FOCUS KOREAN FULL CURRICULUM

Structured Korean Language Program (Beginner → Advanced)

The Focus Korean curriculum is a structured, progressive learning system designed to develop complete Korean language proficiency.

Each level builds systematically to strengthen speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through guided instruction, structured practice, and real-world application.

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Note: Children’s Beginner Levels follow a segmented structure (1A–1E, 2A–2E, etc.) to support gradual learning and age-appropriate pacing.

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🟢 BEGINNER LEVEL (1–6)

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Beginner Level 1 – Foundations of Korean (Hangeul Mastery)

Course Overview:

This course introduces the Korean writing system (Hangeul). Students learn to read, write, and pronounce Korean through structured instruction in vowels, consonants, and syllable formation.

Learning Outcomes:

• Read and write all Hangeul characters
• Form syllables and basic words
• Understand pronunciation rules
• Recognize Korean text confidently

Skills Focus:

Reading ● Writing ● Pronunciation

Prerequisite:

None

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📘 Textbooks

Focus Korean Beginner Level 1
Focus Korean Beginner Level 1 Hangeul Workbook
Author: Suebeet Kim
Published by TheKoreanTutor.com (First Edition)

👉 Purchase Level 1: click here
👉 Purchase Level 1 Workbook: click here
👉 Purchase Level 1, 2, 3A & 3B + Workbook — Hardcover Edition: click here
👉 👧🏻👦🏻 Purchase Level 1 Kids & Teens Edition: click here
👉 👧🏻👦🏻 Purchase Level 1 Kids & Teens Edition Workbook: click here

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Beginner Level 2 – Basic Sentence Structure

Course Overview:

This course introduces essential Korean grammar and present-tense sentence structure for everyday communication.

Learning Outcomes:

• Construct basic Korean sentences
• Use present tense naturally
• Introduce self and others
• Describe objects and possession

Skills Focus:

Speaking ● Reading ● Writing ● Grammar

Prerequisite:

Beginner Level 1

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📘 Textbooks

Focus Korean Beginner Level 2
Author: Suebeet Kim
Published by TheKoreanTutor.com (First Edition)

👉 Purchase Level 2: click here
👉 Purchase Level 1, 2, 3A & 3B + Workbook — Hardcover Edition: click here
👉 👧🏻👦🏻 Purchase Level 2 Kids & Teens Edition: click here

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Beginner Level 3 – Past & Future Communication

Course Overview:

This course expands communication skills by introducing past and future tense structures. Students learn to describe experiences, events, and future plans.

Learning Outcomes:

• Express past experiences
• Describe future intentions
• Build extended sentences
• Engage in basic conversations

Skills Focus:

Speaking ● Grammar ● Vocabulary Expansion

Prerequisite:

Beginner Level 2

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📘 Textbooks

Focus Korean Beginner Level 3A & 3B
Author: Suebeet Kim
Published by TheKoreanTutor.com (First Edition)

👉 Purchase Level 3A: click here
👉 Purchase Level 3B: click here
👉 Purchase Level 1, 2, 3A & 3B + Workbook — Hardcover Edition: click here
👉 👧🏻👦🏻 Purchase Level 3A Kids & Teens Edition: click here
👉 👧🏻👦🏻 Purchase Level 3B Kids & Teens Edition: click here

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Beginner Level 4 – Everyday Communication

Course Overview:

This course strengthens practical communication through real-life topics such as food, shopping, daily activities, and personal preferences.

Learning Outcomes:

• Engage in everyday conversations
• Express preferences and opinions
• Improve listening comprehension
• Use natural sentence patterns

Skills Focus:

Speaking ● Listening ● Role-play Practice

Prerequisite:

Beginner Level 3

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📘 Textbooks

Focus Korean Beginner Level 4A & 4B
Author: Suebeet Kim
Published by TheKoreanTutor.com

👉 Purchase Level 4A: click here
👉 Purchase Level 4B: click here
👉 Purchase Level 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A & 6B — Hardcover Edition: click here

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Beginner Level 5 – Fluency Development

Course Overview:

This course focuses on increasing fluency through complex sentence structures and expanded expression.

Learning Outcomes:

• Connect ideas using conjunctions
• Express opinions and reasoning
• Hold longer conversations
• Expand vocabulary depth

Skills Focus:

Speaking ● Writing ● Fluency Building

Prerequisite:

Beginner Level 4

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📘 Textbooks

Focus Korean Beginner Level 5A & 5B
Author: Suebeet Kim
Published by TheKoreanTutor.com

👉 Purchase Level 5A: click here
👉 Purchase Level 5B: click here
👉 Purchase Level 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A & 6B — Hardcover Edition: click here

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Beginner Level 6 – Bridge to Intermediate Korean

Course Overview:

This final beginner level prepares students for intermediate Korean through structured grammar and communication development.

Learning Outcomes:

• Use conditional and connective grammar
• Express reasons and explanations
• Communicate in structured conversations
• Transition into intermediate level

Skills Focus:

Grammar Integration ● Structured Speaking ● Writing Development

Prerequisite:

Beginner Level 5

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📘 Textbooks

Focus Korean Beginner Level 6A & 6B
Author: Suebeet Kim
Published by TheKoreanTutor.com

👉 Purchase Level 6A: click here
👉 Purchase Level 6B: click here
👉 Purchase Level 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A & 6B — Hardcover Edition: click here

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🟡 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL (1–2)

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Intermediate Level 1 – Core Communication Skills

Course Overview:

This course develops intermediate fluency through expanded grammar and structured conversation practice.

Learning Outcomes:

• Express ideas clearly and naturally
• Use intermediate grammar structures
• Understand longer conversations
• Improve accuracy and fluency

Skills Focus:

Speaking ● Listening ● Grammar Refinement

Prerequisite:

Beginner Level 6

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📘 Textbooks

Focus Korean Intermediate Level 1
Author: Suebeet Kim

👉 Purchase Level 1A: click here
👉 Purchase Level 1B: click here

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Intermediate Level 2 – Fluency Expansion

Course Overview:

This course strengthens fluency for social, academic, and semi-professional communication.

Learning Outcomes:

• Communicate in extended conversations
• Use nuanced expressions
• Improve comprehension of native speech
• Strengthen overall fluency

Skills Focus:

Speaking ● Writing ● Comprehension

Prerequisite:

Intermediate Level 1

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📘 Textbooks

Focus Korean Intermediate Level 2
Author: Suebeet Kim

👉 Purchase Level 2A: click here
👉 Purchase Level 2B: click here

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🔵 ADVANCED LEVEL (1–2)

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Advanced Level 1 – Advanced Expression Skills

Course Overview:

This course focuses on precision, tone control, and advanced grammar for academic and professional communication.

Learning Outcomes:

• Use advanced grammar structures
• Control formal and informal speech levels
• Express complex ideas clearly
• Improve writing accuracy

Skills Focus:

Academic Speaking ● Writing ● Formal Korean

Prerequisite:

Intermediate Level 2

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📘 Textbooks

Focus Korean Advanced Level 1
Author: Suebeet Kim

👉 Purchase Level 1A: click here
👉 Purchase Level 1B: click here

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Advanced Level 2 – Near-Native Fluency

Course Overview:

This final level develops near-native fluency through advanced discourse and professional communication.

Learning Outcomes:

• Communicate with high accuracy and nuance
• Participate in academic and professional discussions
• Understand complex texts and speech
• Express abstract ideas fluently

Skills Focus:

Fluency ● Academic Korean ● Professional Communication

Prerequisite:

Advanced Level 1

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📘 Textbooks

Focus Korean Advanced Level 2
Author: Suebeet Kim

👉 Purchase Level 2A: click here
👉 Purchase Level 2B: click here

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