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Conversational Beginner 1 Korean

Beginning Korean 1

Whether you're traveling, reconnecting with family roots, or building career skills, this course gives you the structure, confidence, and speaking practice to start strong.

Overview

Duration

12 weeks

Tuition

Under $14/hour

Level

Beginner

Prerequisites

None

Class Time

2.5 hours/week

Group Size

4-10 students

Location

ILC, Carmel

Details

Dates:

1/11/27 - 4/5/27

(End date may change due to class needs)

Time: 

Monday, 6:30pm-9:00pm

Cost:

$430.00

(Includes $30 one-time enrollment fee. Does not include text books and optional tuition insurance)​

Teacher: 

Stacey

What You’ll Learn

  • Read and write Hangul confidently without relying on romanization

  • Understand and use basic Korean sentence structure (SOV) and polite endings

  • Introduce themselves, ask simple questions, and share basic personal information

  • Use common verbs in the present and past tense to talk about daily activities

  • Express likes, wants, and simple preferences

  • Talk about time, dates, locations, and basic plans

  • Order food, make polite requests, and navigate simple service interactions

  • Recognize key cultural norms around politeness and everyday communication

  • Participate in short, guided conversations in predictable real-world situations

Weekly Itinerary

Each week includes speaking practice, games, cultural context, and real-world role-plays. You’ll use everything you learn — right away.

  • Week 1 – Hangul foundations: alphabet, sound system, syllable blocks, greetings, and classroom Korean

  • Week 2 – Hangul fluency, pronunciation rules, and basic survival expressions

  • Week 3 – Korean sentence structure (SOV), 이다 (to be), names, and introductions

  • Week 4 – Polite endings (–요), yes/no questions, and basic conversational exchanges

  • Week 5 – Topic and subject particles (은/는, 이/가) and simple descriptive sentences

  • Week 6 – Common verbs in the present tense and talking about daily routines

  • Week 7 – Location markers (에, 에서) and discussing places and movement

  • Week 8 – Numbers (native & sino), time, dates, and making simple plans

  • Week 9 – Expressing likes, preferences (좋아하다), and wants (–고 싶다)

  • Week 10 – Past tense basics, polite requests, service interactions, and integrated review with role-plays

Teacher Bio

Meet Your Instructor

Stacey

Languages: English, Japanese, Korean

Stacey is a passionate language lover and world traveler who brings global experience and contagious energy to every class she teaches. With a TESOL certificate and three years of international teaching experience — one year in Japan through the JET Program and two years in South Korea with EPIK — she has immersed herself in cultures across Asia and developed a deep appreciation for how language connects people.


Her travels throughout the region have shaped her teaching style: open‑minded, culturally aware, and always student‑centered. Stacey is known for creating fun, engaging lessons that keep learners motivated and confident. She cares deeply about understanding each student’s needs and building a classroom environment where everyone feels supported and excited to grow.


Whether she’s sharing stories from abroad or bringing creative activities into the classroom, Stacey makes language learning an adventure.


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