Question 1

What curriculum does Chamelingo use?

Accepted Answer

16 structured chapters from Hangul basics to intermediate conversation. 300+ exercises with native speaker audio. Each chapter builds on the last.

Question 2

Is Chamelingo free?

Accepted Answer

The first 3 chapters are free forever - no credit card required. That covers Hangul, greetings, numbers, and self-introduction. Our grammar reference and vocabulary browser at /learn are also free for everyone. Pro ($9.99/mo) unlocks all 16 chapters, Arena, AI tutor, and exam prep.

Question 3

What is the Arena mode?

Accepted Answer

Real-time 10-player Korean quiz battles. Ranked seasons with leagues from Bronze to Grandmaster. Matches last 2-3 minutes - you earn points for speed and accuracy.

Question 4

How does spaced repetition work?

Accepted Answer

The FSRS algorithm tracks how well you know each word and shows it again right before you'd forget it. You review less over time as words move into long-term memory.

Question 5

Can I practice speaking Korean?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Call the AI tutor mid-lesson for real-time voice conversations - ask questions, get pronunciation feedback, or just practice speaking at your level. Every exercise also has native speaker audio.

Question 6

What payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

Visa, Mastercard, and American Express via Stripe. Cancel anytime.

Question 7

What happens to my progress if I cancel?

Accepted Answer

Everything is saved. You revert to the free tier but keep all exercise history, flashcard decks, and stats. Re-subscribe later and pick up where you left off.

Question 8

Do I need to know Hangul to start?

Accepted Answer

No. Chapter 1 teaches Hangul from scratch - letter recognition, syllable blocks, then simple words. You'll be reading Korean by the end of it.

Question 9

How is Chamelingo different from Duolingo?

Accepted Answer

Structured 16-chapter curriculum instead of auto-generated lessons. 23+ exercise types instead of ~5. Real-time multiplayer battles instead of just leaderboards. AI voice tutor instead of text-only chat.

Question 10

Can I import my Anki flashcard decks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Anki (.apkg), CSV, and other common formats. You can also auto-generate decks from any lesson content with the AI deck builder.

Question 11

Is there a lifetime purchase option?

Accepted Answer

Yes - $149.99 one-time payment for permanent access to all Pro features. That's less than 15 months of the monthly plan.

Question 12

What devices can I use Chamelingo on?

Accepted Answer

Any device with a web browser - desktop, tablet, or phone. Progress syncs across all devices. A native mobile app is in development.

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