Learing Korean!

I think it is great when people want to learn Korean. I grew up speaking it and I can read and write, but my reading is a bit slow and sometimes the writing is difficult becuase it's not how it is said--so I am even studying while I am here.

I think there are many good ways to go about this. I know some people have gotten audio online and downloaded them to their mp3 players. Also, there are many great websites that you can see posted in the other forum!

I mentioned elsewhere on the site that you can try to find a YMCA that is doing classes, or, if you are in Seoul, you should be able to find Hawkgwon classes.

Other good ways would be to try and recruit a tutor! Even for just once a week or something for conversation or to learn some phrases. There are many university students who would be willing to do this if they are studying English or teaching Korean. Also, some churches set up some Korean learning services. You'll probably find that most Korean churches are very very helpful. I was lucky to find a tutor who is doing classes and it's really fun.

Another great way to pick up on some Korean is to bring it into your classroom. Your will love to teach you some Korean! So, what you can do is maybe save the last 3 minutes of class for the kids to teach you a Korean word and they will think it's funny and great!