Learn Korean! Start Speaking Korean Now! Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview (80-120 words) describing structure and time commitment. This beginner-friendly course is designed to get you speaking Korean confidently from day one. You'll start by mastering Hangul, the Korean writing system, followed by essential pronunciation rules and everyday phrases. The curriculum progresses through core grammar, sentence structure, and practical vocabulary used in real-life situations. With a strong focus on interactive learning, you'll practice listening, speaking, and forming questions through role-play and dialogues. Total course duration is approximately 5 hours, making it ideal for busy learners who want quick, tangible results. Each module builds on the previous one, ensuring a solid foundation in Korean for daily communication.
Module 1: Introduction & Hangul Fundamentals
Estimated time: 0.5 hours
- The Korean writing system: mastering Hangul letters
- Stroke order and reading syllables
- Recognizing and writing basic syllables
- Introduction to Korean alphabet structure
Module 2: Pronunciation & Basic Phrases
Estimated time: 0.75 hours
- Korean phonetics: batchim (final consonant) rules
- Double consonants and vowel combinations
- Survival phrases: 안녕하세요, 감사합니다, 죄송합니다
- Pronunciation drills for clear speech
Module 3: Particles & Sentence Structure
Estimated time: 1 hour
- Topic vs. subject particles (은/는 vs. 이/가)
- Object particles (을/를)
- Constructing SOV sentences
- Making questions with ~나요?/~까?
Module 4: Verb Conjugation: Present, Past & Negation
Estimated time: 1 hour
- Conjugating action verbs in polite form
- Conjugating descriptive verbs in casual form
- Present- and past-tense verb forms
- Forming negative sentences with 안/못 and ~(으)세요
Module 5: Numbers, Time & Daily Vocabulary
Estimated time: 0.75 hours
- Counting with native and Sino-Korean systems
- Telling time and date expressions
- Vocabulary for family, meals, and shopping
- Basic adjectives for everyday use
Module 6: Asking Questions & Dialogues
Estimated time: 0.75 hours
- Question words: 뭐, 어디, 언제, 어떻게, 왜
- Practicing dialogues: ordering at a restaurant
- Buying tickets and asking for help
- Role-playing real-life scenarios
Module 7: Listening & Speaking Practice
Estimated time: 0.75 hours
- Listening drills with slow-paced Korean audio
- Speaking practice with repetition exercises
- Role-play for polite interactions
- Review of conversational phrases
Prerequisites
- No prior knowledge of Korean required
- Basic English comprehension to follow instructions
- Access to a device with audio playback
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Read and write Hangul confidently
- Use polite speech levels (존댓말) in conversations
- Engage in simple daily conversations in Korean
- Ask for directions, order food, and talk about routines
- Prepare for further study toward TOPIK Level 1