Overview

  • ONLYOU Korean Language classes provide the opportunity for students to practice Korean in actual communication situations by teaching vocabulary and grammar grouped by functions and themes.
  • In order to enhance Korean usage ability, reinforcement classes are also provided for each language area: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
  • The syllabus is closely aligned to TOPIK exam.


Foundation

Level
1 ────   8 weeks

THE MOST BASIC KOREAN

Learning the most basic Korean including Hangeul (Korean alphabets), numbers, Korean sentence structures, greetings and self-introductions.
8 weeks to complete on the basis of once a week lesson
Each term is equivalent to 8 lessons x 1.5 hours

 
 

Beginner

Level
1────  Term A / B
2────  Term A / B
3────  Term A / B
4────  Term A / B

BASIC KOREAN REQUIRED FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

Learning the most basic Korean required for everyday life, including shopping, ordering foods, asking for directions, sharing about one’s experiences and making arrangements
Approximately 1 year to complete on the basis of once a week lesson
Each term is equivalent to 8 lessons x 1.5 hours

 
 

Intermediate

Level
1────  Term A / B
2────  Term A / B
3────  Term A / B
4────  Term A / B

UNDERSTANDING KOREAN DRAMAS AND SONGS WITHOUT SUBTITLES

Understanding and expressing Korean for familiar social topics, including colours, emotions, transportation, clothing, request and medical treatment.
Approximately 1 year to complete on the basis of once a week lesson
Each term is equivalent to 8 lessons x 1.5 hours

 
 

Pre-Advanced

Level
1────  Term A / B
2────  Term A / B
3────  Term A / B
4────  Term A / B
5────  Term A / B

UNDERSTANDING FORMAL ARTICLES, NEWSPAPERS AND JOURNALS

Understanding and expressing Korean for familiar social topics, including occupations, personality, love, shapes, incidents, appreciation, and school life
Approximately 1 year to complete on the basis of once a week lesson
Each term is equivalent to 8 lessons x 1.5 hours

 
 

Advanced

Level
1────  Term A / B
2────  Term A / B
3────  Term A / B
4────  Term A / B

MASTERING KOREAN IN A BROADER RANGE OF TOPICS

Understanding and expressing Korean in a broader range of topics, such as the climate, work, performance, consumption, customs, politic, economic and international topics
Approximately 1 year to complete on the basis of once a week lesson
Each term is equivalent to 8 lessons x 1.5 hours

SGD 240  

Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit
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FOUNDATION CLASS

Foundation class is for students with no prior knowledge.
It consists of 8 lessons and each lesson is held once a week. (1.5 hours per lesson)
School fee is SGD 240 / 8 lessons

APRIL INTAKE
Available Timeslots for Foundation Classes:
21st April ■ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm (every Sun)
25th April ■ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm (every Thur)

Objective


  • Able to read, write, speak and listen to the Korean alphabets and sentences
  • Able to achieve basic communication ability such as exchanging greetings, introducing oneself

Syllabus

TOPIC
주제
 CONTENTS
내용
HANGEUL (KOREAN ALPHABETS)
 Basic Vowels & Consonants
HANGEUL (KOREAN ALPHABETS)
Final Consonants
HANGEUL (KOREAN ALPHABETS)
 Double Vowels
HANGEUL (KOREAN ALPHABETS)
 Pronunciation Practice with K-POP & Calligraphy
NUMBERS
  • Korean Numbers
  • Asking one's phone number and birthday
NUMBERS
 Essential Basic Expressions
SELF-INTRODUCTION
 Introduce yourself with knowledge about Korean sentence structures
SELF-INTRODUCTION
 Self Introduction, Listening & Speaking Practice
Make an appointment
for placement test
MAKE APPOINTMENT

REGULAR CLASS

  • We don't release schedule for Regular Classes.
    Placement test is required in order for us to allocate each applicant into the most proper class.


Regular class is for students who have learned Korean or have prior knowledge.

Each lesson is held once a week and one lesson lasts 1.5 hours.
School fee is SGD 240 for 8 lessons. (Printed and Online sub-materials are inclusive.)
You may purchase the textbook which costs $35 per level (eg. Beginner 1,2,3 - One textbook is used).

You can sign up for regular classes to make an appointment with us. A placement test will be given in 2 ways of speaking with a native Korean teacher and a written test. It usually takes 30 minutes. It costs $10 to take a placement test but the fee is waived if you go on to register for one of the classes that suit your level.


SYLLABUS


TOPIC YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO GRAMMAR
What is this?
  • Talk about the names of items
  • Request items in the shop
 -이/가 있어요
-이/가 없어요
-이거는/그거는/저거는  이에요/예요
-주세요
-하고, 과/와
I study Korean
  • Talk about current activities
  • Talk about locations
 -아요/어요
-을/를
-에서
-안
Where is it?
  • Talk about a place
  • Ask and answer destination and location
 -여기가 이에요/예요
-에 있어요
-에 가요[와요]
-앞 [뒤, 옆]
I met my friend over the weekend
  • Talk about dates and days of the week
  • Talk about past experiences
 -날짜와 요일
-에
-았/었
-고
TOPIC YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO GRAMMAR
How much is it?
  • Order food at a restaurant
  • Ask the price of items
 -(으)세요
-개[병, 잔, 그릇]
-이/가  아요/어요
-도
How is the weather?
  • Talk about weather
  • Talk about travel experience
 -ㅂ 불규칙
-지만
-습니다/ㅂ니다
-고
Shall we watch a movie?
  • Make suggestions
  • Express feeling
 -(으)르까요?
-ㄷ 불규칙 이[그, 저]
-네요
Who is this person?
  • Introduce your friends
  • Introduce family members
 -(의)
-을/를 잘하다
-(이)세요
-(으)시
TOPIC YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO GRAMMAR
What time is it now?
  • Decide what time to meet
  • Ask and respond to questions about a schedule
 -시간
-부터 까지
-아서/어서
-(으)ㄹ 거예요
I caught a cold
  • Express symptoms and prohibition
  • Express obligation
 -탈락
-지 마세요
-만
-아야/어야 되다
Hello
  • Talk on the phone
  • Express reasons
 -지요
-고 있다
-못
-아서/어서
Please take me to Seoul station
  • Express school vacation plans
  • Talk about public transportation routes
 -(으)려고 하다
-에서 까지
-아/어 주다
-(으)로
TOPIC YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO GRAMMAR
Try these clothes on
  • Describe someone's appearance
  • Talk about clothing styles
 -ㄹ 탈락
-(으)ㄴ
-한테 [께]
-아/어 보세요
I want to go on a trip
  • Express travel plans
  • Express wanting to do something
 -(으)면
-는
-고 싶다
-고 싶어하다
Can you come to my house? Plan a gathering and invite someone visit -(으)ㄹ 수 있다[없다]
-(으)ㄹ 게요
-(으)러 가다[오다]
-(으)면서
TOPIC YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO GRAMMAR
How do you do?
  • Introduce yourself
  • Talk about weekend routines
 -(이)라고 하다
-(으)려고
-거나
-(이)나
What is your hobby?
  • Talk about hobbies
  • Introduce club activities
 -는 것
-(으)ㄹ 줄 알다
-(으)ㄴ
-지 않다
Have you ever been to a concert?
  • Talk about experiences
  • Make or decline a suggestion
 -아/어 보다
-동안
-(으)ㄴ데, 는데, 인데
-(으)ㄹ
The clothes seem a little too big
  • Buy items
  • Exchange purchases
 -(으)ㄴ/는 것 같다
-보다
-았으면/었으면 좋겠다
TOPIC YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO GRAMMAR
Where would be a good place to go?
  • Recommend travel destination
  • Find out about tour packages
 -(으)ㄹ까요?
-(으)ㄹ 거예요
-(으)니까
-고 나서
Where would be a good place?
  • Send a package
  • Exchange money
 -(으)로
-(이)라서
-르 불규칙
-(으)면 되다
-(으)ㄴ 것 같다
How much is it if I send it by airmail?
  • Find one's way
  • Give directions
 -(으)ㄹ까요?
-(으)ㄹ 거예요
-(으)니까
-고 나서
You must feel awful
  • Express sympathy
  • Explain a situation
 -겠
-때문에
-아/어 버리다
-(으)ㄹ 때
TOPIC YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO GRAMMAR
I have something to inquire
  • Give information
  • Inquire
 -(으)ㄴ 데요
-는 중이다
-(으)ㄴ가요?
-밖에
What would you like to eat?
  • Recommend a restaurant
  • Recommend a menu
 -중에서
-반말
-(으)ㄹ래요
-(으)ㄴ데
Why don't you exercise?
  • Explain symptoms
  • Recommend
 -ㅅ 불규칙
-마다
-는 게 어때요?
-기로 하다
I am a little on the quiet side
  • Describe appearance
  • Express personalities
 -아/어 보이다
-처럼[같아]
-(으)ㄴ 편이다, 는 편이다
-게
TOPIC YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO GRAMMAR
Living conditions are good because the neighborhood is quiet
  • Explain living conditions
  • Find a place to live
 -(으)ㄹ지 모르겠다
-기는 하지만
-기 대문에, (이)기 때문에
-기(가)
May I take a picture here?
  • Talk about mistakes in the past
  • Explain etiquette
 -(으)ㄴ 적(이) 있다[없다]
-았을/었을 때
-아도/어도 되다
-(으)면 안 되다
I've become used to living in Korea
  • Catch up on each other's lives
  • Express changes
 -아지다/어지다
-게 되다
-기 전에
-(으)ㄴ 후에
We eat Tteokguk instead of rice on New Year's Day
  • Introduce a traditional holiday
  • Ask for a favour
 -아/어 놓다
-대신
-(으)ㄹ까 하다
-(으)ㄹ 테니까
TOPIC YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO GRAMMAR
I almost missed the flight
  • Explain problems
  • Explain about lost items
 -아다/어다 주다
-(으)ㄹ 뻔하다
-ㅎ 불규칙
-아/어 있다
It's been already six months since I came to Korea
  • Express reflections about living in Korea
  • Narrate the changes of seasons
 -(으)ㄴ 지
-(이)나
-다, ㄴ다/는다, (이)다
They say there will be a welcome party for new students Deliver information -다고 하다
-(느)ㄴ다고 하다
-(이)라고 하다
-아/어야겠다
Ask to have your room changed
  • Explain habits
  • Complain and justify
 -자마자
-(으)라고 하다
-느라고
-누구나, 언제나, 어디나
-무엇이나, 무슨 (이)나
TOPIC YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO GRAMMAR
I did't know that it would rain this much
  • Check weather information
  • Talk about things that didn't go as expected
  • Change plans
 -(으)ㄹ 텐데
-(으)냐고 하다[묻다]
-느냐고 하다[묻다]
-(이)냐고 하다[묻다]
-(으)ㄹ 줄 몰랐다
-자고 하다
Having tasted it, it was delicious
  • Explain a recipe
  • make small suggestions
  • Explain travel experiences
 -(으)ㄴ가 봐요
-나 봐요
-인가 봐요
-(이)나
-아/어 보니까
-던데요
I should have tried it on and bought it
  • Evaluate products
  • Request a return
 -(으)ㄹ까 말까 하다
-지그래요?
-(으)ㄹ걸 (그랬다)
-(이)라도
I don't have any appointments at all on Sunday
  • Adjust appointments
  • Change appointment locations
 -거든요
-아무 도
-이/히/리/기-(피동)
TOPIC YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO GRAMMAR
Turn it off and then turn it back on
  • Explain problem situations
  • Request for repairs
 -았다가/었다가
-(으)느데도, 는데도, 인데도
-더니
-도록 하다
There was a traffic accident
  • Inform about accidents
  • Visit someone who is sick
 -다(가)
-다고(요)
-ㄴ다고/는다고(요) 이라고(요)
-아무리  아도/어도
-아야/어야 할텐데(요)
Have you heard of Hangul Proclamation Day?
  • Explain about commemorative
  • Express feelings
 -을/를 위해(서), 기 위해(서)
-아지다/어지다
-(으)ㄴ데도 불구하고, 는데도 불구하고, 인데도 불구하고
-에 대해(서), 에 대한
It will be a long time before I get married
  • Recall the romantic stage
  • Explain about making preparations
 -던
-잖아(요)
-(으)ㄹ 생각 [계획, 예정]이다
-(으)려면 멀었다
TOPIC YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO GRAMMAR
You can work anytime you like
  • Explain part-time job experience
  • advise about job searches
 -이/히/리/기/우-(사동)
-다면, ㄴ다면/는다면, (이)라면
-무엇이든(지), 무슨 (이)든(지)
I exercised, and my body became better
  • recommend exercise
  • Explain exercise methods
 -았더니/었더니
-얼마나 (으)ㄴ지
-(으)ㄴ 모양이다
-는 모양이다, 인 모양이다
-아야/어야, 이어야/여야
The suit you are wearing looks good on you
  • Inquire about proper attire for gatherings
  • Evaluate gatherings
 -(으)ㄹ까 봐
-고 있다
-았어야/었어야 했는데
-도록
The older I get, the more I miss my hometown
  • Describe changes
  • Compare city and country life
 -하도  아서/어서
-았던/었던
-아/어하다
-(으)면 (으)ㄹ수록
TOPIC YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO GRAMMAR
Electricity should be conserved
  • Solve problems
  • Bring up complaints
 -게 하다
-(으)ㄹ걸(요)
-지 않으면 안 되다
-는 길에
A zither is as tall as a person
  • Describe musical instructions
  • Introduce leisure activities
 -만 하다
-(으)ㄹ 생각도 못 하다
-(으)ㄹ 만하다
-기로 유명하다, (으)로 유명하다
Those two are a couple?
  • Pass on rumors
  • Correct misunderstandings
 -고 보니
-(으)ㄴ/  는 척하다
-다니(요), (이)라니(요)
-(이)라고 (해서) 다 (으)ㄴ/는 것은 니다
The mirror finally cracked Read a script for a play -다니까(요)
-ㄴ다니까(요)/는다니까(요), (이)라니까(요)
-고 말다
TOPIC YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO GRAMMAR
Aptitude and career Seek advise and give advise -다면서(요)?
-ㄴ/는다면서(요)?
-다 보면
-은/는 -다는 것이다[점이다]
-은/는 -ㄴ/는다는 것이다[점이다]
-는 대로, 대로
Healthy life
  • Express degree or amount
  • Guess causes
 -어찌나[얼마나] -(으)느지, 어찌나[얼마나] -는지
-(으)ㄹ 정도로
-(으)ㄹ 정도이다
-다가는
-(으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라, 뿐만 아니라
World of sports
  • Express certainly
  • Disagree with other's expectations
 -(으)나 마나
-는 바람에
-(이)라는
-에 비해(서)
Men and women
  • Predict negative results or outcomes
  • Express dissatisfaction
 -기는커녕, 은/는커녕
-(으)ㄹ 게 뻔하다
-(으)ㄴ 반면에, 는 반면에
-(으)ㄹ 수밖에 없다
TOPIC YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO GRAMMAR
Proverbs and idioms Quote and console -고 해서
-다너니, ㄴ/는다더니
-기 마련이다
-다 보니까
Performances and festivals Introduce and rate or assess -기는요
-든지, (이)든지
-(이)야말로
-여간 (으)ㄴ 것이 아니다
-여간 는 것이 아니다
-여간 지않다
Right and wrong Present opinions or give feedback -더라도
-다고 보다, ㄴ/는다고 보다
-(으)ㄴ 채(로)
-(으)ㄴ지 -(으)ㄴ 지, 는지 -는지
Intriguing world Ask question and reply -아다(가)/어다(가)
-다는, ㄴ/는다는
-을/를 비롯해서[비롯한]
-(으)며
TOPIC YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO GRAMMAR
Korea's popular culture Ask interview questions and answer interview questions -거든
-았더라면/었더라면
-(으)ㅁ
-(으)ㄴ 듯하다, 는 듯하다
Old stories and myths Compliment friends' strong points -(으)ㄹ 리(가) 없다
-기(가) 무섭게
-만에
-(으)나
Language and life Offer opinions about portmanteaus -더라고(요)
-치고
-다는 것은 에서/(으)로 알 수 있다, ㄴ/는다는 것은 에서/(으)로 알 수 있다
-에 의하면
Treasured environment Reproach wasteful friends -(으)려다(가)
-(으)르지도 모르다
-(으)ㄴ가?, 는가?
-마저
TOPIC YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO GRAMMAR
The joy of travel Describe scenery -(이)면
-는 김에
-느니 차라리
-과/와 달리
World of numbers Worry about the price of goods -에 따라(서)
-(으)ㄴ 데다가, 는 데다가
-(으)ㄴ 셈이다, 는 셈이다
-에 불과하다
Animals and plants Persuade people to raise pets -만 못하다
-(으)ㄹ 게 아니라
-(으)라서
-(으)므로
The marvels of science Hypothesize on a principle -다기보다는, ㄴ/는다기보다는
-설마 겠어요?
-(으)로부터
-에 의해(서)

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Private Lessons at ONLYOU Korean Language School

Private class is a one-to-one lesson with a native Korean teacher. This course is recommended to learners who are not able to attend regular classes due to lack of spare time. A lesson with 2 or up to 3 students is also possible in this case the students have to make their own group interested in taking the class together with one teacher.
Private classes are available for booking on weekday afternoons (Mon - Fri only) at ONLYOU Korean Langauge School.


How to structure your private lesson course:

Choose which day(s) you would like to attend classes on a weekly basis for the duration of your course. Students may book 1 hourly, 1.5 hourly, or 2 hourly private lessons. The frequency of private lesson course structures can be customised according to the student's preferences, from once-a-week classes to five-times-a-week classes!

In Private Lessons, students cover the standard school syllabus and will be eligible to receive Certificates of Completion for each completed course if they cover the standard school syllabus following the standard school course structure. The teacher will cover the standard syllabus according to their pace (either at a pace faster or slower than regular class pace) to suit the student's individual learning needs in a more customized manner. Students may also request that the teacher also cover some additional topics of interest during class instead of exclusively covering school syllabus.

Private Lessons can be conducted for all levels, from Foundation to Advanced course. For students who already have prior Korean Language knowledge, please contact the school to take a placement test to find out which level is recommended for you to start with.


Rates

Student(s) : Teacher
1 : 1 ────   $500.00 per term ($50 per hour X 10 lessons)
2 : 1 ────   $400.00 per student per term ($40 per hour X 10 lessons)
3 : 1 ────   $350.00 per student per term ($35 per hour X 10 lessons)
4 ↑ : 1 ────   $300.00 per student per term ($30 per hour X 10 lessons)

To enquire more about Private Lessons including timeslot availabilities and prospective commencement dates, please email hello@onlyou.sg

If you wish to drop by our school, kindly make an prior appointment with us.

SkillsFuture Credit Claim

  1. Please notify us if you are using your SkillsFuture Credit to claim for our Korean course.
  2. You will need to register directly with us to enrol for the course. Applying to use your credit does NOT register you for the Korean course.

General Information
for group lessons

The lessons are held once a week.
1.5 hours per lesson.
SGD 240 / 8 lessons per term.

Discounts
(for first-time registration only)

  1. Full-time students in secondary school, ITE, JC, university and NSF enjoy $10 off.
  2. Register with your friend and each person enjoy $20 off.

Class Requirement

Foundation Class : This class is for students with no prior knowledge.
Regular Classes : This class is for students who have learned Korean or have prior knowledge. Kindly make an appointment with us for the placement test.

Registration

  1. Select your preferred class and click "REGISTER".
  2. Students should pay the down payment ($100) to RESERVE a place for the class. Priority will be given to students who make payment. The remaining school fee is payable by cash or cheque at the school on the first day of class.