Learn Korean online
for free
Not sure where to start with Korean? Start by choosing how long you want to study. Courses run from one week to six months, each about 20 minutes a day.
Which Korean course
is right for you?
Choose the goal closest to yours and we’ll recommend a course.
The lengths are a guide. You can go at your own pace.
Learn Korean with a 1-week, 1-month, 3-month or 6-month course
Each course takes about 20 minutes a day, and every course starts with reading and writing Hangul.
1 week
7 daysLearn the basics of vowels, consonants and final consonants (batchim), and practice reading greetings.
안녕하세요 HelloOpen this course → 02 / 1 MONTH1 month
30 daysLearn to read and write Hangul while practicing a short self-introduction: your name and where you’re from.
만나서 반갑습니다 Nice to meet youOpen this course → 03 / 3 MONTHS3 months
90 daysLearn words and expressions for everyday topics and practice short exchanges.
얼마예요? How much is it?Open this course → 04 / 6 MONTHS6 months
184 daysReview core vocabulary and grammar, and add expressions for everyday situations.
병원이 어디예요? Where is the hospital?Open this course →The Korean phrases above are examples of the situations you’ll practice, not the exact lesson content.
A 1-month Korean study plan, week by week
The 1-month course moves through these themes.
- Week 1 (days 1–7)How Hangul works, and more
- Week 2 (days 8–14)Aspirated consonants ㅋ ㅌ ㅍ ㅊ, and more
- Week 3 (days 15–21)Sound changes (linking, nasalization, aspiration), and more
- Week 4 (days 22–28)Introductions, greetings, numbers and counting
- Week 5 (days 29–30)Basic verbs
The 3- and 6-month courses go further, with everyday themes such as family, time, shops and places, directions, Korean food, shopping and money, and body and health.
About 20 minutes a day, easy to keep up
It’s fine if you can’t study every day. Your progress is saved, so you can pick up where you left off. No account is needed.
Pick a genre you like (K-pop, dramas or variety shows), and each lesson ends with one word from that genre. You can change your choice later.
See Day 1Not sure what your level is?
If you can already read Hangul, you can start with the level test: 12 questions on vocabulary and grammar, about 3 minutes, free.
Your result shows a recommended level and where to start. If it doesn’t feel right, you can change your starting point later.
If you can’t read Hangul yet, we recommend starting from Day 1 of a course.
Levels and exams, roughly
| Level | Approx. TOPIK level |
|---|---|
| Starter | Before TOPIK Level 1: reading and writing Hangul (for complete beginners) |
| Beginner | Levels 1–2 |
| Intermediate | Levels 3–4 |
| Advanced | Levels 5–6 |
How levels line up with TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) is approximate. For exam preparation, see our TOPIK prep.
Frequently asked questions
Can I really learn Korean online for free?
Yes. Learning is free and you don’t need to create an account.
How long does it take to learn Korean?
It depends on your goal and how often you study. Every course here is about 20 minutes a day. The 1-week course covers reading Hangul and basic greetings, and the 1-, 3- and 6-month courses build from there.
Can I learn Korean on my own?
Yes. Every course starts with Hangul and goes step by step, so you can study by yourself in your browser. Pick a course, or take the level test if you can already read Hangul.
Can I start learning Korean as a complete beginner?
Yes. Every course starts with reading and writing Hangul. If you mainly want to learn how to read it, the 1-week course is a good fit.
Will I be able to speak Korean after the 1-week course?
Not yet. The 1-week course focuses on reading Hangul and practicing greetings you can read. Conversation practice builds up gradually in the 1-, 3- and 6-month courses.
What if I can’t study every day?
That’s fine. Your progress is saved in your browser, so you can pick up where you left off. It may not carry over if you clear your browser data or open the site on another device.
Can I learn Korean on my phone?
Yes. Open the site in your browser on a phone or a computer and start right away.
Can I practice typing in Korean too?
Yes. You can practice typing Hangul on an on-screen keyboard where the next key glows. See how Hangul typing practice works.