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. 

Course Content

Communicative aims

• Describing colours/sizes/clothing
• Talking about health/symptoms
• Giving reasons
• Talking about contrary situations
• Congratulating

Linguistic aims

• -한테, -한테서
• -지만
• -아서/어서/여서
• 못
• -이나/나, -거나

Examples

(1) 친구한테 편지를 받았어요.

(2) 예쁘지만 좀 불편해요.

(3) 배가 아파서 수업에 늦었어요.

(4) 돈이 없어서 콘서트에 못 갔어요.

(5) 와인이나 케이크는 어때요?

(6) 돈을 모아서 선물을 샀어요.

Vocabulary

• clothing
• colours
• symptoms of body parts
• items for gifts

Content based on the course book – Sejong Korean Conversation Book 1&2*

Chapters 13-14 (Book 1) and Chapter 1 (Book 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

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. 

Course Content

Communicative aims

• Describing colours/sizes/clothing
• Talking about health/symptoms
• Giving reasons
• Talking about contrary situations
• Congratulating

Linguistic aims

• -한테, -한테서
• -지만
• -아서/어서/여서
• 못
• -이나/나, -거나

Examples

(1) 친구한테 편지를 받았어요.

(2) 예쁘지만 좀 불편해요.

(3) 배가 아파서 수업에 늦었어요.

(4) 돈이 없어서 콘서트에 못 갔어요.

(5) 와인이나 케이크는 어때요?

(6) 돈을 모아서 선물을 샀어요.

Vocabulary

• clothing
• colours
• symptoms of body parts
• items for gifts

Content based on the course book – Sejong Korean Conversation Book 1&2*

Chapters 13-14 (Book 1) and Chapter 1 (Book 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

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. 

Course Content

Communicative aims

• Asking others regards
• Talking in formal Honorific ending
• Talking about transport
• Asking for directions

Linguistic aims

• -ㅂ/습니다. -ㅂ/습니까?
• -고
• -으로/로
• -에서/부터 ,-까지

Examples

(1) 회사 일이 많아서 바빴습니다.

(2) 전화를 받고 나갔어요.

(3) 버스로 10분 걸려요.

(4) 공항에서 호텔까지 어떻게 갈까요?

Vocabulary

• Words related to someone’s state
• Transport
• Directions and movement

Socio-cultural aspects

• Public transportation in Korea

Content based on the course book – Sejong Korean Conversation Book 2*

Chapters 2-3

*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

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 

Communicative aims 

Asking others regards 

Talking in formal Honorific ending 

Talking about transport 

Asking for directions 

Linguistic aims 

-ㅂ/습니다. -ㅂ/습니까? 

-고 

-으로/로 

-에서/부터 ,-까지 

Examples 

(1) 회사 일이 많아서 바빴습니다. 

(2) 전화를 받고 나갔어요. 

(3) 버스로 10분 걸려요. 

(4) 공항에서 호텔까지 어떻게 갈까요? 

Vocabulary 

Words related to someone’s state 

Transport 

Directions and movement 

Socio-cultural aspects 

Public transportation in Korea 

Content based on the course book – Sejong Korean Conversation Book 2 – Chapters 2-3 

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

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. 

Course Content

Communicative aims

• Suggesting food
• Talking about taste
• Asking for confirmation
• Talking about sequences in action
• Talking about actions in progress
• Talking about changes in state
• Giving reason

Linguistic aims

• -ㄹ/을래요?
• -지요?
• -은 후에/ㄴ 후에
• -고 있다
• -아지다/-어지다/-여지다
• -으니까/-니까

Examples

(1)   점심 먹으러 갈래요?

(2)   로라 씨는 한국 음식을 잘 먹지요?

(3)   저녁 먹은 후에 조깅을 해요.

(4)   회의실에서 손님을 만나고 있어요.

(5)   푹 쉬어서 괜찮아졌어요.

(6)   저는 고기를 못 먹으니까 다른 거 먹어요.

Vocabulary

• Food
• Taste
• Daily habits and routines
• Weather and climate

Content based on the course book – Sejong Korean Conversation Book 2*

Chapters 4-6

*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

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. 

Course Content

Communicative aims

• Suggesting food
• Talking about taste
• Asking for confirmation
• Talking about sequences in action
• Talking about actions in progress
• Talking about changes in state
• Giving reason

Linguistic aims

• -ㄹ/을래요?
• -지요?
• -은 후에/ㄴ 후에
• -고 있다
• -아지다/-어지다/-여지다
• -으니까/-니까

Examples

(1)   점심 먹으러 갈래요?

(2)   로라 씨는 한국 음식을 잘 먹지요?

(3)   저녁 먹은 후에 조깅을 해요.

(4)   회의실에서 손님을 만나고 있어요.

(5)   푹 쉬어서 괜찮아졌어요.

(6)   저는 고기를 못 먹으니까 다른 거 먹어요.

Vocabulary

• Food
• Taste
• Daily habits and routines
• Weather and climate

Content based on the course book – Sejong Korean Conversation Book 2*

Chapters 4-6

*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