Loecsen

Loecsen offers a good introduction to the Korean language and helps you learn all the essential words and sentences right away, making it ideal if you're preparing for a trip or simply want to cover the basics quickly. What's not to like about a free site that uses Korean multimedia tools to help you memorize? By matching words with their Korean writing, drawings, and audio, Loecsen helps you quickly learn new words (and how to pronounce them correctly!) by using effective word association techniques.

There are 17 lesson themes ranging from common expressions, feelings, bar orders, and taxi driver directions to medical terms and getting in trouble. The site lists and explains useful words and everyday Korean expressions in English, Hangul, and Romanized Korean characters. The site also allows you to quiz yourself, so after your initial session, print out the list of words, review them in your spare time, and return to the site to test yourself! If you want to access new expressions without an internet connection, you can use the app to download the files directly to your phone.

• Pros:
  • Great for learning essential travel words and phrases
  • Synonyms provided for vocabulary
• Cons:
  • Content is somewhat rote
  • Korean language isn’t deeply analyzed

Best for: The traveler’s needs
Price: Free
Certificate available: No

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Enroll here: loecsen.com/en/learn-korean