Learn Korean Through a Structured Curriculum
Step into a comprehensive Korean language program designed to help you develop speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar skills through structured instruction and active participation.
Whether you are learning Korean for personal enrichment, travel, heritage connection, academic goals, or professional development, our curriculum provides a clear pathway from beginner to advanced proficiency.
At TheKoreanTutor.com, we offer a complete Korean language program ranging from Beginner Level 1 through Proficient Level 2.
Why Choose TheKoreanTutor.com?
β Structured Beginner β Proficient curriculum
β Speaking, reading, writing, and grammar integrated together
β Active participation in every class
β Weekly speaking and writing practice
β Quizzes and exams to reinforce learning
β Small-group interactive environment
β Native-speaking instructor
β Focus Korean textbook series authored by Suebeet Kim
β 20+ years of teaching experience
β Trusted by students, families, professionals, and organizations
Unlike many online programs that focus primarily on passive learning, our classes emphasize active use of Korean from the very beginning. Students practice speaking and writing during every session while receiving structured guidance and feedback.
For a comprehensive guide on Korean language proficiency levels, click here.
βοΈ Winter Korean Classes for Adults | December 2026 & January 2027
Ready to improve your Korean this winter? The Korean Tutor offers online Korean classes for adults at different levels, from complete beginners learning Hangeul to intermediate students developing more natural communication skills.
Using the Focus Korean curriculum, our classes help students build practical skills in grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, pronunciation, and speaking in a supportive learning environment.
βοΈ December 2026: Winter Practice & Communication Term
Term Dates: December 1β13, 2026
Tuition: $129 for the term
Includes: 2 Extended Practice Sessions
All Class Times: Pacific Time (PT)
The December Winter Practice & Communication Term is designed to help students strengthen the Korean they have already learned. Rather than focusing on large amounts of new textbook material, this special term emphasizes review, repetition, guided practice, and everyday communication.
π More Time to Practice, More Confidence in Korean!
Make the most of your Korean learning this December! Our special Winter Practice & Communication Term gives students more opportunities to review what theyβve learned, strengthen their skills, and put their Korean into practice.
Selected classes feature extended practice sessions, giving students additional time for guided activities, pronunciation, listening comprehension, grammar review, and speaking practice.
With more time to learn at a comfortable pace, students can reinforce their understanding, ask questions, and build confidence using Korean in everyday situations.
Extra practice. Meaningful progress. Greater confidence in Korean!
π¨οΈ Why Join the December Term?
- Review Korean grammar and vocabulary.
- Improve pronunciation, reading, and listening comprehension.
- Practice everyday expressions and useful sentence patterns.
- Strengthen speaking skills through guided conversation.
- Reinforce what you have learned before moving forward.
- Build confidence and prepare for continued Korean study in January.
ππ»ββοΈ Can New Students Join?
Yes! New students are welcome if they meet the prerequisites for their chosen class. Since December focuses on reviewing and practicing previously learned material, students should already have the foundation required for their selected level.
Complete beginners with no prior Korean knowledge may prefer to start with January Adult Beginner Level 1.
π©π» December Adult Classes
Adult Beginner Level 1
Saturday | 1:15β1:45 PM PT | 30 minutes
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Class Dates: December 5 and 12, 2026
β No Class: December 14, 2026βJanuary 7, 2027 (holiday break)
Review Hangeul, basic Korean sounds, pronunciation, and reading fundamentals through guided practice.
Prerequisite: Currently taking or have completed Adult Beginner Level 1.
Adult Beginner Level 2
Saturday | 10:30β11:00 AM PT | 30 minutes
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Class Dates: December 5 and 12, 2026
β No Class: December 14, 2026βJanuary 7, 2027 (holiday break)
Reinforce foundational grammar, vocabulary, simple sentence building, and useful everyday Korean expressions.
Prerequisite: Currently taking or have completed Adult Beginner Level 2.
Adult Beginner Level 3A
Sunday | 12:40β1:30 PM PT | 50 minutes
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Class Dates: December 6 and 13, 2026
β No Class: December 14, 2026βJanuary 7, 2027 (holiday break)
Review Korean for daily activities, personal experiences, and plans. Practice useful grammar, past and future forms, and connecting sentences.
Prerequisite: Currently taking or have completed Adult Beginner Level 3A.
Adult Intermediate Level 1A
Saturday | 11:15 AMβ12:15 PM PT | 60 minutes
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Class Dates: December 5 and 12, 2026
β No Class: December 14, 2026βJanuary 7, 2027 (holiday break)
Strengthen your ability to connect ideas, explain situations, share experiences and opinions, and respond more naturally in Korean. The extended class provides additional time for listening, grammar, vocabulary, and guided conversation.
Prerequisite: Currently taking or have completed Adult Intermediate Level 1A.
π£οΈ Adult Beginner Natural Korean Speaking Lab
Saturday | 2:00β2:40 PM PT | 40 minutes
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Class Dates: December 5 and 12, 2026
β No Class: December 14, 2026βJanuary 7, 2027 (holiday break)
Practice pronunciation, rhythm, intonation, sentence production, everyday expressions, and guided conversation to develop clearer, more confident Korean speaking.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of Hangeul.
Learn more about the Natural Korean Speaking Lab.
π£οΈ Adult Intermediate Natural Korean Speaking Lab
Sunday | 2:30β3:10 PM PT | 40 minutes
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Class Dates: December 6 and 13, 2026
β No Class: December 14, 2026βJanuary 7, 2027 (holiday break)
Practice smoother, more natural Korean through pronunciation activities, everyday expressions, and guided conversation.
Prerequisite: Completed upper-beginner or intermediate Korean studies.
Learn more about the Natural Korean Speaking Lab.
π¨οΈ January 2027: Six-Session Winter Korean Term
Term Dates: January 8βMarch 2, 2027
Tuition: $229 per class
Course Length: 6 sessions per class
All Class Times: Pacific Time (PT)
Registration is open now!
Continue your Korean learning with structured lessons based on the Focus Korean curriculum. Choose the class that matches your current level and keep building practical communication skills.
π Important: Choose ONE Schedule Option
Some classes offer two schedule options to make enrollment more flexible.
When registering, choose Option 1 OR Option 2 for your selected class. You do not attend both days. Each option is an alternative schedule for the same class level and includes six sessions.
π©π» January Adult Classes
Adult Beginner Level 1 β Option 1
Friday | 6:10β6:50 PM PT | 40 minutes
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Class Dates: January 8, 22, 29; February 5, 19, 26, 2027
β No Class: January 15 and February 12, 2027
Start learning Korean from the beginning. Practice Hangeul, basic sounds, pronunciation, and reading fundamentals.
Prerequisite: None. No prior Korean or Hangeul knowledge is required.
Adult Beginner Level 1 β Option 2
Saturday | 1:50β2:30 PM PT | 40 minutes
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Class Dates: January 9, 23, 30; February 6, 20, 27, 2027
β No Class: January 16 and February 13, 2027
Start learning Korean from the beginning. Practice Hangeul, basic sounds, pronunciation, and reading fundamentals.
Prerequisite: None. No prior Korean or Hangeul knowledge is required.
Adult Beginner Level 2 β Option 1
Tuesday | 6:25β6:55 PM PT | 30 minutes
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Class Dates: January 12, 26; February 2, 9, 23; March 2, 2027
β No Class: January 19 and February 16, 2027
Continue building foundational Korean with basic sentence patterns, vocabulary, particles, and grammar for everyday communication.
Prerequisite: Ability to read Hangeul.
Adult Beginner Level 2 β Option 2
Saturday | 1:10β1:40 PM PT | 30 minutes
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Class Dates: January 9, 23, 30; February 6, 20, 27, 2027
β No Class: January 16 and February 13, 2027
Continue building foundational Korean with basic sentence patterns, vocabulary, particles, and grammar for everyday communication.
Prerequisite: Ability to read Hangeul.
Adult Beginner Level 3A
Saturday | 10:45β11:15 AM PT | 30 minutes
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Class Dates: January 9, 23, 30; February 6, 20, 27, 2027
β No Class: January 16 and February 13, 2027
Practice foundational grammar, including past and future forms, to talk about experiences, daily life, and plans.
Prerequisite: Familiarity with simple sentences using μ΄λ€ and μλλ€ and basic Korean conjugation concepts.
Adult Beginner Level 3B β Option 1
Tuesday | 5:40β5:55 PM PT | 15 minutes
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Class Dates: January 12, 26; February 2, 9, 23; March 2, 2027
β No Class: January 19 and February 16, 2027
Continue developing grammar and vocabulary through everyday topics such as experiences, plans, preferences, and common situations.
Prerequisite: Completion of Adult Beginner Level 3A or equivalent knowledge.
Adult Beginner Level 3B β Option 2
Sunday | 11:55 AMβ12:25 PM PT | 30 minutes
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Class Dates: January 10, 24, 31; February 7, 21, 28, 2027
β No Class: January 17 and February 14, 2027
Continue developing grammar and vocabulary through everyday topics such as experiences, plans, preferences, and common situations.
Prerequisite: Completion of Adult Beginner Level 3A or equivalent knowledge.
Adult Intermediate Level 1B
Saturday | 11:30 AMβ12:10 PM PT | 40 minutes
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Class Dates: January 9, 23, 30; February 6, 20, 27, 2027
β No Class: January 16 and February 13, 2027
Develop more natural communication through conversations, detailed explanations, storytelling, and sharing opinions.
Prerequisite: Completion of Adult Intermediate Level 1A or equivalent knowledge.
π£οΈ Adult Beginner Natural Korean Speaking Lab
Saturday | 2:40β3:10 PM PT | 30 minutes
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Class Dates: January 9, 23, 30; February 6, 20, 27, 2027
β No Class: January 16 and February 13, 2027
Practice pronunciation, rhythm, intonation, sentence production, and everyday expressions to speak Korean more clearly and confidently.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of Hangeul.
Learn more about the Natural Korean Speaking Lab.
π£οΈ Adult Intermediate Natural Korean Speaking Lab
Sunday | 2:30β3:00 PM PT | 30 minutes
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Class Dates: January 10, 24, 31; February 7, 21, 28, 2027
β No Class: January 17 and February 14, 2027
Practice natural sentence flow, pronunciation, everyday expressions, and guided conversation.
Prerequisite: Completed upper-beginner or intermediate Korean studies.
Learn more about the Natural Korean Speaking Lab.
π January No-Class Periods
The scheduled no-class dates fall within these periods:
- January 15β19, 2027
- February 12β16, 2027
The individual class listings above show the specific no-class dates for each schedule.
βοΈ Keep Growing Your Korean This Winter!
Whether you are learning Hangeul for the first time, strengthening your grammar, or working toward more natural conversation, The Korean Tutor offers structured learning and guided practice to help you progress.
Choose the class and one schedule option that match your level, and continue your Korean journey this winter!
Course Materials
All classes use the Focus Korean textbook series authored by Suebeet Kim.
Textbooks are sold separately and are not included in tuition.
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Need Help Finding Your Level?
β Check your Korean proficiency here
β View the curriculum here
β Join the waiting list here if your desired class is not currently offered
Program Information
Calendar
Classes are offered year-round through structured 6-week terms.
Course Format
All sessions are conducted online through Microsoft Teams, allowing students to participate from anywhere in the world.
Eligibility
β High school students (15+)
β University students
β Heritage learners
β Professionals
β Lifelong learners
These courses are designed for learners seeking structured Korean language instruction for personal, academic, professional, or cultural goals.
For questions, please contact:
Korean Language Program Policy
Registration & Payment
Tuition is $229 per course.
Payment is required at the time of registration.
β All tuition payments are final.
β Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable except in the event of class cancellation by TheKoreanTutor.com.
β Registration is confirmed within 3β4 business days after payment is received.
β Course information is distributed approximately 7 days before the start of class.
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Class Structure
β All classes are conducted through Microsoft Teams.
β Voice recordings are created for educational purposes.
β Students do not have access to screen-sharing functions.
β For the best experience, use Teams on a computer or tablet.
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Attendance & Participation
β Arrive on time.
β Participate from a quiet environment.
β Use your full registered name.
β Join using your registered email address.
β Mute microphones when not speaking.
β Enable video whenever possible.
Only registered students may attend classes.
Guests, family members, and friends are not permitted.
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Missed Classes
β Make-up classes are not available.
β Missed classes are not refundable.
β If advance notice is provided, the class recording may be made available for up to 30 days.
β Regular attendance is strongly encouraged.
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Homework
Homework is assigned for practice and reinforcement.
Submission is optional but strongly encouraged.
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Voice Recording Consent
By participating in the program, students consent to:
β Recording of their voice
β Educational use of recordings
β Future instructional use
β Possible publication on platforms such as YouTube
Participation in class constitutes acceptance of this policy.
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Enrollment Contingency Policy
The instructor reserves the right to modify, shorten, reschedule, or cancel classes due to low enrollment.
If a class is canceled, students will receive:
β A full refund
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β Alternative arrangements
Students acknowledge and agree to this policy upon registration.
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Agreement Confirmation
By registering and submitting payment, students acknowledge and agree to all policies outlined above.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are classes offered?
Classes are typically held on weekday evenings and weekends in Pacific Time (PT).
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I can’t find my confirmation email. What should I do?
Please check your spam or junk folder first. Confirmation emails are sent manually and may take a few business days.
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What is your cancellation and refund policy?
All tuition payments are final, non-refundable, and non-transferable except in the event of class cancellation by TheKoreanTutor.com.
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What happens if I miss a class?
Missed classes are not refundable and cannot be made up. If advance notice is provided, a recording may be available for up to 30 days.
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Are textbooks included?
No. Textbooks are purchased separately.
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Will I receive a certificate?
No. Certificates are not issued at this time.
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Can I earn college credit?
No. The program is not accredited and does not offer college credit.
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What are Fast-Track classes?
Fast-Track courses are designed to cover material more efficiently and are ideal for learners seeking a more focused pace.
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Do you offer classes for children?
Yes. Please visit our Children’s Korean Program page for information about courses for ages 3β14.
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How do I know which level is right for me?
Review the curriculum and proficiency guidelines or contact us for assistance with placement.
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Should I register for multiple levels?
No. Please register for only one level per term to avoid duplicate registrations and scheduling conflicts.
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Do I need to register every term?
Yes. Registration is required for each new term.
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Do you provide visa sponsorship or immigration support?
No. We do not provide visa or immigration sponsorship.
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Do you issue diplomas?
No. We do not issue diplomas for course completion.
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