Introduction:

Korean, recently has gained a huge amount of popularity, thanks to Korean culture and entertainment. A decade ago it had 77 million speakers and now the number has significantly risen. It is an East Asian language but is not as difficult or complex as compared to Chinese Mandarin. Modern Korean is written in Hangul, which comprises 24 basic letters and 27 complex letters. 

Vocabulary is the first thing that you start learning when you start with a new language. However, it is also something that you keep learning even after you have completely learnt the language. Each language has thousands and thousands of words which we all learn over time and come across them almost anywhere. In order to study and maintain a French vocabulary, one can use the following tips.

• Write and Write 

Maintain a journal from the very beginning and start noting things down whenever you come across a new word, a new grammar rule, a new phrase, a new proverb. Anything new just writes it down. Writing it down will ensure that you remember it for a longer time, plus even if you forget you will always have the advantage of just turning a few pages over and finding it instead of wondering where you came across them. Writing will also help you in practicing the letters and words and their spellings. That is also very essential while learning a language. And also help you build your own vocabulary.

• Surround yourself with Korean 

Once you have figured out your purpose of learning Korean then you can include Korean stuff in your surroundings. Study shows that you learn and grasp a lot from your surroundings unconsciously and subconsciously. This type of learning is known as acquired learning. Where a learner acquires knowledge from its surroundings, without even noticing. It is a great way to learn, by ingraining Korean in your day-to-day lifestyle and surroundings you will be able to learn it faster and without a fuss. Some interesting things that you can do are – 

• Create and stick notes at places that you see the most, like beside your dressing table, your refrigerator, etc. these notes can include new words and their meanings, or some quotes and proverbs. 
• Use flashcards.
• Keep magazines and newspapers in Korean and you can try reading small quantities. Or just have a glance at them whenever you have time throughout the day. 
• Maintain a diary in Korean and try writing all your daily events in it. 
• Listen to music and songs in Korean.
• Watch Korean movies, shows, dramas, etc. 

Learning can be fun too! 

A lot of you associate learning with boring and just hard work. But surely this is not the case with learning Korean or any language. Indulge in a lot of movies and TV shows. This will keep you entertained as well as teach you new words, their pronunciations, and how to effectively start and continue the dialogue in the language. K Dramas are very popular with great content and some cute actors, the entire world is drooling over it. Imagine how fun it would be to enjoy your favorite K Drama and also learn while doing so. Apart from that Korean music industry, also known as K Pop, produces some awesome music albums, which you definitely must listen to. Apart from these, you can also download apps and games such as Duolingo, Flash Academy. These will help you recall what you have learned. 

• Social Media 

Apart from this, you can also learn on social media. You can join various Korean language groups that are open for all learners and speakers, it is a great platform for exchanging ideas and solving your doubts. Moreover, you will also come across something new almost every day that will help you grow your Korean knowledge and vocabulary.

• Conclusion 

These are some of the best ways to study as well as grow your vocabulary. These are not just going to help you grow your vocabulary, but also make overall learning fun. It is an interesting way to indulge in learning something new every day and being able to remember it as well.