Korean Self-Paced Plan - Units 1-3 (6 weeks)

Korean Self-Paced Study Plan Overview

General Information

  • Duration: 6 weeks
  • Daily Commitment: 30-45 minute lesson + 15-20 minutes homework
  • Learning Priority: 30% grammar/writing, 70% speaking
  • Vocabulary Goal: 15 new words per week (3 words per day for 5 days) + weekend review
Translation Rule
  • Every Korean word/phrase in this document includes an English meaning in parentheses.
Usage Instructions
  • Complete one day per calendar day. If you miss a day, do the missed day next without skipping.
  • For speaking drills: Say everything out loud. Record 30-90 seconds daily if possible.
  • For vocabulary: Review the same day, the next day, 3 days later, and 7 days later.
  • For notes: Copy the goal, key pattern(s), and 3-5 example sentences each day.

Units Overview

  • Unit 1: Hangul reading/writing + survival polite speaking (Weeks 1-2, Days 1-14)
  • Unit 2: Self-intro fluency, particles, numbers, time/days (Weeks 3-4, Days 15-28)
  • Unit 3: Present tense (-��/��), daily routines, speed & accuracy (Weeks 5-6, Days 29-42)
Review Tips
  • On review days (Day 6-7 each week), do not learn new words. Focus on speed: read aloud and speak from memory.

Detailed Breakdown of Units and Vocabulary

Unit 1: Hangul + Survival Speaking (Weeks 1-2)

  • Primary Goals:
    • Read and write Hangul syllable blocks with clear pronunciation.
    • Speak core polite phrases automatically: greetings, thanks, apologies, self-introduction, simple questions.
    • Build confidence through daily speaking scripts and short recordings.
Week 1 Vocabulary (15 Words)
  • ����� (hello)
  • � � �� � (thank you)
  • � (yes)
  • ��� (no)
  • � (I/me - polite)
  • � (my - polite)
  • �� (name)
  • � (what)
  • �� (who)
  • �� (where)
  • ___�� (I am ___ - formal polite)
  • � � (am/is - formal polite)
  • ��� (meeting, as in 'nice to meet')
  • ���� (nice to meet you - formal polite)
  • ��/�Ä� (is/am - polite)
  • Assignment: Learn 3 words per day for 5 days. Days 6-7 are review only.
Week 2 Vocabulary (15 Words)
  • Å�� (please give me)
  • � �Ç (this thing)
  • ÉÇ (that thing)
  • � �Ç (that thing over there)
  • ÑÖ (here)
  • ÇÖ (there)
  • � �Ö (over there)
  • Ü (water)
  • áà (coffee)
  • âä�� (I'm sorry)
  • ã�� (that's right)
  • ��Ä� (it's not / no - polite)
  • åç (Korea)
  • åç� (Korean language)
  • é� (English)
  • Assignment: Learn 3 words per day for 5 days. Days 6-7 are review only.

Unit 2: Self-Intro Fluency + Particles + Numbers + Time (Weeks 3-4)

  • Primary Goals:
    • Speak in complete beginner sentences with particles: è/� (topic), �/ê (subject), ë/í (object), Ä (to/at), Ä� (action location).
    • Use likes/dislikes and basic verbs: ê� (go), ì� (come), î� (do), ï��/ñ�� (have/there is).
    • Use numbers, counters, days of week, and tell the time.
Week 3 Vocabulary (15 Words)
  • ó�î� (I like it)
  • ò�î� (I dislike it)
  • ô� (a lot)
  • öõ (a little)
  • ú (home)
  • ùû (school)
  • ê� (go - polite)
  • ì� (come - polite)
  • î� (do - polite)
  • ï�� (there is / I have - polite)
  • ñ�� (there isn't / I don't have - polite)
  • Éü† (and)
  • �°� (but)
  • É¢� (so/therefore)
  • £� (when)
  • Assignment: Learn 3 words per day for 5 days. Days 6-7 are review only.
Week 4 Vocabulary (15 Words)
  • °õ (now)
  • §• (today)
  • ¶ß (tomorrow)
  • �� (yesterday)
  • ®© (time)
  • ™ (what number/how many)
  • ® (hour)
  • ´ (minute)
  • ¨�ß (Monday)
  • ��ß (Tuesday)
  • Æ�ß (Wednesday)
  • Ø�ß (Thursday)
  • õ�ß (Friday)
  • ��ß (Saturday)
  • ß�ß (Sunday)
  • Assignment: Learn 3 words per day for 5 days. Days 6-7 are review only.

Unit 3: Present Tense (-��/��) + Daily Routines + Speed (Weeks 5-6)

  • Primary Goals:
    • Conjugate common verbs into polite present (-��/��) confidently.
    • Talk about routine with time expressions and frequency words.
    • Increase speaking speed through shadowing and roleplay.
Week 5 Vocabulary (15 Words)
  • ß��� (wake up - polite)
  • ±� (sleep - polite)
  • ��î� (study - polite)
  • ßî� (work - polite)
  • ¥�� (eat - polite)
  • µ�� (drink - polite)
  • �� (see/watch - polite)
  • ��� (listen/hear - polite)
  • ��î� (exercise - polite)
  • �ª (morning / breakfast)
  • º� (lunch)
  • �æ (dinner / evening)
  • øß (every day)
  • ±Å (often)
  • ê¿ (sometimes)
  • Assignment: Learn 3 words per day for 5 days. Days 6-7 are review only.
Week 6 Vocabulary (15 Words)
  • �£¬ (how)
  • � (why)
  • �ƒ�? (how is it? / how are you?)
  • �� (together)
  • � (also/again)
  • «» (really)
  • … (too/very)
  • ÀÃ�� (it's okay / I'm okay)
  • ÕŒ� (I'm busy / busy)
  • œ–ï�� (it's fun/interesting)
  • à—î� (I'm tired)
  • “†”� (I'm hungry)
  • Ø»‘� (I'm thirsty)
  • §• � î�? (What are you doing today?)
  • É’ (then / in that case)
  • Assignment: Learn 3 words per day for 5 days. Days 6-7 are review only.

Daily Lessons Structure

For units 1-3, follow a daily lesson structure outlined in each day's goals, methods of practice, and specific activities designed to improve retention and fluency. Each day covers:

  • Warm-up: A quick review or pronunciation practice.
  • New Skill: Introduction of new vocabulary, grammar patterns, or speaking drills.
  • Speaking Drills: Repetition of phrases and questions in various scenarios.
  • Mini Reading: Reading practice with vocabulary or structures learned that day.
  • Wrap-Up: Summary of what has been learned and any additional practice that's needed.
  • Homework Assignments: Designed to reinforce daily learning and retention of vocabulary.

By adhering closely to these guidelines and daily lesson plans, learners will progressively build their foundational knowledge in Korean over the course of six weeks, improving in all critical areas: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.