Beginner 11B Korean Course Itinerary
Welcome to the Beginner 11B Korean class. This course is designed for absolute beginners who have completed the introductory 11A module or have a basic familiarity with Hangul. Over ten weeks, you will build a solid foundation in reading, speaking, listening, and writing Korean. Below is a detailed weekbyweek itinerary.
Week 1 Review & Expansion of Hangul
Objectives
- Refresh consonants and vowels learned in 11A.
- Introduce double consonants (, , , , ) and compound vowels (, , , ).
- Practice pronunciation through minimal pairs.
Activities
- Pronunciation drills using audio recordings.
- Writing practice: 20 minutes of stroke order worksheets.
- Interactive quiz on Hangul recognition.
Week 2 Basic Greetings & SelfIntroduction
Objectives
- Learn polite forms of common greetings (, , etc.).
- Introduce oneself: name, nationality, and occupation.
- Use the subject particle /.
Activities
- Roleplay introductions in pairs.
- Listening exercise: short video of native speakers greeting each other.
- Vocabulary flashcards (30 words).
Week 3 Numbers, Dates & Time
Objectives
- Master SinoKorean numbers (, , ) and native numbers (, , ).
- Tell the date using month + day + dayoftheweek.
- Ask and answer What time is it? using and .
Activities
- Board game: Korean Calendar Bingo.
- Listening drill: schedules from a Korean train timetable.
- Minidialogue writing: arranging a meeting.
Week 4 Family & Possession
Objectives
- Vocabulary for family members and relationships.
- Use the possessive particle .
- Introduce the verb (to exist) for people and objects.
Activities
- Family tree creation with Korean labels.
- Pronunciation practice for final consonant clusters (e.g., , ).
- Pair interview: Tell me about your family.
Week 5 Describing People & Objects
Objectives
- Introduce Korean adjectives (big, small, beautiful).
- Use the descriptive verb ending -/ for nouns.
- Practice making simple sentences with subjectobjectverb order.
Activities
- Adjective matching game.
- Writing exercise: describe a picture in three sentences.
- Listening comprehension: short description of a person.
Week 6 Everyday Activities & Present Tense
Objectives
- Learn common verbs (, , , ).
- Conjugate verbs to present polite form /.
- Form questions with -? and statement endings -/.
Activities
- Group board where students write daily routines.
- Audio shadowing: repeat sentences from a native speaker video.
- Quiz: choose correct verb ending for given subjects.
Week 7 Directions & Location
Objectives
- Vocabulary for places (, , , ).
- Use particles and for location and movement.
- Introduce basic prepositions (, , , , ).
Activities
- Mapbased role play: give and follow directions.
- Listening drill: announcements on a subway platform.
- Write a short paragraph describing the route from home to school.
Week 8 Shopping & Money
Objectives
- Introduce shoppingrelated nouns (, , , ).
- Use counter words for items (, , ).
- Practice polite requests with - .
Activities
- Simulated market stall: ask prices and negotiate.
- Listening: audio of a cashier transaction.
- Write a receipt for a purchase of three items.
Week 9 Weather & Seasons
Objectives
- Vocabulary for weather conditions (, , , ).
- Use -/ to describe the day.
- Talk about favorite seasons and typical activities.
Activities
- Weather forecast role play.
- Listening: weather report from a Korean news broadcast.
- Group discussion: What do you like to do in spring?
Week 10 Review & Final Presentation
Objectives
- Consolidate all grammar points covered.
- Practice speaking fluently in short paragraphs.
- Complete a final oral presentation of 23 minutes.
Activities
- Comprehensive review game (Kahoot or similar).
- Peer feedback on pronunciation and intonation.
- Final presentations: each student introduces themselves, describes daily life, and answers questions.
Assessment: Continuous formative assessment (participation, quizzes, homework) and a summative oral presentation in Week 10. No written exam is required for this beginner level.
For additional materials, visit the KoreanClass101 resource page or download the printable worksheets from the course portal. Happy learning!
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