Korean Fast Track 1
This is meant to be challenging. I’ll be posting more resources over time while I do this myself, keep that in mind.The goal is to be around B1, kind of in the sweet spot between A2-B1 or approaching B1 by the end of this. But don’t beat yourself up if you aren’t by the end!
NOTE: The quizzes currently have a response limit because of the site used but I am currently working on replacing them with different links & printouts <3 If you run into an issue and need me to send you the quiz questions, just let me know.
Make sure you read all the additional text here carefully as there’s a whole lot of resources coming!
Things you’ll need:
A language learning app that includes Korean. I don’t care what app you use but it needs to have grammar and vocabulary. Like duolingo, lingodeer etc! You choose. You’ll be doing the light workload on this app.
Flashcard app! Anki and quizlet are the top two.
Basic supplies for taking notes & learning like a notebook and a pen. If you want to do these digitally, go for it.
Hinative or Hellotalk! These are apps/sites to speak with native speakers, ask questions, and get help with pronunciation.
If you do not know how to read the Korean alphabet, learn that before you start this fast track. It can be done in less than three hours.
Talk to me in korean (TTMIK) account
How to study korean (HTSK)
Daily tasks:
One small lesson on your language app, best done in the morning right after you’ve woken up and started your day.
Listen to a short audio in Korean 1-5 times per day. This can be a song or you can watch a whole ass k-drama episode. I don’t care what it is lol!
Vocab vocab vocab! Go through your vocabulary flashcards ONCE OR TWICE every day! use the “learn” option on quizlet for easier learning. (You should be reviewing the vocabulary for that day twice per day, not ALL of your collective vocab.)
Week One Assignments:
Do this in whatever order you’d like, but leave the quiz & end of week assignment for the end. ABBREVIATIONS: HN/HT = hinative/hellotalk
TTMIK Level 1 : All 26 Lessons ! I personally don’t listen to them, I just read the lesson. This is up to you, I recommend taking light notes
HTSK Unit 1 Lessons 1-8 Vocabulary; Put all of the given vocabulary words into your flashcard app / make flashcards and run through them. Use this site to help explain things that you might not completely understand from TTMIK as HTSK is more in depth.
6 pronunciation posts on HN/HT for critique, provide a dialogue typed out so they’re aware of what you’re trying to say.
Watch Test your Korean Listening Level 1 and evaluate.
End of week assignment: Review all of your vocabulary once and take the Week One Quiz !
Week Two Assignments:
Refer back to week one’s assignments if you have issues figuring out how you’re supposed to use certain sites. For this week we are going to be doing the same thing we did last week with TTMIK and HTSK!
TTMIK Level 2 : All 30 Lessons ! Vocab & Notes
HTSK Unit 1 Lesson 9; Vocabulary & Refresh
3 pronunciation posts on HN/HT for critique; provide dialogue.
2 text posts on HN/HTto be corrected by natives; must be at least 4 sentences.
Reply to 5 native Korean’ speakers on HN/HT
Watch Test your Korean Listening Level 1 and evaluate again.
Listen to your favorite Disney song in Korean
Watch 12 Grammar Points In One Sentence and take a few notes.
Read This Post ; Take notes & Create a flashcard set (learn them)
End of week assignment: Review all of your vocabulary, refresh on any grammar you’re uncomfy with Week Two Quiz! (this one is tiny)
Week Three Assignments:
Get ready to cram some phrases and such in this week. This week is all about progress with speaking. You’ll be focusing on learning how to create sentences that make sense & gathering the necessary vocabulary and grammar to do that is a train wreck. Buckle up.
TTMIK Level 3 : All 30 Lessons! Vocab & Notes
HTSK : Only used to clarify what you don’t understand with TTMIK
Korean Slang Post : Make flashcards and learn
Korean Ordering Post : Make flashcards and learn
Write down everything you do one day (e.g. watch tv, go to the bathroom, cook) you need at LEAST 10 things. Now write it in Korean. Learn these phrases and words.
Post 5 pronunciation posts to HN/HT for critique
Reply to 15 natives in Korean on HN/HT
Post 7 text posts on HN/HT that must be 4 sentences or more. Try to use the vocabulary you’ve learned this week. If you don’t know how to say it/write it, look it up and add it to your notes and flashcards
Make a flashcard deck for the food you commonly eat.
Watch Test Your Korean Listening Level 2 and evaluate
Watch 30 Fun and Useful Korean Phrases and learn what you can.
End of week assignment: Review all of your vocabulary, refresh on your grammar. No quiz yet! It’s on the way!
Week Four Assignments:
Home stretch for this damned thing. It might be a little intense but it’s necessary for progression. Be prepared to do a LOT of practice. We’re once again heading towards sentence building.
TTMIK Level 4 : All 30 lessons. Vocabulary & Notes.
TTMIK Level 5: Lessons 1-5. Notes.
HTSK is used for clarification on stuff you don’t understand & vocab if you need it.
Post at least one text post to HN/HT per day in Korean with at least 3 sentences. Adding a picture gives it extra flavor keke
Reply to at least 3 people per DAY on HN/HT in Korean.
One pronunciation post per DAY on HN/HT with dialogue for critique
Watch an episode of something or a korean youtuber in korean without subtitles, you don’t need to pay attention but it needs to be in the background. Do this once per day.
Review vocabulary and brush up on any grammar you’re having trouble with.
Watch 30 Advanced Korean Words and learn them.
Try to “test unlock” levels on duolingo/lingodeer/whatever app you use to see how far you’ve advanced.
No quiz yet! It’s on the way!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
They’re not super aesthetically pleasing, sorry! I don’t have time to spend an hour per worksheet right now OTL. I’ll make more and keep updating this post! <3
Week One Korean “Write in the blank” Worksheet
Week One Korean Vocabulary Worksheet (KEY)
Week One Korean Worksheet 2
Week Two Anagram Game! (Scroll down! The other two have some glitches because of the Korean uwu)
I also recommend This Study App ! I'll be uploading all of the notes, PDFs, etc here :D This way even if you can't print it out you CAN annotate the PDF, have my flashcards, notes, summaries etc!
Here’s the Study Group Link to the App mentioned above! All notes, flashcards, etc will be there as resources for everyone. I recommend making your own flashcards on quizlet/anki/here too but if you don’t have time to make all of them, I will be making resources available
QUIZLET FLASHCARD SETS (in progress, will update over time)
I found THIS PDF of TTMIK levels 1-9 :D If you can't study online daily, download this so you don't have to download ALL of them individually
If this is too difficult don’t push yourself too hard. Don’t be afraid to search tumblr for fun stuff too! This is supposed to be a fun challenge !!!
Make sure you come back to my blog for all the post updates for more material like games, worksheets, flashcards, etc !