Can You Learn Korean While You Sleep? | Korean FAQ

[@Lyonhardht]

Tried it one time. It kept me awake.

[@shakedshina6030]

ㅋㅋㅋsame here

[@KisaTheGamerCat]

Same, it was the worst sleep x.x

[@tmarzyt]

Lyonhardht Same

[@LittleNezie]

I did it one time and woke up and said something in a different language unconsciously lol

[@wystaro6997]

LittleNezie AHAHA SHOULD I TRY IT

[@Dstergurl09]

I listen to stories in Korean as I'm falling asleep to get used to sounds.

[@caraashji]

That sounds like it would be useful. When I was young I used to listen to audio books when I was falling asleep. I eventually memorized them all haha

[@ramyeon9239]

I wanna try this when i wake up. Straight up flavor blasting my mind when it's half-awake and trying to piece what time it is. I need a morning roomba to clean my room and fill my mind with complete Korean immersion.

[@user-it1cp3ux5r]

I clicked on a 2-hour video entitled "learn korean while sleeping" and in my attempt to scroll down the comments, I accidentally clicked this video🙂 The universe is helping me fron making the wrong choices

[@edgeplantasm6473]

Why would anyone study korean while asleep when you can stay awake and learn from Billy!

[@BlueCatSW9]

edgydeedgeplant 😂

[@user-qwertyuiop1]

nice

[@Jullius_]

Hmm I have the answer they think it'll be easier since some people whose fast learner thrice at learning while sleeping for a whole month or year, but don't mean every one can, only some of them like out of 100 Percent there's only 5percent of people but they are unique no hate I just study it since I learned English while listening to English words translated , while sleeping but in Korea, 98 PERCENT it won't work cause you need to learn han geul first means it's very imposible to learn Korean while sleeping so Billie is right, some people believe that it'll work but no I only just watch them awake cause I read the han geul and look at the translation ,It's better to learn them awake,but for me I now stick to listen to those video since I know some han geul but I still study in Korean learning app to help me more , That is the answer why some people believe in it 😐 😑

[@viennacupcake8700]

4th

[@leuserafim]

Exactly even Jo Yuri can confirm

[@midnight5142]

I'm studying medicine and I read some articles regarding this issue. First let's see when the brain learns. Conscious or unconscious, the brain will learn when you are awake, short term and long term. The brain can't learn anything when it is unconscious or sleeping. While the alpha waves may be a good explaination o ce one reaches REM stage, deep sleep, that is the point no new info can be learned, not remembed but learned. There are studies still being done to find a full conclusion. While I am studying medicine I am that, a student, so I suggest you look into this yourself as well. It's interesting, there is son much we don't know about our brain. So from what I found, no new long term learning can be done while sleeping.

[@shinhye9113]

I tried this learning korean while sleeping thing.. but I just can't fall asleep when someone constantly speaks ..so I turned it off and went to sleep

[@bts_jins_wifeu5300]

Lmao same

[@ParkDari]

I have listened to the TTMIK iyagi conversation list every night on sleep headphones for over 2 years ( and still do). Mostly I started because Jeremy & Jonson (Motivate Korean/Spongemindtv) really emphasize constant exposure to activate the grammar form & vocab recognition that I study each day. This reminded me how I learned French in HS -I watched nothing but French films and only listened to French music. My French grades were average at school but at 50 I think I am the only one that is still fluent. After the first 6 months of listening to Iyagi Korean stopped being a meaningless rapid stream of sound and began to slow down and sort into syllables. After a year those became words and I began to recognize grammar forms & vocabulary spoken in natural conversations in many voices . About 6 months ago I would be dreaming/awakening that I completely understood the meaning of the conversation I was hearing word by word but when I fully awakened the actual meaning of each word would disappear but I still understood the gist of the conversation. This was thrilling and has been exponentially increasing with recognition of entire phrases. Apparently I am experiencing the Alpha wave windows and efficiently organizing,linking & reinforcing the Korean language structure I build during the daytime learning.

[@468strings7]

" 6 months of listening to Iyagi Korean stopped being a meaningless rapid stream of sound and began to slow down and sort into syllables. After a year those became words and I began to recognize grammar forms & vocabulary spoken in natural conversations in many voices" Sir, thank you for this profound insight; I am at this stage now and it is extremely frustrating, especially since Koreans speak so fast. Billy, can you do a video on this subject and: 1. Give your personal experience on when you started to "understand" Korean 2. How long does it take to get there? And... 3. Is there anyway to speed up the listening comprehension process?

[@naritruwireve1381]

@@468strings7 U'm no teacher, but I'd learned that for 2: it depends on how often you study and the speed of which you pick up new information, and for 3: there is no short cut or secret to improving your Korean except for exposure and practise. If you could, travelling to Korea would be the best way to improve your Korean at a quicker speed, but if you can't, simply practise a lot and frequently by listening to others speak (subtitles on videos would be a huge help if available). Billy has some short listening tests both for beginners and intermediates on his yt channel, so you could check those out. TTMIK also has a few stories on KZbin where natives tell stories but at a slowed down speed for beginners, so those could be helpful as well. They have other listening practise videos/audio too where natives speak at a normal pace talking about things from everyday topics to reading the newspaper for more advanced learners available on soundcloud, their website, and some on youtube.

[@ridhazuchdi4168]

Thank you so much for the insight ❤ didnt expect there is someone who did such experience to be experiment and now giving the result to us. So valuable

[@bigbob5103]

Bs

[@ParkDari]

@@bigbob5103 yes, without actually taking Korean classes , having a Korean exchange partner and studying diligently, it would be complete bullshit

[@naritruwireve1381]

Imagine all the power someone would have if sleeping and learning was possible though... a person can dream v-v

[@unknown-gs7lr]

This is why I study right before bed, because the brain goes over every piece of info you learned that day and keeps the important stuff (that's why I always forget math) so if it's fresh in your memory, it's more likely to be stored in your long-term memory.

[@goeasykoreantv6058]

저는 영어를 공부하는 학생입니다만ᆢ어쩌다보니 여기까지 들어오게 됐네요ㅋㅋㅋ진짜 한국어 공부하는거나 영어공부하는거나 힘든건 마찬가지군요 재밌네요 구독하고 갑니다

[@__jxle1561]

Ahh this is so helpful thank you.. I was wondering if this actually helps so this video was uploaded just at the right time ^^

[@vespa2223]

I have never thought I would actually learn Korean while I slept, however, I listen to these videos to relax me as I am going to sleep. The calming sound of a human voice, but without the distraction of getting involved in what is being said. So far, it has definitely reinforced some words and short sentences for me during the time where I am falling asleep (though not asleep). I find some of them very worthwhile.

[@creativelycrazy6869]

I once had a dream , where I was speaking Korean to Korean people . I was very aware in the dream , that I was speaking the language. But I gave up learning the language .

[@angeliqueacosta5875]

I really love your channel. I'm currently learning through your book "Korean Made Simple" but unlucky me I'm taking up college this year so I think I should focus more on my learning trough it😢

[@4mydearlady]

Billy, you may have remembered the Korean script the next day because a good night’s sleep relaxed you enough to retain it. Sometimes it’s hard to learn things while you’re stressed out. And I agree with you Billy. Last time I checked people are unconscious when they’re asleep, not learning.

[@Boleinad1]

I used to watch a show called Red Vs Blue when I was younger, and I watched it so much that I had it playing all night as I slept. I dreamt about it as well. One morning I remember clearly waking up during that 'alpha phase' and reciting whatever the person was saying on the show, word for word. I'm not sure if its because I had learnt it in my sleep or during the day, but thats something I'll never forget! Also I tried learning korean whilst asleep and it did nothing :P

[@corynn.l5146]

Hey chika bum bum

[@jeanac804]

Thats why I love your videos!! Because you care!! Hummm I think I will start working you into my budget and become a supporter as well..

[@TalisaHwang]

I think you can learn Korean "in your sleep", you just have to apply it throughout the day (or week), and when it is fresh in your mind and you sleep on it, it'll stick with you. For example, I would be able to learn around 18-20 Korean words a week (note: These were words that I constantly use, not occasional words or anything random) I'd just write them down in my journal and look over them throughout the day and week (with the English translation on the other side, that way I'm just looking at the Korean word and remembering what it is in English). After the week I'd know them pretty well and be able to apply them🙌So I do believe it's possible, you just have to do your part and look over the Korean words or particles you're learning throughout the day~ 😁 (Hope this made sense)

[@토끼토끼-h6f]

I’ve used those “learn korean whilst you sleep” and I also listen to your videos and the TTMIK grammar podcast to help me fall asleep. I really struggle to sleep so I found that if I lay with my eyes closed listening to them I’m not distracted by other things than when my eyes are open and can solely focus on what’s being said and then draw what I hear out in my brain and figure it out that way. Does that even make sense? And surprisingly enough when I wake up in the morning I remember better than if I studied those throughout the day. So I guess the “learn korean whilst you sleep” is meant for before you sleep, the settling down time. But I guess if you fall asleep quickly or are a deep sleeper these won’t work at all of you I’m afraid~

[@jrpunkin1]

I do the same! I listen to a lesson a night then fall asleep to TTMIK's IYAGI podcast and try to pick out things that I can understand as I dose off.

[@chaelicopter]

does it work? ‘cause when i tried it it didn’t work

[@skypie2083]

Yes I agree !

[@alliahrose2878]

but let's talk about that "6 hours if you are a college students" omg i felt that. sometimes it's just 4 or 2.😭

[@alliahrose2878]

@Throw Away yeah, my professor once said that if you turn as senior divide the hours of your sleep in college by 4. and we all like what?! but it's totally true especially when exam week or something.

[@yingenchen8918]

I’m Year 8 and I sleep 3 hours at most lol(r u guys American? Coz idk the American school system and I’m in England incase you wanna search it up)

[@TheAndreas1008]

The Nickelback joke is underrated, I just spat out so much water... 저는 바보예요

[@cyb3r_fa1ry]

😂😂😂ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@jay-je1wu]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@hayato6140]

Idk if anybody cares but, i feel so proud of myself for understanding that sentence 😂

[@omgwow5670]

disappointment-san SAME

[@ayucovers7327]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@YoungFLUFFS]

There's no real short-cuts, information acquired easily is also easily lost. Just be consistent

[@carolday3381]

I just discovered learn while you sleep vids and found 2 channels that i like the voices and style of the presenters. I use it as my language parent, listening to them make the sounds. The best channel i found the man says the phrase, translates it, then goes over the pronunciation syllable by syllable untill the word is complete repeats that word then translate the word then moves onto the next word in the phrase, then when each word is done he again repeats the whole phrase by syllable then and only then repeats it 2 times in whole before again repeating the final time at speaking speed. Each phrase takes like 2-3 minutes depending on length. Really in depth. So helpful hearing each syllable pronounced with its Korean spelling on the screen. I find that because its for when people sleep the speaker tends to be slower and more soothing allowing me to hear it properly. In regular awake videos the instructors are too fast. So i use the sleeping videos as language parents along with my book on learning hangeul i am actually learning to read the syllables. I also have bouts of insomnia so usualy need white noise to sleep properly, so having a sleep video is my normal. Its really no worry for me to have one of these going as a way to keep hearing Korean being pronounced but also because it keeps reminding me every time i wake up that oh yeah I’m learning Korean, which is happy versus the OH COME ON let me SLEEEEEEP reaction i normally have. 😆🤭 I think these types of videos have their value and place in learning but not as a full alternative to opening a text book and actually studying.

[@FrankM]

5:13 "...Mozart music sounds nice and it's a lot better than playing Nickelback to your kids." 🤣 I've heard that the best time to learn is during the evening, when you are calm and relaxed. Then heading to sleep soon after allows your brain to better retain what you have learned. Of course, just as with everything, not everyone's mind and body work the same, so your mileage may vary.

[@LadyPrincessDiana]

I tried this method before. It helped reinforce the words I already knew/had already seen but not completely learned, but not for new things, unfortunately.

[@HandsomeMe30]

Repeating something again and again is required whether you're learning in sleep or awake. It is the number of repeating attempt that makes you memorize. So I don't know about sleeping but if you repeat languages by listening, it'll sure improve your learning quality very soon.

[@majsmith66]

Yeah, I agree with Billy. Listening to Korean before you go to sleep can't hurt with familiarity, but once you're unconscious, weel, who knows. However, I've listened to audio books in bed and fallen asleep, and when I replay them the next day to listen again (because I fell asleep) I'm surprised how much I think, " I've already heard this" as I skip through chapters. But Billy's videos are the only sensible way to learn Korean.

[@stanjypnation8676]

Can you explain how Korean High School Education System works?? Like when do they enter school? when do they graduate? how many years they need in high school?

[@GoBillyKorean]

I made a video about Korean schools here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/boimoKGXes6Varc

[@alondranino423]

I occasionally play them when I’m doing chores around the house since it repeats the sentences and words in korean, but I’ve never tried it while I was asleep

[@gerickvillanueva2951]

Thanks sir Billy for another vedeo...

[@natashafoster9969]

Well, I've never studied anything while sleeping, but for me, studying within an hour of going to sleep (or even right up until going to sleep) and first thing the next morning has always resulted in higher test scores. So, that's what I'm trying to do while learning Korean, now. That, and simply reading, writing and listening to others speak (or sing!) the language. ^_^ Guess it's a good thing I *love* reading, writing and music!

[@okami7amaterasu]

No I never tried studying in my sleep. I used to study 3 hours a day and doing that then actually trying to talk to people improved my Korean, more than affecting my sleep by blasting myself with sound lol.

[@cuteasma3808]

Billy is the best even I’m Saudi person but I watch billy all the times 😂💕💕 thanks billy 💕💕

[@oneul_jigeum]

Nice videos! I just started to make videos for learning satoori, Korean dialect 💗

[@emilygee6618]

All I know is I went over some words in the morning time, didn't stick at all. Looked over more words before bed and knew them and was thinking about them when I woke up! *So yes study, but don't try to hard to memorize. And I guess that's not how everyone learns best, but it works for me. Kind of how babies learn. They don't study, they just absorb knowledge and their brain organizes it for them!* This kind of thing also happens when I'm writing songs on piano, I get complete writers block because I'm trying too hard to make a perfect song, but when I walk away for awhile and switch my focus my brain actually figures it out for me!

[@strawberryshortgirl2637]

So best thing to do, practice speaking, listening, memorizing before sleep (stuff you may forget), then go to sleep (not listening to anything). Brain will make synapses and such to help you recall more effortlessly when you try to do so not day (like spaced repetition). But alpha wave level is right before waking so my hunch is that you could try and get learning in by listening to something DURING a nap. However naps tend to be short and most people don’t take regular daily nap times. But if you’re ever in the occasional mood, it might be a nice experiment to try out!

[@AngelGarcia-wx4sk]

Hey Go Billy, is it okay to study Korean for 20 minutes a day or do you have to practice more time?

[@GoBillyKorean]

20 minutes every day is much better than 2 hours one time a week. Every day is important. It's not a bad amount of time to start with.

[@Athenaswatersofmarch]

I tried it and I remember that the thumbnail was pretty nice

[@Anjali-mw8ge]

Yeah I tried that but it's not very useful when you fall asleep. It's better to revise before going to bed.

[@TinaHarris]

Yes, I have tried those videos. I was disappointed to learn that there was no evidence supporting sleep learning. But I liked listening to them. So if there is a benefit, it is reviewing and reinforcing vocabulary before falling asleep and then letting the brain do the sorting and organizing.

[@jim6363]

I like to play a lot, and I used to put those learn korean while you are asleep audios while playing games (league of legends) just to learn some vocab. It kinda works. Since I wanna play anyway.

[@prashil3k594]

It's probably a fool's errand if people actually expect to acquire the language that way. Cuz you won't be inputting anything while asleep. But. I'd say it could good for learning most used phrases or words. That is before actually dozing off

[@moche2303]

I feel that it could be helpful to listen to it WHILE falling asleep. Because you're just hearing korean just as you would if you watched a kdrama or something

[@cebeleemagalong4516]

Once I saw this, I clicked it then when Billy started to talk about the brain keeping your memories like that, I talked to my brain and said “Hey! Brain! Don’t remove my good memories and even Twice Funny Moments.”

[@accel_3982]

clicks video pauses advertisement that comes for video checks comments okay.

[@diabolic42090]

my man Billy out here debunkin fools hell yea

[@luv2draw543]

Is their anybody else having problems with accessing Billy's website

[@GoBillyKorean]

I can't figure out how to activate my security certificate, and I think Chrome won't let anyone access it. I'm trying to fix it.

[@fatimarosario9055]

Actually there was a study that says that even when we're asleep, our ears can still hear the sounds around us but it's the brain the chooses to ignore those sounds. So I totally agree with you Billy so...yeah it's impossible to learn something when you're dreaming a date with your 오빠 right?😂

[@devlinsallis8334]

I literally looked this question up out of curiosity a few days ago lol. It was more about language in general though and not specifically Korean.

[@RadioactiveGamin]

I use korean podcasts to help me fall asleep. I listen to them whilst I'm dozing off

[@ievaievaieva]

Billy: "...or 6 hrs if you are a college student" Me: Wow..I'm only a high school student and I get 4 hours max 😶

[@GoBillyKorean]

That certainly can't be healthy for you :(

[@ievaievaieva]

@@GoBillyKorean No worries haha I'm used to it 😁 thank You for the consideration tho :)

[@Meyra_]

Seriously being used to it is still not healthy... on the long run it will affect you. Be healthy, the rest comes after 🤗💎✨

[@MagicNibor]

Who experience this scenario, when you make alarm clock for example 6am alarm then before 6am you will amazingly awake like 10 minutes before your alarm sounds. It's prove that even your sleeping your unconscious mind are working. Human your so powerful

[@tylerbullock8096]

Five years late to the video, but I tried this last night. The ads every two minutes were highly disruptive and annoying. Although I had some dreams that sounded like the voices on the video, it was all jibberish and I am confident I didn't retain anything.

[@briannaskye9112]

my step-Sister is from karea and i wanna suprise her by speaking karean

[@callira2064]

I always have to have something playing while im falling asleep (usually horror stories.. ) but I tried the Korean once just for fun I guess. Obviously it doesn't work, but it didn't hurt at the time either.

[@mchee6890]

빌리씨 저는 빌리씨 영어로 공부를 하고 있는 한국사람이에요. 영어로 계속 말해주세요 ^^

[@aniee4780]

these kinda videos should be titled Learn Korean before you go to sleep. or maybe after you wake up

[@GoBillyKorean]

True, although they still wouldn't teach you anything as most are simply repeating a bunch of phrases. That's not going to be a good use of your time. There are much better ways you could spend your time :)

[@aniee4780]

Yup agree 💯

[@Arb17-18]

Thank you so much for your efforts. Sincerely

[@jemgamerandfx6246]

the only thing i learn was 고맙습니다

[@Soundless_life]

안냥하성요

[@bangtan809]

@@Soundless_life you just said hello

[@Soundless_life]

@@bangtan809 I honestly dont even remember typing this comment and thus don't remember the reason either. But I do know that, that is how you say hello.

[@bangtan809]

@@Soundless_life yeah I was just saying

[@gae_phrog]

Ive tried it once because it was suggested in my youtube feed and I thought well what could go wrong. Nothing went wrong. But i didn't know anything I didn't know before

[@kateblais--9396]

Billy...why why why did you diss Nickelback...😢 제 가슴이 아파요

[@cyb3r_fa1ry]

이현주 ㅋㅋㅋ😂

[@ghazals.a1318]

I downloaded "you are beautiful" audios and listened to them. Before falling asleep, I listened carefully and tried to figure out what they say, but I fail asleep very soon😅

[@RAwReXDeeSeNpAi]

Well one of the things with me, is that when I’m trying to sleep, I pay too much attention to understand. It’s kinda like...I can NEVERRR listen to Korean ASMR before I sleep, because when they talk, my brain is on high alert to try and understand what they’re saying. 😂😂

[@sandraheilman8424]

The best experience i had listening and learning was playing a tape repeatedly in my car. I drive a lot, and I learned 60 lines of Chaucer in original language in a week. I might be a one off because i often can remember best if i listen while doing anything else. I don't have an opinion whether morning or night is best, so i'm going to try both just to cover the bases🤔

[@GoBillyKorean]

I'd hope you're not asleep while driving in your car ;-)

[@killuagon379]

Some actually have good contents and helps with my pronunciation. It helps with my reading as well. But I do agree, it works better if you are awake and doing these lessons! While I'm sleeping though, I listen to BTS songs. I usually have a background music while sleeping ever since I can remeber. Way back in my college days, rock music is my background music!😄

[@assemyehiya5945]

I want to learn korean so bad but i am so stupid

[@bunny.x.butterfly-len1023]

So, the brain is organizing what's important and what's not in the memory...? After revising for my exams, and knowing it's important... It doesn't stick to my mind....? Or I'm just stupid. Eh I'm used to it.

[@maya-wy8ml]

true

[@ramianna620]

와, 빌리씨 너무 감사합니다~😁

[@toothless489]

I tried the learning in your sleep and got nothing now in learning Spanish French and Japanese in my wake. Once I'm done with the lessons (not that I would be done learning and continuing to use the language) I will start to learn three more; like Germany, Korean, and Italian.

[@teerich2011]

You almost sound like me except I don't want to learn French. Might refresh German, Italian and Japanese after Korean. They've been on the back burner for a few months or years now

[@toothless489]

@@teerich2011 my last name is French and so I have French in my blood and Spanish, Germany and more so I want to learn all those languages the other for fun like an Asian language and Italian

[@teerich2011]

@@toothless489 multicultural! Nice

[@jaeanonymous2991]

So what I’m hearing is it doesn’t hurt to have the video’s on?

[@GoBillyKorean]

It's completely useless. It only "hurts" if listening affects your ability to get a good night's sleep, which it probably would if the volume is loud enough to hear.

[@serene9532]

I just listen to Korean asmr

[@nakamotorskrskrvroom8038]

...please don't tell me people actually thought they would know everything in the video after waking up next morning...most people can't do that even when they're conscious. I watch those videos so I can learn stuff till I'm sleepy/falls asleep

[@blusky1131]

Hello

[@sarahloyden-anderson2197]

When I was sleep...I couldn't hear at all so my brain didnt learn anything while sleep😢💜

[@maya-wy8ml]

it doesnt rlly work

[@docmikoto]

How come when I go to your website it says that it's not secured? 🤔

[@Meyra_]

Yeah, I had the same question in my mind the other day when I checked the website 😅

[@GoBillyKorean]

I'm currently trying to fix that, but it might take a while. Sorry :(

[@amireal727]

Only way to rly learn it is if your whoooole dream was talking in korean 😍

[@wugeorge8081]

How to learn Korean in the sleep?

[@GalvakzaMusic]

I doubt it would help me learn new things, but listening to Korean in my sleep might get me used to how the language sounds

[@NoName12344o]

I fall asleep while listening to music lol still can't remember lyrics 😂

[@morgannavel4552]

5:15 I will play nickleback to my kids XD

[@ainebellegallo8932]

Any Korean here?

[@crystalbethabigailbarquin9337]

I tried listening to "learn korean while sleeping" but I cannot sleep 😂😂

[@isabellebas3266]

I listen some "Learn Korean when sleeping" not when i sleep but when I walk ! 🤣

[@justphoenix7184]

Is it now possible or not

[@GoBillyKorean]

This video's information still applies.

[@sooyaah7379]

I can't sleep

[@leigilmore]

“it’s a lot better than playing Nickelback to your kid” 😂

[@Cindy-dj6jw]

*try it anyways*

[@다람쥐네]

I tried 2 times nd its was stressful I didn't remember any word in morning kkkkkkkk😃😃😃

[@Nunyuh_Business]

I can’t believe he just dissed Nickelback like that lmao

[@a.n.6131]

😂😂😂billy is so hardcore hahahaha

[@ariennecredo8517]

im early!!!

[@nicolehernandezg1]

HEY DONT MESS WITH NICKLEBACK

[@kimhyunwoo8983]

I think the main point of the videos though is for those who genuinely study Korean and want to listen to it while going to sleep because it’s non active studying.

[@GoBillyKorean]

Yes, but in that case it would be much better to just listen to something else, such as just any regular variety show or radio program, than a lesson that couldn't be useful.

[@melanieelizalde4045]

Anayesayyo Billy 😈

[@ToucanPlayIt]

I believe him but those videos actually did help me a little bit.

[@delalima]

it's not possible to learn while sleeping , i've never tried because i know it doesn't work

[@cjt8469]

tldw; No. No you can't.

[@islandgirl150]

ㅋㅋ

[@furzion2835]

First