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Korean Language Courses

In partnership with King Sejong Institute Korean Language and Culture.

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The King Sejong Institute at Richmond American University London (London Sejong Institute) is pleased to announce details of the upcoming Korean Language programme.

The King Sejong Institute Foundation (KSIF) is a public institution backed by the Korean Government under the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and was established in 2012 to promote Korean language education and culture around the world.  LSI is one of 234 KSIs in 82 countries, of which 5 are located in the UK.

LSI runs a programme of not-for-credit Korean Language & Culture courses and a Cultural Activities Programme. 

If you are interested in learning Korean but have little or no prior experience with the language, our Korean Language programme could help. King Sejong Institute Foundation (KSIF) is the world’s largest educational institution for non-native speakers of Korean.

Mission: Using London as a base, promote cultural exchange, positive global coexistence and prosperity through the spread of the Korean language and culture. 

Why study with us?

All courses will continue to run online for the coming semester, with offline activities and events planned but to be confirmed.

Benefits of Sejong Institute Korean courses at Richmond American University London:

  • Substantially subsidised tuition fees
  • Incentive fee reduction for returning participants next semester
  • Sejong Institute certificates on completion
  • Guest lectures on Korean history, art, food and film
  • Korean art workshops and field trips (e.g. V&A)
  • Access to Sejong’s E-learning platform with lectures
  • Easily accessible central location (when courses are face to face)

For details, please see the course information, or contact Dr Moun Shin, Richmond Sejong Institute Manager by email shinm@richmond.ac.uk

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Your Korean language study options

We have different pathways available for the courses, depending on your current level of Korean language knowledge. The programme is suitable for those interested in learning more about the Korean language and culture.

If you are not sure what level you are, please take the Korean Level Test.

Find out more about information about our classes including structure, price and dates.

26 February 2024 – 31 May 2024

This short-term special course is ideal for anyone interested in learning the Korean language and culture, with no prior knowledge of the Korean language. The minimum number per group is 7, and the maximum number per group is 15.

  • Class Location: Chiswick Business Park, Building 3, 566 Chiswick  High Road, London, W4 5YA.
  • Fees: 3 x in-person lessons – Price to Guests, £60
  • Dates:

Group A: Monday 11th March, Monday 18th March, Monday 25th March, 12:30-13:30

Group B: Tuesday 12th March, Tuesday 19th March, Tuesday 26th March, 12:30-13:30

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For Richmond alumni and current student, staff and faculties, and students with special concession rates, please contact SHINM@Richmond.ac.uk before applying.

Class
Type
Day
Time
Introduction (A) In-person, Enjoy Work Monday 12:30–13:30
Introduction (B) In-person, Enjoy Work Tuesday 12:30–13:30

Beginners 1A is an introductory course to Korean language suitable for complete beginners, with an integrated approach to the Korean language and Korean culture. While the course primarily focuses on oral communication based upon key structures and vocabularies, reading Korean Hangul and some writings are an integral part of the course. The course will use pattern drills to revise and practise the materials covered in the main lectures.

A Sejong Institute Certificate of Completion will be provided if learners attend above 70% of classes and achieve 60% in the final exam.

What you will learn

  • Korean alphabet Hangul system
  • Introductions and greetings
  • Basic Verbs & asking questions (e.g. Where are you going?)
  • Korean numbering system and phone numbers
  • Speaking about locations
  • Buying items at the shop

Who should apply? This short course is ideal for anyone interested in learning Korean language and culture with no or limited knowledge of Korean.

Entry Requirements: No prior knowledge of Korean is required.

Book: Sejong Conversation 1 (Unit 1-7)

Course Duration: 13 weeks (with half-term break)

Fees:
In-person + Pre-recorded – £168 (Tuesdays, Saturdays)
In-person + Pre-recorded – £84 (Wednesdays)

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For Richmond alumni and current student, staff and faculties, and students with special concession rates, please contact SHINM@Richmond.ac.uk before applying.

Class
Type
Day
Time
Beginner 1A (03) In-person + Pre-recorded Wednesday 12:30–13:30
Beginner 1A (04) In-person + Pre-recorded Saturday 10:30–12:30
Beginner 1A (05) In-person + Pre-recorded Tuesday 18:30–20:30

Beginner 1B course uses an integrated approach to Korean language and culture and is suitable for students who have completed Beginner 1A course at London Sejong Institute at Richmond or elsewhere. Basically, only students who can read Korean Hangul fluently can take this course. Oral communication centres on core structure and main vocabulary, as a process of laying the foundation for basic communication through training in speech patterns.

A Sejong Institute Certificate of Completion will be provided if learners attend above 70% of classes and achieve 60% in the final exam.

What you will learn

  • Past and Future tenses
  • Adverbs of frequency
  • Basic Adjectives
  • Weather & Seasons
  • Colour
  • Expression for validating intention
  • Expression for giving a reason

Who should apply? This short course is ideal for beginners who have taken Beginner 1 (including Hangul and simple sentences) and anyone interested in learning Korean language and culture with basic knowledge of Korean.

Entry Requirements: No prior knowledge of Korean is required.

Book: Sejong Conversation 1 (Unit 8-14)

Course Duration: 13 weeks (with half-term break)

Fees: 
Online + Pre-recorded – £110
In-person + Pre-recorded – £168

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For Richmond alumni and current student, staff and faculties, and students with special concession rates, please contact SHINM@Richmond.ac.uk before applying.

Class
Type
Day
Time
Beginner 1B Online live + Pre-recorded Tuesday 18:30–20:30
Beginner 1B In-person + Pre-recorded Saturday 13:00–15:00
Beginner 1B Online live + Pre-recorded Saturday 10:30–12:30

Beginner 2A course uses an integrated approach to Korean language and culture and is suitable for students who have completed Beginner 1B course at London Sejong Institute at Richmond or elsewhere, with an integrated approach to the Korean language and Korean culture. While the course primarily focuses on oral communication based upon key structures and vocabularies, it also aims to build on vocabulary and grammar patterns from Beginners 1A and 1B.

All teaching is online for this semester.

A Sejong Institute Certificate of Completion will be provided if learners attend above 70% of classes and achieve 60% in the final exam.

What you will learn

  • Giving recommendations
  • Asking how a person is doing
  • Asking for direction and give answers
  • Ordering and talking about food
  • Explaining daily schedules and habits
  • Talking about the weather and daily activities
  • Talking on the phone

Who should apply? This short course is ideal for learners who have completed the Beginner 2 course or the Sejong Korean 1B level.

Book: Sejong Conversation 2 (Unit 1-7)

Course Duration: 13 weeks (with half-term break)

Fees: 
Online live + Pre-recorded – £110
In-person + Pre-recorded – £168

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For Richmond alumni and current student, staff and faculties, and students with special concession rates, please contact SHINM@Richmond.ac.uk before applying.

Class
Type
Day
Time
Beginner 2A Online live + Pre-recorded Thursday 18:30–20:30

Beginner 2B course uses an integrated approach to Korean language and culture and is suitable for students who have completed Beginner 2A course at London Sejong Institute at Richmond or elsewhere, with an integrated approach to the Korean language and Korean culture. While the course primarily focuses on oral communication based upon key structures and vocabularies, it also aims to build on vocabulary and grammar patterns from Beginners 2A.

A Sejong Institute Certificate of Completion will be provided if learners attend above 70% of classes and achieve 60% in the final exam.

What you will learn

  • Taking about experiences
  • Inviting to a special event
  • Tell your ideal type of partner.
  • Learning about public etiquettes (Dos and Don’ts?)
  • Talking about the passage of time
  • Asking for a favour
  • Talking about purposes of learning Korean

Who should apply? This short course is ideal for learners who have completed the Higher Beginner 1 course or Sejong Korean 2A level.

Entry Requirements: You should be able to converse comfortably in Korean and have completed Sejong Intermediate 2A.

Book: Sejong Conversation 2 (Unit 8-14)

Course Duration: 13 weeks (with half-term break)

Fees: 
Online live + Pre-recorded – £110
In-person + Pre-recorded – £168

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For Richmond alumni and current student, staff and faculties, and students with special concession rates, please contact SHINM@Richmond.ac.uk before applying.

Class
Type
Day
Time
Beginner 2B Online live + Pre-recorded Wednesday 18:30–20:30

The intermediate course is an integrated approach to Korean language and culture and is suitable for students who have completed Beginner 2B course at London Sejong Institute at Richmond or elsewhere, with an integrated approach to the Korean language and Korean culture. While the course primarily focuses on oral communication based upon key structures and vocabularies, it also aims to build on vocabulary and grammar patterns from the previous level.

A Sejong Institute Certificate of Completion will be provided if learners attend above 70% of classes and achieve 60% in the final exam.

What you will learn

  • Explaining
  • Planning
  • Introducing
  • Making an appointment and changing
  • Talking about experiences
  • Asking for permission
  • Talking about how you feel

Who should apply? This regular course is ideal for anyone interested in learning Korean language and culture, with a good prior knowledge of Korean language as stated above.

Book: Sejong Conversation 3 (Unit 1-7)

Course Duration: 13 weeks (with half-term break)

Fees: 
Online live + Pre-recorded – £110
In-person + Pre-recorded – £168

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For Richmond alumni and current student, staff and faculties, and students with special concession rates, please contact SHINM@Richmond.ac.uk before applying.

Class
Type
Day
Time
Intermediate 1A Online live + Pre-recorded Saturday 13:00–15:00

The intermediate 1B course is an integrated approach to Korean language and culture and is suitable for students who have completed Intermediate 1A course at London Sejong Institute at Richmond or elsewhere, with an integrated approach to the Korean language and Korean culture. While the course primarily focuses on oral communication based upon key structures and vocabularies, it also aims to build on vocabulary and grammar patterns from the previous level.

All teaching is online for this course.

A Sejong Institute Certificate of Completion will be provided if learners attend above 70% of classes and achieve 60% in the final exam.

What you will learn:

  • Talking about other people’s personalities or characteristics
  • Explaining recipes step-by-step
  • Talking about things that happens due to culture differences
  • Talking about cultural life
  • Explaining experiences of injury and symptoms
  • Giving information about economic lifestyles
  • Talking about my concerns or listen to other’s problems and give advice

Who should apply: This course is ideal for anyone with intermediate level knowledge of the Korean language as stated above and interested in learning Korean society and culture.

Book: Sejong Conversation 3 (Unit 8-14)

Course Duration: 13 weeks (with half-term break)

Fees:
Online live + Pre-recorded – £110
In-person + Pre-recorded – £168

APPLY NOW

For Richmond alumni and current student, staff and faculties, and students with special concession rates, please contact SHINM@Richmond.ac.uk before applying.

Class
Type
Day
Time
Intermediate 1B Online live + Pre-recorded Monday 18:30–20:30

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For those who are not beginners and not sure about your level, or have queries about any courses, please get in touch with Dr Moun Shin, Richmond Sejong Institute Operational Manager by email shinm@richmond.ac.uk. When registering, you accept the terms and conditions with regards to the refund policy as stated below.

Refund policy

A full refund is given if applicants notify us in writing at least 5 working days before the start of the course. After that, 50% of the course fee will be refunded if cancelled before the start of the course. No refund is given once the course starts.

London Sejong Institute Cultural Event

Experience a purely Korean cultural event courtesy of our friends at the London Sejong Institute. Guests had the opportunity to immerse themselves in a completely different culture by tasting traditional Korean food and witnessing a classical dance recital and much more.

London Sejong Institute Gallery

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For details, please see the course information, or contact Dr Moun Shin, Richmond Sejong Institute Manager by email shinm@richmond.ac.uk