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Korean for beginners: TOPIK Level 1 units and lessons
TOPIK Level 1 content teaches everyday beginner Korean: introducing yourself, numbers, daily routines, shopping, food, directions and travel. Each unit states a clear goal: “you will be able to …”.
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Start learning Korean freeWho this level is for
- You can read Hangul and want to start speaking and understanding simple Korean.
- You are preparing for TOPIK Level 1.
- You want practical expressions for travel or daily life in Korea.
The 24 units
Units are short, usually three to five days each.
| Unit | You will be able to |
|---|---|
| Introductions and greetings 자기소개와 인사 | Greet people and say your name and country (은/는, 이에요) |
| Numbers and counting 숫자와 세는 말 | Say numbers, quantities, and ages |
| Basic verbs 기본 동사 | Use basic verbs in the polite style (-아요/어요) |
| Adjectives and adverbs 형용사와 부사 | Describe things and make negative sentences (안/못) |
| My family 우리 가족 | Introduce your family (이/가, 의) |
| People and honorifics 사람과 높임말 | Speak politely to older people (-(으)시-) |
| The day and telling time 하루와 시간 | Tell the time and the time of day |
| Days of the week and dates 요일과 날짜 | Talk about days, dates, and plans |
| Shops and facilities 가게와 시설 | Say where shops and facilities are (에/에서) |
| School, work, and home 학교·직장·집 | Describe places in your daily life |
| Locations and directions 위치와 길 찾기 | Ask where places are and give directions |
| Transportation and getting around 교통과 이동 | Explain how you get around by vehicle |
| Drinks, fruits, and vegetables 음료·과일·채소 | Talk about foods you like |
| Korean food and snacks 한국 음식과 간식 | Describe Korean dishes and order them |
| Tastes and restaurants 맛과 식당 | Say how food tastes and order a meal |
| Shopping and money 쇼핑과 돈 | Ask prices and go shopping |
| Weather and seasons 날씨와 계절 | Talk about the weather and the seasons |
| The body and health 몸과 건강 | Tell someone how you feel physically |
| Daily routine and hobbies 하루 일과와 취미 | Talk about your day and your hobbies |
| Feelings and emotions 감정과 마음 | Share how you feel |
| Travel and sightseeing 여행과 관광 | Plan a trip |
| Relatives and appearance 친척 호칭과 외모 | Describe relatives and how people look |
| More everyday verbs 생활 동사 더하기 | Talk about changes in daily life with verbs |
| Verbs of perception and movement 감각·이동 동사 | Talk about what you see, hear, and do with verbs |
After this level
The next step is TOPIK Level 2 content, which adds appointments, phone calls, banks, hospitals and longer sentences.
- TOPIK Level 2TOPIK Level 2 Korean: units and lessons
FAQ
Do I need to finish Starter first?
If you cannot read Hangul yet, yes. If you can already read it, take the level test or start with Unit 1.
Does this match the TOPIK exam?
The units follow the topics and grammar usually expected at TOPIK Level 1. It is a study aid, and it is not a substitute for the real exam.
Can I skip units?
Yes. You can open any unit from the unit list, although following the order is easier.
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Start learning Korean freeI know how long I can study
- 1-week courseBy day 7 you can read basic Hangul and understand ten greeting expressions.
- 1-month courseBy day 30 you can read and write Hangul and introduce yourself.
- 3-month courseBy day 90 you can read and write Hangul and handle simple everyday topics.
- 6-month courseBy the end you have covered Hangul, TOPIK Level 1 and the core units of Level 2.
Keep learning
- Korean phrasesEveryday expressions with pronunciation
- Korean grammarShort explanations with examples
- TOPIK vocabularyWord lists by level
- Hangul typingKeyboard layout and practice
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