Korean language courses at ezSAM Korean Language Centre comprises numerous levels from Basic, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Pre-Advanced and Advanced levels. The courses are designed to achieve a good balance between building up your conversational skills, and training you to read and write competently. The course also correspond to the TOPIK tests so that you know if you are ready to take the tests.
Structure, Fees and Materials by Course/Level
Basic Course (Levels 1 – 4)
Levels: 1 – 4
Frequency: One session per week, 2 hours per session
Duration: 8 weeks
Course Fee: $300 per level
Material costs: $30 textbook / $20 workbook
Textbook & workbook: SNU 1A (Levels 1-2) / SNU 1B (Levels 3-4)
Lesson plans: ezSAM Korean Basic 1 | ezSAM Korean Basic 2 | ezSAM Korean Basic 3 | ezSAM Korean Basic 4
Note: Completion of Basic Level 4 should prepare you well for TOPIK 1 (Level 1).
Pre-Intermediate Course (Levels 1 – 4)
Levels: 1 – 4
Frequency: One session per week, 2 hours per session
Duration: 8 weeks for Levels 1 & 3 (10 weeks for Levels 2 & 4)
Course Fee: $300 per level for Levels 1 & 3 ($380 per level for Levels 2 & 4)
Material costs: $30 textbook / $20 workbook
Textbook & workbook: SNU 2A (Levels 1-2) / SNU 2B (Levels 3-4)
Lesson plans: ezSAM Korean Pre-Intermediate 1 | ezSAM Korean Pre-Intermediate 2 | ezSAM Korean Pre-Intermediate 3 | ezSAM Korean Pre-Intermediate 4
Note: Completion of Pre-Intermediate Level 4 should prepare you well for TOPIK 1 (Level 2).
Intermediate Course (Levels 1 – 4)
Levels: 1 – 4
Frequency: One session per week, 2 hours per session
Duration: 8 weeks for Levels 1 & 3 (10 weeks for Levels 2 & 4)
Course Fee: $300 per level for Levels 1 & 3 ($380 per level for Levels 2 & 4)
Material costs: $30 textbook / $20 workbook
Textbook & workbook: SNU 3A (Levels 1-2) / SNU 3B (Levels 3-4)
Note: Completion of Intermediate Level 4 should prepare you well for TOPIK 2 (Level 3).
Pre-Advanced Course (Levels 1 – 4)
Levels: 1 – 4
Frequency: One session per week, 2 hours per session
Duration: 8 weeks for Levels 1 & 3 (10 weeks for Levels 2 & 4)
Course Fee: $300 per level for Levels 1 & 3 ($380 per level for Levels 2 & 4)
Material costs: $30 textbook / $20 workbook
Textbook & workbook: SNU 4A (Levels 1-2) / SNU 4B (Levels 3-4)
Note: Completion of Pre-Advanced Level 4 should prepare you well for TOPIK 2 (Level 4).
Advanced Course (Levels 1 – 4)
Levels: 1 – 4
Frequency: One session per week, 2 hours per session
Duration: 8 weeks (10 weeks for Level 4 )
Course Fee: $300 per level ($380 for Level 4)
Material costs: $30 textbook / $20 workbook
Textbook & workbook: SNU 5A (Levels 1-2) / SNU 5B (Levels 3-4)
Note: Completion of Advanced Level 4 should prepare you well for TOPIK 2 (Level 5).
SNU: Seoul National University
Schedule for Korean Lessons (by Course Level)
Trial Lesson
Basic
Pre-Intermediate
Intermediate
Pre-Advanced
Advanced
Kids Korean
Daytime Lesson
Korean Thru K-pop & K-drama
Trial Lesson
Trial Lesson
| Free Trial Lesson | Date | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Trial Lesson (Beginner) If you have studied before, please send us an email for alternative free trial arrangements. | 6 Jan Sun 2:00-3:00pm 27 Jan Sun 11:00-12:00pm 17 Feb Sun 1:00-2:00pm | Register |
Basic
Basic Levels
| Basic | Start date | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 11 Jan 7:30-9:30pm 13 Jan 1:30-3:30pm | 8 x Every Fri 8 x Every Sun | $300 |
| 13 Feb 7:30-9:30pm 17 Feb 10:30-12:30pm | 8 x Every Wed 8 x Every Sun | $300 | |
| 12 Mar 7:30-9:30pm 17 Mar 4:30-6:30pm | 8 x Every Tues 8 x Every Sun | $300 | |
| 11 Apr 7:30-9:30pm 14 Apr 10:30-12:30pm | 8 x Every Thu 8 x Every Sun | $300 | |
| Level 2 | 13 Jan 2:30-4:30pm 31 Jan 7:30-9:30pm 9 Feb 10:30-12:30pm | 8 x Every Sun 8 x Every Sun 8 x Every Sat | $300 |
| Level 3 | 19 Jan 3:30-5:30pm | 8 x Every Sat | $300 |
| Level 4 | 7 Jan 7:30-9:30pm | 8 x Every Mon | $300 |
| 26 Jan 1:00-3:00pm | 8 x Every Sat | $300 |
Pre-Intermediate
Pre-Intermediate Levels
| Pre-Inter | Start date | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 8 Oct 7:30-9:30pm | 8 x Every Mon | $300 |
| 12 Nov 7:30-9:30pm | 8 x Every Mon | $300 | |
| 18 Nov 10:30-12:30pm | 8 x Every Sun | $300 | |
| Level 2 | 5 Oct 7:30-9:30 | 10 x Every Fri | $380 |
| 10 Dec 7:30-9:30 | 10 x Every Mon | $380 | |
| Level 3 | 21 Dec 7:30-9:30 | 8 x Every Fri | $300 |
| Level 4 | 2 Oct 7:30-9:30pm | 10 x Every Tue | $380 |
| 3 Nov 10:30-12:30pm | 10 x Every Sat | $380 |
Intermediate
Intermediate Levels
| Level | Start date | Frequency | Course Fee | Textbook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inter Level 1 | 26 Oct 7:30-9:30pm | 8 x Every Fri | $300 | |
| 25 Dec 7:30-9:30pm | 8 x Every Tue | $300 | ||
| Inter Level 2 | 29 Oct 7:30-9:30pm | 10 x Every Mon | $380 | |
| 28 Dec 7:30-9:30pm | 10 x Every Fri | $380 | ||
| Inter Level 3 | 15 Nov 7:30-9:30pm | 8 x Every Thr | $300 | |
| Inter Level 4 |
Pre-Advanced
Pre-Advanced Levels
| Level | Start date | Frequency | Course Fee | Textbook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Adv Level 1 | ||||
| Pre-Adv Level 2 | ||||
| Pre-Adv Level 3 | ||||
| Pre-Adv Level 4 | 6 Oct 1:00-3:00pm | 10 x Every Sat | $380 |
Advanced
Advanced Levels
| Level | Start date | Frequency | Course Fee | Textbook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adv Level 1 | ||||
| Adv Level 2 | ||||
| Adv Level 3 | ||||
| Adv Level 4 |
Kids Korean
Kids Korean (5-9 years old)
| Kids | Start date | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korean 1 | 6 Oct 1:45-3:15pm | 6 x Every Sat | $340 |
| 3 Nov 5:15-6:45pm | 6 x Every Sat | $340 | |
| 1 Dec 12:00-1:30pm | 6 x Every Sat | $340 | |
| Korean 2 | 20 Oct 3:30-5:00pm | 6 x Every Sat | $340 |
Daytime Lesson
Daytime Lessons
| Daytime | Start date | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic 1 | 19 Nov 10:30-12:30pm 22 Nov 10:30-12:30 | 4 x Every Mon Morning 4 x Every Thu Morning | $300 (Students 20% off) |
| 20 Nov 4:30-6:30pm 23 Nov 4:30-6:30pm | 4 x Every Tue afternoon 4 x Every Fri afternoon | $300 (Students 20% off) |
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| 3 Dec 10:30-12:30pm 6 Dec 10:30-12:30 | 4 x Every Mon Morning 4 x Every Thu Morning | $300 (Students 20% off) |
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| 4 Dec 4:30-6:30pm 6 Dec 4:30-6:30pm | 4 x Every Tue afternoon 4 x Every Fri afternoon | $300 (Students 20% off) |
Korean Thru K-pop & K-drama
Korean Thru K-pop K-drama
| Lesson | Start date | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korean Thru K-pop & K-drama | 16 Nov 7:30-9:30pm | 4 x Every Fri | $149 |
Course Completion / Certificate
At the end of the course, a proficiency test (optional) will be conducted.
A certificate of completion will also be awarded to students who have successfully completed the course, subject to attaining the requisite attendance.