I think for those of us that speak an Asian language will be a little easier to learn Korean....there are many similar words : )
I started learning Korean when I was in 9th grade *thanks to Super Junior....haha*
but that's the only time i got *serious* about it, as in I bought books and study by myself....
then bamm in 10th, 11th and 12th i just got so busy and i let it go......as in i'm not study it like i used to be anymore.....i will just listen to k-pop, or watch variety shows without subs, go karaoke (or in Korean, ??? - literally translation is 'music room') ^^
i wish i can go to classes, because classes have teacher and they gives out tests and quizzes......that way helps you to study....then i'm sure by now 4 years later i will almost fluent...i pick up languages fast...my Korean friends also said that I have perfect Seoul accent.....haha
13sunshine. how old are you? im curious. so you did some self study thats why you learned the language?