#44: What I Wish Korean Learners Knew Before They Hit B1
Update: 2025-08-19
Description
You've studied for a while.
You're not a beginner anymore…
But real conversations still feel hard, and your confidence wavers?
You’re not alone and you’re not doing it wrong.
This week’s episode dives into the "pre-B1 plateau" that so many Korean learners hit — and what you actually need to focus on before trying to level up.
We’ll talk about:
- Why B1 is where most learners feel stuck
- What I wish students knew before hitting this level
- The mindset shift that builds lasting fluency
- How I guide my students through the “I should know this already” phase
- A sneak peek at the free webinar I’m hosting soon 🎉
✨ This episode is for you if:
- You know Hangul and grammar basics, but conversations still feel clumsy
- You’ve been hovering around Level 2 or 3 for a while
- You feel like you “should be further along”
- You want to prep for TOPIK or real life in Korea — but don’t know where to start
Resources & Links:
🌐 www.joaacademy.com – study tools & program updates
📸 Instagram: @korean.joaacademy
💌 Want feedback or guidance? Email Eliza directly!
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