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Why Learn Korean?

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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!

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Learn Korean as a Complete Beginner (No Experience Needed!)

No prior knowledge of Korean is needed to start learning with Pimsleur. You’ll strengthen your memory skills with Graduated Interval Recall and Spaced Repetition, earning through conversation-based audio lessons. The complete Levels 1-5 learning path includes convenient 30-minute sessions that are accessible anywhere, even hands-free! Quick Match games and other interactive exercises help you recall words and phrases more quickly as your Korean skills continue to grow.

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!

Learn Korean with the Pimsleur App

Discover the best app to learn Korean and take your language skills to the next level. With the Pimsleur Korean learning app, you’ll enjoy fun and engaging lessons that fit into your daily routine. Whether you’re a beginner or advancing, our Korean language learning app uses the proven Pimsleur Method to help you speak confidently in real-world conversations. With multiple premium features such as flash cards, AI voice recognition, quizzes, interactive exercises, and offline access, The Pimsleur Korean learning app is designed to fit seamlessly into your daily routine, making it the ideal app to learn Korean at your own pace. Experience the Pimsleur difference and start speaking Korean today!

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.

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Get started today with Pimsleur, and you’ll be speaking conversational Korean within weeks. It only takes 30 minutes a day!

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Common Questions About Learning Korean

Is Korean a difficult language to learn?

It all depends on the language learning path you take. For optimum difficulty, go the traditional route with textbook-heavy instruction. For a much easier way to learn Korean, Pimsleur is your best possible choice. All our Korean courses tackle the inherent challenges of the language head-on. You’ll study Korean the most efficient way, thanks to our focus on listening (aural) and speaking (oral) skills. Learning Korean is rewarding, fun, and fast, with Pimsleur leading the way!

How long does it take to learn Korean?

This is one of the first questions people ask when they’re getting ready to learn the Korean language. Of course, everyone wants to speak any new language conversationally ASAP. Pimsleur’s Korean lessons avoid the outside noise and conflicting information that more established programs tend to have – in many cases, our customers learn to speak Korean words and phrases (basic ones) after their first lesson! From there, you’ll learn Korean with growing confidence, with the goal of being able to converse with native Korean speakers. How long it takes will depend on your level of curiosity and commitment – but following the Pimsleur method and listening to your 30-minute lesson each day will keep you on track.

What are the main challenges when learning Korean?

Korean has a reputation as a complex and sophisticated language. Those rumors you’ve heard about Korean being a hard language to acquire aren’t exaggerated. But that doesn’t mean you can’t conquer all the challenges associated with learning Korean. One challenge is Korean’s basic structure, which strings together morphemes (the tiniest units of meaningful syntax) to form words. Korean also has a subject-object-verb configuration, which poses some problems for native English speakers. Pimsleur will teach you about all these particulars as you learn Korean!

How important is pronunciation in learning Korean?

Pronunciation is of paramount importance as you learn to speak Korean. The language has 19 unique consonant phonemes, with varying degrees of palatial nuance. When consonants come before vowels in a word, Korean pronunciation accounts for multiple allophones, which is a distinct way of sounding these sounds, depending on how it’s used. Pimsleur covers all the bases as you learn the Korean language, especially with our Voice Coach with AI pronunciation feedback tool. Again, you’ll utilize your existing oral and aural capability to nail down Korean’s sophisticated pronunciation rules.

Are the Korean lessons suitable for complete beginners?

Yes. Pimsleur puts useful words and phrases at your disposal through listening and speaking activities designed to build real communication skills. And you won’t have to endure lengthy grammar lessons, since our instruction technique, based on the Pimsleur Method™, is super intuitive and effective. As you advance through all 150 lessons with world-class audio courses, you’ll quickly get comfortable speaking Korean in everyday situations.

How many lessons and levels are included in the Pimsleur Korean course?

Pimsleur gets you learning Korean right away, no matter your skill level. The Pimsleur Korean language course is divided into 5 different levels, which include 30 conversational lessons to help get you up to speed quickly. And since Korean is a somewhat difficult language for native English speakers to learn – you’re acquiring a whole new alphabet and writing system – Pimsleur’s Korean course also has approximately 100 reading lessons. Take control of your language learning and exceed your goals with a Pimsleur Korean subscription today!

What is the Pimsleur approach to learning Korean?

Want to learn Korean fast and efficiently? The Pimsleur Korean lessons will take you on a rewarding, fascinating learning journey. Forget those boring lessons you probably associate with language acquisition. We focus on your natural oral and aural abilities – those critical speaking and listening skills – to build your core vocabulary, nail down proper pronunciation, and eventually speak Korean conversationally. Pimsleur’s Korean lessons are fun, and we also provide flexible learning options…study Korean in the car, on a walk, or simply when relaxing at home!
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