Korean Level 4 Language Course

Course Overview

Level 4 is the bridge between intermediate proficiency and advanced fluency. It is designed for students who can comfortably hold everyday conversations, read short articles, and write simple essays in Korean. In this course, learners will tackle complex sentence structures, expand their vocabulary to include idiomatic expressions, and develop the ability to discuss abstract topics such as politics, culture, and technology.

Each week combines interactive lectures, guided practice, and authentic media exposure. By the end of the 12week program, students should be able to understand most nativelevel TV programs without subtitles and express nuanced opinions both in speech and writing.

Learning Goals

• Master advanced grammar points: - (past perfect), -() (conditional), -/ (state after action).
• Increase active vocabulary to approximately 2,500 new words, focusing on academic and professional terminology.
• Develop listening skills to comprehend news reports, interviews, and podcasts at native speed.
• Write coherent essays (300500 words) on abstract topics, using proper transitions and rhetorical devices.
• Engage in debates and presentations, demonstrating persuasive language and cultural awareness.

Curriculum Outline

Week 1 Review & Diagnostic

Diagnostic test, refresher on Level 3 grammar, introduction to course platform.

Weeks 24 Advanced Grammar I

Focus on compound sentences, indirect speech, and nuanced tense combinations. Practice through roleplays and sentencereconstruction drills.

Weeks 57 Advanced Grammar II & Vocabulary Expansion

Study idiomatic expressions, proverbs, and honorific variations. Vocabulary lists are tied to weekly reading passages from Korean newspapers.

Weeks 89 Listening & Speaking Intensive

Analyze news clips, podcasts, and drama excerpts. Students perform shadowing exercises and conduct miniinterviews with classmates.

Weeks 1011 Writing Workshop

Outline, draft, and peerreview essays on topics such as The impact of technology on Korean society and Environmental policies in Korea.

Week 12 Final Project & Assessment

Students deliver a 5minute presentation and submit a final essay. Feedback focuses on fluency, accuracy, and cultural nuance.

Learning Materials

• Textbook: Korean in Depth Level 4 (ISBN 9788912345678).
• Online Platform: Interactive quizzes, video subtitles, and a discussion board.
• Media: Selections from KBS World, Korean news apps, and popular drama clips.
• Reference: Korean Grammar in Use Advanced and a curated list of 100 idioms.

Assessment & Certification

Assessment is continuous and consists of:

• Weekly quizzes (10% of final grade)
• Midterm speaking test (20%)
• Essay assignments (30%)
• Final presentation and exam (40%)

Students who achieve a minimum overall score of 70% receive a Korean Language Level4 Certificate, recognized by partner universities and Korean language institutes.

How to Enroll

Enrollment is open yearround. Follow these steps:

1. Complete the online registration form.
2. Submit a brief language background questionnaire.
3. Pay the course fee (US$480) via credit card or PayPal.
4. Receive a welcome email with login details for the learning platform.

Earlybird discounts (10%) are available for registrations made at least four weeks before the start date.