TTMIK Stories - Learn Korean 4+

I gave it 4 stars as it’s a really thought out app with a great purpose. It’s nice to have articles and stories to read at your learning level that you can read, listen to then learn vocabulary from. There’s nothing like this available yet for learning Korean so it’s a great learning resource for many.

However I do think as a standalone app paying that much a month for the app is a bit much. I do see people at an intermediate level using this much more than beginners so if you are a beginner in Korean I don’t recommend investing in this app, especially when you cannot highlight any word in the text and just the text in bold; meaning you won’t be able to pick up the whole context of the story without prior knowledge of vocabulary and verbs etc. But if you are a intermediate learner, this app is definitely worth the money as there are tons of context for you to go through and learn from and this is handy for exams too like the TOPIK exam etc with the quizzes at the end of each story or article

For me as a beginner, as much as I love this app, I can’t see this being useful for my learning as of yet, especially at the price point. But well done to the TTMIK team for creating another great resource for Korean learners!

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Our graded Korean reading app provides authentic stories that we carefully made for our learners, and we appreciate that you enjoyed the app.


We understand that the stories can be challenging as we gave the Korean texts only without giving translated versions, but we designed this app for those who want to be exposed to authentic reading material as much as possible, and that is why you might feel it is challenging when you try it for the first time. However, we truly appreciate your valuable feedback, and we will continue to improve our features!

We appreciate your constructive feedback on the app, and we truly hope we can meet your needs as you continue to study Korean with us! We will continue to improve and find ways to make our app more accessible to everyone. Again, thank you so much for your valuable opinion :) 감사합니다!

The app is slightly geared more for learners who are not absolute beginners but more intermediate or at least have been learning for a year. But this isn’t a bad thing. The more time you have been learning the more likely you will appreciate the app.

The real magic though is that the stories start to get addictive and you can read them again and again once you have read them once and gone through the quiz.

Having access to different difficulty levels is a bonus too if you want to stretch yourself. On the other hand even if your level is beyond beginner you can go through the basic level stories and articles and practice reading and speaking speeds.

If you think about it another way it is like having a one to one lesson with a tutor that you recorded and can play back again and again. Which is why the price point of the app will make sense for more committed people. Tutors often cost more per month.

Is it different than the TTMIK subscription courses online? Yes to some extent. There is something special at least for me in being able to read stories and articles because this is what I do in English. And the stories don’t baby the reader. They can get very nuanced.

There’s obviously been a lot of thought and love put into this app without making it too complicated and it shows.

Thank you for sharing such a detailed and insightful review of the app! It's wonderful to hear that you've found it to be a valuable resource for language learners, especially those beyond the beginner level. Your perspective on the app catering to more intermediate learners or those with some experience is appreciated, and we're glad that you see it as a positive aspect.

Additionally, we're thrilled to hear that you appreciate the unique aspect of being able to read stories and articles, as it mirrors your experience in English. Your observation about the level of thought and care put into the app's development is incredibly validating, and we're grateful for your recognition.



Thank you for being our loyal customer and for your thoughtful feedback. We're committed to continually improving and providing a valuable learning experience for all users. If you have any further suggestions or insights, please don't hesitate to share them with us.

I’ve been paying for this for a few weeks now and have truly enjoyed the app and the useful vocabulary I am getting. As a learner of 10 years this app is super useful to keep my reading an vocabulary maintained. I do wish some if the sentences were longer in parts making use of conjunctions. However overall it is doing well. I do agree with the above comments about the price as it is above and beyond other services. The materials are good, but lateral.

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you've been enjoying the app and finding the vocabulary useful for maintaining your skills.

Your feedback about the sentence length and use of conjunctions is valuable, and we'll take it into consideration as we continue to improve our materials to better meet your needs.

Regarding the pricing, we appreciate your positive feedback and we will continue to provide you with the best learning experience ever!

Thank you again for your support and for choosing our app for your learning journey. 감사합니다 :)