Question 1

What does 'Mappeat' mean? How does it help learning Korean?

Accepted Answer

'Mappeat' combines 'Mapping' and 'Repeat'. Translating in your head slows down conversation. Mappeat is an AI-based learning app that maps natural Korean directly to specific contexts, allowing it to pop out of your mouth instantly through repetition.

Question 2

Why do I need to enter a 'Context (Hint)'? Does it distinguish between Polite and Casual Korean?

Accepted Answer

Korean changes significantly with distinct polite (Jondaetmal) and casual (Banmal) forms depending on whom you're speaking to. By adding hints like 'To a boss' or 'To a close friend', the AI trains you with the perfect social context and nuance for that expression.

Question 3

Why should I bother saving sentences myself instead of using pre-made lists?

Accepted Answer

Can you become a master chef just by cooking meal kits? The same goes for learning Korean. Sentences handed to you are easily forgotten. You need to build your own ingredient list by selecting, learning, and saving sentences with context. Save various phrases you pick up from K-dramas, K-pop lyrics, YouTube, or other apps. Mappeat Korean will help you map and repeat them until they're yours.

Question 4

Can I use Mappeat with K-dramas or K-pop instead of textbooks?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Instead of stiff textbook dialogue, save 'Living Korean' phrases you hear in K-dramas or idol live streams. By training with sentences you've chosen yourself, you internalize them much faster and make them your own.

Question 5

How is Mappeat different from existing flashcard apps?

Accepted Answer

Unlike apps that make you memorize fixed word-to-word translations, Mappeat's AI generates dynamic situations and nuances for your saved sentences. This flexibility trains you to speak naturally without panicking, even in unexpected real-life conversations.

Question 6

What kind of feedback does the AI Tutor provide?

Accepted Answer

Mappeat's AI goes beyond simple grammar checks. It evaluates if your sentence sounds like a natural native speaker. It corrects awkward phrasing into natural Korean nuance and suggests two similar expressions to expand your fluency.

Question 7

What makes 'Mappeat Korean' unique?

Accepted Answer

Here are the key differences:
- AI helps you use your saved sentences in diverse real-life contexts by providing various situations and nuances.
- It ensures you repeat saved sentences until they are engraved in your brain.
- You can review your sentences anytime, anywhere—in the restroom, on the subway, at a cafe, or using spare time before bed.
- You can easily input sentences using voice input and text-sharing features without typing.
- You can learn and download various situational Korean sentences from the connected 'Mappeat Blog'.

Question 8

How are my saved sentences reviewed?

Accepted Answer

Mappeat provides a phased cyclic algorithm to transition your learning into long-term memory. Newly saved sentences go to 'New' and are ready for 'Mapping'. If you pass, they move to 'Pass'; if you fail, to 'Review'. 'Review' sentences must be mapped again. 'Pass' sentences can be repeated after 10 days. Passing this moves them to 'Master', while failing demotes them to 'Review'. 'Master' sentences return to 'Pass' after 30 days for periodic long-term review.

Question 9

What can I do on the 'Mappeat Blog'?

Accepted Answer

The blog curates essential daily phrases, slang, and culturally relevant Korean sentences. If you find an expression you like, long-press the sentence or hit the download button to instantly bring it into your Mappeat app and start learning.

Question 10

What do the numbers on the dashboard mean?

Accepted Answer

The dashboard tracks your 'Daily Mapping', 'Daily Pass', 'Daily Fail', and 'Total Mapping'. Passing a daily session counts towards 'Pass', and failing towards 'Fail'. These daily stats reset to zero at midnight. 'Total Mapping' shows your all-time learning count, which can be reset by long-pressing the button.

Question 11

How do I use 'Sleep Mode' before bed?

Accepted Answer

Tap your 'Daily Pass' or 'Daily Fail' stats on the dashboard. It continuously plays all the sentences you learned today with native audio, twice each. It's perfect for relaxing and reviewing today's Korean with your eyes closed before falling asleep.

Question 12

Is there an easier way to input sentences without typing?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can use your device's built-in text sharing feature to instantly add sentences you find on the web or social media, or use voice input to collect Korean sentences effortlessly without typing.

Question 13

How much does the 'Mappeat Korean' app cost?

Accepted Answer

Mappeat Korean is completely free. You can use all AI tutor and learning features freely without any subscription fees or extra charges.