한틈 · SMALL STEPS, REAL SENTENCES
A little Korean.
A conversation begins.
Short explanations, useful examples, and practice that builds on what you know.
Start Basic Korean →Need the alphabet first? ↗36 lessons · 9 unit checks · Review lab · No account needed
BASIC KOREAN (KR1)
One unit at a time.
Meet someone
Greet someone, give a name and use 이에요/예요 to introduce a role.
4 lessons + a unit check →UNIT 2You and other people
Use 은/는, country and language names, and 이/가 아니에요 in short introductions.
4 lessons + a unit check →UNIT 3Things and places
Point to things, ask what and where they are, and describe what is present with 있어요 and 없어요.
4 lessons + a unit check →UNIT 4Everyday actions
Use a small set of polite present verbs, object particles and action locations to describe everyday activities.
4 lessons + a unit check →UNIT 5Numbers, time and ordering
Use small number sets for counts, prices and clock time, then make a simple café order.
4 lessons + a unit check →UNIT 6Days and simple plans
Name a date, describe a few familiar past actions and make a simple plan or appointment.
4 lessons + a unit check →UNIT 7Likes and wishes
Say what you like, distinguish 좋아해요 from 좋아요, and express a personal wish with -고 싶어요.
4 lessons + a unit check →UNIT 8Getting around
Ask how to reach a destination, describe transport and follow a clearly oriented practice map.
4 lessons + a unit check →UNIT 9Connect your daily talk
Say who you do something with, describe what you did not do, and connect familiar actions with -고.
4 lessons + a unit check →REVIEW LABReview lab: Units 1–6
Combine six units in new situations, take a 12-question learning check and return to the lessons behind your mistakes.
4 review sessions + a 12-question check →REVIEW LABReview lab: Units 7–9
Revisit Units 7–9 in four mixed sessions and a 12-question learning check.
4 review sessions + a 12-question check →REVIEW LABKR1 everyday review
Connect Units 1–9 through four situation-based sessions and an 18-question review.
4 review sessions + an 18-question check →KR1 has nine units and review labs. KR2 Units 1–2 are available in all 11 KR1 explanation languages. KR3–KR6 are planned; progress is not a proficiency certificate.
KR2 →Continue with Everyday Korean (KR2)
Use familiar Korean to ask for help and permission. Units 1–2 are available in all 11 KR1 explanation languages. Your KR1 progress stays saved.
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