Introduction to Korean
Korean is one of the most rewarding languages you can pick up — and this 6-week beginner course gives you a real, functional start.
Starts Wed, Dec 2
12:00 AM UTC · 1h 30m
6 sessions
Young
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Introduce yourself and hold basic conversations in Korean for travel and social settings
Greet people, exchange pleasantries, and respond naturally in common real-world interactions
Read Hangul, the Korean writing system, to decode words and phrases you encounter in everyday life
Recognize and understand common signage found on streets, in shops, and on public transportation
Use essential vocabulary and phrases suited to travel contexts such as directions, ordering food, and asking for help
Build a grammatical and phonetic foundation strong enough to support continued Korean language study
Distinguish and correctly produce Korean sounds that don't exist in English
Meet Young.
Young
Young Kyoung holds a Master's degree in British and American Language and Culture and a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and English Linguistics, both from Kyung Hee University in Korea, where she is also a certified teacher. With over five years of experience teaching English in Korea, Young Kyoung brings a rich linguistic background and a deep appreciation for cross-cultural communication to her work as a Korean tutor.
Young Kyoung's teaching philosophy centers on creating a supportive, engaging environment where every student feels confident and curious. She tailors her methods to each learner's individual needs and goals — whether a student is pursuing Korean for professional purposes or simply wants to listen, read, and speak for everyday life. For students who discovered Korean through their love of K-pop, K-dramas, or Korean culture, she weaves those interests directly into the learning experience, making language acquisition natural, meaningful, and fun.
Korean is one of the most rewarding languages you can pick up — and this 6-week beginner course gives you a real, functional start. Designed for adults with little to no prior experience, Introduction to Korean gets you speaking, reading, and navigating the language in the situations that matter most: traveling, socializing, and moving through everyday Korean-speaking environments with confidence. You'll learn to hold basic conversations, decode street signs and transit displays, and build the kind of solid foundation that makes continued study feel achievable rather than overwhelming. If you've been putting off learning Korean, this is exactly where to begin.
Hangul and Korean Sounds Learn to read Hangul, the Korean alphabet, which was designed to be learned quickly, and practice the Korean sounds that don't exist in English.
Greetings and Introductions Greet people, introduce yourself, exchange pleasantries, and respond naturally in common real-world interactions.
Numbers, Dates, and Times Count, talk about prices and times, and handle the numbers you need for travel and everyday plans.
Ordering and Shopping Order food, ask about prices, and get what you need in shops and restaurants.
Getting Around Ask for directions and help, and recognize the signs you'll see on streets, in shops, and on public transportation.
Everyday Conversation Hold basic conversations for travel and social settings, built on a grammatical and phonetic foundation strong enough to support continued study.
Live Q&A
Cameras / mics optional
Recordings
Available within 1 hour, kept 90 days
Materials
No special materials required
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