From K-pop and K-dramas to K-food, the Korean Wave is sweeping the globe. Now, Hallyu fans are going beyond simple consumption to learning Korean, seeking a deeper understanding and connection with the culture. However, despite the enthusiasm for learning Korean, the reality is that learners still face challenges. While there are numerous beginner textbooks and basic learning materials, there's a dearth of high-quality, free resources for those seeking to delve deeper into the language on their own.
Now, a new opportunity to improve your Korean language skills has opened up. Anyone can take a step closer to Korea with high-quality, free IKTV Korean video lessons. <IKTV was created to help learners move beyond the rigid textbook method and steadily grow without losing interest through videos of real Korean culture . >
Now, your Korean language skills will take another leap forward with IKTV.
"IKTV Video Korean" is a Korean language video learning program developed by Professor Jaehoon Jeong's team for Korean language learners, with research funding from the Australian Federal Government, Griffith University, Chung-Ang University, the Korea Foundation, and Samsung Group.
"IKTV Video Korean" has been presented numerous times at international academic conferences and has been used as an official textbook at universities abroad .
Study Abroad, Business Trips, and Travel: 3 textbooks and 3 supplementary textbooks (6 volumes total)
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After subscribing to IKTV YouTube and logging in, anyonecan access the IKTV Korean Culture Platform for free.
This is where the IKTV Korean Video Language and Culture Platform begins. Using big data analysis technology, we process the vast amount of content on YouTube, including K-pop music videos, K-dramas, entertainment shows, and vlogs, and transform it into personalized Korean language teaching materials for learners. Beyond simply providing subtitles for videos, IKTV also provides in-depth analysis of the vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural context used in specific scenes within the content.
Personal Learning : Learn the latest buzzwords through interviews with your favorite idols, and practice natural intonation by mimicking the emotional expressions of drama characters. Content is recommended based on your level and interests, and repetition is encouraged to help you efficiently study areas that require repetition.
Educational Institutions : Teachers can utilize IKTV's systematic educational materials to conduct engaging Korean language classes. This complements the limitations of existing published textbooks and maximizes learning effectiveness with engaging, real-world video content.
Understanding Korean Culture : Beyond simply learning the language, you can experience a deeper, integrated understanding of language and culture by exploring the diverse cultural contexts of Korean society depicted in the videos.
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"IKTV Video Korean" is a Korean video learning program developed by Professor Jaehoon Jeong's team for Korean language learners with research funding from the Australian Federal Government, Griffith University, Chung-Ang University, the Korea Foundation, and Samsung Group.
IKTV, a collaborative effort between the Korean Studies Centre at the University of Queensland and K-NEWS, aims to serve as a "Korean language and culture platform" for the social digital age. This collaborative effort, led by the author, is providing free access to numerous educational institutions and individuals seeking Korean language instruction.
Interested overseas Korean language education institutions, please contact us at mail@iktv.kr