
Welcome to your Korean learning journey! In this lecture, you'll get an overview of the course structure, goals, and what you can expect to achieve by the end. You'll also learn practical study techniques to stay motivated, build daily learning habits, and make your Korean practice fun and consistent.
Dive into the origin and brilliance of Hangul—one of the world’s most scientific and easy-to-learn alphabets. Discover how King Sejong created Hangul, and why its structure makes learning Korean easier than you think. This lecture sets the foundation for reading and writing Korean confidently.
Start your Hangul journey by mastering the 14 basic consonants and 10 vowels that form the core of the Korean alphabet. You'll learn stroke order, correct pronunciation, and common pronunciation pitfalls to avoid.
Now that you've learned the alphabet, it's time to blend the letters! You'll learn how to form syllables by combining consonants and vowels—just like puzzle pieces. By the end, you’ll be able to read common beginner words like “엄마” (mom), “학교” (school), and more.
Meet 받침, the “final consonants” that sit at the bottom of Korean syllables. Learn which consonants can be used as batchim, how they sound, and how they change pronunciation in connected words. Includes sound drills, common word examples, and a cheat sheet for review.
Why does “좋아요” sometimes sound like “조아요”? Welcome to the fun world of Korean sound shifts! You’ll learn the key pronunciation rules that make real spoken Korean sound different from what’s written. Includes native audio practice and mini comprehension checks.
Test your reading skills! Practice reading real Korean words and beginner-friendly sentences. Build confidence with Hangul blocks, natural pronunciation, and real-life examples from signs, menus, and captions.
Learn the basic word order of Korean: Subject–Object–Verb. Compare it with English, and practice building simple and natural Korean sentences using this format.
Particles are small but powerful! Discover how subject, topic, and object markers shape meaning in Korean. Includes real examples and practice drills.
Explore essential beginner verbs like 하다 (to do), 가다 (to go), 먹다 (to eat), and learn how to conjugate them politely using the -요 ending
Learn how to ask basic yes/no and “wh” questions in Korean. Then flip the sentence to say “don’t go,” “can’t eat,” or “didn’t study.”
Master greetings like 안녕하세요, 감사합니다, 죄송합니다, and more. Understand when to use casual vs. formal versions.
Learn how to say your name, nationality, and age. Practice introducing yourself confidently in Korean using full sentences.
Explore how to describe daily actions (wake up, eat, go, study, sleep) using polite verb endings
Useful words and phrases for ordering food, buying clothes, and navigating buses or subways. Build a survival vocabulary list.
Train your ears with beginner-level native Korean conversations. Listen for keywords, sentence patterns, and correct pronunciation.
Repeat after native speakers using the “shadowing” technique. Includes dialogues for greetings, café orders, and introductions.
Are you excited to learn Korean but don’t know where to start?
Do Hangul letters seem confusing?
Do you wish someone could guide you step-by-step — clearly, calmly, and with practice built in?
Then this course is made for you.
Hello and welcome to Korean Language for beginners.
What you'll learn in this course:
This course is designed for complete beginners who want to build a strong foundation in the Korean language. Whether you're learning for travel, K-pop, Korean dramas, or study purposes like the GKS scholarship — this course makes learning Korean simple, structured, and fun.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Read and write Hangul (Korean alphabet) confidently
Understand Korean sentence structure and grammar basics
Greet people, introduce yourself, and hold simple conversations
Talk about daily routines, order food, and ask for directions
Listen to native pronunciation and improve speaking through practice
Who is this course for?
Absolute beginners with no prior Korean knowledge
GKS or language scholarship aspirants
Fans of K-pop, K-dramas, or Korean culture
Self-learners who prefer structured, visual, and practical lessons
Course Highlights:
Real-world practice: greetings, transport, food, and more
Quizzes, downloadable notes, and speaking exercises
Easy-to-follow structure, even if you’ve never learned Korean before