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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
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device
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.