Related to the first tip, I decided my small challenge for learning Korean, getting a project done, and testing my daily habits would be "write down a word that's new to me that I used that day, everyday for the whole year." With this, I'd prove I could keep a daily habit, learn new words (a guaranteed 365 of them if everything goes well) and complete some translations in my projects. It's a small enough challenge but it will still tell me a lot about my learning and give me information! I've kept it up so far and before I knew it, I had done a month and felt great! I'm feeling good about the rest of the year too
I created my separate channel for Korean content only at the end of last year,and it really is one of the best things I have done.Thank you for all the great tips and motivation for the new year start ✨🤗✨
Japanese is the main language I'm learning, but I've gone through first couple levels of TTMIK because I think Korean's really cool. These are great tips! One thing that's really helped me with Japanese especially is that I don't save things to "study later." If I come across a Japanese post or news story that I think looks interesting, I try to read it immediately. I mean, you already think it's interesting and you're on the page, so why not just try to read it right then?
The saving for later is so me lol. But can't really do much about it, because youtube keeps recommending interesting Korean learning videos and I simply don't have the time or stamina for hours and hours every day.... So kinda have to save them for later and watch whatever I can. But the backlog keeps growing..... 😅
Thanks for the great content always, TTMIK. As an upper intermediate learner with ADHD, here are 2 things that have MAJORLY improved my progress over the last few months: 1. Setting time goals each day instead of content goals. When I would set a goal like "finish one chapter" or "write ten sentences," it would discourage me and stress me out because if my schedule was too tight, I would fail my goal. I'd also be more focused on reaching the end of the content rather than actually understanding it. Instead, I'll set a timer on my phone for a predetermined amount of time each day (ex: 3 hours) and set a goal to study for that amount of time on a given day. Whenever I need a short brain break or bathroom break, I'll pause the timer. I can also split up the time throughout the day (ex: 1 hour in the morning, 2 hours in the evening). This is much better because I don't feel pressure to finish a certain amount of content and I'm better able to study with my natural pace. I constantly remind myself: "It's not about WHAT you study, but HOW LONG you study for that leads to improvement." So I'll just pick a resource, and take my time really digging into it without any pressure to finish it and move onto the next thing. It's also motivating because I know exactly how many hours I'm putting in each day. 2. Using chatGPT as a vocabulary study aid. Before chatGPT, I would often get distracted and discouraged when an unfamiliar word or phrase came up. Now, it's incredibly simple to not only get definitions, but to get lists of sample sentences which easily clarify the meaning of each word as well as which contexts to use it in versus other similar words. While chatGPT obviously isn't perfect and sometimes gives unnatural Korean, it is absolutely a blessing in regards to keeping my study flow going in the face of new words. I'm also a huge introvert and tend to get stressed when talking to tutors, and so chatGPT allows me to ask very specific questions without the stressors that come with real human interaction.
@@talktomeinkorean Thanks for giving me an awesome foundation for Korean when I first moved to Korea ten years ago! I always recommend you guys to everyone
Great post! I haven't heard anyone talk about these before. I'm certainly guilty of watching Shorts and saving content for later! Another one that you didn't mention is having multiple learning resources that are all demanding your attention - that can be a distraction as well. I don't have any problem with staying motivated, I just feel guilty if I don't do at least one lesson in each of them... and there are only so many hours in a day. 😒 I wish that I had found TTMIK first, but I'm so far down the rabbit hole of apps and other online courses that right now, all I can do is enjoy and absorb as much as I can from your excellent free content. 감사합니다! ❤
Wow! That's actually a very great point. Having too many different resources can definitely be distracting. We might need to cover that in a video later! 감사합니다!
This is the best video i have seen so far to improve korean..like i have seen so many videos but they were all the same tips nd tricks that are now old hence i wasn't able to relate or change the way of studying...but in this video all the problems nd solutions were so realistic that i could finally get to the point "oh yeah right I'm stucking here"like the scrolling shorts nd saving for studying later was the one for me..nd the acc thing I'm gonna do it for sure thankyou so much for helping out it was a much needed video ❤
Great video, and I switched my Instagram over to korean straight away! I think it's an easy app to navigate without much difficulty so hopefully not frustrating for me, plus it's easy to switch back to English if needed because it's easy to find the option. I'll like to add 2 ideas I use on a regular basis to improve my Korean. 1. I write shopping lists for groceries in Korean, I'll put the English next to the word until I learn the Korean well enough. It works quickly for regular groceries. 2. For car journeys I do regularly and know well, I'll sometimes turn on my Google maps or alternative and change the voice to Korean. I know enough words now to navigate well enough. It's good revision.
Thx for great tips. I started learning korean 2-3hrs everyday since Jan of 2025 hopefully I don't drop out. My goal is to be able to read, write, and speak!
I started learning Korean when I was 11 yrs old but I never rlly advanced for conversation. I’m now 20 I’m speaking more Korean but I do have to study it proficiently so I can have conversations in Korean.
3:54 Funny enough, the first that catched my eye was Hindi, then German (my 4th language), then English (my 2nd), and only after looking at them one by one I found Spanish (my 3rd).
Probably the thing that slowed my Korean learning was joing TTMIK and doing the levels. I'd NOT pay TTMIK and I would simply focus on learning words after basic grammer on how to use them. Do not waste time doing the TTMIK Levels until you start speaking korean and know hundreds of words. Its frustrating, growth stunting and will likely lead you to quit. Trust me.
I get your frustration, but I wouldn't say it's fair to blame the TTMIK leveled content on this. Studying vocab with a flashcard app WHILE also studying the TTMIK books was how I got my start in Korean, and it was very effective. I agree that a vocab base is necessary to make use of grammar study, but at the same time, drilling a bunch of vocab without context to use it in is detrimental to vocab memorization. Doing both at the same time is the best way
I can see what you are trying to say, I had tried learning only using TTMIK levels say about an year ago and after 5 months reached level 7 , thought i understood everything upto that level then got stuck there. I couldn't utter a word in language exchange meetings , so i took a break from just level grammar lessons, and added reading, writing videos in TTMIK to aid in my learning journey, immersed myself in so many TH-cam videos and podcasts. Past 5 months I've turned a corner in my Korean learning journey, although I still cant speak fluently , but that's just my confidence level and not necessarily due to lack of vocab or Korean skillset. Immerse yourself and be consistent. I have subscribed to their new website as well and the community is just awesome. Based on my experience, one shouldn't limit themselves to just grammar levels, instead make use of all TTMIK resources as well as so many other resources available on TH-cam , reading books, journaling in Korean truly aids in language learning journey.
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Are you right but eps test is not easy new book not easy places 😢 rakomand one think 😢 I really overthink ing ❤😢
Related to the first tip, I decided my small challenge for learning Korean, getting a project done, and testing my daily habits would be "write down a word that's new to me that I used that day, everyday for the whole year." With this, I'd prove I could keep a daily habit, learn new words (a guaranteed 365 of them if everything goes well) and complete some translations in my projects. It's a small enough challenge but it will still tell me a lot about my learning and give me information! I've kept it up so far and before I knew it, I had done a month and felt great! I'm feeling good about the rest of the year too
When learning a new language it's so important that you *ENJOY* the experience!!
I once changed my phone language, I cried for 2 days I couldn't change it back 😂
That's the biggest issue😂
I created my separate channel for Korean content only at the end of last year,and it really is one of the best things I have done.Thank you for all the great tips and motivation for the new year start ✨🤗✨
What channels do you follow for Korean content on the separate channel? I also want to do same.
Thanks for sharing your experience! It really does help! Right?😄
One of these days, I will write a Korean letter of gratitude to TTMIK. I love these guys that much. They have changed my life for the better 감사합니다!
From now on, we're waiting for it💌
@@talktomeinkorean Challenge accepted! 👍👍
"Save and swipe. Save and swipe"...oh man, I feel called out! lol
😂😂
Wow! These are some really amazing tips! Thanks! 🌸
Japanese is the main language I'm learning, but I've gone through first couple levels of TTMIK because I think Korean's really cool. These are great tips! One thing that's really helped me with Japanese especially is that I don't save things to "study later." If I come across a Japanese post or news story that I think looks interesting, I try to read it immediately. I mean, you already think it's interesting and you're on the page, so why not just try to read it right then?
The saving for later is so me lol. But can't really do much about it, because youtube keeps recommending interesting Korean learning videos and I simply don't have the time or stamina for hours and hours every day.... So kinda have to save them for later and watch whatever I can. But the backlog keeps growing..... 😅
💯!
Thanks for the great content always, TTMIK. As an upper intermediate learner with ADHD, here are 2 things that have MAJORLY improved my progress over the last few months:
1. Setting time goals each day instead of content goals. When I would set a goal like "finish one chapter" or "write ten sentences," it would discourage me and stress me out because if my schedule was too tight, I would fail my goal. I'd also be more focused on reaching the end of the content rather than actually understanding it. Instead, I'll set a timer on my phone for a predetermined amount of time each day (ex: 3 hours) and set a goal to study for that amount of time on a given day. Whenever I need a short brain break or bathroom break, I'll pause the timer. I can also split up the time throughout the day (ex: 1 hour in the morning, 2 hours in the evening). This is much better because I don't feel pressure to finish a certain amount of content and I'm better able to study with my natural pace. I constantly remind myself: "It's not about WHAT you study, but HOW LONG you study for that leads to improvement." So I'll just pick a resource, and take my time really digging into it without any pressure to finish it and move onto the next thing. It's also motivating because I know exactly how many hours I'm putting in each day.
2. Using chatGPT as a vocabulary study aid. Before chatGPT, I would often get distracted and discouraged when an unfamiliar word or phrase came up. Now, it's incredibly simple to not only get definitions, but to get lists of sample sentences which easily clarify the meaning of each word as well as which contexts to use it in versus other similar words. While chatGPT obviously isn't perfect and sometimes gives unnatural Korean, it is absolutely a blessing in regards to keeping my study flow going in the face of new words. I'm also a huge introvert and tend to get stressed when talking to tutors, and so chatGPT allows me to ask very specific questions without the stressors that come with real human interaction.
Thanks for sharing your Korean learning tips!😊
@@talktomeinkorean Thanks for giving me an awesome foundation for Korean when I first moved to Korea ten years ago! I always recommend you guys to everyone
Wow. I have so many bad language learning habits to correct! 😮 감사합니다! ❤
I have been motivated since the end of 2022. Learned Hangul and started studying seriously since June 2023.
알겠어요 선생님 🔥 감사합니다^^
Great post! I haven't heard anyone talk about these before. I'm certainly guilty of watching Shorts and saving content for later!
Another one that you didn't mention is having multiple learning resources that are all demanding your attention - that can be a distraction as well. I don't have any problem with staying motivated, I just feel guilty if I don't do at least one lesson in each of them... and there are only so many hours in a day. 😒
I wish that I had found TTMIK first, but I'm so far down the rabbit hole of apps and other online courses that right now, all I can do is enjoy and absorb as much as I can from your excellent free content. 감사합니다! ❤
Wow! That's actually a very great point. Having too many different resources can definitely be distracting. We might need to cover that in a video later! 감사합니다!
This is the best video i have seen so far to improve korean..like i have seen so many videos but they were all the same tips nd tricks that are now old hence i wasn't able to relate or change the way of studying...but in this video all the problems nd solutions were so realistic that i could finally get to the point "oh yeah right I'm stucking here"like the scrolling shorts nd saving for studying later was the one for me..nd the acc thing I'm gonna do it for sure thankyou so much for helping out it was a much needed video ❤
Great video, and I switched my Instagram over to korean straight away! I think it's an easy app to navigate without much difficulty so hopefully not frustrating for me, plus it's easy to switch back to English if needed because it's easy to find the option.
I'll like to add 2 ideas I use on a regular basis to improve my Korean.
1. I write shopping lists for groceries in Korean, I'll put the English next to the word until I learn the Korean well enough. It works quickly for regular groceries.
2. For car journeys I do regularly and know well, I'll sometimes turn on my Google maps or alternative and change the voice to Korean. I know enough words now to navigate well enough. It's good revision.
Great tips! Thank you!
3:55 noooo i didnt even notice my native language was there, i only immediately saw korean and english 😭😭what does that say about me lol
That you're such a dedicated Korean learner!😃
Now, how can I get a TTMIK hoodie??? 😁
1:23에는 승완 쌤 잔짜 귀여워 보이다 😆
훌륭한 조언을 해 주셔서 감사합니다
팁 주셔서 감사합니다!! 고생 많으셨습니다 선생님!!
Ótimas dicas!!!! 👏🏼
Love this content❤❤❤
These are very practical and helpful advices! Thank you! ☺
As a beginner 10 sentences a day sounds insane! I am glad to have 10 sentences after a semester.
good tips , thanks
Great tips! Thank you for the video ☺️
Save & Swip.....hahaaahaaa.. Maan U r smart............
These were actually great, thank you very much. ❤
Thx for great tips. I started learning korean 2-3hrs everyday since Jan of 2025 hopefully I don't drop out. My goal is to be able to read, write, and speak!
이영상이 진짜 좋은 아이디어들이 많아요! 감사합니다!❤️
정말 도움이 되요 🫧🪼🦋
정말 감사합니다~~~
Thank you - these are great tips!
Thank you so much for this amazing video !! ❤❤
My phone is in native language but my iPad is in Korean 😊 and I use my iPad fairly regularly.
👏
I started learning Korean when I was 11 yrs old but I never rlly advanced for conversation. I’m now 20 I’m speaking more Korean but I do have to study it proficiently so I can have conversations in Korean.
제 목표는 매일 공부하는 거예요. 30분 동안만이라도 공부하고 싶어요. 문제는 저는 듣는 것이 어려워서 원어민이랑 얘기하는 것은 어렵게 만들어요.
You called me out😭😭
Do you have a specific time how much you should review after studying
음... 디저트 좋아해요😂❤
3:54 Funny enough, the first that catched my eye was Hindi, then German (my 4th language), then English (my 2nd), and only after looking at them one by one I found Spanish (my 3rd).
한국어를 배우는 과정은 너무 어려웠어요. 한국어 실력이 중급인 것 같고 늘리고 싶지만 누군가랑 언어교환을 해야 해요.
그래서 이 채널을 만들었어요. 한국콘텐츠밖에 안 보기 위해서..
잘하셨네요!ㅎㅎ👏
Probably the thing that slowed my Korean learning was joing TTMIK and doing the levels. I'd NOT pay TTMIK and I would simply focus on learning words after basic grammer on how to use them. Do not waste time doing the TTMIK Levels until you start speaking korean and know hundreds of words. Its frustrating, growth stunting and will likely lead you to quit. Trust me.
I get your frustration, but I wouldn't say it's fair to blame the TTMIK leveled content on this. Studying vocab with a flashcard app WHILE also studying the TTMIK books was how I got my start in Korean, and it was very effective. I agree that a vocab base is necessary to make use of grammar study, but at the same time, drilling a bunch of vocab without context to use it in is detrimental to vocab memorization. Doing both at the same time is the best way
I can see what you are trying to say, I had tried learning only using TTMIK levels say about an year ago and after 5 months reached level 7 , thought i understood everything upto that level then got stuck there. I couldn't utter a word in language exchange meetings , so i took a break from just level grammar lessons, and added reading, writing videos in TTMIK to aid in my learning journey, immersed myself in so many TH-cam videos and podcasts. Past 5 months I've turned a corner in my Korean learning journey, although I still cant speak fluently , but that's just my confidence level and not necessarily due to lack of vocab or Korean skillset.
Immerse yourself and be consistent. I have subscribed to their new website as well and the community is just awesome. Based on my experience, one shouldn't limit themselves to just grammar levels, instead make use of all TTMIK resources as well as so many other resources available on TH-cam , reading books, journaling in Korean truly aids in language learning journey.