If you learn to speak Korean you could help expand your business by attracting a new clientele. South Korea is a growing economy and with businesses such as Hyundai and Samsung headquartered there, new business potential abounds.

Thankfully, there are many places that you can find Korean language courses. If you're a small or large company, Korean language instruction can help you expand your client list and operations.

1. Learn Korean to make your clients feel more comfortable with you in social situations.

2. Speak Korean to expand your clientele and investigate a growing economy.

3. Learn the Korean language to communicate well with global clients and avoid misunderstandings.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find free Korean language classes and software online

Try a free Korean language training program if you just want to understand the basics of the language or are testing the waters to see if you want to continue with your studies. However, if you want to become fluent in the Korean language, you may need more practice than what the free programs offer.

I recommend: BYKI has a free package for people who want to learn how to speak Korean. If you want to expand your knowledge, you can upgrade for a small fee. At Learn-Korean.net, you can learn the basic Korean phrases and a get a feel for the language.

Buy Korean language training software

If you are looking to expand your knowledge of the Korean language, consider buying the software for a Korean language course. While they can get pricey, they will give you comprehensive Korean language lessons in an easily-understandable format.

I recommend: Rosetta Stone is considered to be one of the premier providers of Korean language instruction software. The Pimsleur Korean course will give you audio lessons and support material to help you learn to speak Korean quickly.

Take Korean language classes

Often times, the best way to learn a language is to simply speak it one on one with another person. By enrolling in Korean language schools or finding a Korean tutor, you can quickly improve your skills.

I recommend: Berlitz is a well-known language school and can give you onsight training or give you a total immersion program to help you learn Korean. Check out Language-School-Teachers.com if you are looking for a Korean tutor to help you either in person or over the phone or Internet.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Even if you plan to have a translator for most of your business dealings, it's still a good idea to get a basic idea of how to speak Korean. In Korea, a lot of bonding between businessmen is done in social situations.
• •  Although Korean is the official language, English is also well-spoken in South Korea. If you can speak Korean basically, you will probably get along fine in the country.