If you’re here, you’ve probably gotten past the intermediate barrier and consider yourself an advanced learner.
Congratulations!
Learning any new language is a challenging journey, but learning Korean is an exceptionally commendable achievement.
You may be thinking, “What now?”
Most …
There are so many incredible ways to learn a language nowadays.
You can opt for smartphone apps that specialize in bite-sized lessons for long-term casual learning.
You can travel abroad to learn a new language among dozens of other foreign …
Friendship is based on listening to one another.
Listening skills are also the backbone of language fluency.
The two certainly go hand in hand, especially if you want to make friends with Korean speakers.
When it comes down …
If you’re a newbie to the Korean language, chances are you’re looking at 한글 (hangul) — Korean characters and wondering where to even start.
It’s an understandable feeling. If you’re only used to the way English works, …
“The greater part of the world’s troubles are due to questions of grammar.” ― Michel de Montaigne
Good ol’ Michel was right. Grammar can indeed be troubling at times, especially for language learners.
But grammar is the backbone of all …
How do you prefer to learn something new?
Some work best in a lecture hall.
Others do better with apps or visual content.
And then there are the traditional learners who love a good, in-depth textbook.
If …
Virtual private networks were once a mystery to everyone except tech lovers.
Now, they’re becoming stylish and nearly mandatory for many internet users.
For those not in the know, a virtual private network, or VPN, is a type of service …
Imagine messing up a question in a new language.
You try to ask, “Is that your mother’s car?”
Instead, you end up saying, “Your mother is a car.”
It happens to every traveler, expat and language student out there. …
“Choose a movie to watch!”
“Let’s go for a run.”
“Help me look for my hairbrush.”
Think of how often we use verbs—in almost every sentence we speak!
We’re constantly describing or asking for actions. …
South Korea doesn’t play around when it comes to entertainment.
K-pop has been all the rage for years.
South Korean movies are gaining popularity around the world.
And let’s not forget Korean dramas.
South Korea has been pumping out …
If you own a Roku, you already know what a wondrous device it is.
This little black box uses your home’s Wi-Fi connection to access content from all over the web, from Netflix to YouTube to Hulu, with incredible …
Do you shy away from approaching South Koreans to start a conversation?
You’re not fluent—you’re a beginner. Putting yourself out there is scary.
But here’s the thing: You don’t have to be fluent in Korean to connect with native speakers.…
Grammar.
The bane of any language learner’s existence.
Not to be dramatic here, but grammar is definitely up there as one of the most difficult aspects of learning a language.
And if a new language’s grammar structures differ vastly from …
