What you'll learn
Curious about the Korean language? Start your journey with our Korean language short courses online!
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 offers a clear and supportive introduction to Korean — no prior experience required.
Korean is a highly logical and structured language, and one of its most appealing features is its writing system, Hangeul. Designed to be learned efficiently, Hangeul allows beginners to start reading and writing much sooner than they might expect.
From your very first class, you’ll begin learning how to read and write Korean, while also developing practical speaking and listening skills. Lessons are interactive and step-by-step, helping you build confidence using everyday expressions and simple sentence structures in real-life situations.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong foundation in both written and spoken Korean, along with a better understanding of Korean culture and communication styles.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Korean: Beginners Level 1 course, participants will have developed practical skills and knowledge in areas such as:
- Understanding the structure and logic of the Korean writing system (Hangeul)
- Reading and writing Korean characters with increasing confidence
- Introducing yourself and others using simple Korean phrases
- Using everyday greetings and polite expressions
- Asking and answering basic questions about objects and places
- Using numbers for time, dates, and everyday situations
- Talking about locations and simple directions
- Forming basic sentences using foundational Korean grammar
- Developing confidence in speaking and understanding simple Korean
Course content
What will be covered in this Korean: Beginners Level 1 course?
During the course, participants will be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:
Topics
- The Korean writing system (Hangeul)
- Greetings and introductions
- Everyday objects and simple questions
- Locations and places
- Shopping and food
- Time, dates, days, and months
Language skills
- Reading and writing Korean characters
- Speaking and listening practice through guided activities
- Building confidence in everyday communication
Grammar
- Simple present tense
- Subject, topic, and object particles
- Basic nouns and sentence structure
- Verbs of existence and location
Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.
Intended audience
Who is this Korean: Beginners Level 1 course for?
This course is suitable for:
- Complete beginners with no prior Korean language experience
- Learners interested in Korean culture, media, or travel
- People curious about learning a non-Latin writing system
- Anyone wanting a structured and supportive introduction to Korean
- Professionals looking to develop basic Korean language skills
Course venue
Online via Zoom
Zoom details will be provided with your enrolment confirmation.
Requirement: A device with a stable internet connection
Course materials
What to bring to class
All learning materials will be provided by the tutor.
You may wish to bring:
- A notebook and pen
Certificate of completion
Achievement recognition
Students who attend at least 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Sydney Community College.
This certificate recognises your commitment to learning Korean and can support your personal or professional development.
What's next?
What other Korean classes do we offer?
After completing this course, you can continue your learning with our Korean: Beginners Level 2 course, where you’ll expand your vocabulary, develop more complex 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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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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Paul said: The tutor was an excellent teacher and the class were very engaged.
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Garry said: I really enjoyed the class and I learned much more than I expected.
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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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thomas said: Tutor was knowledgeable, friendly and patient.
Course tutors
Yumin Park
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