The language learning app 'Duolingo' updates its Korean course on September 30th, adding 30 skills including informal and formal speech.
The language learning app 'Duolingo' updated its Korean course for Japanese speakers on September 30, 2021, adding 30 new skills.
30 New Skills Added: From Korean-Specific Grammar like 'Casual' and 'Formal Speech' to Scene-Based Learning for 'Dating' and 'Travel'.
Driven by the global surge in interest in Korean entertainment—music, dramas, and films—and the subsequent rise in demand for Korean language learning in Japan, Duolingo launched its Korean course for Japanese speakers in February of this year.
This latest update aims to further motivate learners by introducing 30 new skills, including those focused on Korean-specific grammar and practical scenarios like 'dating' and 'travel'.
＜List of Updated Skills＞
・Additional skills related to Korean-specific grammar
'Formal Speech,' 'Casual Speech'
・Additional skills for scene-based learning
'Clothing,' 'Dining,' 'Weather,' 'Directions,' 'Languages,' 'Phone Calls,' 'Travel,' 'Hallyu,' 'Actions,' 'Dating,' 'Emotions,' 'Health,' 'Work,' 'Gatherings,' 'Animals,' 'Errands,' 'Shopping,' 'Hometown,' 'Housework,' 'School,' 'Hobbies,' 'Current Events,' 'Plans,' 'Nature,' 'Public Manners'