The speaker, Hu, introduces himself and his YouTube channel, TalkToMeInKorean. He encourages viewers to share their reasons for learning Korean in the comments. Hu explains that to learn Korean, one should first define their motivation and goals. He suggests two routes to begin learning: either start with the Korean writing system (Hangeul) or learn basic phrases through video or audio lessons.
Hu emphasizes the importance of understanding basic verb conjugations, as Korean sentence structures differ from those in English. He also highlights three challenges in learning Korean: its unique sentence structure, unfamiliar pronunciation and sounds, and the vast number of words and phrases to learn.
To overcome these challenges, Hu recommends three consistent practices:
1. Learn a new grammar point or phrase each day.
2. Enjoy Korean media, such as TV shows, music, and books.
3. Practice Korean pronunciation by reading aloud.
Hu also mentions that his website, TalkToMeInKorean.com, offers resources, including books and online courses, to help learners. He encourages viewers to join the community and share their progress on social media.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker's name is Hu.
2. Hu is the creator of the "TalkToMeInKorean" channel.
3. The Korean writing system is called "Hangeul".
4. Hangeul is the writing system of the Korean language.
5. The speaker has a Master book and video course on Hangeul on their website.
6. The speaker has a course on how Korean sentences work.
7. The speaker has a book introducing 100 most commonly used sentence patterns in Korean.
8. The speaker has a book of 1,100 short and useful Korean phrases for beginners.
9. Korean sentence structure is different from many other languages, including English.
10. In Korean, the verbs come at the very end of sentences.
11. To use a verb in a Korean sentence, the verb's shape needs to be changed.
12. The speaker recommends learning basic verb conjugations in Korean.
13. The three main challenges of learning Korean are:
- Korean is very different from many other languages.
- There are lots of pronunciation and sounds that are unfamiliar.
- There is a large number of words and phrases to learn.
14. Acquiring a language naturally through listening and watching TV shows is just as important as studying it.
15. There are many resources available to learn Korean, including music on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music, and dramas and movies on Netflix.
16. The speaker recommends finding a beginner-level book or course that you enjoy and starting with basic phrases and greetings.
17. The speaker recommends learning basic verb conjugations in Korean.
18. The speaker recommends practicing Korean pronunciation as much as possible.
19. The speaker recommends reading Korean words and sentences out loud as fast as possible.
20. The speaker has all the books and online courses needed for learning Korean on their website at talktomeinkorean.com.
21. The speaker is active on Twitter and Instagram, where you can naturally acquire new knowledge and practice speaking and writing in Korean.