Korean beginners: short introduction

What is the course about?

The course aims to enable students to communicate simply in Korean, to understand and use the language for travel or social purposes and to enjoy and appreciate the cultural background of Korean.

What will we cover?

Greetings, asking about meaning and pronunciation of words, numbers up to 10, food and drink, personal information.

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

- introduce oneself, say hello and goodbye
- ask about meaning of words
- ask for and give basic personal information about yourself and others
- numbers up to 10
- understand prices and simple signs in a shop
- order a drink or food in a café.

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

No previous knowledge of Korean is required.

For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart, using the link at the top of this page. You can also find the chart at the start of the languages section in our course guide. You will also need to be able to respond to simple instructions and read course documents in English and be at ease with the use of number for daily activities (e.g using money, telling the time, etc).

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 teacher's own material.

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

Any of our Korean beginners: module 1.