B1 — Intermediate Korean
Build Fluency, Express Opinions, and Communicate with Confidence
A structured 40-lesson course for learners progressing beyond elementary Korean.
Level: B1 Intermediate | Planned lessons: 40
About This Course
This course is designed to help learners communicate more independently in familiar situations. It focuses on describing experiences, explaining opinions, connecting ideas, understanding longer conversations, and expressing thoughts with greater detail.
Complete the lessons in sequence and practise using Korean in realistic situations. Individual lesson links will be added after the corresponding posts are created and published.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe personal experiences, events, and plans in connected sentences.
- Express opinions and explain reasons with supporting details.
- Understand the main points of clear conversations on familiar topics.
- Discuss study, work, relationships, travel, and everyday social issues.
- Write connected paragraphs and give short spoken presentations.
- Use a wider range of grammar, connectors, and appropriate speech styles.
Course status: This is a planned B1 course roadmap. The 40 lesson titles are not individual published posts. Lessons and links will be added progressively.
Module 1 — Experiences and Personal Stories
Learn to describe events, memories, changes, and meaningful experiences.
B1-001. Describing Life Experiences in Korean
B1-002. Telling a Story in the Correct Sequence
B1-003. Describing Memorable Events and Childhood Memories
B1-004. Explaining Changes in Your Life
B1-005. Talking About Achievements, Challenges, and Lessons Learned
Module 2 — Opinions, Reasons, and Discussion
Express what you think, explain why, and respond respectfully to other views.
B1-006. Expressing and Supporting Your Opinions
B1-007. Agreeing, Disagreeing, and Responding Politely
B1-008. Giving Reasons, Evidence, and Examples
B1-009. Comparing Different Choices and Viewpoints
B1-010. Participating in Everyday Discussions
Module 3 — Intermediate Grammar and Sentence Connections
Combine ideas and express conditions, contrasts, intentions, and consequences.
B1-011. Connecting Complex Ideas with Korean Grammar
B1-012. Expressing Conditions and Possibilities
B1-013. Explaining Contrasts and Unexpected Results
B1-014. Describing Purposes, Intentions, and Decisions
B1-015. Reporting What Someone Said or Asked
Module 4 — Work, Study, and Responsibilities
Communicate about practical responsibilities and situations in work and education.
B1-016. Talking About Work and Study Experiences
B1-017. Explaining Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities
B1-018. Making Suggestions and Solving Problems Together
B1-019. Preparing for Meetings, Interviews, and Presentations
B1-020. Writing Professional and Semi-Formal Messages
Module 5 — Society, Culture, and Everyday Issues
Discuss familiar social topics and develop the vocabulary to explain different perspectives.
B1-021. Discussing Korean Culture and Social Customs
B1-022. Talking About Technology and Everyday Life
B1-023. Discussing Health, Habits, and Well-Being
B1-024. Describing Environmental Issues and Practical Actions
B1-025. Discussing Community Life and Social Responsibilities
Module 6 — Longer Conversations and Natural Expression
Build longer exchanges and respond more naturally in common situations.
B1-026. Keeping a Conversation Going with Follow-Up Questions
B1-027. Clarifying Meaning and Asking for Further Explanation
B1-028. Expressing Uncertainty, Possibility, and Confidence
B1-029. Handling Misunderstandings and Difficult Conversations
B1-030. Using Appropriate Speech Levels in Different Situations
Module 7 — Reading, Listening, and Writing
Develop the ability to understand and produce longer connected texts.
B1-031. Reading Longer Everyday Articles and Informational Texts
B1-032. Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting Details
B1-033. Listening to Longer Conversations and Interviews
B1-034. Writing Connected Paragraphs and Personal Accounts
B1-035. Summarising Information in Your Own Korean
Module 8 — Independent Communication and Review
Combine grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills in practical tasks.
B1-036. Giving a Short Presentation About a Familiar Topic
B1-037. Discussing a Problem and Defending a Proposed Solution
B1-038. Integrated Speaking and Writing Practice
B1-039. B1 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Communication Review
B1-040. Intermediate Korean Final Review and Practical Assessment
How to Study This Course
- Review the grammar and vocabulary before attempting each activity.
- Practise speaking in connected sentences instead of isolated phrases.
- Listen for the main idea first, then identify supporting details.
- Write short paragraphs and revise them for clarity and accuracy.
- Review each five-lesson module before continuing.
Important: This is a CEFR-inspired course plan, not an official language certificate. A complete B1 programme should assess reading, listening, writing, and speaking against appropriate learning outcomes.
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