RIA’S 4-WEEK KOREAN CHALLENGE

YOUR KOREAN
ROUTINE, made for you.

No more wondering what to study next. Just show up, follow the routine, and make progress in Korean.

FOR A2–B1 LEARNERS · TWO SEASONS OPENING TOGETHER

NOVEMBER 23 — DECEMBER 20, 2026Weekdays, Mon–Fri · KST · Register by November 21Standard $55 / Premium $85 opening price
RIA KOREATHE PODCAST
Ria wearing headphones and holding a microphone
A little Korean, every day.Slow + normal speed · A2–B1
LISTENPRACTICEMAKE IT YOURS
REAL WORDS. REAL LIFE.약간… 아점 느낌이에요.“It’s kind of like brunch.”
YOUR DAILY DOSE OF KOREANOne small task. Done.
✓✓✓THFR
LISTEN. SPEAK. ROLE-PLAY. READ. REPEAT.
4 WEEKS
4 PODCASTS
16 DAILY TASKS
2 SEASONS
15 PREMIUM SEATS
CHALLENGE COMPLETION

Four weeks of showing up

RIA’S 4-WEEK CHALLENGE

Every assignment on time

They submitted every daily assignment on time for all four weeks, with zero missed tasks.

  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Role-play
  • Reading
OPEN ONLINE COURSE BENCHMARK 5–15%

Course completion

Reported range among first-week participants in massive open online courses (MOOCs).

The MOOC benchmark comes from a 2014 UK Department for Education report. The figures describe different groups and completion criteria.

A SIMPLE QUESTION

SOUND
FAMILIAR?

You’re learning Korean. But something still feels missing.

Grammar books feel dry. You want to learn Korean in context through stories.↗
You understand a lot of Korean, but struggle to speak.↗
You know the grammar, but freeze when it’s time to talk.↗
You never know what to study today.↗
Native content is too fast. Textbook audio is too slow and stiff.↗

A little structure. A lot more speaking.

A NOTE FROM RIA

YOUR KOREAN.
A LITTLE MORE REAL.

Most of my students are A2–B1. Many studied alone first, then started tutoring with me. There’s so much speaking content out there. But truly natural content? That’s harder to find.

01 /

Too slow & awkward

Nobody actually talks like that.

02 /

Textbook / AI scripts

Correct, but no one says it that way.

03 /

Native-level content

Too fast. Too much slang, 반말 and shortcuts you can’t copy yet.

So, I made this for you.

A program that fits your level. Spend the same study time on Korean that sounds real. Start with natural short sentences. Make them yours. Then grow them longer.

With you, Ria ♡
CORRECT ≠ NATURAL

CORRECT ON PAPER.
NATURAL IN REAL LIFE.

See how Ria makes the same conversation sound more natural.

TEXTBOOK · AI SCRIPT RIA’S REAL SCRIPT

Tap a green highlight to see why.

Correct isn’t the same as natural. Every script is written by me — the way I actually talk.

PICK YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

SAME ROUTINE.
A NEW CONVERSATION.

Same small routine. A whole new set of conversations.

THE ORIGINAL FOUR TOPICS01
SEASON 1

Everyday Life

The original conversations, ready for a fresh start.

  1. WEEK 01
    루틴 Daily routine
  2. WEEK 02
    취미 Hobbies
  3. WEEK 03
    혼자 vs 같이 Alone vs. together
  4. WEEK 04
    카페 At the café
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FRESH TOPICS · NEW SEASON02
SEASON 2

A Little More You

Brand-new topics. More stories to tell.

  1. WEEK 01
    불금 Friday night out
  2. WEEK 02
    잠 Sleep
  3. WEEK 03
    필수템 My must-have items
  4. WEEK 04
    말차 Love-it-or-hate-it foods
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YOUR KOREAN STUDY TOOLKIT

WHAT YOU’LL GET

Everything you need to turn one podcast into a week of Korean practice

Earn a $10 coupon for the next cohort!Submit every assignment by its deadline.Valid for both Standard and Premium.
EXCLUSIVE PODCAST MATERIALS

Go beyond the audio

Previously available only to existing members

  • Korean + English scriptsFollow the conversation with support when you need it
  • Korean-only scriptsRead along and get comfortable with natural Korean
Script preview Ep. 6 · Routine
Episode 6 podcast transcript with Korean and English lines Korean + EnglishView full script ↗
Listen, read, and make the words yours
DAILY KOREAN STUDY MATERIALS

A little practice, ready for you

  • NEW Weekly Podcast Vocabulary Sets QuizletStudy at your own pace with flashcards, quizzes, and practice tests
  • NEW Weekly Essential Grammar SheetsEasy-to-follow conjugation charts personally created by Ria
  • NEW Discord CommunityA space to share everyday moments in Korean and practice with Ria and fellow learners.
  • Dictation audio — slow & normal speed
  • Dictation worksheets
  • Pronunciation guides
  • Shadowing audio files
  • Video-call role-play materials
  • TOPIK-style reading worksheets
View plans & pricing
LESS PLANNING. MORE DOING.

ONE PODCAST.
YOUR WHOLE WEEK.

A small task arrives at a set time, like a worksheet delivered to your door.
Do it. Check it off. Feel the progress.

MONListeningListen closely
TUESpeakingMake it yours
WED–THURole-playA little writing, too
FRIReadingConnect the dots
SAT–SUNReviewLet it sink in
🗓️ YOUR FOUR-WEEK STUDY MAP

Know what to study next

  1. Get your daily taskIt comes straight to you
  2. Practice the day’s skillFollow the steps in your task
  3. Submit your workCheck off another day
Four-week study schedule: Monday listening, Tuesday speaking, Wednesday and Thursday role-play, Friday reading, weekend review
CHOOSE YOUR SPEED

Your pace. Your practice.

Slow version

Clear, slower Korean for A2 learners.

Normal version

Natural speaking speed for B1+.

Both speeds includedEvery episode comes in both versions. Listen to either one or switch between them.

Never boringReal topics. Real talk.
Delivered dailyNo planning. Just today’s task.
One podcast, four skillsListen, speak, role-play, read.
Gentle deadlinesA little nudge to keep going.
LISTEN. SHADOW. TRY AGAIN.

BEFORE PRACTICE.
AFTER PRACTICE.
HEAR THE DIFFERENCE.

Hear the difference before and after practicing with Ria’s shadowing audio. Same learner. Same lines. A more confident delivery.

BEFORE → AFTER

Video coming soon

A little progress, in your own voice.

Listen to the same lines before and after shadowing with Ria’s audio.

THIS IS WHAT PRACTICE LOOKS LIKE

REAL STUDENTS.
REAL ROLE-PLAYS.

🌍✨ Different countries, different time zones, yet our voices come together so beautifully💕

Swipe to explore · No camera? Audio-only is totally fine.

LITTLE WINS, IN THEIR WORDS

WHAT SEASON 1
STUDENTS SAID.

Small daily wins. More consistent practice. A chance to use your own voice.

“I wholeheartedly can recommend this program to anyone who is struggling with actually speaking the Korean language.”
— Linna, B1
“If someone is hesitant I'll say that « An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. » (Benjamin Franklin) and it helps to have strong basis in pronunciation.”
— Virginie, A1–A2
“It's so rare to find a teacher this passionate about their job! I love your energy and how you motivated me to follow through, even though school's been really tough these days.”
— Zsófia, A2
“I would definitely recommend doing the challenge, it’s challenging but worth it !”
— Amélie, A2
“I'd tell someone that; if they can push through the nerves, they'll quickly settle, and it'll greatly help with their speaking confidence.”
— Matti, A2
“If anyone wants to join a challenge like this, I'll definitely support them! It's an interesting experience worth trying, especially for those at a basic level of language learning.”
— Anna K., A2–B1
“I already loved the podcasts and this one is an upgrade for those who really want to get some hands on practice. I highly recommend that you give it a try!”
— Αγγελική
“I have already recommended this Challenge to my friends who are also learning Korean - it was super enjoyable, informative and fun!”
— Anna R.
“if i were to tell anyone anything about the program, i would say 100% do it!!!”
— Alexa
ONE SMALL COMMITMENT TO YOURSELF

CHOOSE YOUR PLAN.

Two seasons. The same price. Pick the chapter that speaks to you.

STANDARD

Build your rhythm.

$55 / 4-week season

Submit every assignment by its deadline to earn a $10 coupon for the next cohort.

Returning student price with coupon$45
    Personal speaking & writing feedback Month-end LIVE session
    Open seats
    Choose Standard
    PERSONAL FEEDBACK ✦PREMIUM

    Find your voice.

    $99 / 4-week season
    OPENING PRICE · GOES UP LATER
      • Personal speaking & writing feedback from Ria
      • Month-end LIVE speaking session (1×)
      Only 15 students
      Choose Premium

      Continue to PayPal to pay for your chosen plan.

      ✦ PREMIUM ONLY

      Personal feedback

      01PREMIUM ONLY

      Personal speaking & writing feedback + monthly live session

      I listen to your speaking recordings and read your written work myself, then give you detailed feedback. Then we meet for one month-end LIVE session: speaking games, familiar sentences, and your role-plays — for real.

      ONLY 15 SEATS

      I keep the group small so I can give each person detailed feedback on their speaking and writing.

      ✦ NEW THIS SEASON

      What’s new this season

      You asked, I listened

      01FREE BONUS
      “Maybe some flashcards at the start of the week with key sentences would make it easier.”

      Podcast vocabulary set (Quizlet)

      A Quizlet set for every podcast. Use flashcards, play games, and take quizzes. Then breeze through your reading practice.

      Quizlet sample set with café vocabulary: 얼음 적게 (less ice), 포장하다 (to get it to go), 고소하다 (to taste nutty).
      Sample Quizlet vocabulary set
      02FREE BONUS
      “Maybe more grammar points on the specific expressions used in the podcast !”

      Mini grammar session

      One simple grammar point a week, plus an easy-to-read conjugation chart. Get 15 key sentences: 10 from the podcast + 5 grammar-pattern sentences.

      ~기로 했어요I decided to…

      사과 먹기로 했어요.
      내일 도서관 가기로 했어요.

      Quick conjugation guide

      Drop 다, then add -기로 했어요.

      Base verbDecided to…
      먹다먹기로 했어요
      가다가기로 했어요
      공부하다공부하기로 했어요
      03COMMUNITY
      “i think it be nice to meet other students doing the program as well :)”
      Discord

      Discord community

      Get a peek into my daily life in Korean and share a little of yours, too!Share your progress, ask questions, and meet other learners in our Discord community. We’re on this journey together.

      Sample Discord chat in Korean: Ria asks what everyone drank today, and two learners talk about matcha and coffee.
      Sample Discord conversation
      WHAT YOU’LL PRACTICE

      SMALL DAILY STEPS.
      IS THIS YOUR NEXT ONE?

      LISTENINGSPEAKING + ROLE-PLAYA LITTLE WRITINGTOPIK-STYLE READING

      Focused daily practice — so you can keep going without burning out.

      Maybe another time.

      • You don’t have time for a small Korean task each weekday right now.
      • You need a fully personalized 1:1 learning plan.
      • You’re still learning Hangul, or already advanced.
      • You only want to listen. Here, you’ll speak and record your voice.
      A FEW THINGS TO KNOW

      GOOD
      QUESTIONS.

      Still wondering about something?
      More details will be shared before registration opens.

      What level do I need?

      A2–B1. Slow and normal speed versions let you pick your pace.

      How much time per day?

      One small, focused task each weekday, plus weekend review. The time you need depends on your pace.

      What if I miss a deadline?

      Can I pay in Korean won?

      If you’d like to pay in Korean won, please email me at riakoreanteacher@gmail.com.

      Can I join both seasons?

      Where does the challenge happen?

      Find your daily assignments and submit your work in Google Classroom. You can also join our optional Discord community to practice together.

      Do I have to show my face?

      No. Audio-only role-play is totally fine. Your voice is enough.

      How do I pay?

      Payment details will be confirmed when registration opens.

      YOUR CLASSROOM AND COMMUNITY

      Platforms we use

      Google Classroom

      Find your study materials and daily assignments, and turn in your work here.

      Discord

      Optional

      Share your day in Korean, ask questions, and practice with Ria and fellow learners.

      YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO IT ALL. JUST START.

      START HERE.
      START SMALL.

      4 weeks. 4 podcasts. One small step every day —
      in Korean that sounds real.

      Premium is limited to 15 students.

      같이 한 걸음씩, Ria ♡
      4 weeks. Your next step.Apply now
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