Intermediate

Intermediate Korean course

Move past textbook sentences into the Korean people actually speak at work and with friends.

City campusTanjong Pagar MRT
Group or privateClassroom and online
Beginner to TOPIKPlacement test available
A beginner class holding up their certificates with their teacher
A Korean class watching a lesson on the projector
At the Korean Explorer reception
In the city
10 Anson Road #22-07E, International Plaza, Singapore 079903
Class formats
Group, private, corporate and online
Levels
Beginner through to TOPIK preparation
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This course

What you will learn

  • Ask for opinions and express your preferences
  • Discuss experiences and hobbies, and the communication needed for work
  • Direct and indirect speech, guesses and differences of opinion
  • More than 300 frequently used words and more than 30 grammar items
  • Intensive practice in spoken and written Korean
  • Intermediate 2 is equivalent to TOPIK 3, Advanced 2 to TOPIK 4
Next intakes

Class schedule

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Elementary Korean, 8 sessions of 2 hours each

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About this course

If you have mastered the basics of Korean language, then you are ready to take your learning to the next phase.

  • By taking an Intermediate Conversation Korean Courses, you will be able to build on your current vocabulary and improve your understanding of grammar and context.
  • Intermediate conversation courses cover the elements you need in everyday life from asking about an individual’s opinion to expressing your preferences.
  • Further through the intermediate course, you will also engage in learning related to the differences between direct and indirect speech.
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If you have mastered the basics of Korean language, then you are ready to take your learning to the next phase. By taking an Intermediate Conversation Korean Courses, you will be able to build on your current vocabulary and improve your understanding of grammar and context.

Intermediate conversation courses cover the elements you need in everyday life from asking about an individual’s opinion to expressing your preferences. At this level, you are also exposed to the forms of communication needed for employment. You will learn to discuss experiences, talk about your hobbies and how to complete an interview. Some of the more complex elements of conversation are also explored at the intermediate level. These include how to express modifications, talking about purpose and describing changes.

Further through the intermediate course, you will also engage in learning related to the differences between direct and indirect speech. Here you will discover the differences between passing on information, or making statements, and expressing guesses and dealing with differences of opinion or conflict.

However, conversation rarely stays within these types of limits and an intermediate course will prepare you for the many other subjects that could come up. It covers aspects such as appearance and personality, incidents and accidents, dreams and reality. The intermediate course also covers cultural aspects of language conversation to aid you in understanding words and phrases in context and speed up your learning of this wonderful language. Learn Korean in Singapore with Korean Explorer now.

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Intermediate Korean Course Objectives

This course invites students with prior knowledge of Korean to explore the higher level of the Korean language.

  • Supported by audio-visual aids, students will receive intensive practice in spoken and written Korean through interactive class work and homework with special emphasis placed on oral communication and pronunciation.
  • They will become familiar with the complex concepts of Korean grammar and learn how to interact in some complex situations.
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This course invites students with prior knowledge of Korean to explore the higher level of the Korean language. Supported by audio-visual aids, students will receive intensive practice in spoken and written Korean through interactive class work and homework with special emphasis placed on oral communication and pronunciation.

They will become familiar with the complex concepts of Korean grammar and learn how to interact in some complex situations.

Learners will master the complex vocabulary and grammar of Korean language as well as useful information about Korean cultures, acquire pre-intermediate listening, speak, read and writing skills and be able to make many superior conversations about everyday topics in Korean.

The level teaches more than 300 Korean Hangul words frequently used in communications and more than 30 grammar items as well as the topics second language learners are most likely to encounter in their job, leisure time and personal life.

Students at the end of a beginner Korean course

Intermediate Levels

  • Intermediate 1: 8 sessions of 2 hours each
  • Intermediate 2: 8 sessions of 2 hours each (Equivalent to TOPIK 3)

Upper-Intermediate Levels

  • Upper-Intermediate 1: 8 sessions of 2 hours each
  • Upper-Intermediate 2: 8 sessions of 2 hours each (Equivalent to TOPIK 3)

Advanced Levels

  • Advanced 1: 8 sessions of 2 hours each
  • Advanced 2: 8 sessions of 2 hours each (Equivalent to TOPIK 4)
How it runs

From your first Hangul lesson to the proficiency test

Teachers

The teachers you will learn from

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968 reviews. 4.8 stars.

4.8
968 Google reviewsKorean Explorer, Singapore

Jun 샘 was very engaging throughout all the lessons which made the beginner course interesting. Great that the lessons are recorded to help with revision too as there may be quite a lot of vocabulary taught during the lessons.

Belinda NGoogle review, September 2026

I am grateful for Teacher Park's patience, dedication, and encouragement throughout my learning journey. Lessons are always engaging, well-structured, and tailored to students’ needs. Her clear explanations and positive attitude make learning enjoyable and effective. She inspires confidence and motivates me to continuously improve my Korean skills.

JT NgGoogle review, June 2026

As a beginner taking korean course, thanks so much to our teacher, Jun for making each lesson interesting and much easier to understand and pickup. I have enjoyed the lessons, thank you.

Koh JennyGoogle review, March 2026

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Questions

Answers to what people ask us most

What Korean courses do you offer?
Conversational Korean from beginner through to intermediate and advanced, classes for children, private one to one lessons, online classes, and TOPIK preparation.
Where are the classes held?
The city campus is at 10 Anson Road, level 22, International Plaza, above Tanjong Pagar MRT. Beginner batches also run at the Jurong campus, 135 Jurong Gateway Road.
What does a beginner course cost?
A group beginner course is $350 for 8 sessions of 2 hours, run over 8 weeks. Beginner 1 and Beginner 2 are each a course of that length, at the same fee.
Can I study online instead?
Yes. An online group package is $480 for 8 sessions of 2 hours. Private online is $1,280 at beginner level, or $1,480 from elementary through business Korean, each plus a $50 registration fee.
Do I have to start at the beginning?
No. If you have studied Korean before, a placement test puts you in the class that matches where you are.
How do I prepare for TOPIK?
TOPIK preparation runs 8 sessions of 2 hours, one student per class, physical or online, at $1,480 plus a $50 registration fee and $50 for materials.

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