Korean Classes

-Our usual schedule is 1.5 hours per week for 8 weeks (12 hours total)
-Interested in more than one semester? Please look at our class bundles
-Get a discount on your next semester if you refer a friend / family member
-Check course details for more information on the textbook

Korean Student Voices

This has been an outstanding experience in every way. My teacher was terrific - charming, professional, intelligent, prepared, focused and ready to answer all questions. I never expected to be able to read in Korean - I was only looking for the speaking part, but I can read! Thanks so much!

JOAN S
The teacher is awesome. She pushes us really hard, but I learned a ton. I feel like she sets the bar slightly above what I can do, which can be a little frustrating, but it makes me try really hard. Also, she's always available to answer any questions via email so I feel like I've got a constant resource.
STACY S
Personally, languages come easier to me than other subjects (for example, science or history), but I can't believe how much I've already learned. I feel as if I know a bit less Korean than Japanese, but I've taken two years of Japanese in high school! I'll definitely be looking into taking more classes here.
REED H
Excellent program at convenient location! I took Korean 1-3. The teacher was very enthusiastic, encouraging and attentive. The program director was extremely pleasant to deal with. All in all, a very pleasant learning experience. I would highly recommend this to everyone!
JACKIE C
This is a great class. I really enjoyed the small class-setting which enables students to really interact with each other and become friends. The teacher is an enthusiastic teacher with a lot of patience.
LEI L
I was very scared to take the class at first, but now I really enjoy going. The students as well as my teacher are so nice and I never feel stupid for not knowing something. I also feel like the students in my class are the same level as me, which is very important to me. I'm looking forward to taking the advanced beginners class.
RENAE R

I thought I had an excellent teacher! Her lessons were laid out perfectly and I am still amazed at what I learned given the hectic schedule I keep. My goal is to study over the summer and then take the next level of Korean study.

JOSEPH T
I had a great teacher. She pushed us to go faster and we learned a great deal in this beginner class. I thought the class had a good atmosphere and would recommend Hills Learning to others.
MEGAN M
I had a lot of fun with my teacher! I felt it was a great learning experience and the environment is great. I feel like I learned a lot. It was a great way to prepare me in what I should expect when I am learning korean. Hopefully I will be able to come learn Korean again.
CHELSI A

I really enjoyed this class. I feel as though I know a lot more Korean than when I started and while there were moments when it was challenging for me, I was grateful for the teacher's enthusiasm and supportive attitude.

AMBER H

Korean Class Levels

There are multiple levels for beginner through advanced Korean students. We have developed our own curriculum based off of standards and best teaching practices.  

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Korean Classes

for every level

  • Beginner
  • Pre-Intermediate
  • Intermediate
  • Upper Intermediate
  • Advanced

Beginner Korean students learn the basics of Korean such as greetings, classroom phrases and conversational skills. They also learn how to shop, order food and discuss in detail their schedules and activities. They can form basic sentences and also be able to read and write.

Adv Beginner Korean students go more in depth with everyday life skills in Korean. They start out by discussing one's home and giving commands, then traveling and giving directions, and finally they can discuss their experiences and hobbies. Students start to learn how to do more advanced discourse. 


1-6
 ACTFL Standards

NOVICE HIGH

 TOPIK Equivalent

Working Towards (TOPIK) I - Level 1

Pre-Intermediate students start out with phrases and vocabulary to discuss their travels in depth. Included in this is discussing experiences abroad, but also descriptors on recommendations and making appointments. Pre-Intermediate 2 enables students in depth to go shopping and go to restaurants, moving beyond basic vocabulary that was covered in Beginner 2. Pre-Intermediate 3 teaches students how to address needs in the doctor's office, and describing in general your body and feelings. Pre-Intermediate 4 introduces students to the formal language in Korean, all its conjugations and uses in the business context. Level 5 is movies, and Level 6 is technology and change, where students can discuss their lives and how technology and change affects them. 

1-6
 ACTFL Standards

INTERMEDIATE LOW

 TOPIK Equivalent

(TOPIK) I - Level 1

Intermediate students will work to expand their speaking, reading, listening and writing skills. Intermediate students can communicate about themselves fluently, have mastered all basic grammar and vocabulary from the beginner and pre-intermediate levels. Intermediate students learn how to navigate situations outside themselves, where they need to communicate and get around in all difficult situations. In the higher intermediate levels, students will challenge themselves to communicate outside of everyday situations. 


1-16
 ACTFL Standards

INTERMEDIATE MID to HIGH

 TOPIK Equivalent

(TOPIK) I - Level 2 / II - Level 3

Upper Intermediate students are trying to prepare to work and function like an advanced student. Students start to move beyond just speaking in concrete terms and instead get used to speaking in abstract terms about language. Topics such as community, current events, history, and other subjects are brought up and discussed. Students also start focusing much more on real world resources and materials, dramas, tv shows, music, and other materials created for Korean native speakers.  


1-16
 ACTFL Standards

INTERMEDIATE HIGH to ADVANCED LOW

 TOPIK Equivalent

(TOPIK) II - Level 4

Advanced students are feeling accustomed to discussing difficult subjects in language. From current events to economics, students will be discussing abstractly on a variety of levels. It is assumed that all students can both discuss themselves thoroughly and also navigate all intermediate needs in language. Advanced students start out by really trying to get used to speaking abstractly, and then they move forward into discussing specialty areas using language. Most students at times will sound like native speakers and should be able to be understood by speakers of the language not accustomed to speaking to non-native speakers.  


MULTIPLE
 ACTFL Standards

ADVANCED MID to SUPERIOR

 TOPIK Equivalent

(TOPIK) II - Level 5 + 6

Korean Lesson Types

GROUP

Maximum 7 students with over 40 levels of Korean curriculum. Please don't forget to see our class schedules on this page.

Group Classes

PRIVATE

Lessons at your own pace and schedule. There is also flexibility in curriculum. We have multiple instructors available.

Private Lessons

ONLINE

The ability to take lessons anywhere without a commute. Lessons are taught through zoom and recorded. We also have an online assignment system.

Online Classes

BUSINESS

Group or private lessons at your office or at our center near Grand Central. We can teach multiple employees and coordinate with HR Departments.

Business Lessons

FOR CREDIT

Lessons that transfer to your high school, college or university with their permission. We are a fully accredited institution and can issue transcripts.

For Credit Classes

KIDS

We can teach all ages but usually we have most classes for elementary, pre-teen and teen aged students. Private lessons are possible along with group.

Kids Lessons

Private Lessons

 

Private Lessons Inquiry

Would you like to get the best out of your experiences traveling to Korea? How about you’re interested in K-Pop or K-Dramas, and would like to understand them without subtitles? How about you’re a Korean heritage speaker, and would like to develop your skills professionally in the workplace?

Hills Learning’s curriculum for Korean comprises both language and cultural instruction. For each class, we follow our SWIRL methodology, developing at least three of the five language skills per class. Our main goal for Korean private lessons is to develop conversational skills, but we also specialize in test prep (TOPIK and others), cultural etiquette, business, or just general language acquisition.

Within this basic framework, Hills Learning’s staff develops curriculum and assessments based on student needs and goals. Private lessons are a unique opportunity for students to learn Korean at their own pace.

Private Classes for all ages

Are you (or your young teen) interested in learning about the Korean language and culture? How about your teen watches hours of kdrama or loves kpop, and would like to learn the Korean language? Maybe your teen wants to eventually travel to Korea or study abroad?

Hills Learning offers a unique opportunity for teens learning Korean in private lessons. We can not only teach them the basics of the alphabet (Hangeul), reading, writing, and conversation, but it’s also possible that the classes your teen is taking with us can be transferred to their respective high school or college for credit. Please see for credit for further information.

For more general information on our Korean classes for kids, please CONTACT US