Three simple steps to your first real Korean conversation.
No prior experience needed. Follow these steps in order and you'll be reading, writing, and speaking basic Korean before you know it.
Everyone begins somewhere different — pick the description closest to you.
You don't know Hangul yet. Start with Hangul Foundations, step one above.
You can read Hangul and know a few words. Jump into the Beginner curriculum.
You've studied before but want structure. Try the Intermediate lessons and Book & Audio together.
No — Step 1 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.