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Why Learn Korean?

Korean, the native language of about 80 million people, is the official language of both North and South Korea. It is also spoken in neighboring Yanbian, China. There are two standard dialects, Seoul (South Korea) and P'yongyang (North Korea).
Regulated by the National Institute of Korean Language, Korean is also spoken in China (mostly in the Yaniban Prefecture and Changbai County), along with millions of Korean expats and immigrants in Europe, North America, and elsewhere. In some areas of Western cities like Toronto, London, Los Angeles, and Vancouver, you’ll hear the language being spoken as if you were in Seoul!
Everyone has a unique reason for wanting (or needing) to learn Korean. Maybe you’ve connected with a long-lost relative in the homeland. Perhaps you’d like to learn more about the culture of North and South Korea. Or, you may just want to take on the challenge of learning one of the most commonly spoken languages in the world!
Whatever your reasons, Pimsleur puts Korean courses right at your fingertips, no matter your location. The Pimsleur Method™ is the foundation for you to learn the Korean language. All of our applications and exercises are based on our proprietary method, which uses four main learning components: Core Vocabulary, Graduated Interval Recall, Principle of Anticipation, and Organic Learning.
Learn to speak Korean with Pimsleur, and you’ll open cultural, personal, and educational doors you never thought possible. Once you start to study Korean, you’ll enjoy these benefits and much more:
- Converse with Korean speakers anywhere in the world, from Seoul to San Francisco.
- Gain a deep, meaningful understanding of Korean culture.
- Read, speak, and understand Korean in much less time than you think.
- Watch a movie in Korean – without the subtitles!
Korean is just one of the many languages Pimsleur offers. You can choose a Premium (Korean only) or All-Access subscription. Learn Korean in an intuitive, easy way with Pimsleur!
The Best Way to Learn the Korean Language
Pimsleur helps you learn Korean from day one. Using a unique listening-based approach, you’ll learn essential words and phrases to build your knowledge from there confidently.
Our Korean lessons have intro conversations based on core vocabulary and sentence structures, which helps you learn the Korean language at a rapid pace. By the time you’re done studying Korean online with Pimsleur, you’ll be ready to hold some casual conversations with Korean speakers!
Every part of our Korean language learning program focuses on a listen-and-learn platform; similar to a child learning their first language, the best way to learn Korean is by hearing and actively participating in the language spoken. With 30-minute Core Lessons, Digital Flash Cards, Voice Coach AI pronunciation feedback, Speak Easy Challenges, and Speed Round Games, you’ll listen (and learn) your way to speaking Korean quickly and confidently.
Why Choose Pimsleur for Online Korean Lessons?
It’s not just the learn-by-listening method that separates Pimsleur from other language learning apps. You’ll also learn at home, on the go, or wherever your travels take you. You can learn Korean online, anywhere, anytime – while walking the dog, doing laundry, running errands, and during any other regular day-to-day activity.
Sign up today and learn to speak Korean – we’re ready to get you started now!
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Achieve Your Goals with Korean
Learn Korean for Travel
Headed on a sojourn to Seoul? Maybe a beach trip to Busan? Whatever your plans, you’ll want to learn Korean for travel. Having those handy phrases in your back pocket (or rather, at the tip of your tongue) helps you navigate better, communicate clearly with locals, and generally reduce the stress levels during your time abroad.
Get the best app to learn Korean for travel, right here with Pimsleur. What would you need to know?
✔️Expert local guidance from locals ✔️The best way to get from A to B ✔️When to see the most popular sites
The key is clear, concise communication. Our helpful Korean lessons and courses will help you speak with Koreans conversationally. Sign up today and start learning Korean for travel. The most critical part of your upcoming trip? It’s not what’s in your backpack, it’s your Korean vocabulary and pronunciation. We’re ready to help today!
Learn Korean for Personal and Professional Growth
When you learn Korean with Pimsleur, your advantage doesn’t end inside the Korean borders. Take your newfound knowledge anywhere – including the workplace! Learn Korean for professional growth, and you’ll unlock opportunities for a well-earned raise, that promotion you’ve been looking for, and the ability to communicate with your Korean colleagues in the meeting room or via email.
Today’s global workplace increasingly demands the ability to connect with overseas clients and co-workers. Bilingual workers have a huge head start in gaining a competitive advantage. Pimsleur helps you learn the Korean language easily, like a child does – by listening to and speaking Korean.
Get started today with Pimsleur, and you’ll be speaking conversational Korean within weeks. It only takes 30 minutes a day!
Speak Korean with Confidence. Read like a Native.
Through his research, Dr. Pimsleur found that traditional teaching methods like memorizing vocabulary, conjugating verbs, and practicing grammar actually SLOW DOWN your ability to learn Korean. He called them the kiss of total silence because they made it nearly impossible to speak the Korean language. It's the reason learning a language feels so difficult, when it should feel totally natural.
It makes sense when you think about it. Have you ever seen a toddler memorizing vocabulary lists? Or picking out parts of speech in a sentence diagram? Of course not. Children learn language the way we were meant to ‐ by listening. That's because we are hardwired to remember sounds and store them in our memory automatically.
It's the same way you pick up a song on the radio. You don't have to study the lyrics or understand musical notes and chords to remember a song. Chances are, if you hear a song once you can sing along the next time you hear it.
Don't miss out. Try learning Korean with Pimsleur today while your first week is FREE!