation-level Korean language program designed to develop essential speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and everyday communication skills.

  • 2 DaysDuration
  • PPLAccredited
  • 3 LanguagesArabic · English · Hindi
  • ₹3,499.00 Per delegate

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— The journey

Course Outline

What the programme covers, module by module.

Module 1: Introduction to Korean Language

  • Korean language overview
  • Hangul introduction
  • Korean sound system
  • Basic pronunciation
  • Korean sentence structure
  • Formal and informal language concepts

Module 2: Hangul – Korean Alphabet

  • Korean consonants
  • Korean vowels
  • Combining letters
  • Syllable blocks
  • Reading Hangul
  • Writing Hangul

Module 3: Korean Pronunciation

  • Basic Korean sounds
  • Consonant pronunciation
  • Vowel pronunciation
  • Final consonants
  • Sound changes
  • Pronunciation practice

Module 4: Greetings & Introductions

  • Common greetings
  • Introducing yourself
  • Asking someone's name
  • Nationality
  • Occupation
  • Polite expressions

Module 5: Basic Korean Sentence Structure

  • Subject and object
  • Korean word order
  • Basic particles
  • Simple statements
  • Questions
  • Negative sentences

Module 6: Numbers, Dates & Time

  • Native Korean numbers
  • Sino-Korean numbers
  • Counting
  • Dates
  • Days and months
  • Telling time

Module 7: Family & People

  • Family vocabulary
  • Relationships
  • Describing people
  • Age
  • Occupations
  • Talking about family

Module 8: Daily Activities

  • Common verbs
  • Daily routines
  • Present tense
  • Past tense basics
  • Frequency expressions
  • Talking about everyday activities

Module 9: Food & Dining

  • Food vocabulary
  • Korean dishes
  • Ordering food
  • Restaurant expressions
  • Likes and dislikes
  • Asking for items

Module 10: Shopping & Money

  • Shopping vocabulary
  • Prices
  • Currency
  • Asking how much
  • Sizes and quantities
  • Buying products

Module 11: Places & Directions

  • Places in town
  • Location vocabulary
  • Asking for directions
  • Giving simple directions
  • Transportation
  • Destination expressions

Module 12: Travel & Transportation

  • Airport vocabulary
  • Public transportation
  • Tickets
  • Hotels
  • Travel questions
  • Common travel situations

Module 13: Describing Things & Experiences

  • Basic adjectives
  • Colours
  • Size and appearance
  • Feelings
  • Weather
  • Simple comparisons

Module 14: Requests, Permission & Ability

  • Making requests
  • Asking permission
  • Expressing ability
  • Expressing inability
  • Suggestions
  • Polite responses

Module 15: Basic Workplace & Social Korean

  • Workplace greetings
  • Job-related vocabulary
  • Simple office conversations
  • Phone expressions
  • Social invitations
  • Korean etiquette

Module 16: A1–A2 Integrated Communication Practice

  • Self-introduction
  • Everyday conversation
  • Reading simple Korean
  • Writing short messages
  • Listening practice
  • Real-life communication scenarios
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?

Who it's for & what's included

Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.

Who it's for

Classroom

Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor on-site
  • Printed workbook & materials
  • Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for

Online Instructor-Led

Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor via video call
  • Digital workbook & resources
  • Session recordings
Who it's for

Self-Paced

Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.

What's included

Everything you get

  • On-demand video lessons
  • Interactive quizzes
  • 24/7 access on any device
— About this course

Course Overview

The Korean for Beginners (A1–A2) program introduces learners to Korean from the fundamentals. Participants learn Hangul, pronunciation, essential vocabulary, basic grammar, sentence formation, greetings, numbers, everyday conversations, shopping, travel, food, directions, workplace basics, reading, writing, and culturally appropriate communication for common real-life situations.

— What you will master

Course Objectives

01

Read and write Hangul confidently using correct basic pronunciation.

02

Understand essential Korean vocabulary and basic grammatical structures.

03

Introduce yourself and communicate about personal and everyday topics.

04

Use Korean numbers, dates, time, prices, and common counting expressions.

05

Communicate in basic situations involving food, shopping, travel, and directions.

06

Understand and produce simple spoken and written Korean sentences.

07

Use appropriate polite expressions in everyday and workplace situations.

08

Develop integrated A1–A2 speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

— Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this course?
The course is suitable for working professionals, students, travellers, and complete beginners who want to start learning Korean.
Do I need any previous Korean knowledge?
No. The program starts with Hangul and fundamental Korean language concepts, making it suitable for complete beginners.
Will I learn to read and write Korean?
Yes. You will learn Hangul, including Korean consonants, vowels, syllable formation, reading, and basic writing.
Will I learn conversational Korean?
Yes. The program develops practical communication for introductions, daily activities, shopping, restaurants, travel, directions, workplace situations, and social interactions.
What language skills will I develop?
You will develop foundation-level Korean speaking, listening, reading, writing, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and everyday communication skills.
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