A1--Korean Vocabulary Course
A1 Korean Vocabulary Course
40 Beginner Vocabulary Sets | Learn Korean Step by Step
Learn essential Korean words for greetings, people, daily life, food, time, places, actions, feelings, and simple communication.
Beginner level • English meanings • Practical examples • Regular revision
About This A1 Vocabulary Course
This course organizes beginner Korean vocabulary into 40 manageable learning sets. Each set focuses on a practical topic and can be developed into a separate vocabulary lesson.
Module 1: Korean Foundations and Everyday Essentials
Learn the words needed to begin simple interactions and understand basic classroom instructions.
Set 1–5
Set 1: Essential Korean Words
Focus: Basic everyday words and simple responses.
Examples: 네 — yes; 아니요 — no; 이것 — this thing; 그것 — that thing; 뭐 — what.
Set 2: Greetings and Farewells
Focus: Greeting people and ending a conversation politely.
Examples: 안녕하세요 — hello; 안녕히 가세요 — goodbye to someone leaving; 안녕히 계세요 — goodbye to someone staying; 안녕 — hi/bye, informal.
Set 3: Polite Expressions
Focus: Thanking people, apologizing, and getting attention.
Examples: 감사합니다 — thank you; 죄송합니다 — I'm sorry; 실례합니다 — excuse me; 괜찮아요 — it's okay.
Set 4: Classroom and Learning Words
Focus: Common objects and instructions used when learning Korean.
Examples: 책 — book; 공책 — notebook; 연필 — pencil; 종이 — paper; 질문 — question.
Set 5: Question Words
Focus: Asking basic questions.
Examples: 누구 — who; 무엇/뭐 — what; 어디 — where; 언제 — when; 왜 — why; 어떻게 — how.
Module 2: People, Identity, and Relationships
Build the vocabulary needed to introduce yourself, talk about people, and describe simple relationships.
Set 6–10
Set 6: Personal Information
Focus: Name, age, nationality, language, and personal details.
Examples: 이름 — name; 나이 — age; 나라 — country; 언어 — language; 생일 — birthday.
Set 7: People and Pronouns
Focus: Referring to yourself and other people naturally.
Examples: 저 — I, humble/polite; 우리 — we/our; 사람 — person; 친구 — friend; 선생님 — teacher.
Usage note: Korean often omits pronouns when the meaning is clear. Learn polite forms and names or titles in context rather than using pronouns in every sentence.
Set 8: Family Members
Focus: Talking about family.
Examples: 가족 — family; 어머니 — mother; 아버지 — father; 부모님 — parents; 동생 — younger sibling.
Set 9: Jobs and Occupations
Focus: Talking about what people do.
Examples: 학생 — student; 회사원 — office worker; 의사 — doctor; 간호사 — nurse; 요리사 — cook/chef.
Set 10: Countries, Nationalities, and Languages
Focus: Country names and language-related vocabulary.
Examples: 한국 — Korea; 인도 — India; 한국어 — Korean language; 영어 — English language; 인도 사람 — Indian person.
Module 3: Numbers, Time, and Daily Routines
Learn essential words for counting, talking about time, and describing a normal day.
Set 11–15
Set 11: Numbers and Counting
Focus: Basic numbers and common counting situations.
Examples: 하나 — one (native Korean); 둘 — two; 셋 — three; 일 — one (Sino-Korean); 이 — two (Sino-Korean).
Learn which number system is used for age, time, dates, prices, and counters in the relevant context.
Set 12: Days, Months, and Dates
Focus: Talking about the calendar.
Examples: 오늘 — today; 내일 — tomorrow; 어제 — yesterday; 월요일 — Monday; 주말 — weekend.
Set 13: Time and Schedules
Focus: Talking about clock time and appointments.
Examples: 시간 — time; 시 — o'clock; 분 — minute; 아침 — morning; 저녁 — evening.
Set 14: Daily Routine Verbs
Focus: Common actions throughout the day.
Examples: 일어나다 — to get up; 씻다 — to wash; 먹다 — to eat; 공부하다 — to study; 자다 — to sleep.
Set 15: Frequency and Everyday Habits
Focus: Saying how often you do something.
Examples: 매일 — every day; 자주 — often; 가끔 — sometimes; 항상 — always; 보통 — usually.
Module 4: Home, Objects, Food, and Shopping
Learn vocabulary used in familiar surroundings and common shopping situations.
Set 16–20
Set 16: Rooms and Household Objects
Focus: Describing your home and everyday objects.
Examples: 집 — house/home; 방 — room; 문 — door; 창문 — window; 책상 — desk.
Set 17: Clothes and Personal Items
Focus: Clothes and things you carry.
Examples: 옷 — clothes; 바지 — trousers/pants; 셔츠 — shirt; 신발 — shoes; 가방 — bag.
Set 18: Food and Everyday Meals
Focus: Common foods and meal-related words.
Examples: 밥 — cooked rice/meal; 빵 — bread; 고기 — meat; 과일 — fruit; 채소 — vegetables.
Set 19: Drinks and Ordering at a Café
Focus: Drinks and simple café requests.
Examples: 물 — water; 커피 — coffee; 차 — tea; 우유 — milk; 주스 — juice.
Set 20: Shopping, Prices, and Quantities
Focus: Buying everyday items.
Examples: 가게 — shop; 시장 — market; 가격 — price; 돈 — money; 얼마 — how much.
Module 5: Places, Directions, and Transportation
Learn to identify places, describe locations, and talk about simple journeys.
Set 21–25
Set 21: Places Around Town
Focus: Common public places and facilities.
Examples: 학교 — school; 병원 — hospital; 은행 — bank; 공원 — park; 도서관 — library.
Set 22: Location and Position Words
Focus: Describing where things are.
Examples: 앞 — front; 뒤 — back/behind; 위 — above/on top; 아래 — below/under; 옆 — beside.
Set 23: Transportation
Focus: Common ways of travelling.
Examples: 버스 — bus; 지하철 — subway; 기차 — train; 택시 — taxi; 자전거 — bicycle.
Set 24: Directions and Movement
Focus: Understanding basic directions.
Examples: 왼쪽 — left; 오른쪽 — right; 곧장 — straight ahead; 가다 — to go; 오다 — to come.
Set 25: Travel and Useful Public Expressions
Focus: Basic words for journeys and asking for help.
Examples: 역 — station; 표 — ticket; 출구 — exit; 입구 — entrance; 여기 — here.
Module 6: Actions, Descriptions, and Feelings
Expand your vocabulary to describe simple actions, qualities, preferences, and emotions.
Set 26–30
Set 26: Common Everyday Verbs
Focus: Useful verbs for beginner sentences.
Examples: 하다 — to do; 보다 — to see/watch; 읽다 — to read; 쓰다 — to write/use; 듣다 — to listen/hear.
Set 27: Basic Adjectives and Descriptions
Focus: Describing people, objects, and situations.
Examples: 크다 — to be big; 작다 — to be small; 좋다 — to be good; 나쁘다 — to be bad; 예쁘다 — to be pretty.
Set 28: Colours, Shapes, and Sizes
Focus: Simple visual descriptions.
Examples: 빨간색 — red; 파란색 — blue; 검은색 — black; 흰색 — white; 크기 — size.
Set 29: Feelings and Emotions
Focus: Describing how you feel.
Examples: 기쁘다 — to be glad; 슬프다 — to be sad; 행복하다 — to be happy; 피곤하다 — to be tired; 아프다 — to be ill/hurt.
Set 30: Likes, Dislikes, and Preferences
Focus: Expressing simple preferences.
Examples: 좋아하다 — to like; 싫어하다 — to dislike; 음악 — music; 운동 — exercise/sport; 영화 — movie.
Module 7: Social Communication and Practical Life
Learn words for making simple requests, talking about the weather, and managing common situations.
Set 31–35
Set 31: Requests and Helpful Expressions
Focus: Asking for help and making simple requests.
Examples: 도와주세요 — please help me; 주세요 — please give me; 잠깐 — a moment; 다시 — again; 천천히 — slowly.
Set 32: Restaurant and Food-Service Words
Focus: Useful words for ordering and paying.
Examples: 메뉴 — menu; 주문 — order; 물 — water; 계산 — payment/bill calculation; 맛있다 — to be delicious.
Set 33: Weather and Seasons
Focus: Talking about the weather and the year.
Examples: 날씨 — weather; 비 — rain; 눈 — snow; 덥다 — to be hot; 춥다 — to be cold.
Set 34: Body and Basic Health Words
Focus: Simple body parts and health-related vocabulary.
Examples: 몸 — body; 머리 — head/hair; 눈 — eye; 손 — hand; 발 — foot.
Set 35: Technology and Everyday Objects
Focus: Basic words for modern daily life.
Examples: 휴대폰 — mobile phone; 컴퓨터 — computer; 인터넷 — internet; 사진 — photo; 메시지 — message.
Module 8: Simple Sentences, Reading, and Review
Bring vocabulary together so that you can understand and produce short, practical Korean sentences.
Set 36–40
Set 36: Connectors and Useful Small Words
Focus: Connecting basic ideas and understanding common short words.
Examples: 그리고 — and; 하지만 — but; 그래서 — so/therefore; 같이 — together; 또 — again/also.
Set 37: Simple Conversation Phrases
Focus: Everyday conversational expressions.
Examples: 잘 모르겠어요 — I'm not sure/I don't know well; 알겠어요 — I understand; 맞아요 — that's right; 좋아요 — it's good/okay; 잠시만요 — just a moment.
Set 38: Common Word Combinations
Focus: Learning words in natural combinations.
Examples: 밥을 먹다 — to eat a meal; 책을 읽다 — to read a book; 한국어를 공부하다 — to study Korean; 집에 가다 — to go home.
Set 39: Build Simple Sentences with Vocabulary
Focus: Using known words in short sentences.
저는 학생이에요.
I am a student.
물을 마셔요.
I drink water.
오늘은 바빠요.
I'm busy today.
Set 40: A1 Vocabulary Review and Practice
Focus: Revising essential words from all 40 sets.
- Review Korean words and English meanings.
- Match words to pictures or real-life situations.
- Practise reading Korean words aloud.
- Complete short vocabulary quizzes.
- Write 10 original sentences using familiar vocabulary.
Recommended Vocabulary Set Format
When developing each set into a full article, use a consistent structure so learners know how to study every topic.
- Set title and learning objective
- 10–20 Korean vocabulary entries to begin with
- English meaning for each word
- Pronunciation guidance where useful
- Simple example sentences with translations
- Short practice activity or matching exercise
- Quick review quiz with answers
- Revision reminder and related lesson links
Suggested A1 Vocabulary Study Routine
- First session: Learn 10–20 words from one set.
- Next session: Recall the meanings without looking.
- Practice: Write five simple sentences using the words.
- Weekly review: Revisit earlier sets and practise reading aloud.
- Before moving on: Make sure you can recognize and use most of the words in context.
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