Beginners Korean Face-to-Face Courses

Korean Level 1 | Afternoons

  • Course Details

Korean Level 1 Afternoon course is a Beginners course for students who have never studied the language before.

Our Korean language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

 

Course Content

 

Communicative aims

  • Greeting people
  • Self Introduction
  • Activities and hobbies
  • Daily routines
  • Destination

 

Linguistic aims

  • Hangeul – the Korean alphabet
  • The present tense ending “-ayo/eoyo”
  • Forming questions
  • Topic particle “-eun/neun”, destination particle “-e”
  • Sentence-ending words “-ieyo/yeyo”

 

Examples

(1) Jeoneun Sujiyeyo.  – I am Suji.

(2) Jeoneun Hanguk saramieyo. – I am from Korea.

(3) Jeoneun seonsengnimieyo.  – I am a teacher.

(4) Oneul moheyo? – What are you doing today?

(5) Wundongheyo. – I am working out.

(7) Eodie gayo?  – Where are you going?

(8) Hakgyoe gayo. – I am going to school.

 

Cultural lessons

  • Introduction to Korea/ Korean
  • Greetings

 

Vocabulary

  • Country and nationality
  • Professions
  • Alphabet Hangeul
  • Places
  • Basic regular verbs

 

Content based on: Course Book – Sejong Korean Conversation 1*

Chapters 1 to 2

 

*Materials may be based on the coursebook but it is not required as teachers may use different resources.

  

This language course includes:

 

  • Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources
  • Support and advice from Korean language teachers
  • Korean language study tips
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Korean Level 1 | Evenings

  • Course Details

Korean Level 1 is a Beginners Korean course for students who have never studied the Korean language before. 

Our Korean language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

 

Course Content

 

Communicative aims

  • Greeting people
  • Self Introduction
  • Activities and hobbies
  • Daily routines
  • Destination

 

Linguistic aims

  • Hangeul – the Korean alphabet
  • The present tense ending “-ayo/eoyo”
  • Forming questions
  • Topic particle “-eun/neun”, destination particle “-e”
  • Sentence-ending words “-ieyo/yeyo”

 

Examples

(1) Jeoneun Sujiyeyo.  – I am Suji.

(2) Jeoneun Hanguk saramieyo. – I am from Korea.

(3) Jeoneun seonsengnimieyo.  – I am a teacher.

(4) Oneul moheyo? – What are you doing today?

(5) Wundongheyo. – I am working out.

(7) Eodie gayo?  – Where are you going?

(8) Hakgyoe gayo. – I am going to school.

 

Cultural lessons

  • Introduction to Korea/ Korean
  • Greetings

 

Vocabulary

  • Country and nationality
  • Professions
  • Alphabet Hangeul
  • Places
  • Basic regular verbs

 

Content based on: Course Book – Sejong Korean Conversation 1*

Chapters 1 to 2

 

*Materials may be based on the coursebook but it is not required as teachers may use different resources.

 

This language course includes:

 

  • Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources
  • Support and advice from Korean language teachers
  • Korean language study tips
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Korean Level 1 | Fridays

  • Course Details

Korean Level 1 Fridays is a Beginners Korean course for students who have never studied the Korean language before.

Our Korean language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

 

Course Content

 

Communicative aims

  • Greeting people
  • Self Introduction
  • Activities and hobbies
  • Daily routines
  • Destination

 

Linguistic aims

  • Hangeul – the Korean alphabet
  • The present tense ending “-ayo/eoyo”
  • Forming questions
  • Topic particle “-eun/neun”, destination particle “-e”
  • Sentence-ending words “-ieyo/yeyo”

 

Examples

(1) Jeoneun Sujiyeyo.  – I am Suji.

(2) Jeoneun Hanguk saramieyo. – I am from Korea.

(3) Jeoneun seonsengnimieyo.  – I am a teacher.

(4) Oneul moheyo? – What are you doing today?

(5) Wundongheyo. – I am working out.

(7) Eodie gayo?  – Where are you going?

(8) Hakgyoe gayo. – I am going to school.

 

Cultural lessons

  • Introduction to Korea/ Korean
  • Greetings

 

Vocabulary

  • Country and nationality
  • Professions
  • Alphabet Hangeul
  • Places
  • Basic regular verbs

 

Content based on: Course Book – Sejong Korean Conversation 1*

Chapters 1 to 2

 

*Materials may be based on the coursebook but it is not required as teachers may use different resources.

  

This language course includes:

 

  • Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources
  • Support and advice from Korean language teachers
  • Korean language study tips
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Korean Level 1 | Sundays

  • Course Details

Korean Level 1 Sundays is a Beginners Korean course for students who have never studied the Korean language before.

Our Korean language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Weekend language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills.

 

Important Notice

The following Sunday courses will last 5 lessons, instead of the usual 6, with 2.5 hours lessons from 10:30 to 13:00. 
 
1st April – 18th May 2025 (no lessons on 20th April, 5th May)
1st June – 29th June 2025
16th November – 14th December 2025
 
 

Course Content

Communicative aims

  • Greeting people
  • Self Introduction
  • Activities and hobbies
  • Daily routines
  • Destination

 

Linguistic aims

  • Hangeul – the Korean alphabet
  • The present tense ending “-ayo/eoyo”
  • Forming questions
  • Topic particle “-eun/neun”, destination particle “-e”
  • Sentence-ending words “-ieyo/yeyo”

 

Examples

(1) Jeoneun Sujiyeyo.  – I am Suji.

(2) Jeoneun Hanguk saramieyo. – I am from Korea.

(3) Jeoneun seonsengnimieyo.  – I am a teacher.

(4) Oneul moheyo? – What are you doing today?

(5) Wundongheyo. – I am working out.

(7) Eodie gayo?  – Where are you going?

(8) Hakgyoe gayo. – I am going to school.

 

Cultural lessons

  • Introduction to Korea/ Korean
  • Greetings

 

Vocabulary

  • Country and nationality
  • Professions
  • Alphabet Hangeul
  • Places
  • Basic regular verbs

 

Content based on: Course Book – Sejong Korean Conversation 1*

Chapters 1 to 2

 

*Materials may be based on the coursebook but it is not required as teachers may use different resources.

  

This language course includes:

 

  • Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources
  • Support and advice from Korean language teachers
  • Korean language study tips
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Korean Pre-Holiday 2-Day Intensive | Sundays

  • Course Details

Our Pre-Holiday 2-Day Intensive course is an ideal introduction to the Korean language and culture for holiday makers and short business trips. The course is designed for complete beginner students who have never studied the language before.

Our Korean language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Weekend language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills.

 

Course Content

 

During the course you will learn how to:

  • Socialise and make casual conversation with the locals
  • Order food and drinks at bars and restaurants
  • Ask for tourist information and arrange a day trip or activity
  • Ask for advice at the pharmacy
  • Speak at the hotel reception and make a complaint
  • Speak to store assistants and cashiers

 

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Korean Taster Lessons | Beginners

  • Course Details

Why not try out a sample beginners Korean lesson before signing up to a full course? These one-off sessions are aimed at students who have never studied the Korean language before. 

Our Korean language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Weekend language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills.

 

Sample Lesson Plan

 

  • Greeting people
  • Introducing yourself and someone else
  • Asking and giving personal details (name, nationalities, profession, age, phone number, date of birth)
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