Korean for Beginners
In this beginner's course, you will learn Hangul (Korean script), basic vocabulary, and the grammar necessary to communicate in familiar, everyday situations. All skills are covered: speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
All practice activities focus on practical and realistic situations, such as talking about yourself and your family, giving short descriptions, and asking and answering simple questions.
Cultural topics are also covered during the lessons.
By the end of the course you will have reached level A1 of the European Framework of Reference. You will then be able to:
- read, write, and pronounce Hangul; recognize and use basic, commonly used words and expressions related to yourself, your family, and your immediate environment, when spoken slowly and clearly;
- participate in simple conversation and/or interact with native Korean speakers at a beginning level on topics related to yourself, your family, your studies, and daily life;
- understand the differences and similarities between your own culture and that of Korea and make them comprehensible to others to facilitate communication.
Specifics
- This course is taught on campus.
- 80% attendance is required. Lessons are not recorded for later viewing.
- The language of instruction in the course is Korean (and if necessary, English.
- Language learning takes time! In this course, you are expected to spend 8 hours a week on independent study.
- The Language Center reserves the right to cancel the course should enrollment numbers prove to be insufficient.
Korean for Beginners in short
| Duration and course format | 13 x 3-hour classes and 8 hours self-study per week, 6 ECTS credits |
| Start | End of August and end of January |
| Course fee |
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| Level | From 0 to A1 (Common European Framework of Reference) |
| Read more | Course information and timetable |
Register
This course is intended for everyone who is highly educated. This means that you have a diploma at HAVO or VWO level and are therefore eligible for Higher Education in the Netherlands.
In our conditions, you can find more information about the registration period etc.
Student at Tilburg University
- Students can register and deregister during the registration period via OSIRIS.
- On the page cashing in language vouchers, you can find, amongst other things, more information about how to register if you have no vouchers or insufficient vouchers and the registration period.
Read our conditions before registration.
Staff member at Tilburg University
- Tilburg University employees can take this language course at a reduced rate. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.
Alumnus of Tilburg University
- Tilburg University alumni can take this language course at a reduced rate. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.
External participant
- Professionals from outside Tilburg University can take this language. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.