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
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).
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).
Levels: 1 – 4
Frequency: One session per week, 2 hours per session
Duration: 10 weeks for Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4
Course Fee: $380 per level
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).
Levels: 1 – 4
Frequency: One session per week, 2 hours per session
Duration: 10 weeks for Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4
Course Fee: $380 per level
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).
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
Free Trial Lesson Date
Trial Lesson (Beginner)
Register here
(If you have studied before,
please send us an email for alternative free trial arrangements.)
2nd Feb 2020
Sun 12:40-1:40PM
16th Feb 2020
Sun 3-4PM
1st Mar 2020
Sun 12:40-1:40PM
22nd Mar 2020
Sun 3-4PM
5th Apr 2020
Sun 12:40-1:40PM
19th Apr 2020
Sun 3-4PM
3rd May 2020
Sun 12:40-1:40PM
24th May 2020
Sun 3-4PM
7th Jun 2020
Sun 12:40-1:40PM
21st Jun 2020
Sun 3-4PM
Basic Levels
| Basic | Start date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 ($300) | 12 Jan 10:30AM-12:30PM 16 Jan 7:30-9:30PM 9 Feb 3-5PM | 8 x Sun 8 x Thu 8 x Sun |
| Level 2 ($300) | 22 Mar 10:30AM-12:30PM 26 Mar 7:30-9:30PM | 8 x Sun 8 x Thu |
| Level 3 ($300) | 23 Feb 1-3PM 26 Feb 7:30-9:30PM | 8 x Sun 8 x Wed |
| Level 4 ($300) | 14 Dec 1PM-3PM | 8 x Sat |
Pre-Intermediate Levels
| Pre-Inter | Start date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 ($300) | 13 Oct 10:30AM-12:30PM 26 Dec 7:30-9:30PM | 8 x Sun 8 x Thu |
| Level 2 ($380) | 19 Oct 10:30AM-12:30PM 15 Dec 10:30AM-12:30PM | 8 x Sat 8 x Sun |
| Level 3 ($300) | 17 Sep 7:30-9:30PM | 10 x Tue |
| Level 4 ($380) | 11 Nov 7:30-9:30PM | 10 x Mon |
Intermediate Levels
| Inter | Start date | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 ($380) | 28 Oct 7:30-9:30PM | 10 x Mon |
| Level 2 ($380) | 18 Oct 7:30-9:30PM | 10 x Fri |
| Level 3 ($380) | TBC Oct 7:30-9:30PM TBC Nov 7:30-9:30PM TBC Dec 7:30-9:30PM | 10 x Fri 10 x Fri 10 x Fri |
Pre-Advanced Levels
| Pre-Adv | Start date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 ($380) | 2 Nov 1:00-3:00PM | 10 x Mon |
| Level 2 ($380) | TBC | 10 x Lesson |
| Level 3 ($380) | TBC | 10 x Lesson |
| Level 4 ($380) | 31 Jul 7:30-9:30PM | 10 x Wed |
Advanced Levels
| Advance | Start date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 ($380) | TBC | 8 x Lesson |
| Level 2 ($380) | TBC | 8 x Lesson |
| Level 3 ($380) | 20 Jul 1-3PM | 8 x Sat |
| Level 4 ($300) | TBC Sep 7:30-9:30PM TBC Oct 7:30-9:30PM TBC Nov 7:30-9:30PM TBC Dec 7:30-9:30PM | 8 x Tue 8 x Tue 8 x Tue 8 x Tue |
Kids Korean (5-9 years old)
| Kids | Start date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Korean ($340) | 13 Jul 3:30-5PM | 6 x Sat |
| Basic Korean ($340) | 4 Aug 1:30-3PM | 6 x Sun |
| Basic Korean ($340) | 24 Aug 3:30-5PM | 6 x Sat |
Daytime Everyday Lessons
| Daytime | Start date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Basic 1 | 26 September | 8 x Thurs 10:00am-12:00pm |
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 |
3 Basic classes available. Students can choose to start on any week above.
Intensive
Intensive Start date / time Duration
Intensive Basic Class 1
8 lessons
($300 excluding book and registration fee)4 Nov – 15 Nov
(3pm – 5pm)Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri (2 hrs)
Intensive Basic Class 2
8 lessons
($300 excluding book and registration fee)18 Nov – 29 Nov
(3pm – 5pm)Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri (2 hrs)
Intensive Basic Class 3
8 lessons
($300 excluding book and registration fee)2 Dec – 13 Dec
(3pm – 5pm)Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri (2 hrs)
Intensive Basic Class 4
8 lessons
($300 excluding book and registration fee)16 Dec – 27 Dec
(3pm – 5pm)Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri (2 hrs)
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.