🎟️ Stage 1 — Founding Seats: one number per country, deadline Dec 31 →
A simple path — jump in anywhere: See it → Learn it → Type it → Practice → Get certified
📋 Official exam guide — subjects, levels, fees & certification →
🎓 My certificate — download your CKL certificate & badge →
Your learning path
See it in Hangul
Type your name or any word — see and hear it in the Korean alphabet instantly.
Try the converter → 1 · BeginnerStart from ㄱㄴㄷ
33 game-based levels: consonants, vowels, then your first words. No prior knowledge needed.
Start learning → ★ Skill for workType in Korean
Build real Hangul keyboard speed with K-pop songs — the everyday skill you'll use studying and working in Korea.
Play typing games → 2 · Exam prepPractice questions
Answer real CKL questions with instant grading and explanations — 5,800+ questions, free, no login.
Start practicing → 3 · CertifyGet certified (CKL)
Take the WIA Korean Proficiency Test online and earn a verifiable certificate.
Go to WIA Academy → ★ Fun dailyWord-chain (끝말잇기)
Korea's favorite word game — play free right here, hear every word, and grow your vocabulary one word at a time.
Play the game →🎮 K-Pop Typing Master
Karaoke for your keyboard — type along to every song from the hit film and build real Hangul speed.
🎬 Watch on YouTube — in your language
Free Korean lessons, a channel for each language. New languages added every day.
Frequently asked questions
Is it really free to learn Korean here?
Yes. You can start from the Korean alphabet (Hangul) and practice 5,800+ real exam questions for free, with no login required. On the journey to 100,000,000 people, a WIA Korean Proficiency Test (CKL) Grade 3 voucher is $1 — the $1 covers both the exam fee and the certificate issuance fee, with no additional cost.
What is the WIA Korean Proficiency Test (CKL)?
CKL is a private Korean-language qualification registered with Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Registration No. 2024-000475) and issued by Smilestory Co., Ltd. You take it online and receive a verifiable certificate.
Is CKL the same as TOPIK?
No. CKL is a private qualification for friendly, motivating progress tracking. TOPIK is the South Korean government's official test and is the standard when you need formal recognition, such as for a visa or university admission.
Do I need to know any Korean to start?
No prior knowledge is needed. You begin from ㄱㄴㄷ with 33 game-based levels covering consonants, vowels, and your first words.
Which languages is the hub available in?
The learning hub is available in {count} languages — learn Korean in your own native language.
How do I get a Korean certificate?
After practicing, take the WIA Korean Proficiency Test (CKL) online through WIA Academy to earn a verifiable certificate you can download and share.