
Learn Korean in the Middle East
The Middle East has seen a massive surge in interest in Korean culture, particularly K-Pop, K-Dramas, and Korean food. As a result, many learners from Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Tunisia are eager to learn Korean. However, learning Korean in these regions comes with unique challengesโfrom limited access to language schools to a lack of accurate study materials.
Luckily, Starbank Daeppang provides a structured, high-quality, and easily accessible way to learn Korean from anywhere! ๐
1๏ธโฃ How is Korean Different from Arabic-Based Languages? ๐ง
Many learners from the Middle East find Korean grammar, pronunciation, and writing system vastly different from Arabic-based languages. Some of the biggest differences include:
๐ Writing System (Hangul vs. Arabic Script)
- Korean uses Hangul (ํ๊ธ), a phonetic alphabet with 14 consonants and 10 vowels.
- Arabic is a script-based language written from right to left, while Korean is written left to right.
๐ Grammar Structure
- Korean follows a Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) structure, whereas Arabic follows a Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) structure.
- ๐ฐ๐ท Korean: “๋๋ ๋ฌผ์ ๋ง์ ๋ค” (I water drink)
- ๐ธ๐ฆ Arabic: “ุฃูุง ุฃุดุฑุจ ุงูู ุงุก” (I drink water)
๐ Pronunciation Challenges
- Some Korean sounds donโt exist in Arabic-based languages, making them tricky to pronounce.
- ๐ฐ๐ท ใน (r/l) โ Hard for Arabic speakers to distinguish.
- ๐ฐ๐ท ใ (ss) and ใธ (tt) โ Strong consonants that donโt exist in Arabic.
2๏ธโฃ Why is Learning Korean So Hard in the Middle East? ๐
Many Korean learners in the Middle East face difficulties due to a lack of resources, teachers, and structured lessons. Here are the most common struggles:
๐ซ No Local Korean Language Schools
- In countries like Iraq, Oman, and Lebanon, finding a Korean language school is nearly impossible.
- Even in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, Korean classes are mostly available in major cities onlyโnot in suburban or rural areas.
๐ฐ Expensive Private Lessons
- Korean tutors are rare in the Middle East, and private lessons are too expensive for most students.
- In countries like Kuwait, the UAE, and Qatar, one-on-one Korean lessons can cost $50+ per hour.
๐ Lack of Accurate Study Materials
- Many online Korean courses are not structured properly and lack accurate explanations.
- Free resources often teach incorrect grammar, leading to frustrating learning experiences.
3๏ธโฃ The Problem of Misinformation in Korean Learning โ๐จ
Many Middle Eastern learners struggle with inaccurate study materials from YouTube or unverified language apps.
Common mistakes include:
โ Using informal Korean in professional settings.
โ Learning incorrect grammar structures from unreliable sources.
โ Mispronouncing Korean words due to a lack of native speaker guidance.
โ Starbank Daeppang solves this by providing professionally designed courses by expert teachers from Gangnam, Seoul!
4๏ธโฃ How Starbank Daeppang Solves These Challenges ๐ฏ๐
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5๏ธโฃ How to Understand Korean with Simple Sentences? ๐๐ก
One of the best ways to understand Korean faster is to compare it to familiar phrases in your native language.
๐ฎ๐ท Iran (Persian)
โ “์๋
ํ์ธ์?” (Annyeonghaseyo?) โ “ุณูุงู
” (Salaam)
โ “๊ฐ์ฌํฉ๋๋ค” (Gamsahamnida) โ “ู
ุชุดฺฉุฑู
” (Moteshakeram)”
๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabia (Arabic)
โ “์ด๊ฒ์ ์ผ๋ง์
๋๊น?” (Igeoseun eolmaimnikka?) โ “ูู
ุณุนุฑ ูุฐุงุ” (Kam se’r hadha?)
โ “์ ๋ถํ๋๋ฆฝ๋๋ค” (Jal butak deurimnida) โ “ุฃุฑุฌู ู
ุณุงุนุฏุชู” (Arju musa’adatak)
๐ฆ๐ช UAE (Arabic)
โ “ํ๊ตญ์ด๋ฅผ ๋ฐฐ์ฐ๊ณ ์ถ์ด์” (Hangugeo-reul baeugo sipeoyo) โ “ุฃุฑูุฏ ุชุนูู
ุงูููุฑูุฉ” (Urid ta’allum al-kuriya)
โ “์ง๊ธ ์ด๋์ ์์ด์?” (Jigeum eodie isseoyo?) โ “ุฃูู ุฃูุช ุงูุขูุ” (Ayn anta alan?)
By comparing Korean phrases to their native-language equivalents, learning becomes much easier and more relatable!
6๏ธโฃ Learning Korean Without Traveling or Buying Textbooks! ๐๐ป
Many Middle Eastern learners struggle with:
โ No nearby Korean classes โ Starbank Daeppang is 100% online!
โ Expensive textbooks โ All materials are included in the course!
โ Traveling long distances to language schools โ Study from home at your own pace!
๐ With Starbank Daeppang, you can learn Korean from the comfort of your home without spending money on travel or textbooks.
7๏ธโฃ Mastering Korean Formality & Politeness with Starbank Daeppang ๐๐
โ Korean has different speech levels, and many learners struggle with formal vs. informal language.
โ Using ์กด๋๋ง (formal speech) correctly is essential for respect in Korean culture.
๐ข Starbank Daeppang offers structured lessons that teach you exactly when and how to use polite language.
Start Learning Korean the Right Way with Starbank Daeppang! ๐
If you’re in Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, or Tunisia, and you’ve struggled to find an affordable, high-quality way to learn Korean, Starbank Daeppang is your solution!
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