Introduction to Korean

Offered By: Hanyang University via FutureLearn

Course Description

Overview

Start learning Korean and discover its fascinating culture

This course will introduce you to the Korean language, and present and explain Korean culture, enabling you to have real Korean conversations.

During the course, you will learn Korean phrases, greetings, vocabulary, numbers, spelling and grammar. It is composed not only of the explanation and presentation of culture but also the activities related to Korean language.

By the end of the course, you will be able to have a real Korean conversation with your newly acquired knowledge of the Korean language. This course will give you a taste of language skills and Korean cultures.

This course is for people with no prior knowledge of Korean, who have an interest in learning Korean, or other languages and finding out about Korean culture. It will be useful for international students wanting to study at Hanyang University or in Korea.

Syllabus

How to exchange greeting

Introduction: This week
Speak basic expressions
Deepening expressions
Talk about culture
Summing up

What is your hobby?

Introduction: This week
Speak basic expressions
Deepening expressions
Talk about culture
Summing up

At a restaurant

Introduction: This week
Speak basic expressions
Deepening expressions
Talk about culture
Summing up

Ordering food

Introduction: This week
Speak basic expression
Deepening expressions
Talking about culture
Summing up

Planning for weekend

Introduction: This week
Speak basic expressions
Deepening expressions
Talk about culture
Summing up

Where shall we meet?

Introduction: This week
Speak basic expressions
Deepening expressions
Talk about culture
Summing up

Taught by

Jungho Ahn and Youngsook Lee