#What is the best routine to consistently learn korean?

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rustic brook
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For context, my mum is korean, so I already know basic phrases and vocab, but i wish to become fluent. I know that immersing yourself in a language is a good way to learn but I don't know exactly how to fully utilise it to that extent. I also need an actual learning tool that can become routine, but i dont wish to use duolingo (duh).

spice thistleBOT
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brittle crag
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since your mum is korean youre actually in a really good position tbh

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you already have the "feel" of the language even if you dont consciously know the rules

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the main issue for heritage learners isnt exposure, its that everything stays passive.

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you understand bits, you recognise phrases, but when you try to speak or form sentences, it gets messy or you freeze

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so the goal isnt more random immersion. its turning what you already have into something active and reliable

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for routine you need one stable learning tool that gives structure

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not that green bird. it's shit. but something like TTMIK or Korean Grammar in Use

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one lesson a day is enough. seriously.

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the mistake people make is rushing because the content feels "easy". but grammar needs time to settle.

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even 20 minutes a day is fine as long as it's every day

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immersion should come after that, not instead of it.

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watching korean content works yeah, but only if youre using it properly

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dont just binge with english subtitles then call it studying

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use korean subtitles, even if you dont understand everything. watch once for enjoyment, then rewatch and just notice how people actually speak.

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you dont need to translate every word. nah. just catch patterns like how they end sentences, how casual speech sounds, or phrases that keep repeating

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if you pick up two or three expressions from a video, thats already a win

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the part that actually pushes you to fluency is output n this is where most people get uncomfortable

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you need to speak or write regularly. even badly..

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you can talk to yourself, send short voice messages, or write a few sentences about your day

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if you can talk to your ma in korean, thats honestly one of the best tools youll ever have

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it's alr if it feels awkward at first. awkward means growth.

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ask simple things like "Is this natural?" rather than “Is this correct?" because those aint the same in korean.

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you do this consistently, something interesting happens after a few months: grammar stops feeling like rules n sentences start forming automatically

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that is exactly when immersion really starts paying off. cause your brain finally has a framework to attach things to.

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fluency doesnt come from doing everything at once yk