Korean Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners
Korean. Learn Korean with us.
COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses
We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling.
Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available.
Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
Korean is spoken by over 75 million people worldwide. Although spoken mostly in North and South Korea, Australia and several other countries have large Korean populations who speak the language.
This introductory course introduces learners to simple vocabulary, greetings and numbering, the alphabet ‘Han-Geul’, and also provides an insight to Korean culture. No prior knowledge of the language is required.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- exchange basic greetings
- briefly introduce yourself
- ask and answer simple questions about the name of things
- recognise the Korean alphabet, Han-Geul, including vowels and consonants
- talk about numbers relating to contact numbers, date of birth and pricing
- describe places where you are going.
Content
- A brief introduction of Han-Geul (the Korean alphabet)
- Greetings and meeting people
- Korean alphabet writing system and pronunciation
- Asking the name of things, eg '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
Intended audience
Suitable for beginners
Prerequisites
None
Delivery style
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 five days prior to commencement.
Suggested textbook supplier
booktopia
booktopia.com.au
Please note that in some cases, our suggested supplier may not stock your prescribed text. Please check stock availability prior to signing up for any membership.
Please note
Selected courses that teach spoken language may include use of language immersion (course instruction in the selected language) as part of the training strategy.
Features
- $200 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.
What others say.
From all of my time trying to learn Korean, I’ve never successfully learnt any until I took this course. I’m very happy that I did. The Instructor was great in delivering the topic of interest and did an excellent job in making the course not just about the Korean language but also personalised from their experiences as a Korean, for individual students who wanted to know more about Korea. Thank you!
I love how the tutor is very engaging and helpful, giving us constructive feedback, and allowing us to learn the language in the best way.
Fantastic introductory course and an incredibly helpful teacher.
The seonsaeng was very friendly and knowledgeable, taking time to spend with each student and also allowed students to work at their own pace. I thoroughly enjoyed the classes. I highly recommend the tutor.
Very satisfied with the quality of the course and the way the material was presented by the tutor. The tutor had fantastic presentation skills and went at a pace that enabled me to learn things quickly and efficiently.
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...When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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Thu 29 Apr 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Thu 06 May 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Thu 13 May 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Thu 20 May 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Thu 27 May 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Thu 03 Jun 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Thu 10 Jun 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Thu 17 Jun 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Thu 24 Jun 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Thu 01 Jul 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
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What others say.
- The tutor was amazing! Made classes fun and engaging, whilst making sure to cover the material with a clear and methodical approach.
- Fantastic introductory course and an incredibly helpful teacher.
- From all of my time trying to learn Korean, I've never successfully learnt any until I took this course. I'm very happy that I did. The Instructor was great in delivering the topic of interest and did an excellent job in making the course not just about the Korean language but also personalised from their experiences as a Korean, for individual students who wanted to know more about Korea. Thank you!
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