Introduction:

When we were children, we learned a famous proverb called, ‘Honesty is the best policy. Keeping that policy intact, I would like to say that let’s not hopeful to be absolutely fluent in Korean. On the flip side, I can recommend that in 15days you can definitely learn a lot in Korean culture and language, with utmost dedication and curiosity. Not long ago, the song ‘Gangnam Style’ bombarded youtube channels with its inimitable style and Korean accent, though the song was in English. Now we have an end number of popular Korean bands starting from BTS to Exo to Big Bang- making waves into the Indian market. Korean being a unique language there is a dearth of translators and interpreters and with Korean products swarming in and these jobs can not only be demanding but high paying as well. So let me quickly guide you through my top tips for learning Korean.

• Basics first

 In a language learning process, it is necessary to keep realistic expectations. Just like when we were in nursery school when we started with alphabets first, the same rule applies while learning Korean as well. The Korean alphabets are known as ‘Hangul’ and of course they do look intimidating at first but with regular practice, you will surely get a hang of ‘Hangul’ well! As a teacher, I would like you to develop the habit of carrying a pocket dictionary so that as soon as you see interesting stuff you may start searching as to how it is written in Korean.

• Labeling your furniture

 How desperate you are to learn Korean? The answer will come in your immersion skills. What I mean to say is, the simplest way to enhance your vocabulary is through labeling your furniture, utensils, and all other stuff around your house in Korean. Initially, you may write in English and once your pronunciations get clear you may write them in Korean script as well. In fact, you can also start writing your resume in Korean. Since your biodata is all about you so there are high chances of quickly memorizing those words describing your hobbies and interests etc.

• Reading and writing have no substitute

With modern technology, there are a host of apps ready to teach you any language and sometimes free of cost. However, I feel the old-school technique of reading and writing has no substitute. Reading and then writing makes your learning permanent. Korea has a beautiful amalgamation of cultures which is no doubt moving rapidly towards modernism but they still have their traditional practices intact. I would suggest instead of treading into the blind jungle of Korean grammar and sentence structure, start reading about Korean culture and their traditional stories so that you stop looking at the learning process as a chore.

• Invest in a trainer

 The purpose of your learning makes it crystal clear, as to how much effort you would like to put. If your purpose signifies a career then invest in a trainer and you will reap the benefits for years to come. Here the role of Mutibhashi comes into the picture. It’s an ed-tech platform, where you may get professional trainers for personal or group sessions. Multibhashi maintains transparency by sharing with you regular recordings and curriculum. As I have mentioned before that learning a language takes time and effort and with a trainer by your side, you can practice regularly and keep your motivation intact. The only condition that is required is to maintain regularity, to see prominent results, and thus I call it an Investment.

• Conclusion

Thanks to Multibhashi joining a language community – is in vogue now. So, without spending a dime, you may get a native Korean speaker to chat with and enhance your knowledge. Having said that, I feel learning a language is not a fling that tonight it happens and tomorrow it is not! With my tips on top, I hope you will develop an everlasting relationship with Korean.