Korean Introductory Course (Hangeul & First Steps)
Starting 31 October 2026
The Korean Introductory Course is designed for complete beginners who want to build a firm foundation before starting Beginner 1A. Over eight weeks, learners will master the Korean alphabet, Hangeul, and learn how its consonants and vowels combine to form syllables and words. Alongside reading and writing, the course introduces accurate pronunciation and essential everyday expressions, so learners can greet people, introduce themselves and handle simple exchanges in Korean from the very first weeks.
A Sejong Institute Certificate of Completion will be provided if learners attend above 70% of classes.
What you will learn:
• Hangeul: basic vowels and consonants and how syllables are built
• Double vowels, tense and aspirated consonants
• Final consonants (batchim) and key pronunciation rules
• Reading and writing Korean words and short sentences
• Greetings, thanking and apologising
• Introducing yourself (name, nationality, occupation)
• Basic classroom expressions and simple questions
• Everyday Korean culture and etiquette
Week 1: Introduction to Hangeul; basic vowels
Week 2: Basic consonants; forming syllables
Week 3: Aspirated consonants
Week 4: Tense consonants
Week 5: Double vowels (Diphthongs)
Week 6: Final consonants (Batchim)
Week 7: Double final consonants; linking sounds
Week 8: Review, greetings, self-introduction and classroom expressions
Who should apply?
Course outline:
This course is ideal for anyone with no prior knowledge of Korean who would like to learn to read and write Hangeul with confidence, and for learners who wish to prepare for Beginner 1A.
Entry Requirements: No prior knowledge of Korean is required.
Progression: On completion, learners are ready to join Beginner 1A.
*Classes may be cancelled if there are less than 7 enrolled students.
Class Type: Online + Pre-recorded videos
Course Duration: 8 weeks
Book: Course materials based on the King Sejong Institute Foundation’s introductory Korean (Hangeul) materials
Price: £100
Classes: Saturdays 09:30–11:45, starting 31 October 2026
By enrolling in the Korean Language Course at London Sejong Institute, all students agree to the following Terms & Conditions. The Cancellation and Refund Policy can also be found there.