Learn Korean for free, from Hangul to TOPIK 6
K-PLAZA.COM Korean Learning is a free site for learning Korean at your own level, from your first Hangul letter to TOPIK level 6. There is nothing to sign up for: start in your browser on a phone or computer, or add it to your home screen to use it like an app. Quizzes and typing practice make it easier to keep going.
Hangul Typing
Practice Hangul on an on-screen keyboard with words and real-life sentences in 15 themes, from greetings to K-pop.
Learn Korean
Work through everyday situations such as greetings, cafés, shopping and the subway, with audio and meanings in your language. Take a 3-minute level check and pick a 1-week to 6-month course.
TOPIK prep
Train listening, reading, grammar and writing at every level, then test yourself with timed mock-exam style sets.
Daily practice
A new Korean expression every day, plus a word book and spaced-repetition review to help you remember what you learn.
Study menu
- Korean phrases 600
- Korean vocabulary 1,227
- TOPIK vocabulary 1,206
- Korean grammar 133
- Hangul typing Keyboard layout and practice
- Learn Korean Level test, courses and goals
Korean phrases
Hangul at a glance
Hangul is made of 14 basic consonants and 10 basic vowels, which are combined into square syllable blocks. A consonant plus a vowel gives one syllable, for example ㄱ + ㅏ = 가 (ga). Learn these 24 letters and you can already sound out most Korean words. The letter ㅇ is silent at the start of a syllable and sounds like “ng” at the end.
Consonants
| Letter | Sound | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ㄱ | g / k | 가 ga |
| ㄴ | n | 나 na |
| ㄷ | d / t | 다 da |
| ㄹ | r / l | 라 ra |
| ㅁ | m | 마 ma |
| ㅂ | b / p | 바 ba |
| ㅅ | s | 사 sa |
| ㅇ | – / ng | 아 a |
| ㅈ | j | 자 ja |
| ㅊ | ch | 차 cha |
| ㅋ | k | 카 ka |
| ㅌ | t | 타 ta |
| ㅍ | p | 파 pa |
| ㅎ | h | 하 ha |
Vowels
| Letter | Sound | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ㅏ | a | 아 a |
| ㅑ | ya | 야 ya |
| ㅓ | eo | 어 eo |
| ㅕ | yeo | 여 yeo |
| ㅗ | o | 오 o |
| ㅛ | yo | 요 yo |
| ㅜ | u | 우 u |
| ㅠ | yu | 유 yu |
| ㅡ | eu | 으 eu |
| ㅣ | i | 이 i |
10 phrases to learn first
Greetings and everyday expressions are the fastest way to start speaking. Open any phrase to hear it, see how it is pronounced and check yourself with a short quiz.
- 안녕하세요annyeonghaseyo · Hello
- 안녕히 가세요annyeonghi gaseyo · Goodbye (to someone leaving)
- 안녕히 계세요annyeonghi gyeseyo · Goodbye (to someone staying)
- 감사합니다gamsahamnida · Thank you
- 고마워요gomawoyo · Thanks
- 죄송합니다joesonghamnida · I’m sorry
- 미안해요mianhaeyo · Sorry
- 괜찮아요gwaenchanayo · It’s okay
- 네, 알겠어요ne, algesseoyo · Yes, I understand
- 잠시만요jamsimanyo · Just a moment, please
Study path from beginner to TOPIK Level 6
Work through six levels at your own pace. Each level has its own word list, and the grammar patterns are grouped by the same levels.
- TOPIK level 1The most basic everyday words: greetings, numbers, family and food. (121 words · Korean grammar: 28)
- TOPIK level 2Words for shopping, transport and weather, and simple conversations. (102 words · Korean grammar: 24)
- TOPIK level 3Topics from school and work, and words for describing experiences and opinions. (213 words · Korean grammar: 28)
- TOPIK level 4Words for news, public situations and abstract topics. (217 words · Korean grammar: 19)
- TOPIK level 5More formal words found in texts about social issues and specialist subjects. (290 words · Korean grammar: 16)
- TOPIK level 6Advanced words with fine shades of meaning, from academic, literary and editorial writing. (263 words · Korean grammar: 18)
Frequently asked questions
Is it really free?
Yes. All learning content is currently free and you do not need an account. The site is supported by Google AdSense ads on the web version.
Is it for complete beginners?
Yes. You can start with the Hangul basics. Every level is open from the start, so you can also jump straight to your own level.
Which languages does it support?
The interface and explanations are available in Japanese, English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Uzbek, Mongolian, French, Spanish (Mexico), Thai, Malay, Turkish, Portuguese (Brazil), Hindi, Russian, Bengali, Filipino, Arabic and Urdu.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in the browser on phones, tablets and computers. Add it to your home screen to open it like an app.
Can I practice typing Korean without a Korean keyboard?
Yes. Hangul Typing gives you an on-screen keyboard, so you can learn the key positions and practice words and sentences on a phone or computer.
Does it help with TOPIK?
Yes. It offers TOPIK-style listening, reading, grammar and writing practice for levels 1–6, vocabulary lists for each level and mock-exam style sets. For exam dates and registration, check the official announcements.