How to Learn Intermediate Korean

Combine traditional classroom techniques with interactive language learning activities to effectively learn Korean.

You do not have to limit yourself to sticking your nose in Korean books and conjugating piles of verbs to learn intermediate Korean. Studying intermediate Korean is most effective when you engage in interactive Korean activities, such as watching Korean dramas on the Internet or speaking Korean with a language partner over a cup of coffee. By combining traditional classroom learning techniques with interactive learning activities, you will enjoy learning Korean while improving your Korean abilities.

Instructions

1. Take a university course in intermediate Korean. Many colleges offer intermediate Korean courses and many will allow you to take those classes even if you are not a full time student. In addition to giving you curriculum and direction in your study of intermediate Korean you will learn alongside other people who can help you in your studies.

2. Use the Internet to find free Korean lessons. Several websites, such as Livemocha.com and Talktomeinkorean.com offer free intermediate Korean lessons and will give you the opportunity to practice what you have learned with native Korean speakers. Taking online lessons will help you review what you learned in the classroom as well as expose you to new grammar and vocabulary.

3. Practice listening to Korean from native Korean speakers. You can do this by listening to Korean popular music, watching Korean television online and speaking with native Korean speakers.

4. Join a language exchange program. Many universities offer language exchange with international students studying English and can match you with a native Korean speaker. Using a language exchange program will allow you to practice speaking what you learn with a native speaker who can correct your punctuation, correct your grammar and teach you how modern Korean is spoken.

Tips & Warnings

• If you join a language exchange program, be aware you will be expected to help your partner with English. Spend half of your time speaking in English and half of your time working on Korean.

• Only read Korean in Hangul whenever possible. Using Hangul will help ensure your pronunciation is always correct and it will enable you to read text in Korean faster.

References

• Kennesaw; Foundations for Successful Second Language Acquisition; Feland L. Meadows

Resources

• Talk to Me in Korean