From ㄱㄴㄷ to fluency.
A clear, step-by-step curriculum for every learner, from those who have never seen Hangul to those aiming to master TOPIK and understand Korean news.
Your pathway to fluent Korean
Start wherever suits you. Take a free level test and we'll place you at the right step.
Hangul Class
Read and write the Korean alphabet in just a few weeks.
Elementary
Everyday greetings, survival Korean and simple sentences.
Intermediate
Formal and informal speech, real conversations with confidence.
Upper-Int.
News articles, social issues and Korean culture in depth.
Advanced
Professional fluency for work, study, TOPIK and life in Korea.
Hangul Course
한글, where it all begins
What is Hangul? 한글 is the Korean alphabet. 한 (Han) means Korean and 글 (gul) means letter. It consists of 24 letters: 14 consonants and 10 vowels. Hangul is easy to learn, and even more straightforward with a native speaker helping you practise the pronunciation of each character.
In Beginner classes you'll master basic Hangul plus compound consonants and vowels, form words like 가나다라마바사아자차카타파하, and learn the 받침 (final consonants).
- ✓Once a week · 8 sessions over 8 weeks
- ✓1 session = 85 minutes of engaging class activities
- ✓Face to face or online classes
- ✓Small group, usually 3 to 6 people (max. 8)
Korean Vowels · 모음
Korean Consonants · 자음
10 levels, elementary to advanced
MKS regular Korean classes run 90 minutes every week; each level takes 10 weeks to complete. Already read Hangul? Jump straight into Elementary 1, or ask for a free level test anytime.
| Course | Levels | Study Goals | TOPIK | Textbook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 기초Elementary | 1A & 1B | Basic Korean expressions and survival commands such as greeting, purchasing and ordering. Express yourself in simple everyday conversation using ~800 basic words. |
L1 | New Easy Korean |
| 초급Pre-Intermediate | 2A & 2B | Formal and informal expressions. Discuss familiar topics with a vocabulary of 1,500–2,000 words and distinguish correctly between formal and informal situations. |
L2 | New Easy Korean |
| 중급Intermediate | 3A & 3B | Carry out transactions in public spaces and maintain social relationships. Understand correct usage of words and speech, and the fundamental characteristics of Korean. |
L3 | New Easy Korean |
| 고급Upper-Intermediate | 4A & 4B | Comprehend news articles, social issues and abstract topics with accuracy and fluency, plus essential idioms and representative aspects of Korean culture. |
L4 | New Easy Korean |
| 완성Advanced | 5 & 6 | High fluency for professional research or work. Discuss politics, economics and unfamiliar fields using appropriate expressions across formal, informal, written and spoken contexts. |
L5–6 | New Easy Korean |
One-on-one, at your pace
Prefer personal attention or a flexible schedule? Learn with a dedicated native teacher, solo or with a friend.
Semi-Private Lesson
Private Lesson
TOPIK Private
Korean for your career
Personalised programs for teams and professionals who need practical Korean speaking and writing skills, plus the cultural insight to achieve your business goals.
Master the TOPIK exam
TOPIK (Test Of Proficiency in Korean) measures non-native speakers' expression and comprehension. Perfect if you're heading to a Korean university or company. Study the basics to advanced level, plus test structure and question patterns.
Not sure where you fit?
Take a free Korean level test.
Sit down with an MKS teacher, check your level, and see exactly which step of the pathway is yours. No cost, no pressure.