AI Prompts for Claude for Learning Korean

Teach me Hangul from scratch. Explain how the alphabet works (vowels, consonants, syllable blocks), give me the 14 basic consonants and 10 basic vowels with their sounds, and show me how to combine them into syllable blocks. Start with simple words I can recognize after one session.

Give me the 150 most important Korean words for everyday life, organized by category: greetings, family, food, time, places, and essential verbs. Write each word in Hangul with romanization and an English translation.

Explain Korean sentence structure. How does subject-object-verb order work, where do particles go, and how do I build a basic Korean sentence from scratch? Give me 10 example sentences with a breakdown of each part.

I want to learn the most common Korean particles. Explain what particles are in Korean grammar, give me the 10 most important ones with their functions, and show me 3 example sentences for each.

Create a 4-week Korean study plan for a complete beginner with 20 to 30 minutes per day. What should I focus on each week, and how can I get listening practice outside of formal study?

Let us practice a Korean conversation. I am a beginner. Start a scene where I am at a Korean restaurant ordering food. Use informal polite speech (haeyoche). Respond in Korean, correct each mistake I make, and explain corrections in English afterward.

Explain Korean speech levels. What is the difference between formal, polite informal, and casual speech? When do I use each one, and what are the key verb ending patterns for each level? Give me 5 example sentences across each level.

I want to understand the vocabulary from Korean dramas and variety shows. Give me 30 common Korean words and phrases from K-content that learners always hear but textbooks rarely cover, with context on when they are used.

Teach me how to ask and answer basic questions in Korean: what, where, when, who, how, and why questions. Give me the question words, sentence patterns, and 5 example Q&A pairs for each question type.

I want to talk about myself in Korean: my name, age, job, interests, and where I am from. Give me the essential vocabulary and sentence patterns for personal introductions, then let me practice and correct me.

Explain Korean honorifics in depth. How does the subject honorific suffix -si- work, how do I change verb endings for different levels, and what are the special honorific vocabulary words (like the difference between 먹다 and 드시다)? Give me examples at each level.

Here is something I wrote in Korean: [PASTE TEXT]. Correct every error, rewrite it naturally, and explain the reason behind each change so I understand the underlying rule.

I struggle with Korean topic particles (은/는) versus subject particles (이/가). Explain the difference with clear examples, and give me 10 contrastive sentence pairs that show when to use each one.

What are the 10 most common grammar mistakes beginners make in Korean? For each mistake, explain why English speakers tend to make it and give me the correct pattern with examples.

Build me a Korean grammar practice set at intermediate level: 15 exercises covering particle choice, speech level endings, honorifics, and verb conjugation. Include full explanations for each answer.

I am preparing for TOPIK I (beginner level). Explain the test format, what vocabulary and grammar it tests, and give me a 2-week study plan. Then give me a practice set of 10 reading questions at TOPIK I level.

I want to use K-dramas to improve my Korean. Design a study method with specific actions to take before, during, and after each episode to maximize learning. Include what to do with subtitles at different levels.

I am visiting Korea next month. Give me the 30 most important phrases for transport, restaurants, shopping, and asking for help. Include notes on politeness levels for each situation.

I want to write a short message in Korean for [DESCRIBE PURPOSE: THANKING A KOREAN FRIEND, REACHING OUT TO A KOREAN COLLEAGUE, COMMENTING ON SOCIAL MEDIA]. Draft it, then explain the appropriate register and any conventions.

I understand Korean listening fairly well from watching dramas but freeze when I try to speak. Give me the most effective techniques for moving from passive comprehension to active speaking confidence.