In preparation for our year in South Korea we have decided to learn some of the Korean language otherwise known as Hangul. I have read that it is not essential to learn the language, but having travelled before I feel that locals always appreciate it when a foreigner tries to learn their language. Also, having done some research I feel that it will make our time it Korea a little less challenging and more enjoyable. Starting to learn Hangul at first seemed extremely daunting especially when I realised we would have to learn the alphabet instead of just learning phrases. However, after following a few easy to follow videos, see: http://www.seemile.com/renewal/package_list.jsp?pkg_no=21 for some great Korean teachers) I found that the Korean alphabet can actually be learnt quite quickly, this doesn't mean to say however that I am any good at it yet! Jack and I feel we have mastered some of the basics but we are yet to see whether these will work in practice! Another great language learning resource is the Rosetta Stone programme if you can get your hands on it.
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