Many people feel that learning to speak fluently in the Korean language is an easy task. But here I would advise you to ignore this statement. To tell the truth, acquiring proficiency in a new foreign language requires a certain amount of time and most importantly, it depends on several factors. The timing may vary from person to person. So in general we cannot assume a particular time period for gaining proficiency in any language for everyone. We can simply discuss the factors that will help you to learn to speak Korean fluently in less time, but I cannot guarantee you the time by which you will be fluently speaking Korean. If you are able to follow the below-discussed factors properly and in a systematic manner then you can definitely be able to learn to speak the Korean language fluently in a shorter time span. 

• Do you have knowledge of any language similar to Korean?

If you have knowledge of any language that is similar to Korean or if you are a Japanese speaker, then it will take you a shorter time to acquire fluency in the Korean language. But if you are an English speaker and have no idea about Japanese or any other language similar to Korean then it would definitely take you a long time to master the fluency. “Altaic” speakers tend to be shorter than Indo-European speakers, as Altaic languages have many similarities.

 

• Time spent on learning the language and conversing in Korean

If you can afford to spend about one to two hours daily studying Korean, then you should be able to have a small conversation in the first ninety days, which is about three months. The amount of time you are spending on practicing will play a vital role in this case. For attaining conversational fluency, thorough practice is a must. 

 

• You need to focus on the right materials and right tract

You need to make sure to focus on the right parts of the language that will help you to attain the best results for conversational fluency. You need to focus on Korean words, grammar, and phrases that are often used. First, try to learn the colloquial words for the beginning, and skip the formal words for later once you are able to speak fluently. There are many excellent courses and resources out there on the internet. You need to take up a professional course to become fluent in a short span of time. 

 

• Find a language partner or a native speaker with whom you can practice conversation

To attain conversational fluency in any language you need to keep speaking in that language regularly and the same is applicable for Korean too. Try to find a language partner and converse with him/her regularly in Korean. If you find a native speaker that will be an extra advantage for you. 

 

• Increase your vocabulary stock

To become fluent in Korean you need to increase your vocabulary stock. Try to update your vocabulary stock by learning at least five new words daily and practicing the old ones. Try to apply them to frame sentences that are regularly used. Start thinking in Korean. This will help you to speak the language faster. 

 

• Watch Korean videos and listen to Korean songs, audios, podcasts

Watch Korean videos, listen to Korean audios and songs, try to repeat them. This works as a plus point in increasing your conversational fluency. In some cases, you can even listen to particular audio and try to speak it out and record it. Replay the recording and listen to it and match it with the original audio. Try to find out your mistakes and re-record. Keep on doing this until you sound perfect. 

 

• Practice until you are tired and keep speaking, do not be afraid of making mistakes

Many people fear making mistakes, which is not correct. You will never learn unless you make mistakes. One learns better from their mistakes. Keep on speaking whatever you can, it’s true that you will make mistakes at the beginning but during this process, you will absolutely gain fluency. 

 

• Be careful regarding the methods you are using

Your speed of learning depends highly on the method and techniques that you are using. Only working hard and putting in all your effort will not give you the desired result. Along with these you also need to follow the correct and appropriate method of learning. Altogether will help you succeed. 

Hence following the above-mentioned factors will help you to learn to speak Korean fluently in a shorter time span. Along with these factors, you will definitely need the guidance of an experienced tutor who will be able to guide you on the right track and help you to attain conversational fluency faster. You can trust Multibhashi as they are providing Korean classes by experienced mentors following all the above methods and including all the essential factors. And remember not to give up at any point. Try to overcome all the obstacles that come between you and your goal and then only you will definitely achieve success. Best of Luck!