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Learn
Not levels. Situations, and the things underneath them.
Two shapes, one subject. The six levels are the path already built — ten-minute lessons with a workbook each, taken whenever the time is yours, no schedule and no expiry. The coaching is a path built for you instead: private sessions shaped by your level, your goals, and how you actually plan to use Korean.
The levels are numbered, but they are a sequence rather than a grammar syllabus. Both are built out of the same situations, which is the part that takes longest to learn anywhere else.
Two pages. Pick one — the other is always a click back.
The Path
Six levels. One path — from reading your first letter to thinking in Korean.
Find your level
Start where you actually are.
Most people start at Level 0 or 1. If you already read Hangul comfortably, start at 1. If Korean sounds familiar but comes out stiff, start at 2.
A quick, honest gut-check. Tick what feels easy — no wrong answers.
Start at Level 0 — Read Korean. You'll be reading every letter in about a week.
The six levels
00
Read Korean: Hangul in 7 Days
7 days
In a week you'll read any Korean word you see — signs, menus, song titles, your own name in Hangul.
$16
- D1The Vowels
- D2The Consonants
- D3Building Syllable Blocks
- D4Batchim (The Bottom Letter)
- D5The Last Letters: Twins & Combos
- D6Reading in the Wild
- D7Graduation
01
First Words
8 lessons
Introduce yourself, order food, ask for what you need. Your first real conversations, not textbook drills.
$29
- L1Welcome
- L2Hellos & Introductions
- L3At a Café or Restaurant
- L4K-Drama Essentials — Names & Feelings
- L5Numbers & Time
- L6Getting Around
- L7Shopping
- L8Wrap-Up & Mini Drama
02
Real Korean
8 lessons
Your textbook Korean is polite and correct — but dramas sound nothing like it. This is the second Korean, the one people actually speak.
$35
- L1The Two Koreans
- L2Talking Like Friends
- L3The Feeling Endings
- L4Fast Korean
- L5Reacting Like a Local
- L6Slang & Gen Z Korean
- L7Drama Decoder
- L8Wrap-Up & Full Scene
03
Speak Korean
8 lessons
Stop borrowing phrases. Learn the few small joints that connect ideas, and start saying things I never taught you.
$39
- L1From Phrases to Sentences
- L2Time: Did, Do, Will
- L3Because: Explaining Why
- L4But: The Other Side
- L5If: Talking About Possibilities
- L6Intentions: Saying What You'll Do
- L7Chaining: Telling a Whole Story
- L8Wrap-Up: Tell Your Own Story
04
Everyday Fluency
8 lessons
Speaking is hitting the ball. Conversation is a rally. Learn to keep it going — react, add, ask back — without freezing.
$43
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- L1From Monologue to Dialogue
- L2Keeping It Going
- L3Saying What You Think
- L4Telling a Longer Story
- L5Real Topics: Work & Life
- L6Heart Talk: Feelings & Comfort
- L7Disagreeing Gracefully
- L8Wrap-Up: A Real Conversation
05
Sound Like a Native
8 lessons
You're already understood — but you still sound foreign. Fix the last 1%: register, honorifics, 눈치, and picking the word a Korean would actually pick.
$47
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- L1The Last 1%
- L2Levels of Polite
- L3Honorifics: Speaking Up
- L4Reading Between the Lines (눈치)
- L5The Precise Word (Nuance)
- L6Idioms & Proverbs
- L7Emotional Precision
- L8Wrap-Up: The Native Switch
The full path
Take the whole path.
All six levels, one steady pace — most students reach conversational Korean in about 6 months.
Have a real conversation — and actually be understood.
That’s the first milestone six levels are built for. Here’s what actually gets you there:
Videos that respect your time
Ten minutes each, no filler — every one earns its place.
Practice that actually sticks
A workbook for every lesson — 47 across the six levels, to practise away from the screen.
You're never stuck alone
Maru — the community, around a hundred of us, where you ask questions and I share the Korea you can't easily Google.
No pressure, no expiry
Come back to every lesson whenever you like — no subscription, no expiry.
And you can always reach me directly. I read every message.
Best value
The Full Path — Levels 0 to 5
All six levels, from your first letter to sounding native. Everything, always available.
Finish all six, and earn a certificate — a real marker of the zero-to-native journey, not just a badge for logging in.
$187$209 separately
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What students say
“Your patience, encouragement, and positive energy create a welcoming environment where making mistakes feels like part of the learning process instead of something to fear.”
“Before taking your class, I tried learning Korean through apps like Pimsleur and Duolingo; however, they couldn't provide the human connection, cultural insights, or personalized guidance that come from learning with a native Korean teacher.”
“The lesson is very well structured and you give us psychological support, so we have the strength not to give up when things get tough.”
“Some of my previous teachers weren't as detailed, or wouldn't correct my mistakes as I spoke — which is a priority for me.”
“The most patient and kind teacher who isn't judgemental and gives you the space to make mistakes without pressure.”
“You don't let me coast easily even when I want to, and you don't allow me to hide behind what I do well. You pick up on my gaps quite quickly and make me catch up. That is, for me, the mark of a skilled instructor.”
“I was so scared because I didn't feel ready for the trip without vocabulary and sentences, but now I feel confident and I think I can do it!”
“I sit back and reflect on my learning and think about where I was at the beginning of the year, and I realise the progress I have made since working with you has been exponential — and my confidence has grown as well.”
“The videos are short, and Rok's explanations are engaging — he presents the information like a story and speaks at a pace that allows me to grasp everything immediately. After a long day of work and study, I actually consider watching these videos a prize.”
“As a complete beginner, hearing the correct pronunciation and getting immediate feedback has made a huge difference for me. Time has been my biggest challenge lately, but Rok has been incredibly patient, encouraging, and supportive. It's been one of the best ways to build confidence.”
“I was definitely nervous at first, but your kindness made me feel very comfortable. I'm genuinely grateful for your guidance — you've already made a positive impact, and I truly appreciate the passion you have for teaching.”
Questions
Before you start.
Each lesson is around ten minutes. Level 0 is seven sessions, designed around a week; Levels 2 to 5 are eight lessons each. It's self-paced, so it fits whatever time you actually have.
It's hard to go wrong — the levels build on each other, so anything you start earlier still counts. If you're unsure, message me and I'll tell you honestly where to begin.
Forever. Buy once and it's yours — no subscription, no expiry.
No, but the path works best in order. If you already read Hangul, skipping Level 0 is completely fine.
English — all the way through, including Level 5. Explaining Korean clearly in English is the whole point.
Yes. Every student joins Maru, the community, and you can reach me directly there. I read every message.
Still deciding? Read the questions I get most.