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Join our 8-week Korean Mini-Session Program in Daejeon!

Each week includes a 40-minute Korean lesson with Lily Kim, an experienced and certified Korean instructor, followed by a 2-hour language exchange where you can practice Korean with locals in a relaxed cafe setting.

The program is designed for beginner to upper-beginner Korean learners, especially English speakers who want to understand the grammar points that are commonly confusing in real conversation.

Each session is independent, so you can join the weeks that fit your schedule.

Schedule
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Korean mini-session with Lily Kim
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Language exchange with Korean locals and international participants

Location: Cafe in Daejeon
Instructor: Lily Kim
Includes: 40-minute Korean lesson + 2-hour language exchange
Level: Beginner to upper-beginner
Style: Small, friendly, practical, and conversation-focused

Week 1: 은/는 vs 이/가 — “나는 피자를 좋아해요?”

In our first session, we’ll practice one of the most confusing parts of Korean for beginners: 은/는 and 이/가.

You’ll learn how to introduce yourself, talk about things you like, and describe people or objects using simple Korean sentences.

After the lesson, you’ll join our language exchange and practice what you learned with Korean locals in a relaxed cafe atmosphere.

Week 2: 을/를 & Korean Word Order — “커피를 마셔요”

Korean sentence order can feel very different from English.

In this session, Lily will guide you through basic Korean word order and how to use 을/를 naturally.

You’ll practice making simple sentences like “I drink coffee” or “I eat kimchi,” then use them during the language exchange.

Week 3: 안 vs 못 — “안 가요” vs “못 가요”

How do you say “I don’t go” and “I can’t go” in Korean?

This week, we’ll practice the difference between 안 and 못, two very common Korean negative forms.

You’ll learn how to talk about things you don’t want to do, things you can’t do, and how to politely say no in simple Korean.

Week 4: 에 vs 에서 — “여기에?” “거기서?”

This session is all about places.

You’ll learn the difference between 에 and 에서, so you can talk more naturally about where you go and where you do something.

We’ll practice simple sentences about cafes, schools, restaurants, home, and daily routines before using them in real conversation.

Week 5: Korean Adjectives — “김치는 매워요”

Korean adjectives can be tricky because they change like verbs.

This week, we’ll practice useful adjective expressions for food, weather, and daily life, such as “It’s spicy,” “It’s hot,” and “It’s easy.”

You’ll also learn common adjective patterns like ㅂ irregular and use them to describe Korean food, places, and experiences.

Week 6: Connecting Words & Sentences — “영화를 보고…”

In English, we often use “and” for many situations, but Korean has different ways to connect words and sentences.

This week, we’ll practice 하고, 그리고, 와/과, -고, and -아서/어서.

You’ll learn how to make your Korean sound smoother and less like separate short sentences.

Week 7: 존댓말 vs 반말 — “선생님, 안녕하세요”

Korean changes depending on who you’re talking to.

In this session, we’ll practice the difference between polite Korean and casual Korean, including basic 해요체.

You’ll learn how to speak differently to friends, teachers, older people, and people you meet for the first time through simple role-play activities.

Week 8: Review & Mini Speech

In the final session, we’ll review the key grammar points from the past 7 weeks and put everything into practice.

Beginners will prepare a short 3-sentence speech about their day.

Upper-beginner learners will prepare a short 5-sentence reflection about their Korean learning journey.

It’s a friendly, low-pressure chance to use what you’ve learned and get helpful feedback from Lily.