Korean Conversation – Level 1 (Online)

Prerequisites: None – Designed for students with no prior knowledge of Korean.

Overall Goals:

  1. In this course, students will learn to read and write the Korean alphabet, Hangul, basic grammar, vocabulary, and expressions, while constructing basic sentences.
  2. Students will become familiar with the subject, direct object, indirect object, possessive, possessive pronoun markers, verbs to be, infinitive adjectives, and general verbs, conjugation rules, and basic grammar.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Feel comfortable with Hangul and be able to make simple sentences.
  • Methodology:

  • Korean alphabet
  • Pronunciation
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Oral expression
  • Listening – Basic grammar
  • Required Materials:

    • Device: PC (Windows 11) or Mac OS 13 (Ventura or newer).
      Laptops or desktops are recommended for full functionality.

      Students may be able to participate using Chromebooks or tablets, but features may be limited.

    • Internet Connection: Minimum – 10 Mbps download / 2 Mbps upload.
      Recommended – 25 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload.

      Wired internet connection is preferred for stability.

    • Audio & Video: Headphones or earbuds with a microphone.
      Webcam (built-in or external) is recommended.
    • Web Browser: The latest versions of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Safari.

      Please see Microsoft’s detailed link for more information: Microsoft Detailed Link

    • Book
    • The purchase should only be made after the first class.

      Paperback Book

      Title: I Can Speak Korean for Beginners (2nd Edition)
      ISBN : 978-1974292615
      Author: Yun Jong Cho
      Price: Approximately $36.00
      Available at : Amazon.ca – Paperback Book

    Subsidized tuition fee:

    Fall2026

    Evening Sessions

    Sep 22 - Nov 24Tue

    Tuesday, Sep 22 - Tuesday, Nov 24

    DayTimeRoom Number
    Tuesday18:00 - 21:00VIR-Non-CR

    Additional Information

    Teacher: Yun Chong Cho
    Course Number: 520020
    Registration Start Date: Thursday, Jul 02, 2026
    Maximum Class Size: 20
    Total Hours: 30
    Status: Activity in Progress

    Winter 2027

    Evening Sessions

    Jan 12 - Mar 16Tue

    Tuesday, Jan 12 - Tuesday, Mar 16

    DayTimeRoom Number
    Tuesday18:00 - 21:00VIR-Non-CR

    Additional Information

    Teacher: TBA
    Course Number: 520020
    Registration Start Date: Monday, Nov 02, 2026
    Maximum Class Size: 20
    Total Hours: 30
    Status: Registration for this section starts on Monday, Nov 02, 2026

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