Overview
Duration
10 weeks
Tuition
Under $14/hour
Level
Beginner
Class Time
1.5 hours/week
Prerequisites
None
Group Size
4-10 students
Location
ILC, Carmel
Details
Dates:
4/7/26 - 6/9/26
Time:
Tuesdays, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Cost:
$430.00
(Does not include text books and optional tuition insurance)
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
Meet Your Instructor
So Young
Languages: Korean
Meet So Young!
So Young has been teaching Korean for over 11 years and loves helping students build confidence while connecting with the language. She has taught at Purdue University’s International Center, the Korean school hosted by the Korean Presbyterian Church (supported by the Korean Embassy), and through the English Club academy she founded to support learners of all ages.
As both an experienced instructor and a mom of two, So Young brings patience, flexibility, and encouragement to her teaching. Her lessons go beyond vocabulary and grammar to include Korean culture and real-life practice, making the language meaningful and engaging. Outside the classroom, she enjoys staying active and working out, which gives her the energy and balance to support both her family and her students.