Korea University Korean Language Center

Can understand and use basic Korean vocabulary and sentences for situations, such as daily life, greetings, shopping, ordering food, planning holidays, and etc.

Speech

Can understand and express sufficient Korean language for topics from daily life, such as self-introductions, health, hobbies, favorite things, family, travel, and etc. Can also communicate for daily situations, such as asking for directions, shopping for clothes, celebrations, and mourning

Can understand and express sufficient Korean language for personal and social topics in paragraph format, such as changes in weather, new life changes, personality, special relationships, daily routines, and embarrassing situations. Can also establish social relationships or communicate in social contexts by joining clubs and purchasing household goods, and etc.

Can understand and express sufficient Korean language for social and abstract topics, such as career, news, current events, employment, healthcare, accidents, and changes in society. Can also perform advanced communication such as expressing differences of opinion and giving presentations on specific topics.

Presentation

Can understand and express familiar topics related to politics, economics, society, and culture (volunteering, healthy living, science in life, and economic activities).

Can understand and express content related to abstract and specialized topics, such as politics, economics, history, society, and culture (Korean consciousness structure, South and North Korea relations, industrialization, education, and societal development).