Korean Language Learning
Webliography
Listed here are links to online resources for learning the Korean language. This collection is divided into websites, video-based learning, and language-learning platforms. All resources listed are free to use however, some will offer a paid upgrade for more features.
Websites
Level: Intermediate- Advanced
About: Talk to me in Korean is a curriculum based online learning website that offers videos, podcasts, and books.
Focus: Colloquial words and phrases
Level: Beginner- Advanced
About: The free portion of Korean Class 101 offers vocabulary lists and audio files.
Focus: Vocabulary
Level: Intermediate- Advanced
About: The content on How to Study Korean is organized by lesson and each lesson has a workbook, vocabulary, and grammar explanation.
Focus: Written vocabulary and grammar
Level: Beginner- Intermediate
About: This is a website by husband and wife illustrators who use infographics and fun facts to teach the language.
Focus: Vocabulary
Level: Advanced
About: Italki connects learners and native speakers for practice through video chat.
Focus: Real world application
Level: Intermediate- Advanced
About: This website streams free audio of South Korean news for practice in listening.
Focus: Real world application
Video-Based Learning
Level: Beginner
About: This is a 90 minute video on how to read, write, and pronounce Korean letters.
Focus: Hangul, the Korean alphabet
Level: Beginner-Intermediate
About: Based in Seoul, Korean Unnie regularly shares videos with special topics including kpop lyrics and restaurant phrases.
Focus: Vocabulary, phrases, and culture
Level: Beginner
About: Sweet and Tasty TV is a YouTube series based in Seoul that uses quirky entertainment elements to teach basic vocabulary and phrases.
Focus: Vocabulary, phrases, and culture
Level: Beginner- Advanced
About: Seemile uses animated characters and stories to walk users through lessons.
Focus: Alphabet, vocabulary, and grammar
Level: Advanced
About: Kocowa is a Korean show streaming service. While this is not a traditional site for learning Korean, listening to it being spoken by natives can aid in listening and comprehension.
Focus: Colloquial phrases and culture
Language-Learning Platforms
Level: Intermediate
About: Duolingo is a game-based language learning platform that allows the learner to level up as they advance.
Focus: Vocabulary and phrases
Level: Intermediate- Advanced
About: FluentU provides Korean music videos, movie trailers, news, and inspiring talks to allow learners to feel immersed in the language.
Focus: Real world application
Level: Beginner- Intermediate
About: Memrise uses flashcards and memory aids to ensure the learner does not forget content. There is an option to pay to upgrade for more features.
Focus: Vocabulary and pronunciation
Level: Beginner- Intermediate
About: LingoDeer takes the learner through lessons and reviews to unlock more advanced content. In addition, each lesson has detailed grammar notes and recordings from natives.
Focus: Alphabet, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation