Korean (Level 1)

The Korean Language Programme of the Centre for Language Studies has a great experience and dedicated teachers. The course will be conducted by professional NUS teachers, applying communicative approaches to motivate students and enhance learning outcome. The Korean course is a combination of fun and education.

You will find it very different from learning a boring subject in the classroom but our highly experienced tutors will make your learning journey extremely enjoyable and fruitful. The Korean Language courses are designed and structured for the busy working professional who aspires to attain language mastery in the Korean Language. 

Competencies achieved through attending the progressive courses are useful to building confidence so as to enable the individual to speak, understand and read basic syntax in the newly-acquired language focus. 

Courses are designed in a structured and coherent manner, positioned from an adult perspective so that they closely address and match the adults’ learner’s quest for continuing education. Successful completion of the language competencies are contingent upon participants’ consistency in attendance, and the dedication of time to practice after each class session.

Yonsei Korean in 3 Week will be used as a textbook and extra material will be given to you for activities in the class and self-study handouts will be provided too. A certificate of proficiency is awarded to participants who successfully complete Korean 3.

Course Description:

This course is designed to teach students the basics of Korean language which include basic grammatical concepts, text reading and conversation skills.

Course Content:

You will start the class with learning Korean alphabets (Hangeul) to read and write Korean followed by everyday topics. At the end of the term, you can read and write Korean as well as be able to greet and make a basic conversation in Korean mostly in a classroom setting.

• Hangeul (Korean writing system)
• Greeting
• School
• Classroom
• Location
• Invitation
• Visits
• Things that you like

At the end of the course, participants will be able to introduce themselves, buy things, write and read Korean words.

Required Textbook:
Yonsei Korean in 3 week – 1