Learn words one by one until you can read books and watch movies.
Learn up to B1 level
Try your first 100 words for free →You practice a single exercise: word recognition. We provide PDFs listing all words and grammar concepts, and design a structured plan so you can reach B1 level in listening and reading* in 6 months at 2 hours per day, one step at a time.
We estimate that a learner's active vocabulary corresponds to about 80% of their test score. For example, if you score 5,000, you can expect to have mastered around 4,000 words. For more info, see our algorithm →
Each word unlocks the next. No overwhelming lists, no random lessons. You build your vocabulary step by step, at your own pace.
Every word comes with audio, example sentences, etymologies, and a detailed explanation.
5,000 words and grammar concepts. That's all it takes to read books, watch movies, and truly understand what you hear.
* B1 level is based on approximately 4,000 words recognized passively in listening and reading comprehension.
Official HSK vocabulary lists (HSK 1–6).
korean.go.kr — National Institute of Korean Language.
tanos.co.uk/jlpt via the JLPT_Vocabulary project (CC BY Jonathan Waller).