How should I study Korean? There are many international students in Korean universities, right? One of the most difficult parts of foreign students studying in Korea is studying Korean. Today is a tip for studying Korean for students studying abroad in Korea!
First, the most important thing when learning Korean is consistency. Study Korean at least a little bit every day while continuing to study. Even for a short time, steady learning improves memory and can acquire words and expressions. The recommended way here is to watch only one Korean study video a day on YouTube! You can study just by watching videos in Korean!
Second, one of the most effective ways to learn a foreign language is with a language partner. Practice conversation with a friend, professor, or colleague who speaks Korean. Through this, you can not only get used to talking in Korean, but also learn new expressions naturally. Look for language exchange friends on Hello Talk or Everytime, there will be more people looking for you than you think!
Third, actively participate in Korean classes. In addition to Korean language classes provided by universities, actively participate in Korean language culture experience events held by schools. Through this, you can increase your interest in learning Korean and improve your understanding of Korean culture For example, Yeoreum participated in various activities as soon as she entered the school. As a result, I was able to write well in Korean.
Lastly, the most important thing is! Enjoy studying. If you overdo your learning, your efficiency may decrease. If you enjoy learning Korean through Korean dramas, music, and movies, you can learn efficiently.
a free Korean site for foreigners
Nuri-Sejong School
It is a site where you can study Korean communication skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). It provides free online courses, online textbooks (e-books) and music downloads, Korean language viewed through pictures, reading Korean webtoons and cartoons, traveling, studying abroad, and job information. In particular, there are instructions for teachers, auxiliary materials, class cases, and guidance plans necessary for teachers who teach Korean, so they can be useful when necessary. The service languages are English, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Spanish, and French.
Korea Cyber University
It provides Korean language learning services by level. Korean language lectures consist of grades 1 to 4, and MP3 and PDF materials can be downloaded. Three-minute Korean lectures and Korean culture lectures that introduce Korean culture are good for introducing Korea and Korean to foreigners easily. It is recommended that you take an online test in advance before choosing a water supply. The service languages are Korean, English, Chinese, and Vietnamese.
durian
It was created by EBS to teach Korean language and Korean culture to marriage immigrants and multicultural families. Various courses such as multicultural Korean, Korean language cooking shows, and screen Korean are offered to learn through K-POP, so you can apply for and study courses according to your level and taste. The service languages are Korean, English, Chinese, and Vietnamese.
KOCW(Korea OpenCourseWare)
You can choose and study various subjects related to Korean lectures free of charge at KOCW, an open course for everyone. It is a good place to learn the basic skills necessary to teach Korean with a full lecture by professors at a professional university, such as introduction to Korean language education, Korean grammar, and so on. In particular, the Korean language learning course for teenagers is advantageously organized for foreigners who study TOPIK for the first time.
Let’s Learn Korean
It is a Korean site based on a podcast (PODCAST) provided by KBS World. Let’s Learn Korean is largely divided into Level I beginner courses and Level II advanced courses. Phase I is again divided into a Korean language understanding process, a basic conversation process that can be used on arrival in Korea, and finally a conversation process used while living in Korea. It is easy to learn conversation-oriented practical Korean and provides 10 languages including English, Arabic, Chinese, and French.
National Institutes of Education – Korean Language Teaching and Learning Samples
As the site name says, it is not a site for Korean learners, but a specialized site for Korean teachers. Various teaching methods and learning materials necessary for teaching Korean can be effectively found here. There are questions and answers and information sharing sections as well as Korean language education materials and teaching methods, so if you teach Korean, I recommend you to visit them. Even if you are not a Korean language teacher, there is no problem signing up and using it.
Korean From Zero!
It is a text and audio-based Korean language education site designed to support the three-volume Korean textbook for English-speaking users. It is easy to find and study the part you want quickly without wasting time. The explanation is poor because there is no video lecture, but on the contrary, it has the advantage of saving time because only the kernel can be taken quickly. It is a good site for English-speaking office workers who are always busy and don’t have much time.
[Coursera-First Step Korean]
It is a Korean lecture that can be applied on Coursera, one of the most famous online lecture sites. It was made by Yonsei University for beginners in Korean, and each lesson is divided into four units in five lessons. In each unit, you can learn conversations, words, and grammar through lectures and solve simple quizzes
Future Learn-Introduction to Korean
Future Learn, a digital education platform established in the UK, has a Korean language lecture site for English-speaking users created by Hanyang University. You can learn Korean explanations, introduction of Korean culture, and actual Korean conversation for beginners.
Coursera-Learn to Speak Korean 1
It is another Korean course made by Yonsei University. This course consists of five units in a total of six lessons. Overall, the composition is similar to the above course, but the lecture focuses on more actual conversations. It would be good to recommend it to foreigners as above course.
Korean may seem unfamiliar and difficult when you first learn it, but it’s a fun language when you learn it! Let’s all accelerate our study of Korean until we can speak Korean like our mother tongue!