Additional Resources

The journey to mastering Korean is about getting as much natural input as possible. Beyond the daily lessons on this site, these free resources are good places to spend your 30 minutes of listening a day. Each one shows the levels it suits: start with the ones that include yours.

Start Here: Hangul

Learn the Korean alphabet before Day 1. It takes a few hours, and every lesson is written in it.

• How to Study Korean: Unit 0, Lesson 1 (Korean Word Structure and Basic Letters) A1

  Short, free lessons that teach every letter of Hangul and how letters stack into syllables, with audio. Free.

Podcasts

Audio for walks and commutes, from slow beginner episodes to natural conversations between native speakers.

• Choisusu's Korean Podcast A2-B1

  Beginner and intermediate episodes on daily life in Korea, spoken clearly in Korean; YouTube versions add subtitles. Free.

• Easy Korean with Yeoni Ssaem A2-B1

  Short weekly episodes about Korean culture and trends, told slowly in Korean with lots of repeated words. Free.

• Didi's Korean Culture Podcast B1-B2

  An all-Korean show about everyday life and culture in Korea, including some one-hour listening episodes. Free.

• Talk To Me In Korean Podcast B2+

  Weekly 15 to 20 minute conversations in Korean between native speakers at natural speed, on everyday topics. Free.

YouTube Channels

Videos in Korean where pictures, gestures and subtitles help you understand without translating.

• 몰입한국어 Immersion in Korean A1-B2

  Short stories and vlogs in Korean, each labelled with a CEFR level, from super beginner to intermediate. Free.

• 태웅쌤 - Comprehensible Input Korean A1-B1

  Easy Korean narrated over video games and stories, with playlists labelled by level starting from zero. Free.

• Daily Korean with Jaerim A1-A2

  Slow, clear Korean vlogs of real errands and outings in Seoul, made for A1-A2 learners. Free.

• 한국어 한 조각 A Piece Of Korean B1+

  A team of Korean teachers chat in Korean about everyday topics, with videos marked B1-B2 or B2-C1. Free.

Reading and Listening Tools

Tools for reading and watching real Korean, and for looking up words when you need to.

• Naver Korean-English Dictionary A1-C2

  A Korean-English dictionary with native audio, many example sentences and beginner or intermediate tags on common words. Free.

• Language Reactor B1+

  A Chrome extension that shows Korean and English subtitles together on Netflix and YouTube, with click-to-look-up words. Free, with paid extras.

• LingQ Korean A2+

  Korean texts with matching audio; tap unknown words for meanings. The free plan saves only 20 words. Free, with paid extras.

Study Tips

Remember, consistent input is key. Even if you only manage passive listening while commuting or exercising, every bit of exposure helps. Incorporate these resources into your daily routine to maximize your input.

And don't forget: while listening is crucial, you must also actively review your Anki decks daily to reinforce your learning.

Focus on understanding what you're hearing. Don't worry about grammar topics like particles, honorifics or verb endings until you're ready. Your goal now is to get used to the sounds and rhythm of Korean.

Enjoy the process, and if you ever need a break, come back when you're refreshed. This constant, even passive, exposure will eventually make Korean feel natural and become a part of you.

For a deeper look at how this method works, check out the How to Use page.

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