Man voor een Koreaans gebouw
Man voor een Koreaans gebouw

Language course Korean for absolute beginners (halfway to A1)

Would you like to learn Korean and do you as yet have no knowledge of the language, writing and culture? If you are an absolute beginner, the Korean halfway to A1 language course is a great first step.

    General

    After completing this Korean language course, you will be able to:

    • understand simple words, expressions and sentences;
    • ask and answer simple, short questions;
    • follow a simple conversation;
    • write simple, short sentences about personal matters;
    • read and write in Korean.

    The course focuses primarily on verbal communication, as well as reading, listening and writing skills. You will also learn more about Korean culture.

    To receive a Radboud in’to Languages certificate, you need to attend 80% of the classes.

    This course will help you on your way to language level A1. After completing this course, you can continue with the course Korean A1 to complete the A1 level.

    Why take a group course at In’to?

    • You notice rapid progress thanks to the fast pace
    • You learn by doing with plenty of interactive exercises – also in our online courses
    • You practise speaking a lot and learn how to really use the language
    • You learn about the culture and the nuances of the language so that you can really connect
    • Learning from and with each other in a group is effective and fun
    • Our teachers are your best motivation: they give you feedback and share both their knowledge and their love for the language and culture 

    Would you prefer individual classes, or a shorter, more intensive course? Check out our tailor-made courses.

    Starting date

    22 January 2026, 6 pm
    This course ends on 19 March 2026. Each session takes 1.5 hours.
    Costs
    €340
    Discount
    50% (RU students), 10% (RU & Radboudumc staff and alumni; WUR students and staff)
    VAT-free
    Yes
    Educational method
    Online
    Main Language
    English
    Number of sessions
    8
    Maximum number of participants
    16

    Factsheet

    Type of education
    Course
    Level
    Beginner
    Result
    Certificate

    Contact information

    Do you have a question? Or would you like to discuss which course best suits your needs and starting level? Feel free to contact us. We are happy to help you out.

    Contact us

    024 - 361 21 59
    info [at] into.ru.nl (info[at]into[dot]ru[dot]nl)

    This course takes place from 22 January until 19 March. There is no class in the week of 16 February because of the Spring break.

    Class day and time: Thursdays from 6.00 - 7.30 pm 
    Location: online via the Virtual Classroom and always under the guidance of a qualified teacher. Find out what to expect from our online courses.
    Number of participants: min. 5 - max. 16

    Approach and content

    Korean is spoken as much as possible during classes, with English as the supporting language, as are the materials used. This means you can take this course if you do not speak Dutch. 

    You should count on about three to four hours of individual study per week.

    What do the classes cover?

    Skills

    • You will learn to write and read Hangeul, the Korean alphabet
    • You will learn to create syllables and sentences
    • You will learn everyday expressions
    • You will learn to introduce yourself: your name, your age, where you are from, what work you do
    • You will learn to order food

    Grammar

    We cover a range of topics in the Korean halfway to A1 course, including grammar:

    • How to write and read Hangeul
    • Pronunciation rules
    • Syllable and sentence formation
    • 이에요예요 (informal sentence ending) and 입니다입니까? (formal sentence ending) to form ‘am/is/are’ sentences
    • Korean numbers (하나, , ...) and 주세요 (ask something politely) to order or buy things

    Course material

    The course material will be made available online. 

    Costs

    • Regular fee: € 340,-
    • RU students: € 170,- (50% discount)
    • RU and Radboudumc staff & alumni : € 306,- (10% discount)
    • WUR students & staff: € 306,- (10% discount)

    Would you like to make use of your discount as RU alumnus, or as WUR student or employee? Please enter this information in the ‘reference’ field on the registration form, or email us once you have registered at info [at] into.ru.nl (info[at]into[dot]ru[dot]nl).

    Registration

    Register now

    This course starts every year in January/February, April/May and October. If you would like to take this course, but is it fully booked or your desired start date has not yet been listed, let us know that you would like to be kept informed, and we will let you know when you can sign up for new dates.