Korean Course: Beginners Level 1

Curious about the Korean language? Start your journey with our Korean language short courses online!

Whether you've been inspired by Korean culture, are planning a trip, have personal or family connections, or simply enjoy learning new languages, this beginner-friendly course offers a clear and supportive introduction to Korean. No previous experience is required.

One of Korean's most appealing features is its writing system, Hangeul. Designed to be logical and easy to learn, Hangeul allows beginners to start reading and writing much sooner than many people expect, making Korean an accessible and rewarding language for new learners.

From your very first class, you'll begin reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Korean through practical, interactive lessons. You'll build confidence using everyday expressions, simple sentence structures, and real-life conversations while gaining insight into Korean culture and communication styles.

By the end of the course, you'll have a strong foundation in both written and spoken Korean, preparing you to continue your language learning with confidence.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Korean: Beginners Level 1 course, participants will have developed practical skills and knowledge in areas such as:

• Understanding the structure and logic of the Korean writing system (Hangeul)
• Reading and writing Korean characters with increasing confidence
• Introducing yourself and others using simple Korean phrases
• Using everyday greetings and polite expressions
• Asking and answering basic questions about objects and places
• Using numbers for time, dates, and everyday situations
• Describing locations and giving simple directions
• Forming basic sentences using foundational Korean grammar
• Communicating with growing confidence in simple everyday situations

Course content

What will be covered in this Korean: Beginners Level 1 course?

During the course, participants will be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:

Topics

• The Korean writing system (Hangeul)
• Greetings and introductions
• Everyday objects and asking simple questions
• Places and directions
• Shopping and food
• Time, dates, days, and months

Communication skills

• Reading and writing Hangeul
• Speaking and listening through guided conversations
• Building confidence in everyday communication

Grammar

• Simple present tense
• Subject, topic, and object particles
• Basic nouns and sentence structure
• Verbs of existence and location

Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.

Intended audience

Who is this Korean: Beginners Level 1 course for?

This course is ideal for complete beginners with no previous knowledge of Korean.

Whether you're interested in Korean culture, planning to travel, connecting with Korean-speaking family or friends, or simply looking to learn a fascinating new language, this course provides a structured and supportive introduction to Korean.

Course venue

Online via Zoom

Zoom details will be provided with your enrolment confirmation.

Requirement: A device with a stable internet connection

Course materials

What to bring to class

All learning materials will be provided by the tutor.

You may wish to bring:

• A notebook and pen

Certificate of completion

Achievement recognition

Students who attend at least 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Sydney Community College.

This certificate recognises your commitment to learning Korean and can support your personal or professional development.

What's next?

What other Korean classes do we offer?

After completing this course, you can continue your learning with our Korean: Beginners Level 2 course, where you’ll expand your vocabulary, develop more complex sentence structures, and build greater confidence using Korean in everyday situations.

Enrol in both Korean Course: Beginners Level 1 and Beginners Level 2 and save 10% using the promo code GROUP10 at checkout. Please visit our discounts page for full details.