Chingu: Learn & Speak Korean
Thi Quynh Nhu Phan Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Chingu: Learn & Speak Korean is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by Thi Quynh Nhu Phan. Rated 4.7/5 from 30 ratings. Requires iOS 15.1.
- Rating
- 4.7
- 30 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 160 MB
- Age 9+
- Updated
- Oct 22
- 2026 · v2.7.2
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About Chingu: Learn & Speak Korean
Learn Korean on a video call with Junho, your AI Korean friend. Short lessons, about 5 minutes a day, made for total beginners. You'll say your first Korean phrase in your very first lesson. Tried apps before and gave up? Chingu doesn't feel like homework. It feels like talking with a patient friend who's happy every time you try. HOW A LESSON WORKS • Junho teaches you one short phrase at a time, like a video call • You say it out loud, and Chingu listens and tells you when you've got it • Every phrase shows the Korean, its romanization and its meaning • Replay any phrase as often as you like, or skip it and keep going 49 LESSONS IN 5 CHAPTERS 1. Greetings & Phrases: introduce yourself, order coffee, and say 사랑해 like a K-drama lead 2. Everyday Situations: restaurants, shopping, directions, taxis 3. Korean Culture: how to address people, table manners, noraebang, and 정 (jeong) 4. Conversational Flow: give reasons, share opinions, tell a story 5. Real Talk: natural reactions, comforting a friend, late-night talks MORE WAYS TO PRACTICE • Roleplay scenes: 42 of them, from K-drama moments like "He Brought You an Umbrella" to ordering at a café or a taxi to Hongdae • Voice calls: tell Junho about your day, mixing in Korean as you go • Chat: Junho replies at your level and gently corrects your Korean • Review: every phrase you learn is saved, with a quick daily quiz so it sticks JUNHO REMEMBERS YOU With Chingu+, Junho remembers what you've talked about, so every conversation picks up where you left off. MADE FOR BEGINNERS • Start without knowing Hangul • Explanations in your language: English, Japanese, French, German or Chinese • Learn with Junho or Jihye. Chingu+ adds 6 more characters FREE TO START • Your first 3 lessons • Daily chat with Junho • Word review and the daily quiz CHINGU+ • All 49 lessons • Voice calls with Junho, up to 45 minutes a day • All 42 roleplay scenes • Unlimited chat, and Junho remembers you • 6 more characters SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Chingu+ is offered as a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription. The annual plan includes a 3-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Prices are shown in the app before you buy and may vary by country. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: www.getchingu.com/privacy Terms of Use: www.getchingu.com/terms
Ratings & reviews
4.7
30 ratings
What’s new
Version 2.7.2 · Updated October 22, 2026
New Learn tab with 288 everyday words, video lessons 11-20 with Junho, and a brighter new look.
App privacy
The developer, Thi Quynh Nhu Phan, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: Device ID
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID, User ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Contact Info: Name, Email Address
- User Content: Other User Content, Audio Data
- Purchases: Purchase History
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
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