{"id":78351,"date":"2016-07-11T13:51:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-11T17:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/online-korean-course\/"},"modified":"2025-06-09T12:18:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T16:18:38","slug":"online-korean-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/korean\/online-korean-course\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Best Online Korean Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In today&#8217;s high-tech era, recreating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/korean\/learn-korean-immersion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an authentic immersive Korean experience<\/a> using online tools is absolutely within reach\u2014if you know where to look.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your language level and the type of experience that you&#8217;re looking for, online programs can make a real difference on your journey to learning the Korean language.<\/p>\n<p>To help you choose the right course for you, I&#8217;ve compiled a list of the best online Korean courses to get you speaking like a native.<br \/>\n[fluentu-toc]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-16322 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/udemy-logo.png\" alt=\"Udemy logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>1. Best for Quick and Easy Learning: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Udemy<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Free to $199.99<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certificate available: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>\n<p>Udemy offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/courses\/search\/?src=ukw&amp;q=korean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">several Korean courses<\/a>, and some are free! My favorite is the entirely video-based Korean Foundations course called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/course\/learn-korean-speak-korean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" attribute=\"\">&#8220;Learn Korean! Start Speaking Korean Now!&#8221;<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I recommend this course if you&#8217;re not one to study with a book and prefer (virtual) human interaction. It covers <strong>the basics of Korean communication<\/strong> to get you conversant quickly and without much effort.<\/p>\n<p>This clever series of 63 mini-lectures guides you through the Korean language step by step using mnemonic images and useful tips with <strong>over 5 hours of video content<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll learn the structure of a Korean sentence, basic pronunciation, essential words and expressions as well as some cultural insights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn at your own pace<\/li>\n<li>Very beginner-friendly<\/li>\n<li>Choose to learn what you want<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Courses tend to be brief<\/li>\n<li>Limited scope of content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2. Best for Immersive, On-the-go Learning: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/korean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FluentU<\/a><\/h2>\n<div style=\"float: right;\" id=\"fluen-1545224614\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"fluentu.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/fluentu-1.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/fluentu-1.png 512w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/fluentu-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/fluentu-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/fluentu-1-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/fluentu-1-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Free trial; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">paid subscriptions available<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Certificate available: <\/strong>No<\/p>\n<h2>Korean Immersion from Your Device<\/h2>\r\n<p>I get it\u2013learning Korean isn\u2019t always a walk in the park. But it doesn\u2019t have to be a boring, tedious, or hair-pulling experience either. In fact, making it fun is key to your success!<\/p>\r\n<p>With FluentU, you can learn Korean naturally by turning <strong>any YouTube or Netflix video with subtitles<\/strong> into an interactive language lesson. I\u2019m talking about language immersion from the convenience of your device.<\/p>\r\n<p>You can even import your favorite YouTube videos into your FluentU account to learn from them using the app or website. Or browse our <strong>curated library of videos<\/strong> handpicked for beginners and intermediate learners. <\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Korean-5.jpg\" alt=\"FluentU-Korean-video-library\" width=\"320\" height=\"569\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>While you watch a video, FluentU\u2019s <strong>interactive subtitles<\/strong> let you tap on any word for an instant definition, example sentences, images, and audio. No more pausing and searching for translations\u2014everything you need is right there!<\/p>\r\n<p><a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Korean-YouTube-video-with-FluentU-subtitles-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"FluentU-Korean-video-with-interactive-subtitles\" width=\"600\" height=\"390\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>It's all built to help you learn how to use words in real contexts. And as you learn, you can <strong>add new words to your flaschards<\/strong> with just a click! For example, if I tap on the word \uc798, this is what pops up:\r\n<p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/FluentU-Korean-vocab.jpg\" alt=\"FluentU-Korean-vocab\" width=\"320\" height=\"569\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Learn even faster with <strong>built-in quizzes<\/strong> that reinforce vocab from every video. FluentU tracks your progress, gives you extra practice with tricky words, and reminds you when it\u2019s time to review\u2014so <strong>your learning is always personalized and effective<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p><a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/FluentU-korean-vocab-quiz.jpg\" alt=\"FluentU-Korean-vocab-quiz\" width=\"600\" height=\"390\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Try FluentU today on your computer or tablet, or download our app from the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/fluentu-learn-language-videos\/id917892175\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App Store<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.fluentflix.fluentu&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play<\/a>. <strong><a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to take advantage of our current sale!<\/strong><\/a> (Expires at the end of this month.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Available as both a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/korean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">web-based course<\/a> and an app (<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/app\/id917892175\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.fluentflix.fluentu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Utilizes a variety of real Korean media and mainstream content, with many engaging topics applicable to everyday life.<\/li>\n<li>Provides language learning tools to help you follow along with authentic videos and remember the vocabulary and phrases you learn from them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No certificate currently available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-8756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/online-korean-classes.png\" alt=\"Hanyang University online course\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>3. Best for Intensive Beginner Lessons: <a href=\"https:\/\/gogohanguk.com\/en\/online-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hanyang Online Korean Courses<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> $240 for 3 weeks, $700 for 10 weeks<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certificate available:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Hanyang University of International Education&#8217;s <\/strong>online beginner Korean courses (levels 1 and 2) target learners who want to get a comprehensive foundation of the language.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re at least familiar with the Korean alphabet, this could be the course for you. The video lessons are based on the institution&#8217;s own elementary Korean textbook and cover vocabulary and expressions with a strong emphasis on grammar.<\/p>\n<p>Along the way, you can <strong>ask your instructor questions<\/strong> or interact with other students in the online community. The full course lasts 10 weeks (with the option to sign up for just the first 3) and lessons are split up into 5 units.\u00a0Hanyang University also offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurelearn.com\/partners\/hanyang-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" attribute=\"\">additional courses on the FutureLearn website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plenty of focus on grammar<\/li>\n<li>Ability to choose a shorter term<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Currently only for beginners<\/li>\n<li>Requires a financial investment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>4. Best for <\/strong>Audio-based Learning: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/learn-korean\/all-products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Pimsleur<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pimsleur.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-45276 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pimsleur-150x150.png\" alt=\"pimsleur\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pimsleur-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pimsleur-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pimsleur-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pimsleur.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> $150 per course, monthly subscription also available<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certificate available:<\/strong> No<\/p>\n<p>Pimsleur is a popular choice for language enthusiasts. It follows its own tested method of learning, which emphasizes spaced repetition and recall of information.<\/p>\n<p>Each level of Pimsleur features <strong>30 Korean lessons at 30 minutes each<\/strong> that focus largely on vocabulary, listening and speaking skills. You&#8217;ll learn the essentials of conversation and become confident in navigating through everyday scenarios.<\/p>\n<p>Because they&#8217;re<strong> all in audio format<\/strong>, you can easily pop in your headphones and start learning whenever and wherever.\u00a0 Pimsleur uses little tricks to make sure you&#8217;re paying attention like repetition, mental imagery and nudges for you to repeat what you hear. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/pimsleur-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our full review of Pimsleur here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Portable lessons<\/li>\n<li>Focus on pronunciation, core vocabulary and common conversation<\/li>\n<li>Use of an effective, consistent learning method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No writing and few reading lessons<\/li>\n<li>Somewhat pricey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>5. Best for <\/strong>Accessible, Global Learning: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iksi.or.kr\/lms\/main\/main.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">King Sejong Institute<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iksi.or.kr\/lms\/main\/main.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-8758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/online-korean-classes-1.png\" alt=\"King Sejong Institute logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"91\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certificate available:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n<p>The King Sejong Institute is a <strong>well-known and highly-respected establishment<\/strong>, providing resources for learning both the Korean language and culture.<\/p>\n<p>They provide several options for online learning. You can sign up for an e-class hosted by the institute or affiliates, apply for a time-limited course (and wait for approval) or go the self-study route and take advantage of the institute&#8217;s many online resources.<\/p>\n<p>The class levels range from <strong>beginner to advanced<\/strong>. Much of the content will be derived from King Sejong Institute&#8217;s own textbooks. The length of the different classes vary, but most will last a number of weeks. In addition to language courses, the institute also provides Korean culture classes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Course variety<\/li>\n<li>Platform provides supplemental learning materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Some courses are not always available<\/li>\n<li>Website is somewhat hard to navigate<\/li>\n<li>Not much information about online courses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>6. Best for a<\/strong> Classroom-like Experience: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillslearning.com\/classes\/korean-lessons-online\/?semester=July&amp;page1435=1&amp;size1435=NaN&amp;page1434=1&amp;size1434=NaN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Hills Learning<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/hills-learning-logo.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-92435 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/hills-learning-logo-150x150.png\" alt=\"hills learning logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/hills-learning-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/hills-learning-logo-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/hills-learning-logo-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/hills-learning-logo.png 239w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> $379 ($335 for early registration)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certificate available:<\/strong> No<\/p>\n<p>Hills Learning is an <strong>accredited Asian language center<\/strong> that offers online lessons. Although it&#8217;s virtual, the system works quite like a real class.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll be taught by a dedicated Korean teacher and have fellow classmates join you in your learning. If you thrive best with a classroom experience, then I recommend this course for you.<\/p>\n<p>You can take Korean language classes at different levels from beginner to advanced. Each class runs for <strong>8 weeks<\/strong> <strong>with 90 minutes of lessons per week<\/strong>. The school aims to utilize Korean for about 90% of every lesson, which will ensure that you&#8217;re being kept on your toes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provides a classroom-like experience<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated instructor<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities for getting feedback and assessments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited spots<\/li>\n<li>Class schedule may not work for you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>7. Best for t<\/strong>he Traveler&#8217;s Needs: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loecsen.com\/en\/learn-korean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Loecsen<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loecsen.com\/en\/learn-korean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/online-korean-course.png\" alt=\"Loecsen logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"149\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certificate available: <\/strong>No<\/p>\n<p>I recommend Loecsen if you&#8217;re preparing a trip or just looking to <strong>cover the basics quickly<\/strong>. The course offers a good introduction to Korean with all the essential words and sentences.<\/p>\n<p>Using multimedia tools and <strong>effective word association techniques<\/strong>, Loecsen helps you quickly learn new words (and how to pronounce them correctly!) by matching them with their Korean writing, drawings and audio. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/loecsen-audio-travel-phrasebook\/id1036192034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">use the app<\/a> and download the files right onto your phone for offline learning.<\/p>\n<p>The<strong>\u00a017 lesson themes<\/strong> range from everyday expressions, feelings and directions for taxi drivers to things like medical terms and getting in trouble. The site presents terms using English, Hangul and Romanization of Korean characters.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Great for learning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/korean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">essential travel words and phrases<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Synonyms provided for vocabulary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Content is somewhat rote<\/li>\n<li>Korean language isn&#8217;t deeply analyzed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>8. Best V<\/strong>alue: <a href=\"https:\/\/talktomeinkorean.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Talk to Me in Korean<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/talktomeinkorean.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/online-korean-course-4.png\" alt=\"Talk to Me in Korean\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>$16.99 monthly plan<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certificate available: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>\n<p>This site boasts <a href=\"https:\/\/talktomeinkorean.com\/curriculum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a strong curriculum<\/a> using a variety of multimedia content for purchase to facilitate your Korean learning experience.<\/p>\n<p>Structured into <strong>9 levels of 30 lessons each<\/strong>, the site expertly covers all the essentials, from must-know words and idioms to simple grammar structures as well as essential phrases you&#8217;d hear (and use!) every day.<\/p>\n<p>Ranked by topic and using a step-by-step approach, each lesson consists of an mp3 file or<strong> downloadable podcasts<\/strong> with free supporting PDFs and practice exercises, if you want to purchase their textbooks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Extra lessons beyond the standard curriculum<\/li>\n<li>Supplemental study resources provided<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited free resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>9. Best for <\/strong>Weekly, Thematic Learning: <a href=\"https:\/\/lexiskorea.com\/study-in-seoul\/study-online-our-virtual-campus-is-now-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Lexis Korea<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/lexiskorea.com\/study-in-seoul\/study-online-our-virtual-campus-is-now-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/online-korean-course-1.png\" alt=\"Lexis Korea logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"140\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Roughly $52 to $174 weekly<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certificate available: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>\n<p>Lexis Korea, a school that&#8217;s previously won awards for educational achievement, now offers a <strong>virtual version of its on-campus Korean language course<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>These virtual classes aim to help overseas learners rapidly progress in the language. There are full-time, part-time, evening and weekend courses available, as well as a one-to-one option for personalized attention.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The school does show a lot of sympathy toward learners with differing time commitments, so if you&#8217;re <strong>schedule-conscious<\/strong> but eager to learn Korean, I suggest you give these courses a try!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Can join on any given week<\/li>\n<li>Caters to different time commitments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Somewhat pricey<\/li>\n<li>Unenforced schedule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>10. Best for <\/strong>Beginner-level Education: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/learn\/learn-korean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">First Step Korean<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/learn\/learn-korean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/online-korean-course-2.png\" alt=\"Coursera logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free or $49 with a certificate<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certificate available:<\/strong> Yes (paid)<\/p>\n<p>Yonsei University, <strong>one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea<\/strong>, offers a popular and highly-rated beginner&#8217;s Korean course held on the Coursera platform.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The course consists of <strong>5 lessons with 4 units<\/strong>, covering fundamental concepts in reading, writing, speaking and listening while offering additional exercises to supplement your learning. It&#8217;s estimated that the full course <strong>takes about 18 hours<\/strong> to complete, depending on your study pace.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A forum is available where you can interact with fellow learners and moderators, so you can feel free to ask questions or practice certain concepts. I recommend this course if you enjoy learning with an instructor and a class simulation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Highly structured lesson plans<\/li>\n<li>Forum for questions and interaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Currently tailored to beginners only<\/li>\n<li>Somewhat brief and lacking in grammar teaching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>11. Best for <\/strong>Listening Practice: <a href=\"https:\/\/qkorean-en.cuk.edu\/index.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quick Korean<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/cyber-university-of-korea-logo.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-92436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/cyber-university-of-korea-logo.png\" alt=\"cyber university of korea logo\" width=\"200\" height=\"53\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/cyber-university-of-korea-logo.png 312w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/cyber-university-of-korea-logo-300x79.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certificate available:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n<p>The Cyber University of Korea offers a course on the basics of Korean. Just sign up with your email and you can <strong>access the whole course for free<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The content is split into <strong>4 levels of difficulty<\/strong>. Level 1 teaches you the basics of communication. The higher levels build upon that foundation so that by level 4, you should be able to freely speak on a multitude of topics.<\/p>\n<p>Because much of the content is based on communication and is provided in <strong>lecture-style videos in Korean<\/strong> (with optional subtitles), learners tend to get a lot of pronunciation and listening practice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Completely free, no strings attached<\/li>\n<li>Multi-language support<\/li>\n<li>Focuses on strengthening communication skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supplemental self-study likely needed<\/li>\n<li>Somewhat lacking in grammar and vocabulary content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>12. Best for <\/strong>Learning Hangul: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtostudykorean.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Study Korean<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/howtostudykorean-app-logo.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-79306 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/howtostudykorean-app-logo-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/howtostudykorean-app-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/howtostudykorean-app-logo-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/howtostudykorean-app-logo-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free with paid supplemental resources<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certificate available:<\/strong> No<\/p>\n<p>How to Study Korean is heavily focused on grammar, which is essential for <strong>upping your reading and writing skills<\/strong>. It takes learners from the basics of reading Korean to upper advanced fluency.<\/p>\n<p>The lessons include auditory guides and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCWwkebe58DeuZw-Lf1QRC7g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">videos from their YouTube channel<\/a> so they&#8217;re more like dynamic textbook learning experiences.<\/p>\n<p>You can also supplement the lessons with their <strong>bonus references available for purchase<\/strong>, including vocabulary lists, workbooks, themed lessons and short stories.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Multilingual lessons<\/li>\n<li>Lessons are available in PDF format<\/li>\n<li>Option to learn Hanja<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PDF lessons, workbooks, vocab lists and other supplemental resources cost extra<\/li>\n<li>Content is less engaging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>13. Best for <\/strong>Structured, School-like Learning: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.90daykorean.com\/koreanlessons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">90 Day Korean<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.90daykorean.com\/koreanlessons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7982\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/online-korean-course-5.png\" alt=\"90 Day Korean logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free content available; $35-$47\/month or $239-$327\/year<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certificate available:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n<p>90 Day Korean is an online course where native-speaking language coaches let you in on <strong>the secrets of learning and remembering Korean<\/strong> for the rest of your life.<\/p>\n<p>This course is divided into <strong>4 modules that last 90 days<\/strong>, with weekly lesson plans. All 4 modules can be completed within a year, but you can take as much or as little time as you like.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-css=\"tve-u-16e8ac35eab\">The Standard Plan gives you access to the Inner Circle community and all the courses, while the VIP plan includes <strong>personal coaching and homework grading<\/strong>. All members also gain access to live monthly virtual meetings for additional language training.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regular check-ins from mentors to keep you accountable<\/li>\n<li>Contextual lessons for better language retention<\/li>\n<li>Weekly lessons with flexible options to learn at a faster pace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mainly for beginners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>14. Best for <\/strong>Learning Conversational Korean: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCYh6ilkmW_wXmSgqq-xdqUQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Conversational Korean<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCYh6ilkmW_wXmSgqq-xdqUQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7983\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/online-korean-course-3.jpg\" alt=\"Conversational Korean logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free with options to support through donations and merch<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certificate available:<\/strong> No<\/p>\n<p>Conversational Korean is a <strong>YouTube channel<\/strong> hosted by Suntae Kim. He provides excellent Korean instruction for beginners and anyone else looking to boost their confidence in speaking skills.<\/p>\n<p>You can ask questions and receive immediate feedback during his livestreams. Or check out his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLuLlpUiq3ndimrHtbnQv6Xh9DqGhFDNHg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Korean Pronunciation playlist<\/a> where he breaks down the proper mouth and tongue movements to improve your accent, diction and intonation.<\/p>\n<p>You can find grammar clips and <strong>full-length vocabulary lessons<\/strong>. Listening practice is also covered with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLuLlpUiq3ndhlHd7VBChlHpRvQmgzk1E7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Mooky the Parrot&#8221; series<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLuLlpUiq3ndjkqyuXBX96oxDxuQ24bXgr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Korean Listening Tests<\/a>. If you love learning through videos, this is definitely the course for you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong focus on proper pronunciation<\/li>\n<li>Wide variety of content with different video lengths<\/li>\n<li>Option to join live streams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Intermediate lessons available but mostly caters to beginners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We hope you have a lot of fun with these fantastic online Korean courses.<\/p>\n<p>This is a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips in these courses\u2014so be sure to make good use of it!<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today&#8217;s high-tech era, recreating an authentic immersive Korean experience using online tools is absolutely within reach\u2014if you know where to look. 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