The Complete Korean Course for Beginners

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Learning objectives

Students taking this course will learn to read hangul, the korean alphabet system.
Students taking this course will learn to write hangul.

Students taking this course will learn some basic grammar and learn about the korean sentence structure.
Students taking this course will be able to form simple sentences using the korean be-verb.

Students taking this course will learn to read hangul, the korean alphabet system.
Students taking this course will learn to write hangul.
Students taking this course will learn some basic grammar and learn about the korean sentence structure.
Students taking this course will be able to form simple sentences using the korean be-verb.

Syllabus

Introduction

Watch this video and find out what this course is about.

Develop basic understanding of what Hangul is by watching this video!

Learn how Korean syllables are formed by combining consonant and vowel letters in Hangul!

This video will help you to understand how consonant sounds are produced and the key differences between Korean and English consonants.

Learn the consonant letters ㄱ & ㄴ by watching this video lesson.

Learn the consonant letters ㄷ & ㄹ by watching this video lesson.

Learn the consonant letters ㅁ & ㅂ by watching this video lesson.

Learn the consonant letters ㅅ & ㅇ by watching this video lesson.

Review all the consonants from the previous four lessons!

Learn the consonant letters ㅈ & ㅊ by watching this video lesson.

Learn the consonant letters ㅋ & ㅌ by watching this video lesson.

Learn the consonant letters ㅍ & ㅎ by watching this video lesson.

Review all the consonants from the previous three lessons!

Learn the vowel letters ㅏ & ㅑ by watching this video lesson.

Learn the vowel letters ㅓ & ㅕ by watching this video lesson.

Review the vowel letters from the previous two lessons.

Learn the vowel letters ㅗ & ㅛ by watching this video lesson.

Learn the vowel letters ㅜ & ㅠ by watching this video lesson.

Learn the vowel letters ㅡ, ㅣ and ㅢ by watching this video lesson.

Learn the vowel letters ㅔ, ㅐ & ㅖ, ㅒ by watching this video lesson.

In this lesson, you will be introduced the concept of tense consonants (also known as double consonants) and you'll also learn ㄲ and ㄸ tense consonants.

In this lesson, you will learn ㅃ, ㅆ and ㅉ tense consonants.

Review the tense consonants you learned in the two previous lessons!

Learn about the w-glide vowels, and the three w-glide vowels that look different but are read in the same way!

In this lesson, you will learn another three w-glide vowels, but this time, they're all read differently.

Let's review the w-glide vowels we learned in the two previous lessons.

CVC (consonant-verb-consonant) combinations are very important in Korean. Here's the first of three videos on how CVC combinations are read in Korean.

Second video on reading CVC Combinations in Korean.

Let's review what we learned in the three previous lessons on reading CVC combinations.

Third video on reading CVC Combinations in Korean.

In this lesson, learn what honorific language is and its importance in Korean language, and the society as a whole.

Let's learnt the basic sentence structure!

Let's learn the 은는 particles, which are also commonly known as topic particles.

Let's learn the 이가 particles, which are also commonly known as subject particles.

Watch this video and learn how 은는 & 이가 are used in the same sentence.

Let's review what we learned about 은는 & 이가 in the three previous lessons.

This is our first verb in Korean, and it's the be-verb 이다. Let's learn how to use this verb.

The Korean be-verb 이다 has three levels of formality - formal, polite and casual.

In this video, we're going to learn the negative form of 이다, which is 아니다.

The negative form 아닙니다 also has three levels of formality. Let's find out what they are.

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Covers basic Korean grammar and vocabulary

Helps beginners learn to read Hangul, the Korean alphabet system

Provides videos and handouts for learners

Reviews summary

Foundational korean for absolute beginners

According to learners, this course is an excellent starting point for absolute beginners wishing to learn Korean. Students consistently praise the clear and systematic approach to learning Hangul, which builds a solid foundational understanding. The comprehensive nature, structured as seven courses in one with 50 hours of video content and downloadable resources, offers great value. Learners find the instructor's explanations easy to follow. While it provides a strong theoretical base for grammar and vocabulary, some suggest seeking additional interactive practice for conversational fluency, noting the course primarily focuses on fundamental knowledge.

Pacing may vary depending on learner's prior knowledge.

"The initial Hangul section felt a bit slow for me as I already knew some basics, but the grammar parts were just right."

"As a complete novice, the course moved at a perfect speed to let me grasp every concept."

"I wish some sections were a little more challenging, but it's clearly aimed at absolute beginners."

Instructor provides precise and easy-to-understand explanations.

"The instructor's explanations were always precise and made complex grammar understandable."

"I really connected with the instructor's teaching style; very engaging and patient."

"Their pronunciation was very clear, which helped a lot with my listening comprehension."

Offers a well-structured and comprehensive learning path.

"This course is truly comprehensive for beginners... I appreciate the vast amount of content and downloadable resources."

"The way it breaks down into 7 courses is great; it covers everything from basics to conversation."

"I liked the systematic approach, building up grammar and vocabulary gradually."

Excellent for absolute beginners learning the Korean alphabet.

"As a total beginner, I found the Hangul lessons incredibly clear and easy to follow; I can now read Korean!"

"The detailed breakdown of consonants and vowels made learning to read simple and fun."

"I appreciated starting from scratch with Hangul, it built a solid foundation for everything else."

Requires supplementary practice for conversational fluency.

"Sometimes I wished for more interactive speaking practice."

"While the lessons are good, I felt the need for more interactive speaking practice outside the course."

"The course provides a strong theoretical base, but active application needs extra effort."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in The Complete Korean Course for Beginners | 7 courses in 1! with these activities:

Practice Hangeul Pronunciation

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Regularly practicing the Korean alphabet pronunciation will help you improve your pronunciation skills and build confidence in speaking Korean.

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Find a quiet place where you can focus.
Listen to a recording of the Hangul alphabet pronunciation.
Repeat the pronunciation aloud, focusing on accuracy.
Practice speaking simple Korean words and phrases.

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