Registration is now open for our Summer 2013 Korean-language classes. Summer Regular Session offers Introductory through Advanced Korean, with classes running from May 6 to August 2. Summer Intensive Session offers Conversational Korean I and II from June 24 to August 2. The Korea Society's Korean language classes are a… MORE

Focused on developing oral communication skills, Conversational Korean II provides students with many opportunities to listen to Korean spoken in a wide variety situations and on different topics. By engaging in a variety of listening and speaking activities, students improve pronunciation, consolidate knowledge of grammatical structures, and extend active vocabulary.… MORE

This five-week summer intensive course is designed to develop students’ conversational skills in daily life situations. While reviewing basic grammar, vocabulary, and expressions covered in the introductory Korean I & II classes, students will expand their conversational skills in real-world situations such as eating out, making appointments, shopping, and making… MORE

This class introduces students to the fundamentals of Korean language. It covers the Korean alphabet (han’gul), basic grammar, and the vocabulary necessary for basic conversation, reading, and writing. Students will practice simple communication skills such as greetings, ordering food, and asking basic questions. (No prerequisite or prior Korean-language experience required.)… MORE

This class builds additional basic conversation skills and vocabulary. It covers the grammar and vocabulary necessary for everyday conversation, such as expressing obligation/necessity and providing excuses/reasons as well as honorific expressions. (Prerequisite: Introductory Korean I or equivalent ability demonstrated on the placement exam.)   Textbook: Active Korean 2 (w/CD) -… MORE

This course aims to promote the active use of Korean in professional discourses in the business, arts, humanities, social sciences, and science. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to understand and articulately respond to current events and topics found in the news and newspaper articles. In addition, students… MORE