Korean 4: module 3
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
This course has now started
- Course Code: LKR43
- Dates: 24/04/24 - 03/07/24
- Time: 18:00 - 19:30
- Taught: Wed, Evening
- Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Jaeran Won
Course Code: LKR43
Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
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What is the course about?
Korean 4: module 3 is for learners who have completed Korean 4 module 2 (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.
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 if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
• How to put into direct speech what someone else said.
• How to use excuses when you're not feeling good
• How to talk about your experience and advise someone else based on your experience.
• Recommending places you've travelled to
• How to ask for information and talk about what you have heard.
• How to congratulate when you have heard good news (e.g.first birthday party/housewarming party/wedding party)
• What to say when your friends or colleagues are stressed or worried.
Grammar:
* To become/ to get ; Verb + to get/ become
* Even if/ Even though ; Verb + conjugations
* Reported speech form; Verb + what someone said
* To have done(something ; Verb + have done
* Both ... and ... ; Noun+ conjugation .... Noun + conjugation
* (someone) knows when/where/what/how/why/how much ; Adjective/Verb + know
* Supposition ; Verb/Adjective + conjugation.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
* Talk about a change or development from one condition to another.
* Report what someone else has said in direct speech
* Talk about your past experience of doing something.
* Talk about two things within one sentence with equal emphasis.
* Express something that one knows (when/where/how/what/why/how much)
* Infer someone's emotion about something.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You should have studied Korean for more than 3 years or have an equivalent level.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course is based on the communicative approach:
- active students’ interaction
- emphasis on speaking and listening skills
- pair and group work
- role plays
- use of realia, pictures and authentic material
- use of audio-visual techniques when appropriate
Please note, students are expected to participate in oral classroom activities and to do some homework as and when required.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Sogang Korean 2B: Student's book.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Please discuss with your tutor.
Jaeran is a language teacher with over 20 years of experience . Originally from Seoul, South Korea, she moved to London after earning her Bachelor and Masters degrees, as well as a Certificate in Education. Here, she worked as a professional translator for businesses and institutions such as the Court of justice, which led her to teaching Korean as a foreigin language, first privately and then in various further education institutions. This soon became her full time career, and since then she has taught Korean language and culture to adults and young adults at all levels, from absolute beginner to advanced, often supporting their studies or their entrance exams (e.g. at SOAS). Jaeran's lessons are always fun and lively, and incorporate examples and exercises taken from contemporay Korean culture such as TV dramas and K-Pop.
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.