Korean graded readers are one of the best ways to start reading Korean. You pick up vocabulary, learn grammar in context, and improve your overall Korean along the way.
Here, you’ll find KoreanClass101’s graded readers, from Absolute Beginner to Intermediate. And as a new member, you can download 2 Korean graded reader PDFs for FREE.
Reading Korean is actually easy when you start at the right level.
That’s why our Korean graded readers are organized by levels, from Absolute Beginner to Intermediate. So, if you know the Korean alphabet, start with Absolute Beginner. You start with simple words and phrases and we’ll build you to Beginner and Intermediate levels.
For the best experience, read these books inside our Korean learning program, where you can listen to the audio as you read and see the translations.
Starting from zero? These readers start you off with simple Korean words and phrases along with illustrations. These basic readers help you practice reading basic Korean, a few words at a time.
Ready for complete Korean sentences? Our beginner-level graded readers help you read full sentences and introduce new vocabulary and grammar along the way.
Want to take your Korean reading skills to the next level? Intermediate-level materials challenge you with more complex passages, vocabulary, and grammar.
Get 2 free Korean Graded Readers: You’ll get one Absolute Beginner book and one Beginner book to help you start reading Korean at your level.
Reading is just one part of learning Korean.
If you want to learn Korean, you’ll need more than just reading.
That’s why at KoreanClass101, you get a structured learning system that takes you from lesson 1 to 2 to 3… to conversational fluency.
Our lessons incorporate listening, speaking, reading, grammar, vocabulary, and dialogues… all within the span of a quick 3-15 minute lesson. The result? You learn Korean fast with our comprehensive approach.
Korean graded readers are books written for learners at different levels and stages. They use words, grammar, sentence structures, and story lengths appropriate for learners at each stage.
Yes. Graded readers ease you into reading Korean without facing a wall of strange new words. Absolute beginners start with simple words and phrases, while more advanced learners can progress to longer passages.
Start with the lowest level that matches your current Korean ability. If you are new to learning Korean, get an Absolute Beginner graded reader.
You can download two free Korean graded reader PDFs on this page. If you want more, check out our Extensive Reading Series inside the KoreanClass101 Lesson Library which you can access for free with a 7-Day Premium Trial.
Korean graded readers improve your reading skills by introducing vocabulary and grammar at a level you can understand. As you progress, you’ll get longer sentences and more complex passages, helping you read more and more Korean.
Korean children’s books are written for native Korean-speaking children and may contain words that learners don’t know. Graded readers are created specifically for learners like you.
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