The programme aims to introduce Hangeul and beginner-level Korean expressions used for basic daily conversation to students. It will be offered in three parts – vocabulary and grammar, listening and reading, speaking and writing – under a blended-learning format. Native Korean teachers from the Korean Language Institute, Yonsei University (Yonsei KLI) will help students acquire the foundation of vocabulary and grammar via online classes. Teachers in HKU SPACE will conduct face-to-face class activities to focus on developing students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in the classroom.

 

ON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAMME, STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO

• identify consonants and vowels of the Korean alphabet (Hangeul) and read the syllables correctly;
• use vocabulary related to greetings, self-introduction, objects, places, directions, numbers, dates and food;
• apply grammar rules related to the declarative sentence, interrogative sentence, positive/negative sentences, particles and tenses;
• read and write simple paragraphs related to self-introduction, introducing objects, explaining places, daily routines, weekly plans and past experiences;    
• complete beginner-level listening and speaking tasks related to daily life confidently.

SYLLABUS

• Vocabulary
  - expressions for greetings
  - names of countries, occupations, stationery, furniture, places, sports, transport, directions, date and time, food and drink, numbers, counting units
  - interrogatives
  - basic adjectives, verbs, and adverbs
• Grammar
  - declarative sentence, interrogative sentence, positive/negative sentences
  - particles
  - conjugating verbs for expressing present tense, past tense, and future tense
  - irregular verbs
  - linking two sentences
• Listening and Reading
  - recognising nationality and occupations of different people
  - recognising names of objects and their position in the classroom and at home
  - understanding dialogues/articles describing places
  - understanding contents including numbers, dates, days of the week and time
  - understanding contents in terms of daily routines, past experiences, and plans
• Speaking and Writing
  - greetings and self-introduction
  - describing objects in the classroom and personal belongings
  - describing characteristics of places and people
  - ordering food and introducing the food
  - talking about daily routines using date and time
  - talking about weekend plans
  - talking about past experiences
  - explaining reasons why situations happened

READINGS

1. The Korean Language Institute, Yonsei University (2019). New Yonsei Korean (Vocabulary and Grammar) 1-1. Yonsei University Press.
2. The Korean Language Institute, Yonsei University (2019). New Yonsei Korean (Listening and Reading) 1-1. Yonsei University Press.
3. The Korean Language Institute, Yonsei University (2019). New Yonsei Korean (Speaking and Writing) 1-1. Yonsei University Press.

​Students can purchase textbooks ordered from Yonsei University Press. For details, please refer to our programme leaflet. A book form can be downloaded from the above link “Leaflet”.

Note: Student must pay the textbook fee at any HKU SPACE enrollment centre 5 days before the course start date. Keep the official receipt and show the receipt to our instructors for textbook collection within the first 4 lessons.

Assessment

Continuous Assessment	Two online quizzes	20%
	A 200-word short essay	20%
	Three assessed speaking activities in class	30%
Final Examination	1-hour written and listening examination	30%
	Total	100%

AWARD

Students must fulfill the below requirements to receive the “Certificate in Korean (Yonsei 1-1)” awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE:

(a)  attended at least 36 hours of online courses and achieved a minimum overall attendance of 70%; and (b)  obtained a score of 60% or above in online assessment and 50% or above in the overall assessment.

Students who have passed this programme will be eligible for admission to “Introductory Korean (Part 2)” of the Certificate in Korean (Introductory) offered by HKU SPACE.

Course information (including venue relocation or class cancellation, etc.) will be announced through SOUL3.0  (soul2.hkuspace.hku.hk). Please visit  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IHqMZcWAnvQlqmrZ0WbuBVSVIblyxbed/view?usp=sharing for the SOUL3.0 log in procedures. 

For students attending classes at Kowloon East Campus, there may be changes in the class dates and locations from June to August due to the student enrollment of HKU SPACE Community College. Classes may be relocated to alternate campuses. If there are any changes, the programme team will announce the updated class information through SOUL3.0. If no updated information is announced on SOUL 3.0, please attend the class as scheduled.

Students attending classes at Kowloon West Campus are required to display their official receipt or Lifelong learner card for campus entry. Please note that some classes may be relocated to alternate campuses. Please stay informed by heeding the latest annoucements regarding such updates. 

1. Please make sure the course application code, time, and location are correct before application. You may apply for class transfer but a processing fee is required. Once the class is full, no class transfer requests will be accepted. Online application will close two days before the start date. For interested students, please apply in person at any HKU SPACE enrollment centres. No class transfer requests will be accepted when Online Assessment Test 1 started. 
2. For online application, application will be accepted after the payment is completed. A payment confirmation notification will be automatically sent to your email address.  Please keep this email and collect the official receipt in person at any HKU SPACE enrollment centres. 
3. Please note that we will stop accepting transfer applications after the week 6.
4. Some classes may require makeup classes due to clashes with public holidays, while some courses may need to change location due to school events. Programme team will announce the updated class information through SOUL3.0. Apart from changes in course information, programme team will not issue additional notifications for the classes. Student should bring the receipt and attend the class at the specified location indicated on the receipt on time. For any enquiries, please contact the programme Team 7 days before the course starts. 
5. New students can use the E-Learning online platfrom through SOUL3.0 (soul2.hkuspace.hku.hk) 14 days before the course starts.
6. The course fee includes 100 hours of Korean programme lessons only, and does not include the textbook fees. Some additional free lectures and revision classes may conflict with the regular classes. Students should consider before participating. 
7. Applicants are normally required to have reached the age of 18. Non-local applicants must present the original copy of a valid visa for application. Please visit http://hkuspace.hku.hk/cht/study/admission/how-to-apply for details. 
8. In the event of class cancellations due to black rainstorm warning signal or typhoons, makeup classes may be scheduled on public holidays. Programme team will make announcements through SOUL3.0. 

 

For interested students in enrolling in “Introductory Korean (Yonsei 1-1)”, please check the class information below and apply online. 

Application Code	2280-3005AW	Apply Online Now
Start Date	08 Apr 2025 (Tue)
Time	逢周二、四，7:00-9:00pm
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Days / Time

• Tue, Thu, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Duration

• Total 50 meetings, 100 contact hours (44 hours - online and 56 hours - face-to-face)
  2 hours per meeting

Course Fee

• Course Fee : HK$9,200

There is no minimum entry requirement.

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This programme is a collaboration between HKU SPACE and the Korean Language Institute, Yonsei University (Yonsei KLI).