Finding the time to learn Korean is hard. So why not integrate into something you probably already do: scrolling through social media? There are many Instagram accounts out there dedicated to helping Korean learners. Therefore it is possible to learn Korean on Instagram without taking online courses. These accounts simplify grammar structures, introduce helpful vocabulary and provide slang to help you sound more like a native speaker. Here are a few Instagram accounts to follow:
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@inakimiee
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To those excited to start learning Korean, you are not alone. Ina Kim’s enthusiasm for Korean is clear from her Instagram page, @inakimiee, which makes it a good place to start your Korean learning journey. In many of her videos, Ina introduces her audiences to basic vocabulary, such as how to count in Korean and foods at a Korean grocery store. If you want even more educational content from Ina Kim, she also offers a Zoom course and e-books.
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@korean_hangeulu
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Hangeulu tries to uphold King Sejong’s purpose of creating Hangeul, the modern Korean alphabet, to make Korean easy for anyone to learn. In addition to the Hangeulu app, Hangeulu makes learning Korean easier with its posts on Instagram. @korean_hangeulu posts include useful phrases that learners can immediately use, such as “What floor are you going to?” and “It makes me cringe.” The highlights of Hangeulu’s content are the videos showing the phrases used in conversation. With these videos, learners can listen to natural Korean conversations, improving their listening and comprehension.
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@k.talktalk
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If you get confused by all the similar-sounding words in Korean, @k.talktalk is here to help. A lot of the content on this Instagram page explains the differences between Korean words that sound similar, such as 제대 vs. 제때. Another useful series that @k.talktalk posts are the mini Korean tests to help learners quickly check their Korean skills.
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@eggbun_education
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CEO and co-founder of Eggbun Education, Fernando Moon, started Eggbun out of his love for language learning. Launched in 2015, the Eggbun app allows users to learn Korean with Eggbun’s chatbox tutor, Lanny. However, the app isn’t the only place to get Korean learning content from Eggbun. Their Instagram page, @eggbun_education, is filled with posts that range from themed vocabulary to common expressions to listening quizzes. The variety of content makes @eggbun_education a useful resource no matter where you are in your Korean learning journey.
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@koreanjream_koreanteacher
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While reading hangeul is pretty straightforward, there are a few tricky letters and batchims (받침) to look out for. @koreanjream_koreanteacher’s pronunciation guides are perfect for those struggling with pronouncing ㅅ vs. ㅆ or the batchim rules. With a Ph.D. in Korean linguistics, Jaerim is more than qualified to help Korean learners master their pronunciation. Along with her many pronunciation guide videos, Jaerim’s content also uses pop culture to explain the Korean language. Check out Jaerim’s account to find out the meaning behind the title of the Jay Park song featuring IU, Ganadara.
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@yeoni_korean
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This Instagram account is run by Korean teacher Jiyeon, originally from Jeju but speaks with a standard accent. Jiyeon focuses a lot of her content on everyday phrases and vocabulary, such as calling your significant other and saying “long time no see,” to help learners speak like native Korean speakers.
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@koreancrew.official
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For more advanced learners, @koreancrew.official may be a good option for continuing your Korean learning journey. This account is run by Kwangho, the Korean tutor with the most lessons completed on Preply and the founder of Korean Crew, a Korean education service for people studying Korean by themselves. Kwangho posts videos explaining how to speak naturally in Korean and the differences between similar Korean words, making this account great for diving deeper into the Korean language.
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@koreanmorning
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@koreanmorning is good for learning useful phrases you may need daily, like “My laptop is lagging” or “Let me put on my earphones.” Korean teacher Morning, who runs this account, was born and raised in South Korea, so she can provide natural Korean phrases that learners can use to sound more like native speakers. Her bite-sized educational posts make learning Korean simple and easy.
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@yoonssam_kr
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If you just finished learning hangeul and are ready to start learning some vocabulary, @yoonssam_kr is an excellent account to start putting your reading skills to work. This Instagram is the official account for Yoon Jung Hyun, more commonly referred to as Yoon Ssam (윤쌤). Yoon has taught Korean in Malaysia for over ten years and founded Penang Korean Class. What’s cool about YoonSsam’s Instagram account is that the posts contain both English and Korean, which can help you can learn new vocabulary while learning about different topics, like Korean baseball culture or hangover cures Koreans swear by, or Korean slang.
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@mykoreanchildhood
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@mykoreanchildhood is not the typical Korean language teaching account. Instead of posting about grammar structures or particles, @mykoreanchildhood uses their Korean heritage and the Korean language as inspiration for their Instagram artwork. Not only are the illustrations cute, but many posts are humorous, retell Korean stories, or include the artist’s observations about the Korean language. The Korean text accompanying the illustrations isn’t typical textbook vocabulary, so this account is good for learners who want to expand their vocabulary. If you were wondering what the Korean word for bell-bottoms is, @mykoreanchildhood has you covered.
While learning a new language can be difficult, these Instagram accounts help make learning Korean easier. Make sure to follow these accounts to take one step closer to Korean fluency.
