Learn Korean — The Fast, Easy & Fun Way
Korean, a language spoken by 75 million people across the globe, is not considered to be a very easy language to learn. However, if you have a very strong and unavoidable reason to learn Korean you probably would not think about the difficulty level but try to learn it in every possible way.
Let us look at some ways to learn Korean that would not just be fun but also help you learn fast and in a comparatively easy manner.
Do movies and music help?
Of course, training your ears to listen to the language is important, but if you have not heard much of Korean, you probably would be lost when you hear it initially. Since K Pop and K drama is becoming highly popular among people these days, you can use them to get used to the language. For this reason, watching movies or listening to the popular Pop bands can be helpful. You may not learn the language by simply watching movies or listening to the music but you can definitely get used to the language and in all possibility understand their culture and way of living to a certain extent.
Join an online class
You can join an online class that allows you to learn Korean depending on your level of understanding. Find an online class that has interesting material which is easy and practical to use. Insist on speaking as much Korean as possible from the beginning. Online classes allow you to learn at your own pace. If you find it difficult to speak to someone in Korean even after learning for some time, online classes give you an opportunity to break that shell because you can interact with your teacher without worrying about mistakes as the teacher will help you correct them.
Language exchange programs
Make good use of language exchange programs where you can find a native speaker who is interested in learning your language or English. Time is your investment in this case. You learn for the same amount of time that you spend teaching your language. This is a win-win situation for both. However, ensure that you are using Korean from the beginning irrespective of how little or how much you know the language.
Learn Hangul
As children, we first learn to speak in our native language and then learn the alphabet to move on to reading and writing. You can probably follow a similar pattern where you first get accustomed to listening and speaking basic Korean and then learn the alphabet. The Korean alphabet, known as Hangul was designed by King Sejong the Great, has 14 consonant letters and 10 vowel letters. These can be learned easily with some effort and practice. You may not find it necessary to learn Hangul initially, however, alphabet and writing practice is an essential element of learning a language which happens eventually in the process.
Naver – your online dictionary or translations service
Naver, a word derived from navigating, is the predominantly used search engine in Korea. This can be used to find the translation or meaning for a word. For those of you who do not have a Korean keyboard, copy-paste is the easiest option. Along with the meaning of a word, you can see how these words are used in different contexts which is essential to understand a word and remember it.
Flashcards
If you are someone who has used flashcards in your school, you know how helpful they are. These can be used for learning Korean as well. You can create your own flashcards based on the words you come across or use apps that provide you with this service. Starting from words used in daily life to not so often used but important words, flashcards can be used for everything.
Finally,
These are just some of the ways to learn Korean fast in a fun manner. You can come up with your own ideas because only you know what works for you the best. So be creative, dedicate a good amount of time every day to learning, use a combination of different resources and start learning Korean.