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Learn Korean From Scratch With HaruKorean

HaruKorean is a free learning platform for anyone from total beginners who can't yet read Hangul to intermediate learners aiming for TOPIK. Each lesson is designed to take about 10–15 minutes, so you can fit it into a commute or coffee break. There is no sign-up, no paywall, and no email required — just open your browser and start.

Built for Japanese and English Speakers

English speakers benefit from our step-by-step Hangul introduction and careful romanization throughout. Japanese speakers get even more: the curriculum is designed around the three big advantages Japanese learners have — identical word order, one-to-one particle mapping, and a huge shared Sino-Korean vocabulary. Read our dedicated guide on Korean for Japanese Speakers to see how much of a head start you actually get.

Seven Levels, No Guesswork

The #1 reason beginners quit is not knowing what to study next. HaruKorean breaks the journey into seven clearly defined levels, so you can just follow the path.

• Level 1 — Hangul Basics: master all consonants, vowels, and pronunciation rules. Most learners read Hangul in 1–2 weeks.
• Level 2 — Greetings & Basics: polite self-introduction, everyday greetings, essential expressions.
• Level 3 — Essential Grammar: the particles 은/는, 이/가, 을/를 and core sentence patterns.
• Level 4 — Daily Conversations: shopping, ordering food, transit, and everyday interactions.
• Level 5 — Intermediate Grammar: connecting endings, honorifics, conditionals, and reasoning.
• Level 6 — Reading & Writing: short texts, writing drills, real-world snippets.
• Level 7 — Advanced Topics: idioms, 사자성어 expressions, and reading actual news articles.

Not sure where to start? Take the quick 12-question placement test — it tells you exactly which level to jump into.

Every Lesson: Vocabulary, Grammar, Practice

Each lesson follows the same clean, three-part structure so you always know what to expect:

• Vocabulary: every word comes with Hangul, romanization, translation, an example sentence, and native-quality audio. Audio files are delivered as MP3 so they cache in your browser for instant replay.
• Grammar: clear explanations with at least three example sentences. We focus on why Korean works the way it does, not just memorization.
• Practice: multiple-choice and matching questions — no typing required. This keeps practice frictionless on mobile.

Tips for Staying on Track

Language learning is about consistency, not marathon sessions. A few minutes every day beats a two-hour cram once a week. Some habits that work well for HaruKorean users:

• Aim for 15–30 minutes daily, and finish one lesson per session
• Always tap the 🔊 icon — listen, repeat out loud, then read
• Retry any practice questions you missed the following day
• Review the level summary before moving on to the next one
• Notice Korean you spot in the wild and ask "did I learn this on HaruKorean?"

Ready? Start with Level 1 or take the placement test to find your level. For questions about the service, check our FAQ.