Taking your first steps towards learning a new language? Welcome to our Survival Language courses for beginners. Our Survival Language courses are the perfect starting point when you just know a few words or have no prior experience.

These four-week courses introduce basic grammar, essential frequent vocabulary, and key aspects of pronunciation. They provide a platform to gain basic linguistic skills for everyday life communication. There is an emphasis on speaking and listening for the gist of a short conversation, but you will also acquire relevant cultural information.

Week one: Small talk

This week will explore essential phrases for small talk, using excerpts from K-drama. Through a series of typical topics for a chat and role-playing, participants will learn how to introduce themselves and initiate a conversation with Koreans.

Week two: Food

The second session focus on food, the most exciting thing to do and a topic to chat about in Korea. Participants will learn the names of typical Korean dishes alongside their taste and ingredients. The week aims to produce a set of dialogue for dine-in, take away and delivery situation.

Week three: Shopping

In the third session we will learn how to create a simple dialogue through shopping expressions. Using a range of vocabularies for fashion and grocery shopping, participants will practice essential speeches that are most used in famous shopping streets such as Dongdaemoon and Myungdong.

Week four: Transportation