What is Type It! Korean?
As Korean learners ourselves, we found typing Korean to be one of the initial hurdles. Existing tools didn't quite hit the mark in helping us understand how the characters form while practicing.
Problem
Korean learners struggle with typing due to tools that fail to help them understand how the characters form while practicing, leading to inefficient learning and frustration.
Solution
A web-based typing practice tool that enables users to learn Korean character composition through interactive typing exercises with visual guides, such as real-time breakdowns of syllables and stroke order.
Customers
Korean language learners, particularly beginners, self-taught students, and expats aiming to improve typing fluency for communication or exam preparation.
Unique Features
Real-time visual feedback showing how Korean characters (Hangul) combine into syllables during typing, bridging the gap between memorization and practical application.
User Comments
Simplifies Hangul typing mechanics
Helps grasp syllable formation intuitively
More engaging than traditional methods
Lacks advanced exercises
Useful for TOPIK exam prep
Traction
Newly launched in 2023, featured on Product Hunt with 180+ upvotes. No disclosed revenue or user numbers.
Market Size
The global language learning market was valued at $60 billion in 2022 (Statista), with Korean ranking among the top 10 fastest-growing languages on Duolingo in 2023.
