KOREAN LEVEL GUIDE
Korean Learning Goals by Level
From basic communication to professional Korean proficiency,
improve your Korean skills systematically step by step.
improve your Korean skills systematically step by step.
Level 6
6
Level 6
Using Korean at a Professional Level
Understand and express complex and specialized content using advanced vocabulary and expressions.
Level 5
5
Level 5
Developing Advanced Korean Expressions
Improve your ability to use natural Korean expressions appropriate for various social situations and topics.
Level 4B
4B
Level 4B
Preparing for Advanced Korean
Learn more complex sentence structures and expressions while preparing for advanced-level Korean study.
Level 4A
4A
Level 4A
Using Korean in Various Social Situations
Develop the Korean communication skills needed at work, school, and in various social situations.
Level 3
3
Level 3
Expressing Opinions in Everyday Life
Express your experiences, thoughts, and opinions more freely on familiar topics.
Level 2
2
Level 2
Communicating in Real-Life Situations
Learn basic conversations needed in practical situations such as shopping, transportation, making plans, and everyday life.
Level 1
1
Level 1
Learning Basic Korean Communication
Begin learning the most essential Korean communication skills needed in everyday life, including greetings, introductions, and ordering.
Introduction
START
Introduction
Understanding the Basics of Korean
Learn Hangul, Korean sentence structure, numbers, and basic expressions while understanding the fundamental principles and overall structure of the Korean language.
* Each level takes approximately 1 month to complete
(based on classes 5 or 4 days a week).
| Level | Overview | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Beginner Class |
This stage builds the basic foundation of Korean through
learning how to read and write Hangul, understanding the
structure of the Korean language, and practicing vocabulary
and sentence patterns using verbs, nouns, and other basic
expressions. Students will be able to handle simple everyday
conversations using short sentences.
* Textbook: Sogang Korean |
|
| Level 1A | |||
| Level 1B | |||
| Level 2 | Level 2A |
This stage focuses on systematic speaking practice. Students
learn to form more complex sentences and can carry on everyday
conversations with Korean speakers, although discussing topics
such as social issues may still be difficult.
* Textbook: Sogang Korean |
|
| Level 2B | |||
| Level 3 | Level 3A |
In addition to everyday conversation, students learn to
express their own thoughts and opinions. Compared with Level 2,
students become able to talk in greater detail about their
ideas, interests, and familiar topics.
* Textbook: Sogang Korean |
|
| Level 3B | |||
| Level 4 | Level 4A |
This is an advanced speaking-development stage. Students can
discuss topics such as politics, economics, and history with
Korean speakers, although their proficiency is still below the
advanced level. This stage also prepares students for advanced
vocabulary, reading, and writing.
* Textbook: Sogang Korean |
|
| Level 4B | |||
| Level 5 | Level 5A |
Level 5A-1
(Lessons 1–3) |
This advanced stage focuses on high-level vocabulary,
logical writing, and intensive practice with news reading and
listening. Students become able to freely express their
thoughts both orally and in writing using advanced vocabulary.
* Textbook: Seoul National University Korean |
|
Level 5A-2
(Lessons 4–6) |
|||
| Level 5B |
Level 5B-1
(Lessons 7–9) |
||
|
Level 5B-2
(Lessons 10–13) |
|||
| Level 6 | Level 6A |
Level 6A-1
(Lessons 1–3) |
This is the final stage of the Korean language learning
program. Students study a wide variety of topics without
restricting themselves to a particular field and develop
near-native proficiency in reading, speaking, writing,
translation, and other language skills.
* Textbook: Seoul National University Korean |
|
Level 6A-2
(Lessons 4–7) |
|||
| Level 6B |
Level 6B-1
(Lessons 8–11) |
||
|
Level 6B-2
(Lessons 12–15) |
|||
| Level 7 | The highest-level course, providing comprehensive training aimed at helping students use Korean with proficiency comparable to that of a native speaker. | ||
