Get a short introduction to the Korean language and discover aspects of Korean language culture in these either an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.
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The course aims to help students to acquire a foundational understanding of the Korean language, and to begin communicating in a few practical situations. Please note this course will focus on oral communication rather than writing.
What will we cover?
Topics include greetings, personal information, ordering food and drink.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Greet people
Introduce yourself and others
Order food and drink
Use numbers in context
Confidently pronounce basic vocabulary
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is for complete beginners.
For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide, or at http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level. You will also need to be able to respond to simple instructions and explanations, as well as read course documents, in English. You will need to be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time, using the 24 hour clock, reading timetables). It would also be helpful if you had some knowledge of basic grammar terminology such as: a verb, a noun and conjugation.
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 audio-visual techniques when appropriate. Please note that students are expected to participate in oral classroom activities and to do homework as and when required.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
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.
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