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Korea Week at Saarland University – 2 to 7 June 2025

Look forward to an exciting week full of culture, games, film and cuisine. You can find all the information here.

About the language

There are many good reasons to learn Korean.

And we’re not just talking about improved job prospects. Korean ranks among the top 20 most spoken languages in the world, with over 75 million speakers. South Korea’s economy is booming, and Korean companies like Samsung, Hyundai, and LG are among the largest globally.

But beyond that, South Korea is a country of stunning natural beauty, still largely unknown to many. Seventy percent of Korea’s landscape is mountainous, and Jeju Island, located in the south, is one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.

Korea is also a food lover’s paradise, renowned for its diverse and flavorful cuisine.

Most people, however, associate Korea with its vibrant entertainment industry. The Korean Wave, known as Hallyu, began sweeping across Asia in the 1990s and has since reached Europe. Everyone has heard of K-pop, as well as Korean dramas and films. The 2020 film Parasite was a major international success, even in Hollywood.

Korean culture itself is equally impressive. Hospitality is highly valued, and doors will often open for you, even if you only speak a few words of Korean.

Course structure
  • Korean A1 – Part 1
  • Korean A1 – Part 2
  • Korean A2 – Part 1
Links
  • National Institute of the Korean Language
    This official institution in South Korea is responsible for the promotion and research of the Korean language.
    http://www.korean.go.kr

Dictionaries:

  • Naver Korean Dictionary
    A very popular and comprehensive online dictionary for the Korean language, offering translations, examples, and pronunciation.
    https://dict.naver.com
  • Daum Korean Dictionary
    Another popular dictionary for Korean, easy to use and equipped with many useful features.
    https://dic.daum.net
  • Reverso Korean Dictionary
    A helpful dictionary providing translations from Korean into various languages along with example sentences.
    https://dictionary.reverso.net

Grammar:

  • Talk To Me In Korean – Grammar
    This site offers an extensive collection of grammar resources and explanations for different learning levels.
    https://talktomeinkorean.com/lessons
  • Korean Grammar for International Learners
    An online grammar guide for beginners to advanced learners, covering all important grammar rules.
    https://koreangrammar.com
  • The Korean Language and Culture
    A website providing detailed grammar overviews as well as cultural aspects of the Korean language.
    https://www.koreanlanguage.org
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