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Learn to Read Korean in 60 Minutes by 90 Day Korean: The Ultimate Crash Course to Learning Hangul Through Psychological Associations
Learn to Read Korean in 60 Minutes is a unique guide that teaches you to read Hangul (the Korean alphabet) using done-for-you mnemonic devices and psychological associations. Based on linguistic science and proven techniques, this book guides you through a series of Chapters taking 5-10 minutes each, progressively introducing new characters and pronunciation rules so you come away reading 9 words of Korean in 60 minutes. Set your stopwatch, progress through the lessons, and come away reading Korean in less than the time it takes to watch a movie. Leave your time in the comments as a review to prove the skeptics wrong! More than 10 thousand students have learned to read Korean with us, and now it’s your turn. 5 5036 words, additional review exercises, bonus notes, mnemonic devices and full explanationsFree Online Blog posts, vocabulary, and lessons at www.90daykorean.com/blogTo learn more visit 90daykorean.com.WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE “I'm just soooooooooooooo thankful! You're AMAZING! The challenge was incredible. I never thought that learning Hangul was so easy!-Sarah Son, France"THE 90 DAY KOREAN SATISFACTION Feel confident with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee backed for 30 days. If you are not happy with the guide, simply contact us for a full refund.WANT AN EASIER WAY TO READ KOREAN? EASILY MEMORIZE, GET PAST YOUR STICKING POINTS, STOP USING ROMANIZATION, SPEED UP YOUR STUDIES, AND GET STARTED LEARNING KOREAN by adding the new book "Learn to READ The Ultimate Crash Course to LEARNING HANGUL Through Psychological Associations to your bookshelf TODAY!
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Published December 12, 2015
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November 8, 2021
Wow! I didn’t think this would work! But it taught me Hangul and the method it used was crazy cool! It took me about 45 minutes, but I’m a fast reader, and I skipped the romanization it suggested I skip. I did mess up a couple of times but it shows every step and you can figure out where you went wrong very easily! Being a young teenager, this was incredibly easy for me to understand and I think it would be even easier for people older than me!
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December 31, 2019I would have been more skeptical going in, except when I was in Korea earlier this year, someone asserted very confidently that she could teach me to read Hangul in half an hour. The vowels are still a bit tricky, but as this book demonstrated, written Korean makes so much logical sense - I'm delighted that I can sound things out so quickly. (Vocabulary/grammar is another matter, but sounding things out would have been helpful even for reading signs. Should have done this before my trip rather than after, but oh well.) Anyway, we'll see if it sticks!
July 31, 2017
Awesome book!
Indeed, 30 minutes is all you need to learn Hangul! This is really helping me a lot. I can read and write Hangul now and maybe learn the meaning of the words in time. But it's a great way to start. It'll help me pronounce the words correctly without relying on romanization as well. I highly recommend this book.
Indeed, 30 minutes is all you need to learn Hangul! This is really helping me a lot. I can read and write Hangul now and maybe learn the meaning of the words in time. But it's a great way to start. It'll help me pronounce the words correctly without relying on romanization as well. I highly recommend this book.
May 4, 2016
Makes learning Hangul easy and fun!
I have been curious about Hangul for a while now. I have tried learning how to read it through lessons online, but this book made it so much simpler than anything I read online. It is a great way to start learning Hangul and how to speak Korean.
I have been curious about Hangul for a while now. I have tried learning how to read it through lessons online, but this book made it so much simpler than anything I read online. It is a great way to start learning Hangul and how to speak Korean.
March 8, 2016
Did exactly what I needed it to in a short period of time! Thanks!
June 23, 2023
I'm going to be honest here and say this 'book' is more of a pamphlet mixed with a clipart-filled webpage, turned into ebook format. It's laid out in questionable ways with massive fonts and boring clipart - and, for some reason, 'exercises' which seem like they were intended for a printed book. Overall, this presents the exact opposite of a professional-looking format and would be kind of embarrassing to be seen with in public.
Does it do what it says it will? Eh, I don't know. I taught myself how to read Hangeul with a free wiki page earlier this year and I've been studying Hangeul Master to learn pronunciation. I'd recommend that far more than this, as it covers tongue positions and uses far better examples for the sounds than this book (plus, it has .mp3 files so there's no mistaking how the letters should sound).
This book just goes over the extreme basics of consonants and vowels and attempts to offer mnemonics. Unfortunately, I didn't find most of them useful. "ㄱ resembles a gun and makes a 'g'-like sound," while very certainly an Americanism, is also somewhat helpful. "ㄴ points north at the top, so remember it makes an 'n'-like sound," on the other hand, is not. When I first learned the very basics covered in this book, I instead learned "nose" for "ㄴ" and frankly only a handful of others because most don't have useful mnemonic tricks. Take, for example, ㅗ, ㅓ, ㅜ, and ㅏ. I don't particularly find "Old iPod, New iPad" to be a useful - or accurate, in my accent - way to explain the sounds in each of those four letters. "ㅜ is an umbrella, and it sounds like 'u'" was more useful for me, as taught by a YouTube video I unfortunately can't seem to find again (it may have been a short). Though, honestly, none of them are very accurate because Korean is not English and English sounds are not Korean sounds. I still haven't wrapped my brain around ㄹ and how no two sources seem to completely agree on when it sounds like "r," when it sounds like "l," and even whether it ever sounds like either.
For someone who doesn't have a southern American accent that will absolutely make the lack of audio files a detriment and the "here's what it sounds like in English words" bits break your brain, I think it could be very useful. It'd especially be useful for people who like to draw linked connections when learning. Personally, I'm finding that the more I use English sounds as a crutch, the harder Korean starts to seem even though it seemed really easy (in terms of letter sounds; heaven knows no language is easy to learn at length) at first.
But it's definitely possible to learn the basics of Hangeul - if you ignore 받침 (final consonants) and complex pronunciation rules for full words - in an hour or two. I know I did, and now I'm just working to build from that (though I still struggle with ㅓ/ㅗ and ㅕ/ㅛ because my brain simply does not want to parse the verbal difference). So, hey, this might work for you! It didn't work that well for me, and didn't particularly help with the letters I wanted supplementary help with, but I see the potential to work for someone else.
It still desperately needs better formatting, though.
Does it do what it says it will? Eh, I don't know. I taught myself how to read Hangeul with a free wiki page earlier this year and I've been studying Hangeul Master to learn pronunciation. I'd recommend that far more than this, as it covers tongue positions and uses far better examples for the sounds than this book (plus, it has .mp3 files so there's no mistaking how the letters should sound).
This book just goes over the extreme basics of consonants and vowels and attempts to offer mnemonics. Unfortunately, I didn't find most of them useful. "ㄱ resembles a gun and makes a 'g'-like sound," while very certainly an Americanism, is also somewhat helpful. "ㄴ points north at the top, so remember it makes an 'n'-like sound," on the other hand, is not. When I first learned the very basics covered in this book, I instead learned "nose" for "ㄴ" and frankly only a handful of others because most don't have useful mnemonic tricks. Take, for example, ㅗ, ㅓ, ㅜ, and ㅏ. I don't particularly find "Old iPod, New iPad" to be a useful - or accurate, in my accent - way to explain the sounds in each of those four letters. "ㅜ is an umbrella, and it sounds like 'u'" was more useful for me, as taught by a YouTube video I unfortunately can't seem to find again (it may have been a short). Though, honestly, none of them are very accurate because Korean is not English and English sounds are not Korean sounds. I still haven't wrapped my brain around ㄹ and how no two sources seem to completely agree on when it sounds like "r," when it sounds like "l," and even whether it ever sounds like either.
For someone who doesn't have a southern American accent that will absolutely make the lack of audio files a detriment and the "here's what it sounds like in English words" bits break your brain, I think it could be very useful. It'd especially be useful for people who like to draw linked connections when learning. Personally, I'm finding that the more I use English sounds as a crutch, the harder Korean starts to seem even though it seemed really easy (in terms of letter sounds; heaven knows no language is easy to learn at length) at first.
But it's definitely possible to learn the basics of Hangeul - if you ignore 받침 (final consonants) and complex pronunciation rules for full words - in an hour or two. I know I did, and now I'm just working to build from that (though I still struggle with ㅓ/ㅗ and ㅕ/ㅛ because my brain simply does not want to parse the verbal difference). So, hey, this might work for you! It didn't work that well for me, and didn't particularly help with the letters I wanted supplementary help with, but I see the potential to work for someone else.
It still desperately needs better formatting, though.
August 9, 2023
Awesome way to learn hangul
This is the best book I have come across to learn the basics of Hangul. This book is very useful for beginners in the Korean language.
This is the best book I have come across to learn the basics of Hangul. This book is very useful for beginners in the Korean language.
February 25, 2018
I appreciated the effort made to make each of the hangul characters memorable in some way. Choosing a memory aid for each character can be very personal, however; moreover, I was looking for a book that emphasized the correspondence between at least several of the characters and positions of the tongue, teeth, and lips in the mouth. That was reportedly one of the guiding principles of King Sejong, who created (or whose scholars created) hangul. I remember a book that did just that, but now I can't find it! Nevertheless, this book does what it advertises: It teaches hangul in an hour total (three twenty-minute sessions separated by rests). And I really liked the memory aid at the end, for learning the order in which words appear in Korean dictionaries! (Even the book that I remembered really liking didn't have that!)
February 14, 2017
for a beginner
very easy and fun way to learn to read hangul. this is definitely for someone who has never tried to learn or someone having trouble learning the characters. the use of visualization and word play to remember is a great idea.
very easy and fun way to learn to read hangul. this is definitely for someone who has never tried to learn or someone having trouble learning the characters. the use of visualization and word play to remember is a great idea.
March 7, 2017
Amazing!
Of course I would need more practice BUT the way the book made associations to remember the symbols is great. Will read this more than once but my Korean husband is amazed of my knowledge in hangul in such a short amount of time.
Of course I would need more practice BUT the way the book made associations to remember the symbols is great. Will read this more than once but my Korean husband is amazed of my knowledge in hangul in such a short amount of time.
January 13, 2018
Easy
This was a really easy guide to remembering characters in the Korean language. It was easier than any other website, book, or video I've seen so far. Recommended greatly
This was a really easy guide to remembering characters in the Korean language. It was easier than any other website, book, or video I've seen so far. Recommended greatly
November 15, 2021
Straight to the book.
Considering the amount of "guides" there are out there on learning how to write Hangul this one stands out very well. Clear, concise and straight to the point with very little waffle. Even better if you're on kindle unlimited it's free. Even if you're not, this little book is worth it. Just for the method alone.
Considering the amount of "guides" there are out there on learning how to write Hangul this one stands out very well. Clear, concise and straight to the point with very little waffle. Even better if you're on kindle unlimited it's free. Even if you're not, this little book is worth it. Just for the method alone.
June 18, 2023
Hangul explained
To anyone who wants to learn Korean this is where I would suggest starting. There is a few errors that should've been caught during editing but who cares, it does what it was designed to do, teach to read Korean and not english. It teaches hangul in a simple way to understand. You can learn to read Korean in 60 minutes. Then practice makes perfect.
To anyone who wants to learn Korean this is where I would suggest starting. There is a few errors that should've been caught during editing but who cares, it does what it was designed to do, teach to read Korean and not english. It teaches hangul in a simple way to understand. You can learn to read Korean in 60 minutes. Then practice makes perfect.
January 16, 2019
Fantastic!
I've been trying to learn on Duolingo and I bought a workbook, but both skip over the alphabet and how to read. This book taught me exactly what I needs and made it easy to remember! I highly recommend it!
I've been trying to learn on Duolingo and I bought a workbook, but both skip over the alphabet and how to read. This book taught me exactly what I needs and made it easy to remember! I highly recommend it!
March 24, 2021
Super Helpful!
I have tried many ways to memorize Hangeul and this was the easiest! I was able to definitely complete the exercises and memorize the basic consonants and vowels in under 60 minutes!
I have tried many ways to memorize Hangeul and this was the easiest! I was able to definitely complete the exercises and memorize the basic consonants and vowels in under 60 minutes!
April 11, 2021
My brain is happy
I love the memorization exercises! They really help! I am considering the course mentioned to help cement my learning. I have been looking for ways to get better at studying Korean, and I think I'm on to something!
I love the memorization exercises! They really help! I am considering the course mentioned to help cement my learning. I have been looking for ways to get better at studying Korean, and I think I'm on to something!
June 16, 2021
Easy Learning for beginners
This book helped me associate images and sounds for each consonant and vowel. I will be signing up for their 90 korean course. I think It would make learning more accessible with some guidance and help from professionals.
This book helped me associate images and sounds for each consonant and vowel. I will be signing up for their 90 korean course. I think It would make learning more accessible with some guidance and help from professionals.
September 12, 2024
This book really worked for me! I’ve been trying to watch YouTube videos, etc. to wrap my head around Hangul, but I forgot them very quickly. This book made me remember Hangul successfully in 55 mins. Kudos to the author! <3
July 7, 2025
excellent way of learning
The visual references to learning Korean (Hangul) work brilliantly and really do help in understanding. Feel like I’ve achieved more in 60 minutes than with any other method I’ve tried.
The visual references to learning Korean (Hangul) work brilliantly and really do help in understanding. Feel like I’ve achieved more in 60 minutes than with any other method I’ve tried.
June 20, 2019
Very 👍
This was a very easy book to read and understand. I really like it. But it you will like it.
This was a very easy book to read and understand. I really like it. But it you will like it.
July 19, 2019
Very usefull and interesting.
August 15, 2019
Explains everything pretty clearly. Good word associations that are very helpful with memorization. Maybe not the best tool alone, but a good supplemental book for Korean language studies.
January 30, 2021
Pretty good intro to the language
I wouldn’t say the second hard is as easy as the first to pick up but it provides a good basis and of reread then should be fine
I wouldn’t say the second hard is as easy as the first to pick up but it provides a good basis and of reread then should be fine
February 13, 2022
best explanation yet!
This book was very helpful and easy to follow! Highly recommend for Korean language beginners! Can now read and pronounce letters after 60 min!
This book was very helpful and easy to follow! Highly recommend for Korean language beginners! Can now read and pronounce letters after 60 min!
April 8, 2022
Good Introduction
Good mneumonics for remembering the letters. I will read another 3 times this week to remember everything. Got this for free on Kindle unlimited.
Good mneumonics for remembering the letters. I will read another 3 times this week to remember everything. Got this for free on Kindle unlimited.
April 29, 2022
great intro to letters
I think I can read just need practice! If I can do that then I can speak!! Super excited to try
I think I can read just need practice! If I can do that then I can speak!! Super excited to try
July 9, 2022
Not bad
Good for total beginners. I would recommend this book to those who need help with the Korean alphabet. Good luck
Good for total beginners. I would recommend this book to those who need help with the Korean alphabet. Good luck
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