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Location: South Kensington Campus | Level: Beginners

Who is this course for?

Korean 1 is for complete beginners who want to start speaking, listening, reading and writing in Korean. Over the course, you will learn greetings, pronunciation, basic grammar, everyday vocabulary and simple conversations for travel, work and social situations.

Course overview

This course offers a friendly and comprehensive introduction to the Korean language, designed for complete beginners. It is ideal for those planning a short trip to Korea, as well as for anyone interested in beginning a longer journey into learning the language.

You will develop practical communication skills that can be used in everyday situations, learning how to recognise and use basic spoken and written Korean. Alongside language learning, the course will introduce aspects of Korean culture, including customs, traditions, and elements of Korea’s history, helping you better understand the cultural context in which the language is used.

The programme is designed to respond to the interests and progress of the class, allowing the tutor to adapt and shape the sessions to suit the group as it develops.

By the end of the course, you should feel confident recognising and using simple Korean expressions and understanding basic spoken and written communication in everyday contexts. 

This course uses a textbook and other material to teach the course. Advice on which course textbook to buy will be given in the first class.

Term dates - subject to confirmation

•  Autumn/Michaelmas Term: week beginning 12 October 2026 until week ending 11 December 2026

For course content and language level enquiries: Contact the Korean Coordinator, Dr Hyejin Jang at h.jang@imperial.ac.uk

For enrolment and booking enquiries: Contact Christian Jacobi at c.jacobi@imperial.ac.uk

Class recordings

These classes are not recorded.

Imperial certificates

This course has no exams or assessments, so you can focus on enjoying your learning. If you attend regularly, you may also receive an Imperial attendance certificate. (T&Cs apply).