Many aspiring Korean learners are plagued by a common question: How long does it take to learn Korean?  Unfortunately, there’s no definite answer. It really depends on a number of factors, such as your native language, education, experience with languages, exposure, and motivation. Your intended proficiency level also plays a role in determining how long it takes to learn the Korean language. Do you want to be able to...  ...read simple Korean words? ...hold a conversation with locals? ...work in South Korea?  Each of these goals requires a different skillset and time commitment, so keep this in mind before taking the leap and beginning your studies.  In this article, you’ll learn how to estimate how long it will take you to... Show more

Want to learn Korean? Then you're wondering whether Korean is hard to learn, especially if English is your first language.  Is Korean hard to learn? Korean can be challenging for English speakers because of its grammar, honorifics, pronunciation, and unfamiliar vocabulary. But Hangul, the Korean alphabet, is relatively straightforward to learn, and patterns in Korean words and verbs can make progress easier than you might expect.  Below, we’ll break down what makes Korean easy or difficult, with examples and practical advice for beginners. If you want to learn Korean step by step, you can start with short audio and video lessons at KoreanClass101.  First, let’s look at what affects how difficult Korean feels to learn. ... Show more

Learning a new language isn’t easy; it takes time and effort. Many Korean learners are too afraid to start speaking Korean because they’re scared of making mistakes. But it’s important to understand that you can’t improve your Korean if you don't keep trying. It's okay to make mistakes—it’s how you become better at Korean!  Today, we’ll introduce the five most common mistakes Korean learners make. We’ll focus on Korean language mistakes in grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. In addition, we’ll give you information on how you can improve your Korean and make fewer mistakes. Table of Contents Korean Pronunciation Mistakes - 합니다 (hamnida) and 같이 (gachi) Vocabulary Word Mistakes - 이 (i) / 가 (ga) and 은 (eun) /는 (neun) ... Show more

You asked, so we provided—easy-to-follow instructions on how to set up your electronic devices to write in Korean! We’ll also give you a few excellent tips on how to use this keyboard, as well as some online and app alternatives if you prefer not to set up a Korean keyboard. Table of Contents Why it’s Important to Learn to Type in Korean Setting up Your Computer and Mobile Devices for Korean How to Activate an Onscreen Keyboard on Your Computer How to Change the Language Settings to Korean on Your Computer Activating the Korean Keyboard on Your Mobile Phone and Tablet Korean Keyboard Typing Tips How to Practice Typing Korean 1. Why it’s Important to Learn to Type in Korean Learning a new language is made so much easier... Show more

People always talk about their family when it comes to self-introductions. Koreans value family a lot, and we love talking about our family. In this blog, we’ll teach you many useful phrases to describe your family, as well as essential family titles for you to study to expand your vocabulary skills. After reading this article, you should have no trouble talking about your brother in Korean, or letting people know about your family as a whole. We’ll also go a little bit into family culture in Korean countries, so that you have a better idea of what to expect from Korean families! Ready to learn how to describe family in Korean? Let’s get started! Table of Contents Talking About How Many are in Your Family Talking About Your... Show more