• Sungkyunkwan University logo
New

Korean Language Learning: Intermediate

Advance your Korean language skills to the intermediate level in just six weeks.

A blackboard with Korean writing on it and a Korean flag next to it

Korean Language Learning: Intermediate

  • 6 weeks

  • 3 hours per week

  • Digital certificate when eligible

  • Intermediate level

Find out more about how to join this course

Learn Korean from a top-ranked South Korean university

Are you looking for a way to progress your Korean language 한국어 (Hanguk-eo) learning past the beginner level while also immersing yourself in everyday Korean culture?

Join this intermediate-level Korean course from Sungkyunkwan University and deepen your understanding of the language like you haven’t before.

Over six engaging weeks, you’ll delve into different aspects of Korean life while enhancing your reading, writing, and speaking skills, walking away with the confidence to apply what you’ve learned in real-time.

Enhance your communication skills by immersing yourself in Korean culture

You’ll explore communicating in Korean about everyday experiences, including travel, food, personality and appearance, showing appreciation, offering comfort, and more.

You’ll look at each of these topics from a personal perspective and with insight into Korean culture while honing your grammar and vocabulary knowledge.

Sharpen your foreign language proficiency with confidence

The goal of this course is to help you become more comfortable engaging in common conversations and gain a valuable asset in your personal and cultural experiences, in Korea or abroad.

Each week, you’ll enhance your skills through conversation practice that reflects real-life scenarios, grammar reviews, listening and reading exercises, and vocabulary-building activities.

Learn a language with the experts at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)

You’ll be guided by the expertise of experienced instructors and collaborate with an international community of like-minded learners.

If you’re interested in advancing your language practice further, consider joining SKKU’s advanced Korean language course.

Syllabus

  • Week 1

    인사와 소개(Greeting and Introduction)

    • 강의 소개(Introduction to Lecture)

      Welcome to the course!

    • 저는 왕량이라고 합니다(I'm Wang Liang)

      Learn how to introduce yourself and other people.

    • 한국어 공부를 하다가 만났어요(I met him while studying Korean)

      Learn how to introduce yourself and other people.

  • Week 2

    여행(Travel)

    • 서울에 가 본 적이 있어요?(Have you ever been to Seoul?)

      Learn how to talk about plans and experiences about traveling.

    • 등산을 하고 나서 점심을 먹었어요(After hiking the mountain, I ate lunch)

      Learn how to talk about experiences.

  • Week 3

    음식(Food)

    • 이 음식 먹어 봐도 돼요?(May I try this food?)

      Learn how to use an expression asking for permission.

    • 닭갈비가 맵지 않으면 좋겠어요(I hope Dak-galbi is not spicy)

      Learn how to effectively ask and answer questions about your needs and desires.

  • Week 4

    성격과 외모(Personality and Appearance)

    • 히엔 씨처럼 밝고 활발한 편이에요(She is a bright and outgoing person like Hien)

      Learn how to ask and answer questions about personality, including how to describe your own.

    • 머리를 짧게 잘랐어요(I cut my hair short)

      Learn how to describe your appearance.

  • Week 5

    배려와 실수(Consideration and Mistake)

    • 다른 사람들이 불편할 테니까 다른 곳으로 가요(Let's go somewhere else since others will be uncomfortable)

      Learn how to say things that are considerate of others in public places.

    • 나라마다 문화가 달라요(Every country has its' own culture)

      Learn about different life manners in different countries.

  • Week 6

    감사와 위로(Appreciation and Consolation)

    • 역시 너밖에 없어(There's nobody but you)

      Learn how to express your gratitude for what you are thankful for.

    • 맛있는 거 먹으면 기분이 좀 나아질 거야(You'll feel better if you have something delicious)

      Learn how to use comforting words.

When would you like to start?

Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners. If the course hasn’t started yet you’ll see the future date listed below.

  • Available now

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Engage in simple conversations commonly encountered in everyday life
  • Describe the structure and key characteristics of the Korean language
  • Apply aspects of Korean linguistic culture relevant to daily interactions
  • Develop conversation skills for discussing common topics in Korean

Who is the course for?

If you’re eager to advance your foreign language skills and confidently converse in Korean about everyday topics this course is ideal for you.

It’s taught in Korean, so having a basic knowledge of the language is necessary before beginning your learning. If you don’t already know Korean at the basic level, you can take Sungkyunkwan University’s Korean course for beginners.

Who will you learn with?

Professor at Sungkyunkwan University

Who developed the course?

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)

Sungkyunkwan University, founded in 1398 as the highest national educational institute in the early years of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea, has fostered leaders of Korean society for over 600 years.

  • Established

    1398
  • Location

    Seoul, South Korea
  • World ranking

    Top 100Source: QS World University Rankings 2021

Ways to learn

Subscribe & save

Buy this course

Limited access

Choose the best way to learn for you!

$349.99 for one year

Automatically renews

$134/one-off payment

Free

Develop skills to further your careerFulfill your current learning needSample the course materials
Access to this courseticktick

Access expires 15 Dec 2024

Access to 1,000+ coursestickcrosscross
Learn at your own paceticktickcross
Discuss your learning in commentstickticktick
Tests to check your learningticktickcross
Certificate when you're eligibleDigital onlyPrinted and digitalcross
Continue & Upgrade

Cancel for free anytime

Ways to learn

Choose the best way to learn for you!

Buy this course

$134/one-off payment

Fulfill your current learning need

  • Access to this course
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Discuss your learning in comments
  • Tests to boost your learning
  • Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible

Subscribe & save

$349.99 for one year

Automatically renews

Develop skills to further your career

  • Access to this course
  • Access to 1,000+ courses
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Discuss your learning in comments
  • Tests to boost your learning
  • Digital certificate when you're eligible

Cancel for free anytime

Limited access

Free

Sample the course materials

  • Access expires 15 Dec 2024

Find out more about certificates, Unlimited or buying a course (Upgrades)

Learning on FutureLearn

Your learning, your rules

  • Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
  • Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
  • Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores

Join a global classroom

  • Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
  • Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
  • Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others

Map your progress

  • As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
  • Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
  • Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate

Want to know more about learning on FutureLearn? Using FutureLearn

Do you know someone who'd love this course? Tell them about it...