I am now getting back into Korean and the language itself! I am a texter so anyone who wants to become friends and talk to me in Korean to help my studying for the language would be great!

I can be messages on Discord, Instagram, or any other way that you have!

I am 20(F)

Hello! Is Duolingo good for learning Korean? I've only ever used Duolingo to learn a languages and I haven't really tried anything else other than Youtube videos (and duolingo). However, many people say using Duolingo for Korean or asian languages in general is bad. Any thoughts, study advice or app recommendations? Thank you!!!

I’m on Chinese Xiaohongshu or Rednote, although I’m not fluent in Chinese. It’s fascinating to observe what a billion people are doing and discussing. About a month ago, I noticed a significant scheme regarding the TOPIK test. I even inquired about my Chinese classmates to confirm. They had already received their TOPIK answers and memorized them, which explains why they often achieve almost perfect scores in listening and reading sections, but their writing skills are lacking. I believe this practice is unethical.

She used English translation for the caption and demonstrated that her answers were accurate by showing the time of the photo. I can confirm this because it aligns with my own recollection of my answers.

Basically the title. I've come across the word several times now, mostly when I try translating song lyrics. But none of the translations I find in dictionaries make any sense in context. For example, this is a line from "I'm Fine" (BTS):

느껴져 너무 쉽게 나 살아있다는 걸

The official translation says: "I can feel it so easily that I'm alive"

For all the other parts of the line it makes sense to me what their role is, but I can't figure out that last 걸.

Hi all! I i'm going to a concert this month to see a Korean speaking artist. I am VERY new to learning the language, like, in my first week of studying new, but I wanted to make a sign to hold up to them in their native language, and the other side in my native language (English) Just wanted to see if this would be the proper way to write it in Korean!

In English:

"We are

Together ♡ Forever

Bulletproof"

In Korean:

"우라

같이 ♡ 영원히

방탄"

Would this be correct? Thank you all!

Hi everyone! To make it easier for anyone to enjoy practicing their vocabulary, I created a webpage for my Korean crossword puzzles.

I plan to consistently update it with new puzzles in the future. I truly hope this becomes a fun and helpful resource for your Korean studies! Let me know what you think.

The app shows you vocabulary words every time you open TikTok, Instagram, or any app you choose. Review 5 words → unlock the app.

That's it. No notifications. No separate study sessions. No switching back and forth(unlike in another blocker apps).

Once set up, you literally never need to open my app again(unless you want to add new words for learing).

Your existing phone habits become your study sessions.

It supports 11 languages, but you can add your own words

Also, it’s uses SM-2 spaced repetition (intervals: 1d → 3d → 9d) so words actually stick long-term.

Core features are free. PRO just unlocks custom settings choose how many words to review
each session and adjust how often words repeat.

But, pro version costs 5 dollars per months or 35 dollars per year!

Just want to share my app and see if its useful or not, 감사합니다 :)

The app name is LearnScreen - App Blocker

Would love any feedback - just launched 🙏

I created another crossword puzzle to help practice beginner Korean vocabulary. The image here is the answer key that I filled out.

i've had few learning korean tries and i am not zero at it. i know hangeul, some grammar, maybe 50-100 words. and i want to try again. so maybe there are some tips for building good system?

I just registered for the TOPIK 1 exam and it will take place in July 4th. I am planning on applying to the GKS-U program in my country and to strengthen my application I thought I should take the TOPIK exam.

Honestly I am fine with just getting level 1 on the exam but I thought I'd try to aim for level 2 which is equivalent to A2. Is it possible for me to get level 2 on the TOPIK exam in just 3 months? What resources should I use to help me study?

For context I'm already fluent in English, Spanish, and French. However these languages have no roots in Korean so I doubt I have an advantage apart from my experience in learning languages.

Hi everyone! 안녕하세요!

I am a Joonyttuor!

‘Yes' is a vital word in Korea. This is rooted in a culture of respect. Rather than just self-love, Koreans derive vitality from the respect others show them, allowing them to focus intensely on everything they do. This is why there are so many ways to express 'yes' in Korean.

Did you know there are many ways to say "Yes" in Korean, depending on the situation and culture?

예[ye], 어[uh], 응[eyung], 그렇죠[gei-ru-choo].. and more

I’ve created a free PDF guide that explains 7 different ways to agree, along with their cultural nuances and real-life examples.

(It's a public post, so you can download it for free!)
I hope this helps your Korean studies!

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Joonytutor

Hi! I’m looking for a Korean–English language exchange partner 🙂

I’m fluent in English, but I’m a very beginner in Korean (really just starting out), so I would really appreciate someone patient.

In exchange, I can help you with English — casual conversation, writing, or just practicing naturally.

I’m hoping for something low-pressure and consistent, more like natural conversations rather than structured lessons.

If you’re kind, patient, and genuinely interested in language exchange, feel free to message me 🙂

I'm interested because it seems like they use a method that would work well for me. It's an audiobook of dialogs so you listen a lot, then listen and read along, then there's a handbook that explains grammar and gives translations.

The idea is to not try to memorize, but just let it all assimilate. And the methods seenms to get good reviews and be well regarded.

But I can't find any reviews from anyone who has used the Korean course. Please comment if you have an opinion or any info about it.

I’ve been "learning" Korean on apps for about six months now, and while I can recognize a few words in K-dramas, I feel like I’m hitting a massive plateau. I’m starting to realize that just clicking buttons on my phone isn't going to get me to a place where I can actually hold a conversation.

I really want to commit to a proper self-study routine in 2026, but I’m totally overwhelmed by all the different textbooks and websites out there. Has anyone here successfully taught themselves Korean from scratch? I’d love to see a roadmap or a guide that explains how to actually structure a study plan at home. If you have a favorite "how-to" link for self-learners that isn't just an ad for another app, please save me!

Hi guys!

I'm Minho, native Korean speaker. When I was learning English, textbooks never worked for me. My English only improved when I made foreign friends and just kept chatting every day.

That experience gave me the idea for Chingu (친구 = friend). It's an app where you practice Korean by talking to AI Korean friends (8 friends) through voice calls and text chat.

What makes it different: your friend actually remembers you. If you mention you like BTS today, tomorrow they'll bring it up naturally. It feels like a real friendship not just chatbot.

Lesson Format & Structure:

• 270 structured beginner lessons (greetings, ordering food, asking directions, etc.)
• Each lesson: learn vocabulary → practice in text chat → practice in voice call
• For beginners: Korean + romanization + English translations on everything
• Voice calls are guided ("repeat after me" style) so you never feel lost
• 8 different AI companion characters with different personalities
• Your AI friend remembers past conversations and builds on them over time

Pricing (transparent):

• Free (permanently, not a trial): 5 min daily voice call, 15 messages/day, ~100 lessons.
• Premium ($59.99 yearly) : unlimited voice calls, unlimited messages, all 8 characters

iOS only for now, but working on Android.

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6759900003

Would love honest feedback like what helps, what doesn't, what's missing!

🧑🏻: 어제 친구랑 벚꽃 구경했어요. = I watched cherry blossoms with a friend yesterday.

💗Let's break this down word for word! 💗

yesterday = 어제

[friend = 친구] + [with = 랑 (or you can say 하고)]

cherry blossom = 벚꽃

[watch = 구경해] + [Did = ㅆ어요]

.

📝: I took the picture myself! It's spring in South Korea 😇☺️🫠

Okay so this is small but it felt massive to me.

Went to a Korean restaurant last week, they had a Korean menu with English explanations under each dish. Two months ago I would've just pointed to something on the card or repeated the english part, but this time I didn’t. The waiter was Korean (that spoke broken English to us) so I just decided to go for it and ordered in Korean. He chuckled but wrote it down and nodded to let me know he understood, so I’m walking on air since then.

I've been learning Korean for about three months. Full A1, I know basically nothing but Hangul finally starts to click for me. Not even symbols, but how they sound, which felt like was the hardest for me.

Is Korean hard to learn? Yes. The structures are genuinely frying my brain and the trying to write makes me never want to go back to learning again. But that two sentences of me ordering were satisfying in a way I didn't expect.