Korean textbooks for various levels
| Korean Grammar for Speaking 2 (Intermediate) | I used this when I first started learning Korean, and it was a really solid guide. It’s made by a Korean university, so you can be sure the content is great. Read review |
| Korean made Simple by Go! Billy Korean | Billy has been a Korean learner for many years, and his content is catered to beginners who self-study. |
| Korean Grammar in Use Intermediate | This is the best Korean grammar textbook I’ve used for years! The activities are fun, and the pages are wonderfully designed. Watch my review video |
| Korean Grammar for Use Advanced | Excellent grammar points that are more advanced and can help you prepare for TOPIK2. This is the one I currently use and I enjoy the exercises in the book. |
| Yonsei Korean 1-1 | Excellent for beginners and is from from a replutable Korean university |
| Tuttle Basic Korean | Good for beginners to intermediate learners, from a trusted language company |
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Websites for learning Korean
| Glossika | One of the most comprehensive sites out there, although sentences can sometimes sound a little robotic. Use it as you like, but remember to use a mix of resources! |
| Koreanclass101 | There are lots of podcasts and lesson transcripts for various Korean levels. Although the marketing is somewhat spammy, the content is solid, and I’ve been using it for years. |
| Pathway to Korean | Free beginner lessons online from Ohio State University. |
| Talk To Me In Korean | Learn Korean with native pronunciation and spaced repetition on Glossika. Take a level test to ensure you’re learning within your level. I use it, too! 😀 |
| How to study Korean website | Online Korean lessons with expert teachers, as well as a great range of learning resources to help you study more effectively. |
| Sogang Korean course | Are you stuck in the early 2000s? Would you like a helpful resource with a really… retro design? Sogang Korean is the site for you. |
| LingoClass | Online and offline Korean & other Asian language lessons |
| Optilingo | More resources for Korean |
Apps for Korean
Beginners
kGrammar
Teaches Korean grammar points.
WriteIt
Learn how to write Hangul
Intermediate +
Wodeu
App to learn Korean by reading
Audioclip app
Listen to Korean content for free
Clozemaster
Useful for learning phrases, filler words, prepositions and vocabulary in context in a gamified format.Dictionaries
Hands down, the best dictionary for Korean learners is Naver Dictionary. If you download the app, you’ll get awesome content like videos, dialogues, Kpop content, daily phrases and more. You can also use the mobile website if you prefer. It’s pretty robust and is clearly geared at Korean learners.
Naver also has a translator called Papago. You can use the audio feature to listen to a native pronunciation. It’s awesome!
Pronunciation & Hangul
Resources
Hangeul Master on Amazon: textbook from TTMIK
Learn Hangul on HowtostudyKorean
Korean pronunciation guide
for the IPA system
Forvo allows you to type a word and listen to how it’s pronounced
Notebooks for Hangul practice
Improve your handwriting using Korean Wongoji paper:
Blue notebook on Amazon
Brown notebook on Amazon
Notebook review video
Add a little touch of Korean in your life
Check out some of my custom-designed Korean items on Society6 to stock up on fresh language learning supplies, phone cases, stickers and more!
Podcasts, radio & music
KBS World Let’s Learn Korean
Stream Korean radio
KBS News app
Red Book Cafe
라디오 다이어리 그 남자 그 여자 Calm radio diary from male & female perspectives
If you’re a UI/UX designer like me, you’ll love Design Table (no English translation)
Podbang for podcasts
My K-indie playlist
Korean praise
Miscellaneous resources
Websites
90 Day Korean blog
Intermediate College Korean
Naver web novels
Naver webtoons
Hangul to Hanja translator
Handbook of Korean Vocabulary
Language exchange
italki
Affordable language tutors that you can book according to your schedule. I use italki often for speaking practice. Get $10 credits after you sign up and book your first lesson here.
YouTube channels
Korean Unnie
TTMIK
Go! Billy Korean
Minji Teaches Korean
Conversational Korean
KoreanClass101
How to make the most out of a language exchange:
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