By Coursera with Yonsei University
Learn Korean alphabet (Hangeul), basic greetings, family vocabulary, time expressions, and elementary daily conversation skills for complete beginners.
Solid beginner foundation in Korean alphabet and basic phrases, but quite short and focuses heavily on formal speech patterns—great free starting point.
Well-structured 6 modules covering essentials, but limited depth and heavy focus on formal speech (존대말) rather than casual conversation.
Clear native pronunciation with side/front mouth views for Hangeul. Explanations sometimes lack detail for complex concepts.
Standard Coursera interface with PDFs, quizzes, videos. Self-paced with suggested deadlines. Reliable and accessible.
Free to audit with optional certificate (~$50). Excellent value for structured university-level Korean introduction.
Students successfully learn Hangeul and basic phrases. Limited conversational ability; serves as foundation requiring additional resources.
You are completely new to Korean and want structured university instruction
Perfect free introduction covering Hangeul mastery and basic vocabulary from a reputable institution.
You already know Hangeul or want conversational/informal Korean focus
Course emphasizes formal speech and basic concepts that may be too elementary for intermediate learners.
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