# OLK — Learn Korean — Korean for Beginners

> Korean for Beginners (iPhone/iPad app by Olabisi aruna.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olk-learn-korean/id6760276977 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Olabisi aruna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883594199)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olk-learn-korean/id6760276977/reviews.md

## What is OLK?

Learn Korean from absolute zero — structured, simple, and completely free.
OLK is a Korean learning app built by a learner, for learners. Instead of overwhelming you with random content, OLK follows a clear path from the Korean alphabet all the way to grammar and conversation skills, aligned with the TOPIK I curriculum.
LEARN HANGUL (THE KOREAN ALPHABET)
Start with the basics. Learn all 19 consonants, 21 vowels, and double letters. Every character includes audio pronunciation so you can hear exactly how it sounds. Covers batchim (final consonant) rules, linking sounds, and stroke order.
1,300+ KOREAN VERBS
Browse the largest beginner-friendly verb collection with English meanings, usage hints, and frequency rankings from official Korean language research. Tap any verb to see its present, past, future, and progressive conjugations — hidden by default so you can test yourself first.
435 KOREAN ADJECTIVES
A complete adjective reference with meanings and conjugations. Includes a curated TOPIK I set with present, past, and attributive forms, plus a searchable list of 435 adjectives from the official NIKL/TOPIK vocabulary database.
GRAMMAR & CONJUGATION GUIDES
Clear, visual explanations of Korean grammar patterns including polite form, vowel contraction, irregular verbs and adjectives, negation (안/못/없다), and more. Every rule comes with examples and audio.
NEGATION (부정 표현)
Master all three ways to say "not" and "can't" in Korean — short forms, long forms, word opposites, and the tricky 하다 verb splitting rules.
QUIZZES FOR EVERY SECTION
Multiple choice and type-in quizzes for Hangul, verbs, adjectives, and negation. Active recall — not just matching games. Track your progress with scores after every round.
AUDIO FOR EVERY WORD
Tap any Korean word anywhere in the app to hear its pronunciation. Powered by your device's built-in text-to-speech — no internet required.
WHY OLK?
• Completely free — no subscriptions, no locked content, no ads
• No account required — just open and learn
• Built by a Korean learner who wanted a structured path
• Follows the TOPIK I curriculum (Korea's official proficiency test)
• Clean, distraction-free design
Whether you're learning Korean for K-dramas, travel, K-pop, or personal goals, OLK gives you the foundation you need.
화이팅! (You got this!)
Questions or feedback? Email olkappassist@gmail.com or find us on Instagram @olk_app


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-08-10

v1.4.0 — Biggest update yet!

NEW: Time & Dates — Tell time, days, months, and from/to (부터/까지)
NEW: Question Words — Complete guide to 뭐/어디/언제/누구/왜/어떻게
NEW: This, That & The — Master 이/그/저 with the "Three Jobs of 그"
NEW: Flashcards — 314 cards across 21 categories with flip-and-study
UPDATED: Family, Situations, Speech Levels, Reading Practice sections
15 quiz modes covering every section

화이팅!

### 1.2.0 — 2026-05-25

What's New in v1.2.0 — Phase 3
Massive content update! Four new sections:

Family & People — Family terms, sibling rules (형 vs 오빠, 누나 vs 언니), relationships, what to call strangers, and how to talk about your family.
Practical Situations — Real conversations for restaurants, cafes, shopping, directions, taxis, and self-introductions. Full dialogues with audio.
Speech Levels — Casual (반말), polite (해요체), and formal (합니다체). Honorific verbs (드시다, 계시다) and nouns (성함, 연세).
Reading Practice — 8 beginner passages with show/hide translation, comprehension questions, and grammar references.
15 quiz modes now available.

All free. No ads. 화이팅!

### 1.1.0 — 2026-04-17

Phase 2 is here! Major content update:

Essential Phrases — 40+ beginner phrases across greetings, gratitude, emotions, and practical situations. Includes casual, polite, and formal forms with audio.
Numbers & Counting — Master both Sino-Korean and Native Korean number systems. Covers counters, age, dates, money, and the batchim pronunciation rules.
Particles Guide (조사) — Finally understand 은/는, 이/가, 을/를, and 에/에서. Includes examples, common mistakes, and when Koreans drop particles.
Sentence Connectors (접속사) — Learn all 8 essential connectors: -고, -지만, -아/어서, -(으)면, -거나, 그리고, 그래서, 그런데.
New quizzes — Practice phrases, numbers, particles, and connectors with fill-in-the-blank and multiple choice modes.
Audio on every Korean word throughout the new sections.

화이팅!

### 1.0 — 2026-03-21

No release notes.

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