Korean Intermediate I (Survival)
Situations you might face in Korea and how to survive them!
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Course
Survival Level 1 for Working Professionals
This is a 12-lesson intermediate series designed to equip learners with what it takes to SURVIVE in Korea, be it studying or working!
Online learning can be a lonely and boring journey but with this video series, you’ll get to watch real class interaction! It’s like having classmates of your own. Each lesson has a practice assignment which will be graded personally by Yoon Ssam himself – be it written or verbal assignments.* For assignments handed in the first 12 weeks after first assignment is submitted.
- You will learn what to say in different situations
- How to address people of different hierarchical level
- How to ask questions in order to get the answer you need
Who is this for?
Planning to work in Korea
This course explores a lot of advanced hierarchy usage, expressing your opinions and improves your professional conversational skills.
Planning to study in Korea
You want to better navigate yourself on doing activities without being hindered by language barriers - present yourself, express your opinion and performing daily activities.
Not sure if this is your level?
Learning Support
One of the best things about taking this course is that you'll never be alone! Be supported personally by your instructor and other passionate learners.
- Join private community group on uBitto to submit assignments
- Ask questions anytime
About Your Instructor
Yoon Jung Hyun (Yoon Ssam) is the founder of uBitto and principal teacher of Penang Korean Class. As an experienced Korean language teacher of close to 10 years, he has extensive experience teaching Hangeul to learners of all age groups – ranging from 10-65 years. Best known for his unique teaching methods – incorporating active learning and participation as well as bringing learning out from the classroom.
Yoon Jung Hyun
(Yoon Ssam)
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course! Our beginner course – Sprout Level 1 are designed for total beginners, starting from introducing how words are pronounced and how sentences are formed. You will also get full instructor and community support. Once you have reached a comfortable level, you can also book a Practice Buddy to help you practise.
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Upon confirmation of membership, you will be given access to the course and all of its materials to begin your learning whenever you're ready.
Language used in course / live class is Korean and English only.
Self-paced learning course
Each lesson video is 60-minutes long (1 hour).
Live classes
Each lesson is 60-minutes (1 hour) but be prepared that the lesson at times goes beyond the duration depending on the scope of the day.
There will be no replacement class or refund for each session missed.
If you missed a lesson, feel free to watch the playback recordings to catch up.
Self-paced learning course
You will be asking your questions directly in a private class community group. This group is also where you submit your assignments to be marked. You will also have access to a Whatsapp group where you can ask questions anytime.
Live classes
You can ask questions directly to instructor during the live sessions.
Good news! No official test but there will be small test/pop quiz to gauge students’ understanding and level from time to time. This also serve as checkpoint to get to know about students’ comfortability to proceed further.
Student can also test their level through the quizzes available.
Upon completion of each course (be sure to ‘Mark as Complete'), you will be issued a certificate by uBitto. Do note that this certificate only acts as Proof of Completion.
The only certificate recognised by Korea/worldwide is to take the International Proficiency Test for Korean Language (TOPIK exam).
You can use this certificate to apply for jobs or for education purposes. This is an external exam conducted twice a year in Malaysia, usually in April or October at Kuala Lumpur.
There will be additional prep classes to students who are keen to sit for the exam as the TOPIK exam gets nearer. TOPIK exam and enrolments charges is to be borne by student. We can help to furnish info and registration.
No, we do not have any physical classes due to COVID-19. As for 1-on-1 private sessions, if you have a foundation in Korean language, you can book a Practice Buddy to brush up your conversational skills. Your Buddy will also be able to validate your level and help correct your grammar, pronunciation and more.
Test Your Korean
Challenge Your Knowledge Quiz
Congratulations on deciding to take our Challenge Your Knowledge quiz. It is essentially a test designed to assess your Korean language ability by measuring your comprehension of Korean grammar and your understanding of various phrases.
Your results at the end of this test will help us understand your level based on our 5S (Seed, Sprout, Survival, Solid, Significant) proficiency rating standard. Questions may vary amongst different users. Be sure to do your best, good luck!
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Course Content
About Instructor
Yoon Ssam
As a Korean language instructor in Malaysia for close to 10 years, Yoon Ssam is a strong advocate of active and purposeful learning, as reflected in his way of teaching Korean language.It is also through his teaching experience that he sees gap in today’s language learning world which is worth bridging through the founding of uBitto, a social platform for language learning.
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