How I’m Learning Korean!!

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So I am very much a beginner at learning languages, especially Korean! Being a native English speaker it’s definetly difficult learning not only the new language but an entire new alphabet and characters. I’ve been learning through YouTube, K-dramas, and K-Pop, but to actually learn the language I’ve been using the tools above!! Learning Hangul was tricky at first but I’ve found that once you get that down you will have an easier time at pronunciations 100%

* These are what worked for me but I’ve seen many other options that people have used that help them so please comment what works best for you or any tips you have is much appreciated 🌸

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2024/12/7 Edited to

... Read moreHey everyone! Following up on my journey, I wanted to dive deeper into some specific tools and strategies that have really helped me learn Korean, especially after conquering Hangul! It's been a game-changer, and I hope these tips can help you too. One of the first apps I really leaned into was one similar to Duolingo, which popped up in my search for 'duolingo korean alphabet' lessons. It's fantastic for getting the basics down. I found that doing just 10-15 minutes a day, especially focusing on their foundational Hangul sections, helped solidify characters and sounds in my mind. The 'streak accountability' feature, as mentioned in one of the image descriptions, was surprisingly motivating! It’s like a mini-game that keeps you coming back, and before I knew it, I was recognizing more 'korean alphab' letters than I ever thought possible. It also introduced me to common 'korean words to practice' and simple phrases for 'daily conversations', which was a great starting point. Beyond just identifying characters, actually writing them is crucial. I discovered a 'Korean writing app' (like the 'Write It! Korean app' in your queries) that was amazing for practicing Hangul stroke order. It's free for basic access, and being able to trace and get immediate feedback on my 'character writing practice' really made a difference. I even found a 'website for learning Hangul quickly' that offered 'tips for character recognition' and 'new Hangul letters and common words', which complemented the app perfectly. For anyone looking for 'korean hangul quiz' options, these apps often have them built-in, or you can find free ones online to test your knowledge. Mastering Hangul really sets you up for success because then you can actually read the words you’re trying to learn. When it comes to expanding vocabulary and understanding grammar, I've found resources like those offered by 'Talk To Me In Korean' (TTMIK) invaluable. The 'physical Korean language workbooks' are fantastic because they cover 'different levels, common phrases, and conversation', as my images show. What truly makes them effective are the 'audio lessons for pronunciation' that come with them. Being able to hear native speakers and then repeat helps tremendously with 'korean speaking lessons'. I often search for 'talk to me in korean audio lessons' specifically to reinforce what I've learned from the books. These resources provide excellent 'korean language text example' sentences, which are essential for seeing how words are used naturally. For consolidating vocabulary, I've seen many people recommend using an 'hangul anki deck'. Anki is a flashcard app that uses spaced repetition, which is super effective for memorization. While I haven't fully dived into creating my own, I'm definitely going to explore some pre-made decks to help with my 'basic korean dictionary' building. And for 'korean reading practice beginner', after getting comfortable with Hangul, I started trying to read simple sentences in the apps and workbooks. Even trying to read the subtitles of K-dramas or lyrics of K-Pop songs in Korean, rather than English, has been a fun challenge! It’s all about finding something you enjoy and immersing yourself. There are also many 'korean language app free' options out there that offer beginner reading exercises. Remember, learning a language is a marathon, not a sprint. Consistency is key! What are your favorite methods or apps for learning Korean? I'd love to hear them!

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Sakura Sunshine

Busuu is a good one for learning. plus you can get corrections on it too. you get real experiences with it from native speakers.

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Faith 🇭🇹

I dont recommend Duolingo for beginners it’s trash. Maybe for practice yes. Also playing games in Korean is good. So I have a few apps that’s amazing: lingory, DuoCards, Korean dungeon, lingo legend, Memrise, TEUIDA, WEBTOON (look up Korean), LENGO. Websites: How to study Korean (I love it) Talk to me in Korean (cost money but you can go on YouTube) Coursera : free college courses I got a Korean class in yonsei university. You can get a certificate if you want. You can look up free workbooks and homework. You can do it in your tablet or print them out or write them down. There’s so many hacks on tiktok and lemon 8 for learning YouTube: talk to me in Korean, pronounce Korean (amazing uses comprehensive learning) Chankorean: he does vlogs Study Korean with sol Delicious Korean (comprehensive) Story time in Korean Make sure you look up Korean articles or short stories to read everyday for any level.

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