Is TTMIK free? And do you think it’s enough for an absolute beginner?
Talk To Me in Korean aka TTMIK has a lot of free resources available on their website! (They do have a lot of content you can even purchase from their website as well if anyone wanted more books.)
In addition to their website, they also have a YouTube channel where they provide a lot of resources as well with short video clips, tips, word distinguishing, answering questions that they receive on other social media platforms and more!
Furthermore, they also have PDFs of their lessons on their website and podcasts for most of their lessons (on Spotify, SoundCloud, and probably other platforms).
Also, sometimes they have their textbooks in the library! So, if you can ever request it.. you should! They have a lot of information and I see a lot of people actually learn a lot from them.
I would say, for the most part I don’t think they have the pronunciation guide for the Korean alphabet hangeul (hangul) there.
Check out videos online, sites, or even apps that provide the help-
Sites:
1. HowToStudyKorean (this site is full with tons of grammar related things but also really big on vocabulary) check out their 0 chapter I believe it should have the letters and a pronunciation chart somewhere.
2. KoreanClass101 (a week trial free)
3. YouTube (There are many resources available on YouTube for pronunciation and alphabets)
-> Korean Unnie
-> Korean Class 101
-> (I’ve heard things about GO! Billy Korean, Miss Vicky, etc. )
Apps:
There are also many apps that also help with alphabets and pronunciation-
-> Drops (5 minutes free everyday anything above that you have to pay for.. you can also get bonus time if you invite people and they actually try it out)
-> LingoDeer (has a certain amount of free resources but a lot of it you have to pay for)
Aside from pronunciation and introduction to the letters,
I would say that TTMIK courses that are free so far have been really helpful!
As a beginner myself I’ve went through a lot of trial and error for speed but it’s really important to take your time with learning a language.
So, as I restart my journey for the 2-3 time, this time around with TTMIK.. I have improved greatly (in my opinion). So yes, if you get the alphabet down and it’s pronunciation you will definitely be able to follow through as an absolute beginner✨✨
I hope this wasn’t too wordy and I hope it helps you and anyone else who might of had this question! ✨
(Also, hehe hi thank you for being my first ask! 🦋🙊)
