Korean   

This entry-level course is designed for students with little or no previous experience learning Korean. Students will learn phonics and the alphabet while developing the ability to speak, understand, read, and write in Korean. By the end of the course, students will be able to create and understand a variety of basic communicative sentences for real-life situations. Cultural topics and insights into Korean customers and daily life will also be included to support language learning and cultural understanding.

In this class, students will learn to use the present tense verbs and appropriate markers to buy/order something, ask for and respond to locations, ask for the price, talk about daily routines, and gain a better understanding and knowledge of Korean culture. Intended for students who have completed 1 quarter of Korean or the equivalent.

This course introduces students to the Korean language and culture through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Designed for learners with little or no prior knowledge of Korean, the course focuses on building a strong foundation in everyday communication while exploring cultural topics such as customs, holidays, etiquette, food, and traditional arts.

You will learn essential vocabulary, basic sentence patterns, and simple conversational skills through interactive activities, including role-playing, Korean calligraphy, and craft-making. By the end of the course, you will be able to use basic Korean vocabulary and common expressions in everyday situations, introduce yourself, ask and answer simple questions, and understand key aspects of Korean culture and relate them to language use.