Korean · A1
Korean A1 — Beginner
Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. Introduce yourself and ask simple questions.
What You'll Learn in Korean A1
Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. Introduce yourself and ask simple questions.
Grammar rules and sentence structure
Essential vocabulary and expressions
Real-world conversation skills
Reading comprehension
Listening and pronunciation
Cultural context and usage
10 Topics in This Level
1/10
Greetings and introductions
Greet people, introduce yourself, and exchange very basic personal information politely.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can greet someone politely in Korean.
- I can introduce myself with my name.
- I can ask and answer someone’s name.
- I can use very basic polite forms in a short introduction.
- I can say goodbye in a simple, polite way.
2/10
Numbers and counting
Count from 1 to 5, say simple quantities, and choose the right Korean number system with common counters.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can count from 1 to 5 in Korean.
- I can say how many of something there are using a common counter.
- I can use the native Korean numbers with everyday counters.
- I can understand simple quantity expressions in short spoken sentences.
3/10
Family
Talk simply about your family members and close relationships in basic Korean.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can name common family members in Korean.
- I can say who is in my family using simple sentences.
- I can ask and answer basic questions about family.
- I can use polite Korean when talking about family.
4/10
Food and drink
Order simple food and drinks and say what you like to eat or drink.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can order food and drinks politely.
- I can say what I like to eat and drink.
- I can ask for a menu or a recommendation.
- I can understand and use a few common food and drink words.
5/10
Time and dates
Ask and answer simple questions about clock time, days, and dates.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can ask and tell the time in simple Korean.
- I can ask and say what day it is.
- I can ask and say the date using year, month, and day.
- I can understand and use common weekday names in short exchanges.
6/10
Places and directions
Ask where places are and understand simple directions using basic location words.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can ask where a place is.
- I can understand simple directions like left, right, and straight.
- I can say that something is here, there, or nearby.
- I can give a simple polite direction to a place.
7/10
Daily routine
Describe your daily routine with simple polite sentences and common time expressions.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can say what I do in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
- I can describe my routine using simple present-style polite sentences.
- I can talk about everyday actions with time words like 매일 and 아침에.
- I can ask and answer about daily habits in a simple conversation.
8/10
Shopping basics
Ask prices, request items, and complete simple purchases in everyday shops.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can ask how much something costs.
- I can request an item politely in a shop.
- I can say how many I want using basic counters.
- I can understand and use simple shopping phrases at the counter.
- I can make a basic purchase with cash or card.
9/10
Likes and dislikes
Say what you like, dislike, want, and prefer in simple polite Korean.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can say what I like and dislike politely.
- I can say what I want using simple Korean.
- I can compare two things and say which I prefer.
- I can ask and answer about someone’s preferences.
10/10
Basic health
Say simple symptoms, ask about pain, and explain basic health needs politely.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can say that I feel sick or have pain.
- I can ask someone where it hurts.
- I can name a few common symptoms in polite Korean.
- I can ask for simple help at a pharmacy or clinic.
How It Works
Step 1
Choose Your Level
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Step 2
Follow the Curriculum
Each level has structured topics with theory, vocabulary, grammar, and interactive exercises.
Step 3
Practice & Progress
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