What is the best way to learn Korean?
Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages.
1:1 Lessons
Books
Social Media
Apps
For serious learners like you,
1:1 Lesson is the most suitable option
However, there are some preconditions.
Finding a teacher
It takes a lot of trial and error to find a teacher who’s reliable and kind.
Inflexible schedule
The more popular a teacher is, the harder it is to book a lesson at the time you want. You also have to consider the time difference.
High cost
You’ll need to invest at least $1,000 to see results. (Average $20 per hour × 50 hours)
Podo Korean
the app for serious learners.
A reliable Korean learning app
Creative and detailed explanations created by a native teacher with over 2,000 lessons of experience
Natural audio recorded by humans, not AI
All audio is recorded by a native Korean teacher.
Learn the most natural Korean.
Hear from Podo Korean users
“It’s like taking a real Korean class with a private tutor! The lessons are very well explained and allow for rapid progress! Thank you for this app!”
“I love it! I have about 10 apps to learn Korean, but there’s always something that bothers me. This one is perfect.”
“It is a very helpful app especially considering that I don’t know any Korean so it’s really helpful and I do recommend you using it beginner or not it’s amazing. 감사합니다!”
F.A.Q.
It depends on individual effort, but among over 200 students I’ve taught, two who started from zero reached fluency within a year. They were intelligent, consistent, and studied Korean every day, even for just five minutes. With steady effort like theirs, it takes about a year to become proficient in Korean.
I’ve learned several languages (English, Japanese, Chinese, Thai) through lessons, books, exchanges, and apps. I focus on apps because they can combine the strengths of other methods. Drawing on my experience as a learner and Korean teacher, I created Podo Korean, the most effective way to improve your Korean skills.
I tried over ten top Korean language apps and found many contained awkward or incorrect expressions, which learners unknowingly accepted. That inspired me to create Podo Korean. Using the same methods I apply as a teacher, it offers accurate, detailed lessons that match the effectiveness of one-on-one teaching.
The key to learning a language is consistency. Since smartphones are always with us, apps are ideal for maintaining it. Unlike most Korean apps, Podo Korean offers lessons as effective as private classes, anytime and anywhere—even just five minutes a day. Before opening YouTube or social media, start with Podo Korean.
If your goal is to read Hangul and hold basic conversations, the 100 free lessons with ads will be enough. But for serious learners aiming higher, I recommend the Premium plan. It includes more lessons, detailed explanations, and reading practice. I personally guide Premium users as my students, supporting their progress toward their Korean goals.
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