Korean beginners: short introduction

Get a short introduction to the Korean language and discover aspects of Korean language culture in these live communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.

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  • Start Date: 08 Jul 2026
    End Date: 22 Jul 2026
    Wed (Evening): 18:00 - 20:30
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 3 sessions (over 3 weeks)
    Course Code: LBKR102
    Tutors:  Jiyeon Kim
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00
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Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00

What is the course about?

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.

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?

Based on the tutor's own material.

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

Learners can progress onto an Korean beginners: module 1 course where they will build on their basic Korean skills.

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.