Question 1

Is Duolingo good for learning Korean as a complete beginner?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Duolingo is beginner-friendly and introduces Korean gradually using simple vocabulary and sentence structures. However, it may not fully explain grammar concepts in depth.

Question 2

Can Duolingo make you fluent in Korean?

Accepted Answer

Duolingo alone is unlikely to make you fluent. It’s a great tool for daily practice and vocabulary building, but fluency requires additional speaking, listening, and grammar resources.

Question 3

Does Duolingo teach Hangul (the Korean alphabet)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Duolingo teaches Hangul at the beginning of the course, helping learners recognize and read Korean characters early in their studies.

Question 4

What are some good alternatives to Duolingo for learning Korean?

Accepted Answer

Other popular Korean learning tools include Talk To Me In Korean, LingoDeer, Memrise, and online platforms where you can take Korean classes with native speaker teachers, like our Flexi Classes!

Question 5

How do you say language in Korean?

Accepted Answer

[speak 언어] (uhn-eo) - language

Specific languages in Korean include:

[speak 영어] - (young-eo) - English

[spak 불어] (bul-eo) - French

[speak 일어] (il-eo) - Japanese

[speak 한국어] (han-guk-eo) - Korean

Question 6

How do you say app or application in Korean?

Accepted Answer

Koreans also use the English word app or application.

[speak 앱] (ep) - app

[speak 어플리케이션] (uh-pul-li-kay-tion) - application

Korean Apps