'I want to learn Korean' — here is exactly how to start
You said it, now do it: take the free placement test, start your first 5-minute lesson today, and let a structured path carry you from Hangul to real conversation.
Your first week, planned for you
Day 1 — Placement
A free six-minute test finds your true starting point, even if that is zero.
Days 2–3 — Hangul
First sounds and syllable blocks with audio you can replay until reading clicks.
Days 4–5 — First words
Greetings and survival phrases, spoken out loud in every lesson.
Days 6–7 — First conversation
Introduce yourself to the AI tutor and finish week one having spoken Korean.
Motivation is not the plan — structure is
Everyone starts excited; most quit by lesson ten. Urinara's streaks, daily missions and 2–5 minute lessons are designed so the plan survives the days motivation does not.
Fun and effective, not either
XP, coins, badges and a leaderboard keep it game-like; timed level checks and TOPIK mocks keep it honest. You need both to reach fluency.