Learn Korean & Study Hangul

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4.8of 5 · store
23,782ratings on the App Store
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A vocabulary game app for Korean using the Drops format: a word is animated and broken into parts, then reinforced through several exercise types with illustrations. Keeps interest high through a visual format. Limitation: vocabulary only with no pronunciation and no grammar. You can learn what things are called in Korean but not how to build a sentence.

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What people use it for

Those just starting to explore Korean who want to build a basic vocabulary through a game format as a first step before a serious course.

What reviews praise

Step-by-step word animation with syllable breakdown helps with sound retention.
Visual associations work for kinesthetic and visual learners.
Several users say words "stick" better than with traditional flashcards.

What reviews complain about

Teaches a word game rather than a language: no Hangul as a system (reading is not taught), no grammar, and no listening practice.
After a week of active use you know words but cannot form a single sentence.