Weekend batch
Register by 23 OctStarts 24 OctSat & Sun, 7–9 PM IST
₹9,000 or 2 instalments of ₹4,700
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LKI Certificate Course · Lower Beginner
Korean Level 1: from zero to reading, writing and speaking in 3 months
For absolute beginners: we start from the Korean alphabet. Already know Hangeul and a few basics? You can still join Level 1.
- ₹9,000 or 2 instalments of ₹4,700
- 40 hours of live classes on Zoom
- Sogang University 1A & 1B books (PDF)
- TOPIK I syllabus covered
After Level 1, you will be able to
Lower Beginner · 3 months · 40 hours of live classes on Zoom
- Read and write Hangeul, the Korean alphabet.
- Introduce yourself and talk about your day.
- Order food, shop and ask about prices.
- Ask the way and take the bus or the subway.
- Talk about the past, your plans and your hobbies.
- Start preparing for TOPIK I.
Who it is forThis course starts from zero, so no previous Korean is needed. If you already know Hangeul and some very basic Korean, that is fine too. Take the free level test
How much time it takesTwo live classes a week, 2 hours each. Every class is recorded, so you can catch up if you miss one.
Register for Korean Level 1
Seats in each batch are limited and filled first come, first served.
Weekday batch
Register by 15 NovStarts 16 NovMon & Tue, 7–9 PM IST
₹9,000 or 2 instalments of ₹4,700
Register & payYou can cancel and ask for a refund up to 48 hours before your batch starts.
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Pick your batch
Choose the timing that suits you above. Not sure of your level? Take the free level test.
2
Pay the fee
Pay by UPI, net banking or card on the registration page. Paying in two parts? Use the instalment page.
3
Get your joining details
After you pay, we send your payment and admission confirmation by email and WhatsApp. Two days before your class starts, we send the class details and your batch group invite.
Scan with any UPI app (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm), then send us the screenshot on WhatsApp or through this short form.
Good to know: you may see our partner institutions Fluent Minds or TOPIK GUIDE on some payment links. Cancellation and refund requests must reach us at least 48 hours before your batch starts; you can also shift to a different level within 7 days of the start date.
Watch a real LKI Level 1 class
See how a live class runs before you join.
- Live classes on Zoom with Dr. Satyarthi and LKI’s instructors.
- Every class is recorded, so you can watch it again.
- Speaking practice with a native Korean teacher.
What Level 1 covers
The course follows the Sogang University textbooks used across Korea. Tap a book to see its units.
Sogang Korean 1A11 units
- Hangeul 1–4The Korean alphabetAll vowels and consonants: reading, writing and sounds
- Start 1Nice to meet youIntroduce yourself, your country and your job-이에요/예요
- Start 2What is this?Name everyday objects이게 / 저게 뭐예요?
- Start 3Coffee, pleaseAsk for things and count them있어요/없어요 · numbers · counters
- Start 4Where is Seoul Station?Ask where places and things are-이/가 · -에 있어요
- Unit 1What is your phone number?Phone numbers, birthdays and pricesnumbers · 얼마예요?
- Unit 2Where are you going?Time, your daily routine and going places-아/어요 · -에 가요
- Unit 3At the cinemaWeekend activities and where you do them-을/를 · -에서
- Unit 4I didn't go to school yesterdayThe past tense and saying "not"-았/었어요 · 안
- Unit 5Where is the bank?Positions, and going somewhere to do something위 · 아래 · 앞 · 뒤 · -으러 가요
- Unit 6How do I get to Sogang University?Directions, buses and the subway-으세요 · -지 마세요 · -고 싶어요
Sogang Korean 1B8 units
- Unit 1I'm going on a trip tomorrowPlans, the weather and what you can do-을 거예요 · -을 수 있어요
- Unit 2Try these clothes onShopping and describing things-은 · -지 않아요 · -아/어 보세요
- Unit 3How have you been?Polite honorific speech and health-으세요 · -으셨어요
- Unit 4I can swimSkills, sports, music and things you have to do-을 줄 알아요 · -아/어야 해요
- Unit 5Shall we watch a movie?Suggestions and making plans-을까요? · -고
- Unit 6I couldn't go because I was sickReasons and intentions못 · -아/어서 · -으려고 해요
- Unit 7Have you tried Korean food?Experiences and requests-아/어 봤어요 · -아/어 주세요
- Unit 8The speaking class was the most funComparing things보다 · 제일
Every unit has grammar, dialogues, a speaking task, reading, listening and vocabulary. All books and audio files are provided.
You finish with a certificate
Complete the course and you receive an LKI certificate of completion. The course also prepares you for TOPIK, the official Korean proficiency test, at no extra charge.
Founder, course designer & teacher
Dr. Satish Satyarthi
Dr. Satyarthi founded LKI, designed all of its courses and teaches classes at every level. He also mentors LKI students applying for the GKS scholarship. He works as an independent scholar and language educator, on projects in Korean language research and education, and has been helping Korean learners since 2009.
- BA, MA, MPhil and PhD, all in Korean language and linguistics
- GKS (KGSP) scholar at Seoul National University, researching Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language
- Taught for 2 years at the Centre for Korean Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University
- Founder of LKI, TOPIK GUIDE and Annyeong India. 70,000+ people learn Korean through his free lessons on YouTube
Projects & corporate training for
- Samsung
- LG
- CJ Media
- MetLife
- Infosys Korea
- KBS
- JTBC
- Oxford University Press
- Indian Cultural Centre, Seoul
Since 2009helping Korean learners
5,000+students trained
50+GKS scholarship selections
Our instructors
Dr. Satyarthi teaches together with a team of trained instructors, including a native Korean speaking teacher.
Yoon Yeobin
Native Korean speaking instructor
Annyeonghaseyo! I am excited to help you express yourself in Korean. I focus on speaking and writing, and I help you turn the Korean you already know into confident, natural conversation. Let’s make learning and speaking Korean fun!
Naina Abbineni
Korean language instructor
I’m Naina, a matcha and iced coffee lover. I enjoy travelling, trying new food, and of course K-pop and K-dramas. I believe learning a language is a two-way journey, because we learn from each other along the way. Let’s learn, explore and grow together while having fun with Korean!
Pooja Madane
Korean language instructor
I am a Korean language instructor with more than 1.5 years of teaching experience. As a Korean culture enthusiast, I make lessons engaging, practical and connected to real life in Korea. I also create content and learning resources, so that learning Korean is more enjoyable for students.
What Level 1 students say
When I joined, I was a little nervous because I didn’t know much about Korean. Now I can read, write, speak and understand Korean. The classes were enjoyable and not stressful at all.
Yeobin Ma’am creates a comfortable environment that motivates me to speak Korean with confidence. Pooja Ma’am explains concepts clearly and makes sure every student feels included.
Within a month I started reading, and now I understand a good amount of what I am taught. I’m in Level 1 and I will continue with Level 2 here.
Just completed my Level 1. The experience was great! Pooja and Yeobin 쌤 were extremely approachable. Will be joining Level 2 soon!
The teachers help you with the basics not only during class but throughout the whole course. Your pronunciation gets better with the help of the native Korean teacher.
Pooja ma’am has an excellent teaching style. She explains every concept very clearly and effectively, and she patiently resolves all our doubts.
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Frequently asked questions
I already know Hangeul. Should I still join Level 1?
Yes, if you know only the alphabet and a few words. Level 1 moves quickly from Hangeul to everyday conversation. If you know more, take the free level test to see whether Level 2 suits you better.
How much time do I need each week?
There are two live classes a week, 2 hours each, so 4 hours a week. The course has 40 hours of live classes in about 3 months. Keep a little time between classes for revision and homework.
What if I miss a class?
Every class is recorded, so you can watch the one you missed. If you still have a question, ask your teacher in the batch group or in the next class.
Can I pay in two parts?
Yes. You can pay ₹9,000 at once, or in 2 instalments of ₹4,700. To pay in two parts, use the instalment page.
Can I cancel or change my level?
You can cancel and ask for a refund up to 48 hours before your batch starts. You can also move to a different level within 7 days of the start date.
What do I need to join?
A phone, tablet or laptop with a stable internet connection, and the Zoom app. All books and audio files are provided, so you do not need to buy anything.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Every student who completes the course receives an LKI certificate of completion. The course also prepares you for TOPIK, the official Korean proficiency test, at no extra charge.
Ready to start Korean Level 1?
The next batch starts on 24 Oct. ₹9,000, or 2 instalments of ₹4,700.
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Take a sneak peek at how the classes are conducted
This is a recording of the second class of a level 2 batch. Please note that every class is different and the interactions and everything else depend on the students' level and temperament.
Terms & Conditions:
- A minimum of 50% attendance and assignment submissions are required to be eligible to take final test and get certificates.
- The certificates are typically issued within 30 days after course completion but if required urgently, please contact us.
- For any official queries, only email communication from [email protected] is considered official; not WhatsApp, call or social media.
- LKI reserves the right to cancel any batch or change class days and timings. Though in such cases we will offer refund to the students who con't continue the course with changed timing.
- Minimum 15 students are required to start a new batch. In case of lower enrollments, the batch start date can be extended by a few days.
- LKI reserves the right to cancel classes on certain days in case of unforeseen circumstances, though in such situation, we will provide supplementary classes.
- Admission cancellation/refund requests should be made latest till 48 hours before the class start date. After that no such request will be accepted. Example: If a course is starting from December 5, you can cancel your registration and ask for refund till December 3 and not after that.
- However you can request to be shifted to a different level within 7 days from the course start date. No batch change requests will be accepted after 4 classes are over.
- Please check detailed terms & conditions and policies HERE.