Korean 2 upper: module 1

Learn Korean on this lively online course.

Continue your study of Korean and improve your speaking and listening skills while further developing your understanding of Korean grammar. Ideal for those students who have done Korean 2 or equivalent courses (2 years of learning).
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  • Start Date: 01 Oct 2026
    End Date: 10 Dec 2026
    Thu (Evening): 19:35 - 21:05
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
    Course Code: LKR26
    Tutors:  Jiyeon Kim
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00
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Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00

What is the course about?

This course is for learners who have studied Korean for about 2 years or have the equivalent level, and will focus on improving your speaking and listening skills while still enabling you to work on your reading and writing in Korean.

What will we cover?

Topics: Talking about intentions, expressing what you are doing.
Grammar: Honorific verbs 2, Korean consonant names, present progressive, intend/plan to do something, time expressions. .

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

  • Offer to do something for someone else.
  • Say the name of Korean consonants
  • Use a progressive grammar and can be used in all tenses (past, present and future tense.)
  • Indicate an intention or purpose to do something
  • Express the time when an action or state occurs or its duration.

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

Suitable for students who have attended Korean 2 or equivalent (2 years of learning).

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?

This course is based on the tutor’s own material.

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

Korean 2 upper: module 2.

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.