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The Hookitlingo Blog

Stories, grammar, and guides for your Korean & Japanese journey

Everything we learn while building free courses, shared here first.

How to Read Hangeul in Under an Hour

The fastest legitimate path to reading Korean script, no rote memorization, no apps required.

Hiragana vs. Katakana: What's the Actual Difference?

Two scripts, one weekend. Here's when Japanese uses each one and why it matters for reading real sentences.

Is Korean or Japanese Easier to Learn First?

An honest breakdown of grammar, writing systems, and pronunciation, for English speakers choosing between the two.

A No-Nonsense TOPIK I Study Plan

Six levels, one exam, zero fluff. The roadmap we use to structure Hookitlingo's own TOPIK prep courses.

JLPT N5 in 84 Days: The Full Roadmap

Day-by-day, this is exactly how we structure the free 84-day path to N5-ready Japanese.

Why We Built Hookitlingo to Work Completely Offline

No accounts, no subscriptions, no internet needed after download. Here's the thinking behind that decision.