KCCLA is holding online and in-person Korean language classes in many levels of proficiency. (photo courtesy of KCCLA)

The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles and King Sejong Institute Center USA will start a 12-week spring semester of online and in-person Korean language classes beginning on April 18.

Fourteen classes in seven levels will be offered for online and in-person classes. Class registration is open on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants should register online by visiting kccla.org/koreanlanguageprogram.

In-person classes will run every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. from April 18-July 11. Enrollment will be limited to 15 students per class due to social distancing measures. Five classes in five levels (introductory Korean; basic A, B; intermediate A and B) will be offered.

The online program will take place every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. from April 20-July 6 and will be limited to 35 students per class. Nine classes in seven levels (introductory Korean; basic A, B; intermediate A, B, C; and Advanced A) will be available online during the spring semester.

Take a free online Korean placement test with the King Sejong Institute by visiting nuri.iksi.or.kr/front/page/participation/onlineLevelTest/main.do. Complete the to determine the appropriate class level. Participants may only register for one class level and transferring between levels will not be permitted.

The program is open to anyone 18 years or older interested in learning about Korean language and culture. KCCLA is located at 5505 Wilshire Blvd. For information, call (323)936-3025, or visit kccla.org /koreanlanguageprogram.