Korean Level 2 is an Elementary course designed for students who have already completed a Beginners course or have a basic foundation in Korean, and can recognise and use the Korean alphabet (Hangeul). It is recommended that you have previously studied Korean Level 1 or a course of at least 12 class hours.

Our Korean language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Our 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.

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

By the end of your course, you should be able to:

– Talk about the names of common items and objects.
– Request and purchase items in a shop politely.
– Describe what you and others are currently doing.
– Use vocabulary related to school supplies (학용품).
– Identify and use terms for daily goods (일상 생활용품).
– Use a range of active verbs (동사 1) to describe actions.
– Express existence or non-existence using N이/가 있어요 / 없어요 (“there is/are,” “there isn’t/aren’t”).
– Identify and describe objects using 이거는 / 그거는 / 저거는 N이에요 / 예요 (“this/that/that over there is N”).
– Make polite requests using N 주세요 (“please give me N”).
– Connect nouns using the conjunctive particles N하고 N, N과/와 (“and”).
– Use the standard polite verb ending V-아요/어요 appropriately.
– Mark objects correctly using the object particle N을/를.
– Understand and demonstrate knowledge of general etiquette in Korea (2), including polite expressions and behavior in everyday interactions.

Recommended Coursebook
Seoul National University Korean Book 1A, Korean alphabet
ISBN-978-8953949447

For this course we will use unit 2 and 3 (Part 1) in the coursebook. Please note we might not cover all activities during the course.

Korean Level 2 is an Elementary course designed for students who have already completed a Beginners course or have a basic foundation in Korean, and can recognise and use the Korean alphabet (Hangeul). It is recommended that you have previously studied Korean Level 1 or a course of at least 12 class hours.

Our Korean language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Our 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.

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

By the end of your course, you should be able to:

– Talk about the names of common items and objects.
– Request and purchase items in a shop politely.
– Describe what you and others are currently doing.
– Use vocabulary related to school supplies (학용품).
– Identify and use terms for daily goods (일상 생활용품).
– Use a range of active verbs (동사 1) to describe actions.
– Express existence or non-existence using N이/가 있어요 / 없어요 (“there is/are,” “there isn’t/aren’t”).
– Identify and describe objects using 이거는 / 그거는 / 저거는 N이에요 / 예요 (“this/that/that over there is N”).
– Make polite requests using N 주세요 (“please give me N”).
– Connect nouns using the conjunctive particles N하고 N, N과/와 (“and”).
– Use the standard polite verb ending V-아요/어요 appropriately.
– Mark objects correctly using the object particle N을/를.
– Understand and demonstrate knowledge of general etiquette in Korea (2), including polite expressions and behavior in everyday interactions.

Recommended Coursebook
Seoul National University Korean Book 1A, Korean alphabet
ISBN-978-8953949447

For this course we will use unit 2 and 3 (Part 1) in the coursebook. Please note we might not cover all activities during the course.

Korean Level 3 is an Elementary course designed for students who have already studied some Korean or have foundation in Korean, and can recognise and confidently use the Korean alphabet (Hangeul). It is recommended that you have previously studied Korean Level 2 or a course of at least 24 class hours.

Our Korean language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Our 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.

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

By the end of your course, you should be able to:

– Talk about the names of common places and locations
– Ask and answer questions about destinations and locations
– Describe where people or objects are using appropriate location expressions
– Say where you are going to or coming from
– Use the locative particle N에 and N에서 correctly
– Use negation with 안 V to express negative statements
– Identify and describe places using 여기가 N이에요/예요 (“This place is N”)
– Express existence or location using N에 있어요/없어요 (“is/are at N”)
– Say “go to” or “come to” a place using N에 가요/와요
– Use location words such as 앞, 뒤, 옆 (“in front of,” “behind,” “beside”)
– Use vocabulary related to 장소 (places) and 위치 (locations)
– Understand and discuss aspects of Korean culture related to everyday places, such as PC방, 찜질방, and 노래방
– Talk about 인사동 (Insa-dong) and its cultural significance

Recommended Coursebook
Seoul National University Korean Book 1A, Korean alphabet
ISBN-978-8953949447

For this course we will use unit 3 (Part 2) and 4 in the coursebook. Please note we might not cover all activities during the course.

Korean Level 3 is an Elementary course designed for students who have already studied some Korean or have foundation in Korean, and can recognise and confidently use the Korean alphabet (Hangeul). It is recommended that you have previously studied Korean Level 2 or a course of at least 24 class hours.

Our Korean language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Our 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.

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

By the end of your course, you should be able to:

– Talk about the names of common places and locations
– Ask and answer questions about destinations and locations
– Describe where people or objects are using appropriate location expressions
– Say where you are going to or coming from
– Use the locative particle N에 and N에서 correctly
– Use negation with 안 V to express negative statements
– Identify and describe places using 여기가 N이에요/예요 (“This place is N”)
– Express existence or location using N에 있어요/없어요 (“is/are at N”)
– Say “go to” or “come to” a place using N에 가요/와요
– Use location words such as 앞, 뒤, 옆 (“in front of,” “behind,” “beside”)
– Use vocabulary related to 장소 (places) and 위치 (locations)
– Understand and discuss aspects of Korean culture related to everyday places, such as PC방, 찜질방, and 노래방
– Talk about 인사동 (Insa-dong) and its cultural significance

Recommended Coursebook
Seoul National University Korean Book 1A, Korean alphabet
ISBN-978-8953949447

For this course we will use unit 3 (Part 2) and 4 in the coursebook. Please note we might not cover all activities during the course.

Korean Level 4 is an Elementary course designed for students who have already studied some Korean or have foundation in Korean, and can recognise and confidently use the Korean alphabet (Hangeul). It is recommended that you have previously studied Korean Level 3 or a course of at least 36 class hours.

Our Korean language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Our 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.

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

By the end of your course, you should be able to:

• Talk about dates and days of the week
• Describe past experiences using the past tense
• Order food and make polite requests in a restaurant
• Talk about prices, quantities, time, and age using numbers and counting units
• Describe sequences of actions using V-고
• Use N에 to talk about time and place
• Use polite commands with V-(으)세요
• Use vocabulary related to food, money, and daily life
• Understand basic cultural aspects of Korean food and traditional holidays (명절)

Recommended Coursebook

Seoul National University Korean Book 1A, Korean alphabet ISBN-978-8953949447

For this course we will use unit 5 and 6 (Part 1) in the coursebook. Please note we might not cover all activities during the course.

Korean Level 4 is an Elementary course designed for students who have already studied some Korean or have foundation in Korean, and can recognise and confidently use the Korean alphabet (Hangeul). It is recommended that you have previously studied Korean Level 3 or a course of at least 36 class hours.

Our Korean language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Our 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.

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

By the end of your course, you should be able to:

• Talk about dates and days of the week
• Describe past experiences using the past tense
• Order food and make polite requests in a restaurant
• Talk about prices, quantities, time, and age using numbers and counting units
• Describe sequences of actions using V-고
• Use N에 to talk about time and place
• Use polite commands with V-(으)세요
• Use vocabulary related to food, money, and daily life
• Understand basic cultural aspects of Korean food and traditional holidays (명절)

Recommended Coursebook

Seoul National University Korean Book 1A, Korean alphabet ISBN-978-8953949447

For this course we will use unit 5 and 6 (Part 1) in the coursebook. Please note we might not cover all activities during the course.

Korean Level 5 is an Elementary course designed for students who have already studied some Korean or have foundation in Korean, and can recognise and confidently use the Korean alphabet (Hangeul). It is recommended that you have previously studied Korean Level 3 or a course of at least 48 class hours.

Our Korean language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Our 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.

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

By the end of your course, you should be able to:

• Ask about and understand prices
• Talk about the weather and seasons
• Describe the weather in your hometown and give a short presentation
• Use adjectives and stative verbs to describe conditions
• Use N이/가 with adjectives correctly
• Express contrast using A/V-지만
• Use polite formal speech with A/V-습니다/ㅂ니다
• Use linking forms such as A/V-고
• Understand basic cultural aspects of Korean food, including kimchi and seasonal dishes

Recommended Coursebook

Seoul National University Korean Book 1A, Korean alphabet ISBN-978-8953949447

For this course we will use unit 6 (Part 2) and 7 in the coursebook. Please note we might not cover all activities during the course.

Korean Level 5 is an Elementary course designed for students who have already studied some Korean or have foundation in Korean, and can recognise and confidently use the Korean alphabet (Hangeul). It is recommended that you have previously studied Korean Level 3 or a course of at least 48 class hours.

Our Korean language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Our 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.

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

By the end of your course, you should be able to:

• Ask about and understand prices
• Talk about the weather and seasons
• Describe the weather in your hometown and give a short presentation
• Use adjectives and stative verbs to describe conditions
• Use N이/가 with adjectives correctly
• Express contrast using A/V-지만
• Use polite formal speech with A/V-습니다/ㅂ니다
• Use linking forms such as A/V-고
• Understand basic cultural aspects of Korean food, including kimchi and seasonal dishes

Recommended Coursebook

Seoul National University Korean Book 1A, Korean alphabet ISBN-978-8953949447

For this course we will use unit 6 (Part 2) and 7 in the coursebook. Please note we might not cover all activities during the course.

Korean Level 6 is an Elementary Korean course for students who are already in the process of learning Korean. Korean Level 6 requires that you have previously studied Korean Level 5 or a course of at least 60 class hours.  

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. 

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 

By the end of your course, you should be able to:  

• Make suggestions, express feelings, and introduce friends in everyday conversations.  

• Talk about leisure activities, family relationships, and personal interests.  

• Use polite and respectful language when communicating with others.  

• Use grammar such as V-(으)까요? to make suggestions, ㄷ irregular verbs, demonstratives (이/그/저 + N), and A/V-네요 to express reactions and impressions.  

• Use possessive structures (N의 N) and expressions such as N을 잘하다 / 잘 못하다 / 못하다 to describe abilities and skills.  

• Build vocabulary related to leisure activities, family, numbers, relationships, and honorific language.  

• Develop communication skills for introducing people, sharing feelings, and making plans.  

• Gain cultural knowledge about ways of meeting a romantic partner in Korean society (이성 친구를 만나는 방법). 

Recommended Coursebook 

Seoul National University Korean Book 1A and Book 1B, Korean alphabet ISBN-978-8953949447 

For this course we will use Unit 8 from Book 1A and Unit 9 (Part 1) from Book 1B. Please note we might not cover all activities during the course. 

Korean Level 6 is an Elementary Korean course for students who are already in the process of learning Korean. Korean Level 6 requires that you have previously studied Korean Level 5 or a course of at least 60 class hours.  

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. 

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 

By the end of your course, you should be able to:  

• Make suggestions, express feelings, and introduce friends in everyday conversations.  

• Talk about leisure activities, family relationships, and personal interests.  

• Use polite and respectful language when communicating with others.  

• Use grammar such as V-(으)까요? to make suggestions, ㄷ irregular verbs, demonstratives (이/그/저 + N), and A/V-네요 to express reactions and impressions.  

• Use possessive structures (N의 N) and expressions such as N을 잘하다 / 잘 못하다 / 못하다 to describe abilities and skills.  

• Build vocabulary related to leisure activities, family, numbers, relationships, and honorific language.  

• Develop communication skills for introducing people, sharing feelings, and making plans.  

• Gain cultural knowledge about ways of meeting a romantic partner in Korean society (이성 친구를 만나는 방법). 

Recommended Coursebook 

Seoul National University Korean Book 1A and Book 1B, Korean alphabet ISBN-978-8953949447 

For this course we will use Unit 8 from Book 1A and Unit 9 (Part 1) from Book 1B. Please note we might not cover all activities during the course. 

Korean Level 7 is an Elementary Korean course for students who are already in the process of learning Korean. Korean Level 7 requires that you have previously studied Korean Level 6 or a course of at least 72 class hours. 

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. 

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

• Introducing family members
• Deciding what time to meet
• Asking and responding to questions about a schedule

• • 때 The time
  • 동사 Active verb 2

• • N(이)세요

• • 시간
  • N 뷰터 N 까지
  • V-아서/어서
  • V-(으)ㄹ 거예요

• • 공공 기관 이용 시간 Opening hours for public facilities

Korean Level 7 is an Elementary Korean course for students who are already in the process of learning Korean. Korean Level 7 requires that you have previously studied Korean Level 6 or a course of at least 72 class hours.  

Our Korean language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Sunday 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. 

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 

• Introducing family members
• Deciding what time to meet
• Asking and responding to questions about a schedule

• • 때 The time
  • 동사 Active verb 2

• • N(이)세요

• • 시간
  • N 뷰터 N 까지
  • V-아서/어서
  • V-(으)ㄹ 거예요

• • 공공 기관 이용 시간 Opening hours for public facilities

Korean Level 8 is an Elementary Korean course for students who are already in the process of learning Korean. Korean Level 8 requires that you have previously studied Korean Level 7 or a course of at least 84 class hours. 

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. 

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

• Expressing symptoms and prohibition
• Expressing obligation
• Talking on the phone

• • 신체 body
  • 증상 Symptoms
  • 전화번호 Telephone number
  • 전화 Telephone

• • ‘ㅡ’ Irregular verb
  • V-지 마세요
  • N 만
  • V-아야/어야 되다
  • A/V -지요? N(이)지요?
  • V-고 있다

• • 감기의 민간 요법 Home remedies for a cold

Korean Level 8 is an Elementary Korean course for students who are already in the process of learning Korean. Korean Level 8 requires that you have previously studied Korean Level 7 or a course of at least 84 class hours. 

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. 

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

• Expressing symptoms and prohibition
• Expressing obligation
• Talking on the phone

• • 신체 body
  • 증상 Symptoms
  • 전화번호 Telephone number
  • 전화 Telephone

• • ‘ㅡ’ Irregular verb
  • V-지 마세요
  • N 만
  • V-아야/어야 되다
  • A/V -지요? N(이)지요?
  • V-고 있다

• • 감기의 민간 요법 Home remedies for a cold