This is an elementary-level Korean language course, consisting of 5 lessons with 4 units, and covers 4 skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The main topics include basic expressions used in everyday life, such as greetings, introducing yourself, talking about your family and a daily life and so on. Each lesson covers dialogues, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, quizzes and role-plays.
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Yonsei UniversityAbout this Course
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Beginner Level
Approx. 18 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Skills you will gain
- Grammar
- Korean Language
- Speech
- Writing
Learner Career Outcomes
23%
started a new career after completing these courses
30%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 18 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Offered by
Yonsei University
Yonsei University was established in 1885 and is the oldest private university in Korea.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
8 minutes to complete
Introduction
Thanks for joining the course! Watch the video below to get started.
8 minutes to complete
1 video (Total 8 min)
4 hours to complete
The Korean Alphabet
In this module, you will learn the Korean alphabet or Korean writing system called 'Hangeul'. After completing the lessons, you will be able to understand the principles how each letter was invented. Also, you will be able to read and write Hangeul.
4 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 47 min), 5 readings, 4 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Greetings and Introducing
In this module, you will learn how to greet, ask someone's nationalities / jobs and answer those questions in Korean. After completing the lessons, you will be able to introduce yourself, greet a person and talk about someone's nationalities and occupations.
3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 48 min), 4 readings, 4 quizzes
4 hours to complete
Family
In this module, you will learn the expressions about family. After completing the lessons, you will be able to talk about the family members and learn how to count numbers.
4 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 59 min), 4 readings, 4 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Time and Date
In this module, you will learn about time and date in Korean. And you will also say the days of the week as well. After completing the lessons, you will be able to ask and repond time & date using Korean numbers.
3 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 49 min), 4 readings, 4 quizzes
Reviews
- 5 stars88.88%
- 4 stars9.68%
- 3 stars1.10%
- 2 stars0.17%
- 1 star0.14%
TOP REVIEWS FROM FIRST STEP KOREAN
by CSJan 6, 2018
The course is amazing for now! The teacher explains everything in a great order and it helps me a lot with Korean. I understand a lot more now. Thank you for that Seung Hae Kang and Yonsei University!
by KCApr 16, 2020
Thank for the free course and certificate. I'm from Thailand. I would like to improve my self about language in quarantine period. Your web is the best way for study at home. It's good for every one.
by MCMay 7, 2020
I learned a lot and the course was easy to follow. I feel confident that I can have simple conversations in Korean. This course was a good base for starting my path in learning the Korean language
by JPMay 23, 2020
A very informative session which taught me a lot. Ma'am explained everything thoroughly. I'm thankful to her for teaching. Thank you so much Ma'am. It made me fall in love with Korean once again. ❤️
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