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Korean Language Program for Adults
WELCOME!
KCI offers a variety of Korean language classes—from basic grammar to advanced conversation—for those who want to learn about Korea and its language and culture.
KCI is one of 213 affiliates worldwide of the King Sejong Institute (KSI), an institution under the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism and the International Korean Language Foundation, established to support and promote Korean language education and Korean culture around the world.
Conveniently scheduled once a week in the evenings, the classes are perfect for working adults as well as students seeking to further their academic, professional, or personal goals. Private tutoring is also available on a flexible schedule to meet the student’s needs. All instructors possess or qualify for advanced degrees in education and Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language (TKFL).
UPDATE
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the San Francisco Bay Area, we are continuing to offer ONLINE Korean Language classes for the Fall 2021 Semester. Here are some things to know before you register:
- Classes with less than 5 students will be canceled and the students will be notified accordingly. The maximum number of students per class will be 7-9 students, depending on the level of the class.
- Classes will be held LIVE. This is not a recorded lecture. Students are expected to attend classes on their designated times and days.
- We HIGHLY recommend students join the online class using a laptop or desktop computer, in order to facilitate interaction and participation in class.
Course Descriptions
Intro to Korean Language
Formally known as the Korean Alphabet course. This course is designed to introduce the
Textbook: Korean Made Easy, Starter
*Curbside pick-up available.
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Beginning 1
This course is designed for students who can read and write the
This class is for students who completed the Intro to Korean Language (한글) class at our school.
If you studied the Korean alphabet (한글) by yourself or at other places, please contact the Program Assistant (heesoo@koreancentersf.org) to schedule a placement exam.
*Curbside pick-up available.
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Online Textbook (Need to make an account with Sejong Hakdang)
Beginning 2
This course is for students who start to explore a higher level of language structure and to expand vocabulary. Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to exchange conversations related to topics of daily environments such as hobby, food, and transportation. In addition, students will be able to combine into short sentences what they know and what they hear in class.
This class is for students who have completed Beginning 1 at our school. If you’re a new student interested in taking this course, please contact the Program Assistant (heesoo@koreancentersf.org) to schedule a placement exam.
Textbook: 세종한국어 회화 1
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Beginning 3
This course provides students with opportunities to improve their communicative competence in Korean and to gain confidence in using their speaking and listening skills. In this class, students will engage in spontaneous dialogues with little difficulty and extension of knowledge of grammar and vocabulary will be emphasized.
This class is for students who have complete
*Curbside pick-up available.
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Beginning 4
This class is for students who have completed Beginning 3 at our school. If you’re a new student interested in taking this course, please contact the Program Assistant (heesoo@koreancentersf.org) to schedule a placement exam.
Textbook: 세종한국어 회화 2
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Intermediate 1
This course is designed to help students review grammar rules and vocabulary that were covered in Beginning 1 through Beginning 4 course. This course focuses more on reading comprehension and writing skills. If you’re a new student interested in taking this course, please contact the Program Assistant (heesoo@koreancentersf.org) to schedule a placement exam.
Textbook: 세종한국어 회화 3
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Intermediate 2
This course is intended for students who have completed Intermediate 1 at our school. Intermediate 2 will cover the last half of the 세종한국어 회화 3. Students will dive into more advanced grammar structures. If you’re a new student interested in taking this course, please contact the Program Assistant (heesoo@koreancentersf.org) to schedule a placement exam.
Textbook: 세종한국어 회화 3
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Intermediate 3
This course is intended for students who have completed Intermediate 2 at our school. If you’re a new student interested in taking this course, please contact the Program Assistant (heesoo@koreancentersf.org) to schedule a placement exam.
Textbook: 서울대 한국어 2B Student Book & Workbook (need to purchase both books)
*Curbside pick-up is not available.
서울대 한국어 2B Student Book | 서울대 한국어 2B Workbook
Intermediate 4
This course is intended for students who have completed Intermediate 3 at our school. If you’re a new student interested in taking this course, please contact the Program Assistant (heesoo@koreancentersf.org) to schedule a placement exam.
Textbook: 서울대 한국어 2B Student Book & Workbook (need to purchase both books)
*Curbside pick-up is not available.
Intensive Speaking
This course is for those looking to build upon skills known and learned in the Intermediate 4 course. While this course, as others, will build upon the four core language skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—there will be a heavier emphasis on the speaking portion, enabling students to practice, extend, and apply their knowledge and skills in a more natural verbal way.
This course is intended for students who have completed Intermediate 4 at our school. If you’re a new student interested in taking this course, please contact the Program Assistant (heesoo@koreancentersf.org) to schedule a placement exam.
Textbook: TBA
*Curbside pick-up is not available.
Advanced Korean - CLOSED
This course provides a comprehensive approach to Korean communication and contemporary culture. The four language skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—are connected by a common learning objective in each lesson, enabling students to practice, extend, and apply their knowledge and skills. Authentic dialogues in this course help students grasp important Korean grammar structures and vocabulary. In each lesson, students are encouraged to reinforce what they have learned through a variety of both controlled and free conversation activities.
This course is intended for students who have completed Intensive Speaking at our school. This course is NOT available for the Fall 2021 Semester. Please check back in future semesters if you are interested in enrolling in this course.
Textbook: TBA
*Curbside pick-up is not available.