What you'll learn
Curious about the Korean language? Learn the basics with our Korean language short courses.
Whether you’ve been inspired by Korean music and pop culture, are planning to travel, or simply enjoy learning new languages, this beginner-friendly course provides a welcoming introduction to Korean for complete beginners — no prior experience required.
Korean is a unique and logical language with its own writing system, and this course places strong emphasis on learning Hangeul, the Korean alphabet, from the very beginning. You’ll learn how to read and write Korean letters, understand how sentences are formed, and start using everyday spoken Korean in practical contexts.
Through interactive classes and guided practice, you’ll build confidence using basic sentence structures, numbers, dates, locations, and common expressions. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation in both written and spoken Korean, preparing you to continue to the next level with confidence.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Korean: Beginners Level 1 course, you should be able to:
- Understand the structure and logic of the Korean writing system (Hangeul)
- Read and write Korean letters accurately
- Introduce yourself and others in Korean
- Understand and use everyday greetings
- Ask for the names of objects and common items
- Read and write Korean numbers
- Talk about the location of a person or place
- Ask for and tell the time, date, days, and months
- Ask basic what and where questions
- Form simple sentences using foundational Korean grammar
Course content
What will be covered in this Korean: Beginners Level 1 course?
Topics
- The Korean writing system (Hangeul)
- Greetings and introductions
- Locations and names of places
- Shopping and food
- Time, date, days, and months
Grammar
- Simple present tense
- Subject, topic, and object particles
- Basic nouns
- Verbs of existence and location
Intended audience
Who is this Korean: Beginners Level 1 course for?
- Complete beginners with no prior Korean language experience
- Language learners interested in understanding a non-Latin writing system
- People interested in Korean culture, media, or travel
- Learners who enjoy structured language learning with clear grammatical foundations
- Professionals who would like to develop basic Korean language skills
Course venue
Online via Zoom
- Zoom details will be emailed to you with your enrolment confirmation.
- Requirement: A device and stable internet connection.
Course materials
What to bring to class:
- All learning materials will be provided by the tutor
Certificate of completion
Achievement recognition
Upon successful completion of the course with at least 80% attendance, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance, recognising your participation and commitment to learning Korean.
Additional information
- Course delivery: Fully online through interactive virtual classrooms.
- Certificate: A certificate of completion will be provided to students who successfully finish the course.
What's next?
What other Korean classes do we offer?
After completing this course, you may wish to continue to Korean Course: Beginners Level 2, where you’ll expand your vocabulary and sentence structures and build greater confidence using Korean in everyday situations.
Enrol in both Korean Course: Beginners Level 1 and Beginners Level 2 and save 10% using the promo code GROUP10 at checkout. Please visit our discounts page for full details.
Course testimonials
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Tim said: It was easy to engage with, and the pace was good. It was an easier way to get across the language and appreciate the tutor's approach.
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Garry said: I really enjoyed the class and I learned much more than I expected.
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Melissa said: 5 Stars!
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Florence said: This is a great course for beginners. The course is well-designed. The teacher is very encouraging and able to explain all the details efficiently. We learned pronunciation, basic grammar, and Korean culture. The only issue is that some students are too eager to share their experiences in class, causing the teacher and other students to wait for them to continue. But in general, the class atmosphere is great.
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Alice said: Teacher was amazing and so supportive
Course tutors
Amy Jung
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