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  • Pimsleur Korean Level 1 Lessons 1-5

  • Learn to Speak and Understand Korean with Pimsleur Language Programs
  • By: Pimsleur
  • Narrated by: Pimsleur
  • Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (270 ratings)

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Pimsleur Korean Level 1 Lessons 1-5

By: Pimsleur
Narrated by: Pimsleur
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Publisher's summary

The Pimsleur® Method: the easiest, fastest way to learn a new language. You'll be speaking and understanding in no time flat!

This course includes lessons 1 to 5 from the Korean Level 1 program, featuring two and a half hours of language instruction. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension and on learning to speak Korean. A user's guide is included.

The Korean Language

Korean, the native language of about 80 million people, is the official language of both North and South Korea. It is also spoken in neighboring Yanbian, China. There are two standard dialects, Seoul (South Korea) and P'yongyang (North Korea). Pimsleur's Korean teaches the Seoul dialect of South Korea.

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"Pimsleur programs provide plenty of positive reinforcement that will keep learners on track, and we found that Pimsleur gave us more proficiency and confidence in speaking the new language than any of the other language programs we reviewed." (AudioFile magazine)

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Most effective way to learn Korean language.

I really enjoyed learning Korean language using this Pimsleur method. Very effective, very fast to absorb the lessons. I find it a little expensive though.

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A very good purchase!

The pacing is very nice and is somewhat easier to keep up with. The repetition of words over time also helps with retention and multiple chances to get down that one word that escapes the englisb monolingual tongue. highly recommend and I found best results(for the individual lessons)are when repeated you 2 or 3x throughout the day or when played in tandem with the previous lesson e.g. im on lesson 3 so I listen 3 then 2, then 3 again and until I get them both comfortably and then the same with lesson 4.

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Effective!

With some basic grammar knowledge, I find this audio course quite effective. I can communicate now (start conversation). I like dialogues in real speed. I am not sure if it would help me without knowing grammar and some vocabulary. Looking foward to next lessons. It promises fluency after 10 lessons.

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Amazing method for learning Korean!!

I had to replay a few lessons to completely internalize what was being taught, but my Korean speaking friends at school are impressed with how fast I am learning! 감사합니다 😁

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It works for me

It took me two weeks to finish lessons one through five. I did it that way so I could do the lessons twice, and the more difficult lessons three or four times. I highly recommend this program!!

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Be patient! It works!

The key to this program working is to be PATIENT. I’m reading a lot of reviews that seem to be upset by how quickly the lessons go and/or how context isn’t necessarily explained. I listened to the introductory chapters before Unit 1 and it literally says that lessons can and should be repeated until you can answer about 80% of the prompts correctly. Of course you’re not going to memorize a bunch of new words and phrases in 30 minutes and be able to retain them…you have to be patient and put in the work! It usually takes me 3-5 days before I feel comfortable moving onto the next lesson, but by the time I’m ready to move on, I know for sure that I’ve retained the information. I’m currently on Unit 12 and I still remember everything they throw at me from previous lessons.
As far as words and phrases in context, it’s another exercise in patience. The lessons teach you words/phrases that make sense in the context that they’re being taught in. If there’s a change or difference, it teaches you about it later in a new context. For example: in lessons 6-10 you learn numbers in the context of telling time. But in lesson 12, it starts teaching you about numbers in the context of money, and it explains that there’s a difference.
This program really is great. It’s well known that one of the best ways to start learning a language is to start trying to speak it little by little. The way this program is set up is very practical, and I found that I’m able to notice patterns in grammar by paying attention as the sentences are getting longer and more complex. Learning in the context of conversation rather than just memorizing vocabulary and random grammar rules is much more effective.

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Rekindling My Language Learning

I lived in Korea for 5 years. In the first couple years, I was making progress. I then moved to an area where there weren't a lot of people and it was pretty difficult to do - I didn't have this as a resource. I wish I had. This is pretty awesome. I just throw it in when I am on the treadmill or the bike.
I am taking it slow to make sure I remember, but it's all coming back. It's clear and pretty awesome. Everything was fine until Unit 5 of this one. It seemed like they added many more items! It's still good, though. 3 thumbs up. Fighting!

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Love learning on the go!

Always wanted to learn Korean, but never took the time. with Audible, I can now reclaim time stuck in traffic to finally work toward this goal using Pimsleur Korean Level 1. I appreciate listening to authentic speakers and the pace of each lesson. A great way to learn a language!

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Best Way for me to Learn Korean!!

I have been studying Korean on and off for years with various textbooks, online resources, etc but I made more progress with Pimsleur in just 5 days than I ever have before! Highly recommend

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Best Program for Actually Learning to Speak!

Pimsleur language programs are amazing. You’ll be surprised at how fluent you’ll become. I love that they’re backed by a lifetime of dedication to the study of language learning. If you’re considering it at all just try it!!

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