Summer 2023 ADULT KOREAN LANGUAGE CLASS REGISTRATION

Irvine King Sejong Institute: We offer the only comprehensive Korean language program in Orange County.  Our adult Korean language program is designated by S. Korea as a King Sejong Institute. Check us out in the OC Register , LA Times, and NBC News! 

Registration Now OPEN

Online registration is now OPEN for Summer 2023.

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Our 10 week Korean language program includes free Special Topic drop in language and cultural classes throughout the semester. Special sessions have included: “Let’s Make Ddukboki”, “Korean Tongue Twisters” “Pronounce Like a Native Speaker” to “Korean Folk-Art”

Anyone from anywhere can join our world famous Korean classes!

Each class runs for 2 hours during the course of the 10-week semester. All classes will be held online unless otherwise noted.

Must be 16 years and over. We encourage younger learners to join our Children and Youth Korean Program. Age exceptions will be made by approval of the Program Director, please email: info@KoreanAmericanCenter.org

Students who can not read Korean must register in Korean Fundamentals. Classes in the same level are the same, just different time and day. Select which works best for your schedule.

Summer Session 2023:

June 26, 2023 – September 5, 2023 (No class, Tuesday July 4, 2023 for Independence Day)

All times listed are in Pacific Standard Time unless otherwise noted. All classes via Zoom unless otherwise noted 

WHICH CLASS SHOULD I TAKE?

Various Sections within the same level are exactly the same content – only different day/times. Each class needs a minimum of 4 students to remain open. If minimum registration is not met, classes may be cancelled. Enroll now to ensure your class remains open.

For those students or those with absolutely no experience or very little experience in Korean should register for Korean Fundamentals. Students with a Korean heritage background who cannot read Hangul will also be asked to start with Korean Fundamentals.

SELF CHECK if you are unsure about whether to sign up for Fundamentals or Level 1: If you can read and understand this, then you can go to Level 1: 안녕하세요. 제 이름은 김영미 입니다. 저는 한국어 학생이에요. 저는 미국사람이에요.  If you cannot read nor understand what this means, then please sign up for Korean Fundaments. 

If you are still unsure which level to take, you can request a placement test by email so we can assess which level would be best. Please contact us by email to request the test. **Placement tests will only take place during registration period.***

Description of Classes

King Sejong Institute Adult Korean Classes

BOOKS: This must be purchased separately. We will be using books by King Sejong Institute. Each book will be used for multiple levels.

Books can be purchased on either Amazon or Han Books.

• Korean Made Easy for Starters Class: Optional for Korean Fundamentals
• Sejong Korean Conversation 1 by King Sejong Institute Foundation Publishing Classes: Beginner 1, 2 and 3
• Sejong Korean Conversation 2 by King Sejong Institute Foundation Publishing Classes: Beginner 4, 5, 6
• Sejong Korean Conversation 3 by King Sejong Institute Foundation Publishing Classes: Intermediate 1,2
• Sejong Korean Conversation 4 by King Sejong Institute Foundation Publishing Classes: Intermediate 3
  

TERMS (Please read before registering): 

• FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE (except in the case of class cancellation by KAC). Please do not register if you are unsure. 
• Fees are non-transferable to another semester. No Credits will be given for missed classes. Since we are a nonprofit organization, we do not have the administrative capacity to handle these requests.
• Fees do not include books. Books can either be purchased through Korean American Center. Instructions on book purchase will be provided upon registration.
• Fees may be tax deductible, talk to your financial advisor for details.
• Fees must be paid prior to the beginning of class. Registration is not considered complete unless fees are fully paid.