How long does it take to learn Chinese and Korean?

The two charts below indicate how long it normally takes for learners to reach different FSI levels for two different language groups. The three different lines on the charts represent learners with different aptitudes.

Is it easy to learn Chinese after learning Korean?

No, it will not be easier,for there is no connection between them. I think it’s more of the opposite. Chinese is much harder than korean as each individual character is different. There are many korean words which sounds like chinese words or even chinese dialects.

Does knowing Chinese help with Korean?

Knowing Chinese will help you learn Korean in a few different ways, giving you maybe a 25\% advantage over other Korean learners: A lot of words in Korean will sound familiar (as they come from Chinese)

What is Annyeong Hashimnikka?

안녕하십니까 (annyeong hashimnikka) Good evening. (Evening greeting)

Is it easier to learn Korean and Japanese once I learn Chinese?

Gateway to Korean and Japanese – it would be easier for you to learn Korean and Japanese once you learned Chinese. These three languages all share sino-vocabulary. In Korean its about 60\% of the vocabulary.

Should I learn Mandarin and/or Japanese at the same time?

If you have reach a certain degree of proficiency in one of the language beforehand,you are ok to do so. If you don’t have any,don’t bother. Learning Mandarins and/or Japanese/Korean At the same time is like learning English while learning French/Spanish At the same time.

How difficult is it to learn the Chinese language?

Language – Chinese is actually not that difficult to learn. There can be challenges on the tones, but the grammar is simple and the pronunciation is manageable with some practice. Drawback is you will need to learn a thousand Chinese characters which will take time getting used to.

What are the benefits of learning Korean?

Korean’s alphabet is very simple too so its easier to learn. Business – if you are, or planning to work in a Korean company, learning the language can help you land the job faster. You will also be able to better communicate with the Korean team, and who knows, you can even be sent to Korea.