TTMIK Course Curriculum
by Levels
Here are our course recommendations categorized by levels.
As you complete each level, you will find yourself taking significant steps closer to achieving your Korean learning goals!
Beginner
Level 1
Core Grammar Level 1
Learn the basics of the Korean language including greetings and how to have short conversations in Korean!
Speak & Write Level 1
Practice your speaking and writing skills using the example sentences introduced from TTMIK Core Grammar Level 1!
Learn to Read and Write in Korean (Hangeul)
Learn to read the Korean writing system in just a couple of hours!
30 Essential Korean Adjectives For Beginners
Learn 30 must-know Korean adjectives for beginner learners and how to use them in sentences.
Beginner
Level 2
Core Grammar Level 2
Learn useful grammar and vocabulary to develop your ability to create longer sentences.
Speak & Write Level 2
Practice your speaking and writing skills using the example sentences introduced from TTMIK Core Grammar Level 2!
How Korean Sentences Work
Learn how Korean sentences are formed in general before you learn more details!
20 Essential Korean Phrases For Beginners
Learn 20 Korean phrases that beginner learners must know in order to speak Korean better.
Beginner
Level 3
Core Grammar Level 3
Learn the most basic sino-Korean words in addition to a handful of irregular verbs. You will also learn some of the essential verb-endings in this level!
Speak & Write Level 3
Practice your speaking and writing skills using the example sentences introduced from TTMIK Core Grammar Level 3!
Real-Life Korean Conversations for Beginners
Perfect conversations for beginner learners to listen to! Listen to these short dialogues to improve your Korean speaking skills.
My Virtual Korean Friends
Let’s chat in Korean! Practice everyday Korean conversations through the screen as if you were meeting Korean friends in person!
Intermediate
Level 4
Core Grammar Level 4
Learn essential grammar points to take your Korean into intermediate level such as word contractions, spacing rules and how to express frequency in Korean!
Speak & Write Level 4
Practice your speaking and writing skills using the example sentences introduced from TTMIK Core Grammar Level 4!
IYAGI (beginner) | Listening in 100% Natural Korean
Want to listen to 100% Korean conversations but find them too difficult? We have a beginner-level series for you!
Korean Particles Party
-은/는 vs. -이/가? -에 vs. -에서? Explore the differences and similarities between confusing pairs of Korean particles!
Intermediate
Level 5
Core Grammar Level 5
Learn essential grammar points commonly used in Korean sentences, such as the honorific suffix -시 and various ways to report both direct and indirect quotes.
Speak & Write Level 5
Practice your speaking and writing skills using the example sentences introduced from TTMIK Core Grammar Level 5!
Korean Verbs with Multiple Meanings
Many Korean verbs have more than just one meaning. Learn some frequently used multiple-meaning verbs!
Must-Know Korean Helping Verbs
Learn to create more native-like Korean sentences using the 9 most useful helping verbs, including -아/어/여 주다 and 보다!
Intermediate
Level 6
Core Grammar Level 6
Learn how to express doubts, abilities, and happenings, and have more engaging conversations in Korean!
Speak & Write Level 6
Practice your speaking and writing skills using the example sentences introduced from TTMIK Core Grammar Level 6!
반반 한국어 | Half in Korean & Half in English
Listen to these fun & relaxing conversations carried out half in Korean and half in English!
The Awkward Way To Say
Avoid sounding unnatural and awkward when you speak Korean by studying with these lessons!
Intermediate
Level 7
Core Grammar Level 7
Learn how to tell stories using reported speech, passive voice and more nuanced grammar, which will help you speak even more sophisticated Korean.
Speak & Write Level 7
Practice your speaking and writing skills using the example sentences introduced from TTMIK Core Grammar Level 7!
Korean Pronunciation Guide
Make your Korean pronunciation much better and more natural through this detailed course.
Korean Idiomatic Expressions
Idiomatic expressions can challenging to understand but are fun to learn!
Advanced
Level 8
Core Grammar Level 8
Learn how to make Korean sentences about your thoughts and feelings with various idiomatic expressions.
Speak & Write Level 8
Practice your speaking and writing skills using the example sentences introduced from TTMIK Core Grammar Level 8!
20 Intermediate Korean Expressions
Learn 20 useful Korean expressions that you can use on a daily basis, explained in Korean!
IYAGI (intermediate) | Listening in 100% Natural Korean
Listen to natural conversations in 100% Korean at a normal pace. You can learn a lot about Korean culture, too!
Advanced
Level 9
Core Grammar Level 9
Learn more idiomatic expressions along with advanced grammar to maximize your sentence building skills.
Speak & Write Level 9
Practice your speaking and writing skills using the example sentences introduced from TTMIK Core Grammar Level 9!
Essential Korean 4-Character Idioms: 사자성어 with Tyler Rasch
Learn essential 4-character idioms to enrich your Korean vocabulary and conversations!
수다 타임 1 | Natural Korean Conversations
Listen to natural conversations between two native speakers about everyday topics!
Advanced
Level 10
Core Grammar Level 10
Learn to express complex thoughts and emotions while mastering the remaining advanced grammar to complete your Korean grammar framework!
Speak & Write Level 10
Practice your speaking and writing skills using the example sentences introduced from TTMIK Core Grammar Level 10!
News In Korean: Reading Comprehension
Preparing for TOPIK? This course will help you improve your reading skills and learn more advanced vocabulary.
Bibimchat: One-stop Korean Listening Source
Listen to natural Korean conversations on a wide range of topics in one place!
