Hangul: Similar-Looking Letters

Challenge: Some Hangul characters look alike (e.g., ㅂ and ㅍ, ㄱ and ㄲ), making them confusing for beginners.

Solution: Practice writing Hangul daily and use apps like Hangul Master or LingoDeer to reinforce recognition.

2. Pronunciation: Double Consonants & Vowel Sounds

Challenge: Korean has double consonants (ㄲ, ㄸ, ㅃ) and vowel sounds that don’t exist in English.

Solution: Listen to native speakers through K-dramas, K-pop songs, and language apps like TTMIK. Shadowing (repeating after native audio) also helps improve pronunciation.

3. Batchim (Final Consonant Rules)

Challenge: Pronouncing words with final consonants (e.g., 읽다 sounds like "ik-da" instead of "ilg-da").

Solution: Learn pronunciation rules gradually and practice with speech recognition apps like Pimsleur or Naver Papago to refine your accent.