A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Beginners Ⅰ (Coursera)

A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Beginners Ⅰ (Coursera)

This course is an introductory course to Korean language that aims to cultivate basic communication skill for those that are interested in learning Korean language. The course is composed of essential expressions that are often used in everyday life, and designed to teach grammars using basic dialogues which reflect colloquial characteristics of Korean language so by end of this course, a student will be able to express him/herself on ordinary topics.

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Also, the course provides dialogues used in both formal and informal situations to help students to express in Korean language appropriately in particular situations, and provides various material to help students to understand unique culture of Korean language.

What You Will Learn

  • Understand simple conversations made in everyday life
  • Talk about ordinary subjects
  • Understand the structure and characteristic of Korean language and furthermore, understand Korean linguistic culture which is needed in everyday life
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