You could buy the rosetta stone program, but that's pretty expensive, so you could go to a few websites and pay online to learn. there are some websites that teach korean for free, but it is not very informative and doesn't usually go over the basics of korean writing.
Here are a few free websites that are informative: http://learnkorean.elanguageschool.net/
http://www.langintro.com/kintro/
Also, this is a book available for purchase that I think is really good. It thoroughly covers info on learning about hangeul and includes some tapes: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/156591015X/introdutokoreanb
2007-03-27 12:10:55
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answered by Anonymous
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There are several ways -- do-it-yourself is pretty cheap, but eventually, you'll probably want to invest a bit more. I'm trying to learn Korean, too, and I started with DIY.
Korean is a difficult language, and if you want to do it right, you'll need to be able to read Korean characters (hangul), too. (Don't worry, though. Reading is the easy part.)
There are several online courses available to get you started.
http://english.tour2korea.com/02culture/...
http://korean.sogang.ac.kr/
http://langintro.com/kintro/index.htm...
The last one, LangIntro, is my favorite. There is also an audio CD/book available called "Learn Korean" that can be ordered from Amazon. It's an OK resource, and preferable to the websites since you can actually hear Korean conversation.
After using these resources to learn on my own, however, I finally took a Korean class through a local agency (the USDA). There are probably Korean classes near you, too. Look for embassy classes, or sometimes Korean churches offer language classes in an after-service community outreach. The embassies and churches are usually free, which is a benefit.
Finally, I got a Korean tutor to practice conversation. If you decide to do this (and it's a bit expensive, but worth every penny if you're serious about learning the language), choose someone with a Seoul dialect (the "standard" dialect of Korea).
Any Korean friends you have may also be able to help your studies, and would probably be glad to do so since you guys would get to spend more time together. Most Koreans I've met are really happy that someone is taking the time to learn their language, and they're really helpful and kind if you have questions.
Good luck!
2007-03-27 03:57:01
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answered by Who Knew? 4
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If you are relatively severe, you'll cross to a Korean Language Institute...overseas, like in the course of summer time. It will typically price you $five,000 adding airfair, school, and such. But for those who are living in an discipline with a Korean group you'll uncover any one to teach you and deliver you private courses so you'll be taught extra. Or probably at a few tuition school that still has a language institute.
2016-09-05 17:23:54
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answered by stoll 4
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Well, you can choose to learn via two ways; self-taught or enrol in a language class.
I recommend self-taught if you are pretty good with your phonetics.. being able to differenciate between the different sounds of the alphabet.. because Korean characters in the Korean alphabet (Hangeul). The Hangeul is pretty easy to learn.. straightforward and the strokes are also easy to pick up. The difficult part is the stringing sentences together.\But if you are determined to conquer the language- at least in the elementary sense... it should be fine.
when all else fails, perhaps enrol in a language class. elementary classes shouldnt be that expensive.
2007-03-26 19:25:51
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answered by Anna D 4
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Just teach yourself, its a pretty easy language to learn. Go get some of those books that teach you korean. First learn the alphabet, then keep on going from there.
2007-03-27 09:46:52
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answered by Anonymous
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I'm a korean.. I also think korean is very difficult to learn to many foreigners.. maybe... if you need my help while you are studying, feel free to ask me.. ^^
2007-03-27 06:47:11
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answered by Anonymous
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oh i can help you ~ i'm a korean lol..
but it gets so complicated when it comes to grammar :p
we don't even know about it well :D
2007-03-28 11:02:22
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answered by Anonymous
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