Korean Jumpstart
From Zero to Your First Korean Conversation
Learn to read Korean Alphabet, introduce yourself, talk about what you like, and have your first mini conversation—all in one Saturday.
📆 Saturday, November 00, 2026 · 11–2 PM
📍 Cambridge + Live Online option
Absolute beginners welcome!
REGULAR $159 Beginning Nov 1
By the End, You’ll Be Able to…
📖READ
Sound out basic Korean alphabet on your own.
👋INTRODUCE
Ask someone’s name and introduce yourself.
🤝CONNECT
Talk about something you like and ask someone what they like.
🗣️SPEAK
Have your first short Korean conversation with another student.
No grammar overload.
You’ll learn useful patterns you can use right away.
Your 3-Hour Journey
01 — READ KOREAN
Learn how Korean Alphabet works and start sounding out real Korean words.
02 — MEET SOMEONE
Say hello, ask someone’s name, and introduce yourself.
03 — FIND SOMETHING IN COMMON
Talk about what you like and ask simple questions.
04 — YOUR FIRST KOREAN CONVERSATION
Put everything together with guided speaking practice.
Also Included
Live Online Practice
A 45-minute follow-up session to review, practice speaking again, and ask questions.
📆 Thursday, Nov 00, 2026 8:00-8:45 PM
💳 no additional cost
REGULAR $159 Beginning Nov 1
What Students Are Saying
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"It was a sufficient level of challenging coursework, while also being approachable as a complete beginner."
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"The lessons are helping my memory retain the information longer than when I was using mobile language apps."
Already Read Hangeul?
If you can already read basic Hangeul and make a few simple Korean sentences, you may be ready for Beginner Korean Lab instead.
FAQ
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No! Korean Jumpstart is designed for absolute beginners. You do not need to know Hangeul or have any previous Korean study experience.
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You’ll learn how Hangeul works and begin sounding out Korean words on your own. Reading quickly and comfortably takes practice, but you’ll leave understanding the system and knowing how to continue practicing.
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No. You’ll learn useful Korean patterns through speaking and practice rather than long grammar explanations. We’ll explain only what you need to start using Korean.
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Both! The workshop is taught in person at The Foundry in Cambridge and live online at the same time. Choose the format that works best for you when you register.
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Every Korean Jumpstart registration includes a 45-minute live online follow-up session on Thursday, November 19 from 8:00–8:45 PM ET. We’ll refresh Hangeul, practice your introduction and first conversation again, and answer questions.
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Registrations are non-refundable. You may switch between In Person and Live Online up to 24 hours before the workshop, subject to availability. If IDOH cancels the workshop, you’ll receive a full refund. If IDOH reschedules and the new date doesn’t work for you, you may choose a refund or transfer your registration to another IDOH program.
Location
The Foundry, 101 Rogers St, Cambridge, MA
8 min walk from Kendall/MIT (Red Line)
Street parking nearby — free & metered
REGULAR $159 Beginning Nov 1