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Learn & Understand
Grammar Lesson
Learn vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure through clear explanations, natural examples, context, and guided exercises.
A1 BEGINNER KOREAN COURSE
Learn Korean. Build your own sentences.
Use what you learn.
A structured A1 course that combines clear grammar explanations with guided practice, sentence building, reading, and speaking—so you don't just understand Korean when you see it. You learn to use it yourself.
· 26 Structured Lessons · 10+ Hours
· Interactive Sentence Practice Included
· 7-Day Free Trial · Then $9/month
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A self-paced course built from patterns seen across thousands of real beginner lessons.
Why TodayKorean
Understanding Korean is not the same as being able to use it.
Many beginner courses explain grammar clearly but leave you wondering what to do next. You recognize the rule, yet building your own sentence still feels difficult.
TodayKorean closes that gap. Every chapter first helps you understand a new structure, then gives you guided reading, speaking, and sentence-building practice using Korean you have already learned.
The goal is not to finish more lessons. The goal is to use what you learn.
COURSE PREVIEW
See what learning with TodayKorean feels like.
Clear teacher-led explanations, practical examples, and guided exercises help you follow the logic of Korean without guessing what to study next.
All explanations are in English, with Korean examples introduced step by step.
Every chapter. Two connected lessons.
First understand it. Then learn to use it.
Each A1 chapter pairs a Grammar Lesson with a separate Practice Lesson, so learning does not stop after the explanation.
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Practice & Build
Practice Lesson
Use what you learned through reading, speaking, and sentence building. Earlier grammar and vocabulary return as the course progresses.
You do not study each grammar point in isolation. You keep building with the Korean you already know.
Interactive Sentence Practice
Build the sentence yourself—not just in your head.
Every chapter includes interactive practice that helps you turn grammar and vocabulary into complete Korean sentences.
Arrange the sentence blocks, check your answer immediately, and repeat at a level that feels challenging without becoming overwhelming.
- 12 chapter-based practice sets
- Easy, Medium, and Hard levels
- 30 sentence-building questions per chapter
- Cumulative review of earlier grammar and vocabulary
- Immediate answer checking
The Curriculum
12 chapters that build on one another.
Each chapter adds new Korean while bringing earlier grammar and vocabulary back into practice.
Stage 1 · Build your first sentences (Chapters 1–4)
- Chapter 1: Greetings, self-introductions, and basic sentence structure
- Chapter 2: Existence and describing objects
- Chapter 3: Daily activities and action verbs
- Chapter 4: Places and location particles
Stage 2 · Talk about daily life (Chapters 5–8)
- Chapter 5: Wants and negative expressions
- Chapter 6: Prices and Sino-Korean numbers
- Chapter 7: Counting and Native Korean numbers
- Chapter 8: Past tense and irregular verbs
Stage 3 · Expand what you can express (Chapters 9–12)
- Chapter 9: Future plans
- Chapter 10: Comparisons
- Chapter 11: Honorifics and formal speech
- Chapter 12: A1 final review
What You Get
Everything you need for a complete A1 path.
26 Structured Lessons
Grammar and practice lessons across 12 connected chapters.
10+ Hours of Instruction
Detailed, teacher-led lessons you can follow at your own pace.
Interactive Sentence Practice
Build Korean sentences at Easy, Medium, and Hard levels.
Clear English Explanations
Understand Korean grammar and sentence structure step by step.
Reading & Speaking Practice
Use new grammar in connected beginner-level contexts.
A Clear Learning Sequence
Always know what to study next and what to review.
A clear chapter-by-chapter learning path
Focused grammar lessons with real examples
Guided practice after every core lesson
Your A1 Foundation
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Build original beginner Korean sentences instead of relying only on memorized scripts
- Introduce yourself and talk about daily life, surroundings, plans, wants, prices, and past experiences
- Understand how essential A1 grammar fits together
- Read short beginner texts and practice speaking Korean aloud
- Combine vocabulary and grammar from different chapters
- Continue into A2 with a structured foundation
A realistic outcome: This course gives you a complete A1 foundation, not an overnight promise of fluency. Consistent review and speaking practice remain essential for long-term progress.
Your Teacher
A course shaped by more than 6,000 real Korean lessons.
TodayKorean A1 was built from the patterns, questions, and difficulties that repeatedly appear in real beginner lessons.
7+ years teaching online
Learners from 50+ countries
Hi, I’m Hyunku, the Korean teacher behind TodayKorean. After teaching thousands of online lessons, I kept seeing the same problem: learners could understand individual grammar points, but struggled to connect them and build their own sentences.
I created this course to close that gap. Each chapter gives you a clear explanation first, then guided opportunities to read, speak, review, and actively use the Korean you have learned.
The goal is not to give you more grammar to memorize. It is to help you connect what you learn and use it independently.
— Hyunku, Founder & Korean EducatorSTUDENT EXPERIENCES
What learners say about studying with Hyunku.
Gilbee - UK
“The lessons are beautifully structured yet tailored to my individual learning needs. … Grammar points are always introduced in an interesting way and explained clearly. Outside of class, his platform, TodayKorean.com, is an amazing resource for recapping grammar and practicing reading.”
August - USA
“Hyun-Ku was an excellent teacher for my first Korean lesson. He created a very comfortable learning environment, and I immediately felt at ease. He patiently guided me through reading Hangul, and we reviewed some basic sentence structures. I highly recommend Hyun-Ku to anyone starting their Korean language journey.”
Luke - USA
“현구 선생님 is a very kind and patient teacher, and I have felt my Korean steadily improve since I began studying with him. The materials he provides and the homework he assigns have all been very helpful, and he facilitates fun and engaging conversations that really encourage you to express yourself in Korean.”
Selected from verified italki lesson reviews.
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- 10+ hours of teacher-led instruction
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course for complete beginners?
The A1 course is designed for beginner Korean learners who can already read basic Hangul. If you are completely new to the Korean alphabet, learn Hangul first before starting A1.
Do I need to take the TodayKorean Hangul Course first?
No. You only need to be able to read basic Hangul before starting A1. You can learn Hangul with the TodayKorean's Korean Alphabet Course or use another learning resource if you prefer.
What is the difference between the two payment options?
Both options give you access to the same complete A1 course and Interactive Sentence Practice.
The monthly option starts with a 7-day free trial and then costs $9 per month until canceled. The 12-month option costs $69 as a one-time payment and does not renew automatically.
How does the 7-day free trial work?
You can start the monthly A1 plan for $0 and explore the course for seven days. A payment method is required when you begin the trial, but you will not be charged during the trial period.
Unless you cancel before the trial ends, your subscription will continue at $9 per month. You can cancel anytime.
Is the Beginner Korean Textbook included?
No. The Beginner Korean Textbook is sold separately for learners who want additional written practice, vocabulary review, and exercises. You do not need the textbook to complete the A1 course.
Is Community Access included?
Community Access is optional and is available separately at checkout. You can use the community to post course homework, share sentence practice, ask course-related questions, and keep track of your progress.
You can complete the full A1 course without joining the community. If a lesson suggests posting homework in the community, you can also complete the exercise independently.
What if I already know some beginner Korean?
You can move through familiar lessons at your own pace and focus more on the Practice Lessons and Interactive Sentence Practice. The course is designed to help you connect beginner grammar and use it to build your own sentences.
What level will I reach?
The course is designed to give you a solid A1 foundation. You will learn essential beginner grammar, build basic Korean sentences, and work with everyday beginner topics.
Continued study and speaking practice are still needed to progress beyond A1.
Is the course taught in English?
Yes. The explanations are in English, with Korean examples and guided practice introduced step by step.
Ready to stop guessing what to study next?
Start with a complete beginner path, practice what you learn, and build Korean sentences step by step.
