Yes, for beginners who want Korean explained clearly in English. Talk To Me In Korean is a well-known learner brand, so its podcast offers friendly guidance, although the free feed may not begin where a new learner needs it to.
- Level
- Beginner
- Format
- Podcast
- Year
- 2026
- Episodes
- 229
Why it works for learners
TTMIK is made by Korean teachers for foreign learners, so explanations in English take the pressure off in a way native media never will. The company describes its curriculum as systematic and easy to follow, with books and courses to support it. Its recent podcast episodes look at topics like nervousness before exams and social media distraction. Hearing teachers talk about everyday life is a friendly first step before tackling Korean made for Koreans, and it comes with no pressure.
What makes it hard
Being English-supported means you can coast without really listening to Korean. Feed episodes change over time, so what's newest may not be a starter lesson. You will still need its structured course or a textbook to build grammar step by step.
How to use it
Check the latest episode titles and use a topic you care about for listening. For systematic grammar, use the site's numbered lessons alongside it. After each episode, note one Korean sentence and say it three times, changing a word each time.
More for Korean learners: our Korean guides.
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