The questions learners ask most, answered.
No — the Beginner level teaches you Hangul from scratch. Most learners can read basic Korean within a week of focused practice.
15–20 minutes a day is enough to make steady progress. Consistency matters far more than long, infrequent sessions.
Not at first — our free resources and online lessons cover the essentials. The Book & Audio edition is there when you want a structured, offline companion with full native audio.
Duru Korean is designed primarily for teens and adult learners studying independently.