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Australian Onsung International College Korean language course is designed to improve Korean communication skills in a short period of time. There are different levels to choose from and the method we use is based on the function centred syllabus, which facilitates vocabulary building and grammar.
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Level 1: Introduction to Korean
This level is also known as ‘survival Korean’ as it covers the basic Korean language and culture. When you complete this level you will be able to read and write simple Korean texts, introduce yourself and others and express basic daily needs.
Class Information
Starts 16/01/2011
Classes: Monday ~ Friday (6pm ~ 8:30pm) Saturday (9am ~ 11:30am)
Content
- Greetings and Introductions
- Shopping and ordering food
- Numbers, colours and time
- Cultural do’s and don’ts
- Basic reading and writing in Hangeul
Duration
2 sessions, 5 hours total
Location
Level 3, 55 Regent St, Chippendale, NSW. 2008
Prescribed Core Text
Active Korean 1 by Language Education Institute Seoul National University
Cost
$85
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Level 2: Elementary 1
To enter this course you will need to have completed Introduction to Korean level or pass an interview.This level will provide a sound foundation for reading and writing in Korean as well as the ability to use daily basic language with confidence.
Class Information
Starts 16/01/2011
Classes: Monday ~ Friday (6pm ~ 8:30pm) Saturday (9am ~ 11:30am)
Content
- Reading and writing in Hangeul
- Greetings, Introductions and giving/asking for personal information
- Cultural studies
- Ordering food and making requests
- Describing things with demonstratives
- Asking for prices
- Buying things
- Talking about daily life
- Expressing ‘come and go’
- Linking two sentences
Duration
10 sessions, 25 hours total
Location
Level 3, 55 Regent St, Chippendale, NSW. 2008
Prescribed Core Text
Active Korean 1 by Language Education Institute Seoul National University
Cost
$375
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Level 3: Elementary 2
To enter this course you will need to have completed Elementary 1 or pass an interview. This level provides more of a variety of situations you can encounter in daily life. It provides slightly more complex Hangeul reading and writing and gives confidence in a variety of daily conversation skills.
Class Information
Starts 16/01/2011
Classes: Monday ~ Friday (6pm ~ 8:30pm) Saturday (9am ~ 11:30am)
Content
- Extended Hangeul Reading and writing
- Expressing time and days of the week
- Expressing contrast
- Making suggestions
- Talking about dates
- Making appointments
- Asking for and giving locations and directions
- Making phone calls
- Confirming arrangements
- Making requests
Duration
10 sessions, 25 hours total
Location
Level 3, 55 Regent St, Chippendale, NSW. 2008
Prescribed Core Text
Active Korean 1 by Language Education Institute Seoul National University
Cost
$375
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Level 4: Pre Intermediate 1
To enter this course you will need to have completed Elementary 2 or pass an interview. This course is based on Units 1 ~ 4 of the core textbook. At the completion of this level students will be able to express their opinion in basic ways, give advice as well as ask and talk about free time activities.
Class Information
Starts 16/01/2011
Classes: Monday ~ Friday (6pm ~ 8:30pm) Saturday (9am ~ 11:30am)
Content
- Extended Hangeul reading and writing
- Expressing ability
- Using adjectives
- Suggesting, refusing and accepting
- Talking about free time activities
- Reading and writing letters
- Purchasing daily items
Duration
10 sessions, 25 hours total
Location
Level 3, 55 Regent St, Chippendale, NSW. 2008
Prescribed Core Text
Sogang Korean New Series Students' Book 1B
Cost
$375
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Level 5: Pre Intermediate 2
To enter this course you will need to have completed Pre Intermediate 1 or pass an interview. This course is based on Units 5 ~ 8 of the core textbook. At the completion of this level students will be able to express their opinion in basic ways, give advice as well as ask and talk about free time activities.
Class Information
Starts 16/01/2011
Classes: Monday ~ Friday (6pm ~ 8:30pm) Saturday (9am ~ 11:30am)
Content
- Extended Hangeul reading and writing
- Making suggestions about free time activities
- Asking and giving information about health-related issues
- Positive and negative expressions about food
- Talking about past experiences
Duration
10 sessions, 25 hours total
Location
Level 3, 55 Regent St, Chippendale, NSW. 2008
Prescribed Core Text
Sogang Korean New Series Students' Book 1B
Cost
$375
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End of the course outing
Depending on the level and the course learning outcomes students will get the opportunity to experience Korean culture outside of the classroom environment. For example, going to a Korean restaurant or watching a Korean film etc. The cost for the outing is not included in the course fee.