Language Programs

Shel · Beginner Joined: Nov 02, 2005 Posts: 1

I am looking for program to learn Korean, any suggestions? I've taken a few college classes, but I've not had much success. I really would like to learn conversational Korean.
Has anyone used the Pimsleur program?

cuteBoA13 · Korean Citizen Joined: Oct 19, 2005 Posts: 1684

i havent heard of that pogram yet
but i have this virtual university where i am learning korean online..
http://korean.sogang.ac.kr/

trust me! this one teaches everything plus its FREE!!!

monique_19 · Moderator Joined: May 22, 2005 Posts: 1703

thanks for sharing~~~~ Smile

KimJinHo · Beginner Joined: Nov 03, 2009 Posts: 7

I have not personally used the Pimsleur system because it seems that the language system is too gimmicky (I am pre-judging of course since I have not actually used the course yet):
http://www.learn-korean.net/postt5007.html

If you try the Pimsleur system, I would definitely like a review.

If you just want to learn a few words or phrases, an over-simplified language system is the Dummies series; these books are great if you want to learn a few words and phrases. The words are learned phonetically in Romanized texts.

The language system that I use is the Living Language system because it is a complete system with no gimmicks. It teaches everything from the Hangul alphabet, numbers, verb usage, dictionary, etc.
It even comes with CDs that follow each section of the book and more importantly gives you proper pronunciation of all the words and conversations.

By the way, I do have and use some language - learning material, but they still include the Hangul alphabet, not Romanized texts.

I personally believe that the Romanized texts system is a gimmick that hinders one from successfully learning the Korean language. If one wants to fully comprehend the Korean language I believe that it is best to learn Hangul first.

scorpiototoro · Beginner Joined: Aug 02, 2010 Posts: 1

[quote:460f2bba53="KimJinHo"]I have not personally used the Pimsleur system because it seems that the language system is too gimmicky (I am pre-judging of course since I have not actually used the course yet):
http://www.learn-korean.net/postt5007.html

If you try the Pimsleur system, I would definitely like a review.

If you just want to learn a few words or phrases, an over-simplified language system is the Dummies series; these books are great if you want to learn a few words and phrases. The words are learned phonetically in Romanized texts.

The language system that I use is the Living Language system because it is a complete system with no gimmicks. It teaches everything from the Hangul alphabet, numbers, verb usage, dictionary, etc.
It even comes with CDs that follow each section of the book and more importantly gives you proper pronunciation of all the words and conversations.

By the way, I do have and use some language - learning material, but they still include the Hangul alphabet, not Romanized texts.

I personally believe that the Romanized texts system is a gimmick that hinders one from successfully learning the Korean language. If one wants to fully comprehend the Korean language I believe that it is best to learn Hangul first.[/quote:460f2bba53]

Totally agree! It is actually not that difficult to read Hangul once you understand the language system. Have fun learning Korean!