Korean Course

Linguists believe that Korean is a member of the Altaic family of languages, which originated in northern Asia and includes the Mongol, Turkic, Finnish, Hungarian, and Tungusic (Manchu) languages. The Korean language may be written using a mixture of Chinese characters (Mancha) and a native Korean alphabet known as han'gl, or in han'gl alone. Although the Chinese and Korean languages are not related in terms of grammatical structure, a large percentage of the Korean vocabulary has been derived from Chinese loanwords, a reflection of China's long cultural dominance.

Korean is extremely sensitive to the nuances of hierarchical human relationships. Koreans possess what is sometimes called "polite" or "honorific" language, the uses of different levels of speech while addressing persons of superior, inferior, or equal rank. World Language Lab is one of the highly-equipped foreign language academies in India providing a perfect combination of an overall knowledge of the Korean language and its culture. Classes are adapted to suit students and range from basic to advanced levels. One can also do diplomas, degree courses, traveler’s courses ,crash courses in group and individual classes.

Level I - Basic
Course structure:

Covering basic fundamental vocabulary, structure of Korean, and the sound system. Understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Korean and pronunciation practice with the help of tapes are used to aid pronunciation. The Korean people's culture is studied. It also covers answering questions on comprehension of simple texts, simple descriptions from day-to- day life situations, stimulated dialogues and role-playing.

On course completion the student will be able to:

Comprehend the spoken language from vocabulary used in text. Read and understand the language from material of this level. Recognize correct sound patterns. Write exercises on correcting grammatical items studied. Know the cultural elements of Korean societies. Sustain a conversation within the framework of the vocabulary studied.

Duration: Two and half months.

Level II - Intermediate
Course structure:

This covers the intermediate level of grammar, conversation, discussion, essay writing, culture, civilization and business. The Korean language is used extensively in class during discussions and role- playing, thus aiding students to improve fluency and speech.

On completion of this course one will be confident to:

Use and understand Korean in the text. Write with a wide vocabulary. Read with improved ability. Show empathy for the Korean culture. Form questions and answers based on familiar material. Carry on an extended conversation using vocabulary studied.

Duration: two and half months.

Level III - Advanced
Structure of the course:

Covering written comprehension, oral communication and expressions. It teaches an advanced level of grammar, conversation, discussion, writing essays, culture, civilization and business. The Korean language is used extensively in class during discussions and role- playing, this helps students to improve their fluency and speak correctly. Stress is laid on the practice of the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Opportunities are given to develop individual interests in reading materials and cultural items. Besides this short stories, plays and essays, are brought to knowledge using a wide vocabulary. Korean is used extensively in class during discussions and role -playing.

On course completion the student will be guaranteed to:

Use and understand the language and vocabulary in the text. Speak, read and write with improved ability and a wide vocabulary. Understand and be understood by a native speaker. Engage in special Projects:- Current events report, library research, and several other projects.

Duration: 3 months.

On completion of each level and attending the test, the students get certificate from World Language Lab.

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