Korean 101: Essential Expressions

Korean 101: Essential Expressions

Instructor: Eun Sil Hong

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Hello and welcome to "Korean 101: Essential Expressions" at Sungkyunkwan University! With over 600 years of history, **Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)** is a leading institution of innovation, fostering change through resilience and inquiry. Whether you're completely new to Korean or just getting started, “Korean 101: Essential Expressions” will guide you step by step to master essential Korean expressions.

Course Overview - Who is this course for? Anyone interested in learning Korean! - What will you learn? In just five weeks, you’ll be able to read, write, and speak basic Korean. - Do you need prior knowledge? Not at all! All you need is a willingness to learn Korean. This course is designed to help absolute beginners gain confidence in reading, writing, and speaking Korean within just five weeks. You don’t need any prior knowledge—just an interest in learning! Even if you've never seen Hangul before, we’ll guide you through it step by step, making it easy and fun.

Hello and welcome to "Korean 101: Essential Expressions" at Sungkyunkwan University! Whether you're completely new to Korean or just getting started, “Korean 101: Essential Expressions” will guide you step by step to master essential Korean expressions.

What's included

1 video1 reading

In Module 1, we will study Hangeul, the most basic letters for learning Korean language.

What's included

6 videos6 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

6 videos Total 35 minutes

Module 1 Overview 2 minutes
1. 1 Hangeul and Korean Language 9 minutes
1.2 Vowels - Monophthongs 7 minutes
1.3 Vowels - Diphthongs 7 minutes
1.4 Let's write and read. 3 minutes
1.5 Q&A with Professor - The Names of Hangeul Alphabets 7 minutes

6 readings Total 120 minutes

1. 1 Hangeul and Korean Language 15 minutes
1.2 Vowels - Monophthongs 15 minutes
1.3 Vowels - Diphthongs 15 minutes
1.4 Let's write and read. 10 minutes
1.5 Q&A with Professor - The Names of Hangeul Alphabets 15 minutes
Workbook 1 50 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Graded Quiz 1 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

New Discussion Prompt 10 minutes

In Module 2, we will study Hangeul, the most basic letters for learning Korean language.

What's included

7 videos7 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

7 videos Total 37 minutes

Module 2 Overview 1 minute
2.1 Basic Consonants 6 minutes
2.2 Tense Consonants and Aspirated Consonants 8 minutes
2.3 Let's write and read. 5 minutes
2.4 Final Consonants 10 minutes
2.5 Double Final Consonants 5 minutes
2.6 Try Learning New Words. 2 minutes

7 readings Total 135 minutes

2.1 Basic Consonants 15 minutes
2.2 Tense Consonants and Aspirated Consonants 15 minutes
2.3 Let's write and read. 15 minutes
2.4 Final Consonants 15 minutes
2-5. Double Final Consonants 15 minutes
2.6 Try Learning New Words. 10 minutes
Workbook 2 50 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Graded Quiz 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

New Discussion Prompt 10 minutes

In Module 3, we will learn expressions used for greetings and introductions

What's included

6 videos6 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

6 videos Total 34 minutes

Module 3 Overview 1 minute
3.1 Greetings 10 minutes
3.2 Introduction 1 8 minutes
3.3 Introduction 2 4 minutes
3.4 Grammar Expansion 7 minutes
3-5 Q&A with Professor - Modern Korean Greetings 5 minutes

6 readings Total 125 minutes

3.1 Greetings 15 minutes
3.2 Introduction 1 15 minutes
3.3 Introduction 2 15 minutes
3.4 Grammar Expansion 15 minutes
3-5 Q&A with Professor - Modern Korean Greetings 15 minutes
Workbook 3 50 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Graded Quiz 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

New Discussion Prompt 10 minutes

In Module 4, we will learn expressions that can be used in everyday life.

What's included

6 videos6 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

6 videos Total 42 minutes

Module 4 Overview 1 minute
4.1 Date and Days of the Week 9 minutes
4.2 Daily Routine 10 minutes
4.3 Buying Items 6 minutes
4.4 Grammar Expansion 8 minutes
4-5 Q&A with Professor -Korean Numbers 7 minutes

6 readings Total 125 minutes

4.1 Date and Days of the Week 15 minutes
4.2 Daily Routine 15 minutes
4.3 Buying Items 15 minutes
4.4 Grammar Expansion 15 minutes
4-5 Q&A with Professor -Korean Numbers 15 minutes
Workbook 4 50 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Graded Quiz 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

New Discussion Prompt 10 minutes

In Module 5, we will study expressions related to invitations and expressions regarding past experiences.

What's included

7 videos7 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

7 videos Total 43 minutes

Module 5 Overview 1 minute
5.1 Invitations and Visits 9 minutes
5.2 Meals 9 minutes
5.3 Experiences 8 minutes
5.4 Grammar Expansion 1 7 minutes
5.5 Grammar Expansion 2 4 minutes
5.6 Q&A with Professor - Korean Housewarming Culture 5 minutes

7 readings Total 140 minutes

5.1 Invitations and Visits 15 minutes
5.2 Meals 15 minutes
5.3 Experiences 15 minutes
5.4 Grammar Expansion 1 15 minutes
5.5 Grammar Expansion 2 15 minutes
5.6 Q&A with Professor - Korean Housewarming Culture 15 minutes
Workbook 5 50 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Graded Quiz 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

New Discussion Prompt 10 minutes

What's included

1 assignment

Instructor

Eun Sil Hong

Sungkyunkwan University

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