Give each session one purpose
A short study session is easier to start when the goal is specific. Instead of learn Korean, choose recognize six vowel syllables, order one cup of tea, or describe something I did yesterday. A clear goal gives you a way to check what you can do at the end.
Begin with a short explanation and two or three examples. Read the examples aloud. Then change a word: if you know 물 주세요, try 차 주세요. Changing one part shows whether you understand the pattern rather than only remembering the sentence.
Try before you reveal
When reviewing, hide the answer and attempt to recall it. You can say a Korean word from an English meaning, type a familiar phrase, or arrange a sentence. If you look at the answer first, the word may feel familiar without being available when you need it.
An incorrect answer is useful information. Read the explanation, compare the mistaken form with the correct one, and try again after a short gap. Focus on the actual confusion: a vowel shape, a particle, a number system, or an unfamiliar word.
Use listening for a clear task
Listen with a purpose. Choose the word you heard, identify a price, or decide whether the speaker is talking about yesterday or tomorrow. Once you can identify the meaning, listen again and repeat the phrase with the same rhythm.
Haru uses AI-generated Korean lesson audio. Choose Listen slowly when you need a little more time, then listen again at your preferred pace. If a recording is unavailable, a Korean device voice may be used and is labeled. Device voices vary, so also practice with recordings of real speakers when available.
Keep a small review queue
Review recent mistakes and a few older items before adding new material. A five-minute review can include three words, one sentence pattern, and one listening prompt. Keep the amount small enough to complete on a busy day.
Progress is more than a streak. Notice what you can now do: read a sign, ask a price, or tell someone your plan. If you miss a day, resume with a brief review rather than making the next session so large that you avoid it.