Conversations in K-drama

Course Dates: 08/03/25
Time: 10:30 - 12:30
Location: Online
Tutors: 
Jiyeon Kim
Improve your speaking and listening skills in Korean through the joy of watching popular K-dramas in this online workshop.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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Conversations in K-drama
  • Course Code: LKRW01
  • Dates: 08/03/25 - 08/03/25
  • Time: 10:30 - 12:30
  • Taught: Sat, Daytime
  • Duration: 1 session
  • Location: Online
  • Tutor: Jiyeon Kim

Course Code: LKRW01

Sat, day, 08 Mar - 08 Mar '25

Duration: 1 session

Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.

What is the course about?

This course will give you inspiration for the Korean language and culture in simple, familiar, and daily conversations found in K-dramas.

This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone can be used if you don't have a computer but please note the experience may be less optimal.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.

What will we cover?

Greetings, everyday exchanges about feelings, news and thoughts , simple requests, general knowledge of Korean culture.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- Greet people
- Listen and respond to Korean spoken language including simple narratives, statements, and questions
- Speak to communicate basic feelings and opinions

Example Sentences:

¿¿¿¿¿? ¿ ¿¿¿? (Hello, how are you?)
¿ ¿¿¿¿? (What do you like?)
¿¿ ¿¿¿. (It is really good)
¿¿¿ ¿ ¿¿¿? (Can you help me?)
¿ ¿¿¿¿? (Did you eat?)
¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿! (Have a good day!)
¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿? (What do you think?).

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Not suitable for complete beginners. You would have to be familiar with the Korean alphabet and be able to understand simple conversations.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Based on the tutor's own materials.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Please discuss the next appropriate level with your tutor.

Jiyeon Kim Tutor Website

Jiyeon Kim is a certified Korean teacher, born and raised in South Korea, where she studied Political Science at university. Her teaching career began with yoga, but after moving to London in 2020, she transitioned to teaching Korean, discovering a deep passion for sharing the language and culture. This led her to pursue a degree in Teaching Korean to Foreigners, making her a certified instructor. Jiyeon believes that learning a language is deeply connected to understanding its culture. In her classes, she blends Korean grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation with cultural insights, creating a fun and immersive experience. With extensive experience, she has had the privilege of working with over 300 students from diverse backgrounds and different ages. Currently, she teaches at City Lit, where she finds meeting and teaching students incredibly rewarding. In addition to her teaching, Jiyeon runs social media channels that make learning Korean accessible and engaging. Passionate about helping her students succeed, she is dedicated to guiding them toward achieving their Korean language goals with confidence and success.

Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.