Korean · B1
Korean B1 — Intermediate
Deal with most situations while traveling. Describe experiences, events, dreams, and briefly give reasons and explanations.
What You'll Learn in Korean B1
Deal with most situations while traveling. Describe experiences, events, dreams, and briefly give reasons and explanations.
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
Storytelling
Tell connected stories about past experiences, events, and personal memories in polite Korean.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can describe past events in order.
- I can connect sentences with simple linking words.
- I can say what happened, when it happened, and how I felt.
- I can talk about a personal memory in a clear, short story.
2/10
Opinions and reasons
Express your opinion politely and give clear reasons and simple examples in everyday Korean.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can state my opinion politely in Korean.
- I can give a simple reason for my opinion.
- I can connect an opinion with an example.
- I can compare viewpoints politely and respond to someone else's opinion.
3/10
Problems and advice
Describe a problem, ask for advice, and suggest simple solutions politely in everyday conversation.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can explain a simple problem and say what is wrong.
- I can ask for advice politely.
- I can suggest a basic solution or next step.
- I can respond politely to advice and say whether it helps.
4/10
Healthcare visits
Describe symptoms, follow clinic instructions, and handle a basic medical appointment politely in Korean.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can describe common symptoms and where it hurts.
- I can ask for and understand basic clinic instructions.
- I can check in, answer simple questions, and wait for my turn.
- I can ask for medicine, a note, or help politely.
- I can respond appropriately during a basic medical visit.
5/10
Workplace communication
Handle polite workplace requests, updates, and simple office interactions in Korean.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can make and respond to simple workplace requests politely.
- I can give short work updates and ask about task status.
- I can arrange work-related time and place details politely.
- I can use appropriate honorific and polite forms in office situations.
6/10
Media and news
Understand and discuss the main points of simple news articles, broadcasts, and media reports.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can understand the main idea of simple news reports.
- I can identify key facts such as who, what, where, and when in a news item.
- I can talk about a news story using simple opinions and reasons.
- I can report what someone said in a basic way.
- I can ask and answer simple questions about media and current events.
7/10
Culture and traditions
Discuss Korean holidays, customs, and etiquette in simple, natural conversations about real cultural experiences.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can talk about Korean holidays and common traditions.
- I can describe etiquette rules in everyday situations.
- I can compare my own culture with Korean customs.
- I can ask and answer simple questions about cultural experiences.
- I can express opinions about traditions politely.
8/10
Emotions and personality
Express feelings, personality traits, and typical reactions in everyday social situations.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can describe how I feel in different situations.
- I can talk about someone’s personality using common adjectives.
- I can explain how a person usually reacts or behaves.
- I can compare emotional styles in simple everyday contexts.
9/10
Travel problems
Handle delays, cancellations, lost items, and booking problems while traveling.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can report a travel problem clearly to staff.
- I can ask about delays, cancellations, and alternative options.
- I can describe a lost item and ask for help finding it.
- I can explain a reservation problem and confirm the next step.
- I can respond politely to travel-service questions and instructions.
10/10
Digital communication
Write and understand polite Korean messages, replies, and online arrangements in everyday digital situations.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can write short polite messages and replies in Korean.
- I can ask for confirmation and clarify details in chat.
- I can arrange time, place, and follow-up actions by message.
- I can understand simple text messages, notifications, and short online conversations.
How It Works
Step 1
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Step 2
Follow the Curriculum
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Step 3
Practice & Progress
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