First Step Korean

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First Step Korean

Instructor: Seung Hae Kang

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

53,452 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

99%

Most learners liked this course

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Taught in English

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There are 6 modules in this course

This is an elementary-level Korean language course, consisting of 5 lessons with 4 units, and covers 4 skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The main topics include basic expressions used in everyday life, such as greetings, introducing yourself, talking about your family and a daily life and so on. Each lesson covers dialogues, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, quizzes and role-plays.

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What's included

1 video

In this module, you will learn the Korean alphabet or Korean writing system called 'Hangeul'. After completing the lessons, you will be able to understand the principles how each letter was invented. Also, you will be able to read and write Hangeul.

What's included

5 videos5 readings4 assignments

5 videosTotal 47 minutes

1.1 Lecture11 minutes
1.2 Lecture13 minutes
How to Use3 minutes
1.3 Lecture10 minutes
1.4 Lecture10 minutes

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Lecture Notes10 minutes
Lecture Notes10 minutes
Korean Character Practice Program10 minutes
Lecture Notes10 minutes
Lecture Notes10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 120 minutes

Graded Quiz 130 minutes
Graded Quiz 230 minutes
Graded Quiz 330 minutes
Graded Quiz 430 minutes

In this module, you will learn how to greet, ask someone's nationalities / jobs and answer those questions in Korean. After completing the lessons, you will be able to introduce yourself, greet a person and talk about someone's nationalities and occupations.

What's included

5 videos4 readings4 assignments

5 videosTotal 48 minutes

2.1 Lecture11 minutes
2.2 Lecture10 minutes
2.3 Lecture11 minutes
2.4 Lecture13 minutes
Korean Way of Speech3 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Lecture Notes10 minutes
Lecture Notes10 minutes
Lecture Notes10 minutes
Lecture Notes10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 100 minutes

Graded Quiz 110 minutes
Graded Quiz 230 minutes
Graded Quiz 330 minutes
Graded Quiz 430 minutes

In this module, you will learn the expressions about family. After completing the lessons, you will be able to talk about the family members and learn how to count numbers.

What's included

5 videos4 readings4 assignments

5 videosTotal 59 minutes

3.1 Lecture12 minutes
3.2 Lecture14 minutes
3.3 Lecture19 minutes
3.4 Lecture12 minutes
Korean Family3 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Lecture Notes10 minutes
Lecture Notes10 minutes
Lecture Notes10 minutes
Lecture Notes10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 120 minutes

Graded Quiz 130 minutes
Graded Quiz 230 minutes
Graded Quiz 330 minutes
Graded Quiz 430 minutes

In this module, you will learn about time and date in Korean. And you will also say the days of the week as well. After completing the lessons, you will be able to ask and repond time & date using Korean numbers.

What's included

4 videos4 readings4 assignments

In this module, you will learn various Korean vocabulary regarding your daily lives. After completing the lessons, you will be able to utilize informal sentence endings, ask and answer about your everyday life.

What's included

4 videos4 readings4 assignments

Instructor

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Seung Hae Kang

Yonsei University

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Reviewed on Aug 28, 2021

I have learned so much and I really enjoyed learning this beautiful language. I know that I will learn to speak and read with lots of practice and perseverance. Thank you so much for this opportunity!

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2021

This course is really a great start to learn Korean language. It taught me Hangul, particles used, vocabularies and how sentences are made. Thank you to Professor Seung Hae Kang and Yonsei University.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2020

Thank for the free course and certificate. I'm from Thailand. I would like to improve my self about language in quarantine period. Your web is the best way for study at home. It's good for every one.

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