Easiest Ways to Learn Korean for Beginner

Summary

In this instructional video, Haley guides beginners through the process of learning Korean, starting with the Hangul alphabet and progressing to reading, basic grammar, and sentence construction. She offers a step-by-step approach, recommending specific videos for each learning stage, from mastering consonants and vowels to understanding verb tenses and common expressions. The video aims to simplify the language learning process, making it accessible and engaging for viewers of all levels.

Takeaways

• 😀 Start learning Korean by mastering Hangul, the Korean writing system.
• 🎓 Begin with the basics: memorize Korean consonants and vowels.
• 🔗 Watch specific videos to learn how to easily memorize Korean consonants and vowels.
• 🔄 Learn to combine consonants and vowels to form syllables in Korean.
• 📚 Follow recommended videos to understand how to read Korean Hangul.
• 📈 Practice reading Korean words to improve your Hangul reading skills.
• 📖 Learn the rules of Hangul to read Korean scientifically and effectively.
• 🏫 For those who know Hangul, delve into basic grammar and verb conjugations.
• 📈 Watch videos that explain verb tenses in Korean to grasp sentence structure.
• 🌟 Learn the most common Korean expressions to enhance communication skills.
• 👩‍🏫 The speaker, Haley, assures that her videos will make learning Korean easy and accessible.

Q & A

What is the first step in learning Korean according to the video?

The first step is to learn Hangul, the Korean writing system, including its consonants and vowels.

Why is learning Hangul important for beginners?

Learning Hangul is crucial because it is the foundation of the Korean language, and knowing it allows you to read and write Korean.

How does the video suggest memorizing the Korean consonants and vowels?

The video suggests watching specific videos that teach easy methods to memorize the Korean consonants and vowels.

What should you do after learning the consonants and vowels of Hangul?

After learning the consonants and vowels, you should learn how to combine them to form syllables.

What does the video recommend for people who know Hangul but find reading difficult?

For those who find reading difficult, the video recommends watching videos that teach the easiest way to read Korean Hangul, including understanding its scientific rules.

What is emphasized as very important for constructing sentences in Korean?

Verbs are emphasized as very important for constructing sentences in Korean because they change based on tense.

How can one learn to form sentences in Korean?

One can learn to form sentences by watching videos that explain basic grammar rules for verbs and how to change verbs with different tenses.

What resources does the video provide for learners who want to improve their Korean beyond basic grammar?

For learners who want to improve beyond basic grammar, the video provides resources like videos on 100 commonly used expressions in Korean.

What examples of common expressions in Korean does the video mention?

The video mentions examples like 'yes,' 'no,' and 'how are you,' which are often heard in K-pop and K-drama.

What is the overall goal of the video's suggested learning path?

The overall goal is to gradually improve from learning the Korean alphabet to constructing sentences and understanding commonly used expressions, making Korean learning easier and more accessible.

What assurances does the video give to viewers who might find learning Korean challenging?

The video reassures viewers that learning Korean is easy with the provided resources, and it encourages them to follow the suggested steps for a smoother learning experience.

Outlines

00:00

📚 Starting Korean Language Learning

This paragraph introduces the video's purpose, which is to guide absolute beginners through the process of learning Korean. It emphasizes the importance of starting with Hangul, the Korean alphabet, and breaking it down into consonants and vowels. The speaker promises to make the learning process easy by showing how to memorize these elements and combine them. The paragraph also outlines the subsequent steps for learning to read Hangul, understanding basic grammar, and forming sentences, suggesting that the video series will cover these topics in detail.

05:00

🎓 Advancing in Korean Language Proficiency

The second paragraph serves as a conclusion and a call to action for viewers who are interested in learning Korean. It reassures the audience that learning Korean with the help of the video creator, Haley, will be an easy and enjoyable experience. The speaker provides a link in the description for further learning resources and thanks the viewers for watching. The paragraph ends with a friendly sign-off, indicating that more videos on the topic will be available, and includes a musical note to denote the end of the video.

Keywords

💡Korean language

The Korean language is the official language of both North and South Korea. In the video, the speaker aims to guide beginners on how to start learning this language, which is the central theme of the video. The script mentions learning Korean as the ultimate goal for viewers who are interested in the language but unsure of where to begin.

💡Hangul

Hangul is the Korean writing system, which consists of an alphabet made up of consonants and vowels. The script emphasizes that learning Hangul is the first step in the Korean language learning process, as it is essential for reading and writing in Korean.

💡Consonants

In the context of the video, consonants refer to the part of the Korean alphabet that represents the non-vocalic sounds. The speaker promises to teach viewers how to memorize these easily, which is a fundamental aspect of learning to read and write in Hangul.

💡Vowels

Vowels, similar to consonants, are a part of the Korean alphabet and represent vocalic sounds. The script mentions learning and memorizing vowels as a necessary step in mastering the Korean writing system.

💡Memorize

Memorization is the process of learning and committing information to memory. The script suggests that viewers will need to memorize the Korean consonants and vowels, which is a key part of the learning process described in the video.

💡Combining

In the script, combining refers to the process of putting together the learned consonants and vowels to form syllables in the Korean language. This is an intermediate step after learning the individual components of the alphabet.

💡Reading

Reading in the context of the video is the ability to interpret and understand written Korean text. The speaker recommends specific videos to help viewers learn the easiest way to read Korean Hangul, which is a crucial skill for language learners.

💡Grammar rules

Grammar rules are the structural guidelines for constructing sentences in a language. The script mentions that the speaker will explain basic grammar rules, particularly for verbs, which are vital for forming sentences in Korean.

💡Verbs

Verbs are words that express actions, occurrences, or states of being. In the video, the focus is on teaching viewers how verbs change according to different tenses in Korean, which is a complex aspect of the language.

💡Tenses

Tenses in language refer to the time frame in which an action takes place. The script discusses the importance of understanding verb conjugation in different tenses, such as present and past, for forming correct sentences in Korean.

💡Expressions

Expressions in the video refer to common phrases or sentences used in everyday Korean conversation. The speaker offers to teach 100 expressions, including basic ones like 'yes' and 'no,' which are useful for beginners to communicate effectively.

Highlights

Introduction to the video on how to start learning Korean language.

The video will guide viewers step by step to read Korean and make sentences.

Emphasis on the ease of learning Korean with the presented method.

Starting with the basics: learning the Korean alphabet, Hangul.

Hangul consists of consonants and vowels that need to be memorized.

The video will teach how to memorize Korean consonants and vowels easily.

Combining consonants and vowels to form syllables is the next step.

Learning to read Korean Hangul with the help of two recommended videos.

Practice is essential for mastering the reading of Korean words.

Understanding the scientific nature and rules of reading Hangul.

For those who know Hangul but struggle with sentence construction.

Basic grammar rules for verbs and their tense changes are crucial.

Videos will explain verb tense changes in Korean.

Learning the most commonly used expressions in Korean.

100 expressions video covers basic interactions in Korean.

Encouragement for language learners and assurance of the video's ease of understanding.

Haley, the presenter, offers help for those learning Korean for the first time.

URLs for further learning will be provided in the video description.

Transcripts

in this video I'm going to tell you how

to start Korean language I know many of

you wanted to start learning Korean and

then don't know what to do right so in

this video I'm going to tell you one by

one after this video follow the steps

and then you can read Korean and then

finally you can make your own Korean

sentence as well so it's easy I bet this

is the easiest way so I'm going to tell

you how to start it okay so let's start

first

real beginner

if you haven't learned any any Korean

language before it's time to learn

hunger Hangul is a Korean writing system

so Korean are using Hangul for alphabet

so you need to learn the alphabet first

in the alphabet it consists of the

consonants and then vowels so you have

to memorize those so in this video I

will tell you how to memorize the Korean

consonants easily and in this video I'm

going to tell you how to memorize the

vowels easily these are all easies so

just watch these videos okay

when you learn the Korean consonants and

vowels it's time to learn how to combine

those you have to combine consonants and

vowels

so in this time you have to watch this

video

in this video I'm going to tell you how

to put those together consonants and

vowel two ways for making that and in

this video I'm going to tell you one by

one it's also easy don't worry for these

three videos you can learn the Korean

alphabet the basic one

second level

okay I know hunger alphabet but I don't

know how to read it it's so hard in this

time you have to learn how to read

Korean Hangul for this level people I

recommend these two videos

in this video I will tell you the

easiest way to read Korean Hangul this

video the view is more than one million

so this is proofed right watch that and

then try to read many Korean words as

you can so try to practice your Korean

reading got it especially Korean

alphabet Hangul is really scientific so

there are rules how to read it and then

in these videos I'll tell you the rules

it's very easy so don't worry and just

watch these videos

level three I know hunger and I know how

to read hunger but I don't know how to

make sentence

for this level three people I recommend

these tense videos I'll tell you the

basic grammar rules for the verbs so in

the sentence the verb is very important

you know that right the verb is very

important and then the verb in Korean

it's not easy it changes in this way and

that way with the tens so in these

videos I will tell you

how to change the verb with the tenses

so watch these videos and then get this

concept okay Korean change the verb in

this way in the present tense and that

way in the past tense so you get the

concept when you watch these videos

level four people okay I understand

Korean tenses so I get it but I don't

know how to improve more than that

so for this level four people watch

these 100 expressions in this 100

Expressions I will tell you the mostly

used expressions in Korea like yes no

how are you so this kind of basic

expressions

you might have listened this expression

in Kpop or K drama somewhere so in this

video I'll tell you one by one how this

expression is used that's it for the

four level of people who wants to learn

Korean

I know learning language is not easy at

the first time but I bet my videos are

really really easy and you will

understand it

okay so I hope this video also helps you

learning Korean for the first time

learning Korean is really easy with me

Haley so don't worry I'll put the URL in

the description box so watch those if

you want to learn Korean language so

thank you for watching this video see

you soon in these videos over there

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thank you