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Yonsei University

First Step Korean

This is an elementary-level Korean language course, consisting of 5 lessons with 4 units, and covers 4 skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The main topics include basic expressions used in everyday life, such as greetings, introducing yourself, talking about your family and a daily life and so on. Each lesson covers dialogues, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, quizzes and role-plays. After completing this course, you will be able to 1. read and write Korean alphabet. 2. communicate in Korean with basic expressions. 3. learn basic knowledge on Korean culture. It’s fun and easy to follow! Enjoy it!

Status: Vocabulary
Status: Language Competency
BeginnerCourse18 hours

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DD

5.0Reviewed May 1, 2017

This was course was very informative. I really enjoyed the content being that I wasn't on the paid version. I didn't feel like I was missing out on anything but learn a lot from this course. 감사합니다!!!!

RN

5.0Reviewed Oct 6, 2021

This course is really a great start to learn Korean language. It taught me Hangul, particles used, vocabularies and how sentences are made. Thank you to Professor Seung Hae Kang and Yonsei University.

HG

4.0Reviewed Jul 28, 2021

it was really useful and informative. I was able to understand different variety of forms , verbs , vocabs in Korean language and thank you for preparing this wonderful sessions for beginners like me.

MS

5.0Reviewed Jun 30, 2021

The course is amazing for now! The teacher explains everything in a great order and it helps me a lot with Korean. I understand a lot more now. Thank you for that Seung Hae Kang and Yonsei University!

KC

5.0Reviewed Apr 16, 2020

Thank for the free course and certificate. I'm from Thailand. I would like to improve my self about language in quarantine period. Your web is the best way for study at home. It's good for every one.

FI

5.0Reviewed May 30, 2020

This course really teaches me how to learn Korean for the beginner. Also, the speaker has excellent pronunciation both for Korean and English. Therefore I could understand the question well enough.

MH

5.0Reviewed Jun 26, 2021

This course is very very good to us especially for the students of Myanmar during Military Coup. We all must do self study because the government can't control the situation. So thank you very much.

CN

5.0Reviewed May 17, 2020

A really good starting point to understand what's the Hangeul is constituted of and have a taste test on daily conversation. Last 2 modules were of quick pace which encourages me to revisit more often

SR

4.0Reviewed Feb 25, 2020

Learning any foreign language is a tough task and especially languages like Hanguel and Mandarin, but I would like to thank the faculty who designed this course and made it easy for learners like us.

CA

5.0Reviewed Jul 3, 2021

It's a very much informational course for me because I am very interested in learning Korean language so thank you so much yonsei university for introducing this course to us. Really Reallu Thankfull

AO

5.0Reviewed Jun 26, 2025

If you are just starting Korean this is a great course! If you know some basics, this course will most likely touch upon it, but it's always great to review and understand the grammar behind phrases.

CG

5.0Reviewed Sep 27, 2021

Mejore mis habilidades en el idioma, expandí mi vocabulario y aprendí sobre la estructura de las oraciones y como empezar a comunicarme con los demás, muchas gracias por esta oportunidad, recomendado

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