Korean Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners
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If you want to learn to speak Korean, our Korean classes are ideal for adult learners to enjoy a practical and social experience while you learn Korean language and culture. Learn Korean the smart way with Korean courses at CCE, the University of Sydney.
Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
This course introduces participants to simple vocabulary, such as greetings and numbering. It helps participants to practice the Korean alphabet, Han-Geul, and provides a background to the Korean culture. No prior knowledge of the language is required.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Exchange basic greetings in Korean.
- Introduce themselves briefly.
- Ask and answer simple questions about the name of things.
- Recognise the Korean alphabet, Han-Geul, including vowels and consonants.
- Talk about number relating to contact number, date of birth and price.
- Describe places where he/she is going.
Content
This course covers the following topics:
- A brief introduction of Han-Geul
- Greetings and meeting people
- Korean alphabet writing system and pronunciation
- Asking the name of things, e.g. What is this? It is a bag
- Talking about the location of a person and a building
- Telling the time, dates, days and months
- Numbers – Sino numbers and pure numbers
Audience
Suitable for beginner A1 level students. No prior knowledge of the language is required.
Delivery
This course is delivered as a series of interactive workshops where active participation is encouraged.
Prescribed text
New Sogang Korean 1A Student’s Book by Seoung Hee Kim, ISBN 9788976995728.
New Sogang Korean 1A Workbook by Seoung Hee Kim, ISBN 9788976995735.
Based on Pre-chapters 1-4 and Chapters 1-2 of the above text. The text is used for activities and forms the basis for consolidation and practice.
Textbooks should only be purchased after confirmation is received from us. This usually occurs up to 5 days prior to commencement.
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Please Note
Selected Language and Culture courses that teach spoken language may include use of language immersion (course instruction in the selected language) as part of the training strategy.
Features
- $100 repeat class - Conditions apply
- Small class size (~20 max)
- Central location
Language courses are offered in four terms each year during January, April, July and October.
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