Where Should I Start? 

Here at KoreanClass101.com, we take two innovative approaches to teaching Korean:

Linear Lessons
These lessons start at a single point and progress in a linear fashion. That means each lesson builds on the previous lesson. There is a clearly stated beginning and a logical end. The purpose is to gradually take the listener from one point and give them the tools they need to improve their Korean. At the end of a linear course you’ll know you’ve come a long way!

Non-Linear Lessons
These lessons are designed to reinforce previous grammar, build vocabulary, and increase your exposure to Korean. These levels stay consistent throughout and are the ideal way to master your level! As grammar is finite, you’ll find high levels tend to be non-linear.

Although we offer many different levels and kinds of courses, it’s easiest to think of KoreanClass101.com offering 4 major categories. Within each category you can find the perfect level and course to take your Korean to the next level!

Beginner Levels

If you are new to the language or trying to master the basics, we recommend you start with Beginner Season 1. This is the perfect introduction to the Korean Language! If you supplement this with Newbie Season 1, you will get a very firm foundation which will prepare you for the next level at KoreanClass101.com!

Newbie
Newbie Lessons are designed to take you from zero to hero in Korean!
Currently we have 2 Seasons of Newbie Lessons!

Newbie Season 1 - Linear
Our first Newbie series! This series will gently take you from the most fundamental Korean to mastering basic grammatical functions of the language in 25 lessons.

Newbie Lesson #1 - First Encounters

Newbie Lesson #25 - You Got Served!

Newbie Season 2 – Non- Linear
Each lesson of our second installment of the Newbie Series is aimed to provide essential vocabulary and phrases, while going over basic grammar for our beginners to master the basics of Korean. But don’t be fooled. All the words and phrases introduced in this series are all high-frequency, and commonly used words!

Newbie Season 2 - Lesson #1 - It’s Pizza!

This series still in in progress!!

Beginner
These lessons are designed to introduce basic Korean with the end goal of enabling the student to substantially increase his/her listening and reading comprehension skills.
Beginner Season 1 – Linear
The first KoreanClass101.com lesson! We introduce you to Korean with the end goal of enabling the student to substantially increase his/her listening and reading comprehension skills, giving the student the ability to hold conversations in Korean!

Beginner Lesson #1 - Self-Introductions

Beginner Lesson #31 - Hey!…Who’s That?

Beginner Season 2 – Linear
Building upon Beginner Season 1, we bring you grammar at a higher level. Couple that with indispensable conversational vocabulary, and you’ll end at Beginner Lesson #25 understanding dialogs in dramas, movies, and music like you’ve been studying Korean for years!

Beginner Lesson S2 #1 - Mine and Yours

This series still in in progress!!

Idioms & Phrases
This monthly series is geared to highlight an idiom or phrase where the meaning is not so obvious, but is used in everyday conversation. The lessons are presented with vocabulary, dialog, and grammar just like a traditional lesson, with the grammar and vocabulary that of a higher-level beginner learner ready to make the jump to Intermediate. The bonus track gives the listener the meaning and nuance for the idiom or phrase of the day.

Idioms & Phrases
Idioms and Phrases #1 - It’s Cool!

This series still in in progress!!

Picture Video Vocab
One of most popular series, Picture Video Vocab presents vocabulary in video format. Using pictures is one of the easiest ways to increase vocabulary in the shortest time possible. Correlate words with visual images, and learn vocabulary focused on a specific aspect of Korea. These words are geared toward advanced Beginner learners.

Picture Video Vocab Picture Video Vocab #1 - Street Food

Intermediate Levels

These lessons are designed for students with previous experience in learning Korean. The situations, vocabulary, and conversations mimic those that one would encounter in real life. In addition to longer dialogs, increasingly more Korean is used in the lessons too!

Intermediate Season 1 - Linear
This 25 part series has a self-contained story, with grammar and vocabulary for those with a background knowledge of Korean. This series is ideal for students who studied Korean, but would like to brush up on their Korean.

Intermediate Season 1 – Linear

Intermediate Lesson #1 - What Am I to Do?

This series still in in progress!!

Advanced Levels

Audio Blog
These audio blogs feature native Korean hosts talking about various topics at normal speaking speed and are designed to provide listeners with exposure to long passages of natural Korean. No matter your level, listening to these weekly broadcasts while reading the transcripts on the site provide an excellent chance for the listeners to “get their ears used to” natural Korean! Audio Blogs also provide great cultural insight, seeing the world through the eyes of a Korean.

Hyunwoo’s Advanced Audio Blog – Non-Linear
Hyunwoo is a breakdancing, Korean/French/Japanese/Chinese/Spanish/English speaking, student. See what the life of this unique individal is like!

Audio Blog #1 - Introducing Hyunwoo

Audio Blog #30 - Introducing Jeongeun

Jeongeun’s Advanced Audio Blog – Non-Linear
Jeongeun is a 3rd year high school student. She’s a typical teenager, trying to get good grades, and have a good time. See what life is like in a Korean high school!
Advanced AB #1 - Meet Jeongeun

This series is still in progress!

Miscellaneous

With topics ranging from Korean Culture to news and contests, we offer an assortment of lessons that don’t fit into the above categories but still offer a lot of insight into all things Korean! From the entertaining to the spooky, there’s a little something for everyone here!

Korean Culture Classes – Non-Linear
These lessons are for everyone! They introduce and focus on various aspects of the Korean culture, often presenting useful related vocabulary words, phrases, songs and dialects! Culture classes are conducted primarily in English and cover one topic per episode.

Korean Culture Class (no seasons)

Culture Class #1 - Chuseok

This series is still in progress!

News (no seasons)
Keep up to date with the latest and greatest news and features on KoreanClass101.com by tuning into the news program. In these ongoing updates we talk about new features, community members and functions, and many other things related to KoreanClass101.com!

News #1 - Thank You!

This series is still in progress!

Pilot Lessons (no seasons)
Watch and see progression at KoreanClass101.com! See where we started, and some of our roots with our Pilot Lessons. Many of these lessons have evolved to full series. Many times these ideas are taken from requests, and they’re always put into action. See what YOU can do to help KoreanClass101.com grow!

Pilot Lesson #1 - Intermediate Drama Series

This series is still in progress!