Korean · B2
Korean B2 — Upper Intermediate
Understand the main ideas of complex text. Interact with fluency and spontaneity with native speakers.
What You'll Learn in Korean B2
Understand the main ideas of complex text. Interact with fluency and spontaneity with native speakers.
Grammar rules and sentence structure
Essential vocabulary and expressions
Real-world conversation skills
Reading comprehension
Listening and pronunciation
Cultural context and usage
8 Topics in This Level
1/8
Register and speech levels
Choose the right Korean speech level and honorific form for polite, formal, and casual situations.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can choose between formal, polite, and casual speech levels in Korean.
- I can use honorific forms when speaking to elders, superiors, or customers.
- I can adjust my speech to match the relationship and situation.
- I can understand how the same message changes across Korean register levels.
2/8
Advanced connectors
Link ideas clearly with Korean connectors for contrast, concession, cause, purpose, and condition in B2-level speech.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can connect two ideas naturally using contrast and concession markers.
- I can explain causes and results with appropriate Korean connective forms.
- I can express purpose and condition in longer, more natural sentences.
- I can choose a connector that matches the register and relationship between clauses.
3/8
Discussion and debate
State an opinion, challenge others’ points, and negotiate a balanced position in structured discussions.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can state my position clearly in a discussion.
- I can agree, disagree, and soften disagreement appropriately.
- I can respond to counterarguments with reasons and examples.
- I can negotiate a compromise and summarize the outcome.
4/8
Formal writing
Write clear formal emails, reports, summaries, and explanations for work or study.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can write a formal email that states purpose, requests action, and closes politely.
- I can summarize information clearly and neutrally for work or study.
- I can write a short report that organizes facts, results, and recommendations.
- I can explain a problem or process in a formal register using appropriate connectors.
5/8
Idioms and expressions
Use common Korean idioms and fixed expressions naturally in conversation and writing.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can understand and use common Korean idioms in everyday contexts.
- I can choose expressions that match the situation and level of formality.
- I can infer the meaning of a fixed expression from context.
- I can use idioms to make my speech sound more natural and fluent.
6/8
Nuanced emotions
Express subtle emotions, attitudes, hesitation, and social nuance naturally in Korean.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can describe subtle feelings and mixed emotions in context.
- I can soften opinions and express hesitation politely.
- I can react naturally to awkward, disappointing, or bittersweet situations.
- I can distinguish between similar emotion words by register and nuance.
7/8
Current affairs
Discuss current events in Korean and explain your views on politics, the economy, society, and technology.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can summarize a recent news item in Korean.
- I can give and support an opinion on a public issue.
- I can compare different viewpoints and respond politely.
- I can ask follow-up questions about current affairs.
- I can use news-style language to discuss causes and consequences.
8/8
Hypotheticals and speculation
Discuss hypothetical situations, speculate about likelihood, and express assumptions, regret, and cautious conclusions in Korean.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Communication Goals
- I can discuss hypothetical situations with appropriate conditional forms.
- I can speculate about probability and uncertainty in a nuanced way.
- I can express assumptions, inferences, and cautious opinions politely.
- I can talk about regret and unreal past situations with natural Korean expressions.
How It Works
Step 1
Choose Your Level
Start from scratch or pick the CEFR level that matches your current skills — A0 through C2.
Step 2
Follow the Curriculum
Each level has structured topics with theory, vocabulary, grammar, and interactive exercises.
Step 3
Practice & Progress
Reinforce learning with AI conversations, voice practice, flashcards, and real-world content.