Do you want to speak like your favorite Korean actors and actresses?
You can!
In this post, we’re going to look at some lines from major Korean dramas delivered by the likes of Hyun Bin, Gong Yoo, Son Ye …
Sometimes, the best things come in small packages.
That’s certainly the case with Korean particles!
You’ve surely heard of Korean nouns, verbs and adjectives, but have you heard of these powerful little Korean particles?
If not, you should get …
“I want to know what love is.”
“(Everything I do) I do it for you.”
“Look what you made me do.”
Those aren’t just song titles. They’re sentences—lines that express a complete thought.…
Imagine a world without adjectives.
Everything would be bland, dull and shapeless. Nouns would just be there—existing colorless.
How are we supposed to flirt?
How are we supposed to express our adoration for a hobby?
Rap battles would be a …
You’re running late… again.
Your Korean (soon-to-be-ex) girlfriend has been waiting in a coffee shop for two hours. And, judging by the looks of those emojis, she’s fuming mad.
When you finally arrive, you decide to lighten the mood …
What are “pronouns?”
Well, they’re not talented nouns who went “pro” and are now raking in the big bucks, living the good life, driving fancy cars and traveling the world.
(Those are your Instagram influencers!)
Instead, pronouns are words …
Small talk not your forte?
Always running out of sensible things to say when face-to-face with a stranger?
In other words, what do you say when you don’t know what to say?
Simple: Talk about the weather!
Weather …
It seemed like a dream.
The year 2020 will always be remembered as the year COVID-19 sent the human population into “the Great Lockdown.”
Buildings and offices were shuttered, schools were closed and even restaurants were forced to …
Body shaming? There’s none of that here!
Whether round, fit, short or tall, we’re all beautiful in our own unique way. (Just ask our moms.)
Want to learn to talk about bodies and parts of the body in Korean?
Today, …
The great philosopher Chris Tucker once said, “Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth?”
Perhaps the most common fear among language learners is the possibility of humiliating oneself in front of a native …
Contrary to popular belief, tests and quizzes are no cause for alarm.
In fact, you might think of a quiz as a reason to rejoice!
Do you think I’m crazy?
Well, in the context of learning Korean, taking a …
You’ve had a bad week: You didn’t know what floor your doctor’s office was on or which subway line to take. You missed catching up with your friend because you didn’t know exactly what time you were supposed to meet …
Say the following sentence as fast as you can: Six sick hicks nick six slick bricks with picks and sticks.
Now, do it six times in a row and as fast as you can!
Did that feel like falling …
It’s “Je t’aime” in French.
It’s “Ti amo” in Italian.
It’s “Avy jorrāelan” in High Valyrian and “qamuSHa’” in Klingon.
But, how do you express this most powerful emotion and most consequential statement in Korean?
That’s what we’re going to …
There’s a rampaging zombie on your train!
Quick, what’s your plan?!
Plus, your country’s at war, and the guy you’re about to shoot at looks just like your long-lost brother.
Are you still going to pull the trigger?
And, wait—you’ve …
You never thought it was going to happen.
Not in this lifetime, or the next.
But, it has…
You worked up the confidence to approach your crush, and now you have a native-speaking Korean paramour!
Now, you’d like to …
If every Korean word were a sweet, this post would be an entire candy store.
In other words, this post is the motherload of Korean vocabulary.
Here, you’ll get a summarized view of the language and get the most …
Are you tired of feeling like a confused deer when looking at those inscrutable Korean characters?
Do you want to end the tyranny of wholly depending on Romanizations?
Well then, this post is perfect for you!
You’ll finally get to…
Language learning is an adventure and like any good adventure, it’s full of dangerous pitfalls.
Have you fallen into the trap of overlooking your listening comprehension practice until it’s too late?
Did you get ensnared in the tangled tendrils of …
Many language learners look at “immersion” the wrong way.
They think that it’s all about going to the country where the language is spoken.
They have this idea that if you surround yourself with native-level content, then you’ll simply …
Some superpowers are overrated.
A fear of heights might keep you from using your flying abilities.
Your power of invisibility could get super annoying when you’re trying to get the barista’s attention to order your venti mocha.
But there’s one …
Order a pizza.
Stay at home, in your warm pajamas. Leave all that club partying for others.
Tonight, it will be just you… and all those Korean movies on Netflix.
Netflix is home to an impressive array of Korean …
Romance.
Betrayal.
Plot twists.
Swoon-worthy stars like Lee Min-ho and Ji-hyun Jun.
There are about a million reasons to love Korean dramas.
In fact, we’ll give you one more reason: Thanks to Korean drama apps, you can now …
BTS.
EXO.
Wonder Girls.
These aren’t just the names of famous K-pop groups. They’re also fantastic resources for you to learn Korean.
By learning Korean through famous K-pop songs, those icons will become your own personal …
What’s as Korean as hamburgers are American, Oktoberfest is German and the Eiffel Tower is French?
KakaoTalk.
KakaoTalk is the leading messenger app in South Korea.
It’s ubiquitous there.
South Koreans do practically everything on it—talk to friends, …
Want to learn lines that’ll make a native Korean speaker swoon?
Want to know funny and witty comebacks for conversing with your Korean friends?
Want to learn the language in a way that mixes both its written and spoken …
This could be the day.
This could be the day you realize reading comics really can change your life for the better.
Because today we’re diving into Korean webtoons.
As it turns out, webtoons aren’t just a convenient format …
Hey there, Korean language learner!
Would you like to know your K-pop idol’s innermost thoughts?
Would you like to hear their darkest, best-kept secrets?
And, while you’re at it, learn Korean on the side?
I give you, Korean talk …
Did you know that Christmas is the perfect time to learn Korean?
Think about it.
Schools are empty during the holidays.
Many offices lock up, too.
This means there’s a chance all your I’ve-got-no-time excuses have gone up in smoke.…
Your day is about to become extra special.
In the next few minutes, I’m going to give you some powerful weapons that will clear a path to Korean fluency for you.
They’ll obliterate practically every learning obstacle.
I just need …
Did you know kimchi is considered one of the world’s healthiest foods?
As you probably know, Koreans love kimchi.
So learning how to talk about food in Korean could be great for both your literal and learning diet.…
Reaching out for the prize of Korean fluency…
…only to have it snatched away from you yet again?
Hey, it’s okay.
We understand where you’re coming from.
You know simple phrases like 안녕하세요 (hello).
You can count up to a …
“Pictures are for kids.”
You may have heard that before.
It’s an attitude a lot of people have:
Once you’re an adult, learning with pictures is out.
Is it, though?
Or are we doing ourselves a serious disservice by believing …
Kids these days.
Un-freaking-believable.
Your great-great-grandpa would be rolling in his grave if he knew that the platform you use for entertainment, for passing time, is the very same one you use for work, paying bills and serious language …
Why Korean?
Your brain may not immediately light up with a good answer to this question.
Whether you’re considering learning Korean yourself or being questioned by someone else about your choice to learn the language, you may find yourself at …
Did you know there’s something better to watch on YouTube than cats making hilarious faces?
No, really.
It’s pretty amazing: YouTube has entire languages just waiting for you to learn! How amazing is that?
Wait, you mean you’re learning Korean…
“Calculus is easy.”
“Computer programming is simple.”
“Starting a business is peanuts.”
We’ve all heard these claims, and you’re right to be skeptical. Once you try these things, you realize they’re really not easy at all, and you wonder if …
‘Sup?
How’s it hanging?
Word on the street is, you wanna sound cool in Korean.
What’s the secret, you ask?
Well, come a little closer and I’ll tell you.
Here’s the deal: You need to learn Korean slang.…
I know why you’re here.
You’re looking for something convenient, satisfying and available at a moment’s notice.
And no, I’m not talking about fast food.
Actually, e-books for learning Korean can be much more nourishing than a cheeseburger if …
Long gone are the days when cellphones were only for talking and texting.
So are the days when Skype was only used to call family and friends that lived far away.
With its access to everything from formal lessons to …
Want to become fluent in Korean without ever spending a dime?
Then look beyond epic fails and prank videos, and see YouTube for what it can be—a truly amazing, accessible resource for learning the Korean language.
Wish you …
You’re at dinner with your friends and someone asks you, “Hey, I heard you’ve been studying Korean. How’s it going?”
You look at them, sigh, then say, “Not so good. You know, I’ve just been busy,” or “There’s just …
You know that whooshing noise?
I hear it every time difficult Korean content flies over my head.
Now, it’s just a fact of life for language learners—especially in the beginning stages—that some books, movies and songs will go flying …
Unless you’ve got some seriously sweet dance moves and a radio-ready voice, you probably don’t think you have much in common with Korean superstars like PSY, BoA and Rain.
Well, if you’re a Korean student, you actually share a …
Those ubiquitous K-pop videos are God’s gift to Korean language learners.
Not to get dramatic or anything, but they’re basically a life-changing resource.
You know why?
Because they’re hyper-effective at teaching you Korean!
You just have to look …
Would you like to have a K-pop idol for a Korean language teacher?
Is it even possible?
Sounds like a dream come true.
It would probably be like winning the lottery or getting a nod from a big name charitable …
Close your eyes and imagine that you’re completely surrounded by Korean language and culture.
Where are you? Are you in downtown Seoul? At a famous historic site like Gyeongbokgung Palace?
Now imagine this: The place where you’re surrounded by Korean …
Perhaps you’ve already taken your first steps into the Korean blogosphere.
Now it’s time to meet the bloggers behind your favorite sites.
Still wondering what mix of Korean blogs to read in order to have that ultimate language learning …
You don’t need to pay for an obscure, niche tool to find excellent Korean movies.
When your popcorn is popped and you’re looking forward to an evening watching movies, think Korean!
But just where could you source high-quality Korean …
“Stop watching TV, it’s not good for you!”
Who hasn’t heard of that one from mom?
Well, no worries, there’ll be none of that nonsense in this post.
Quite the opposite in fact.
Watching is a good thing—especially when …
Let me ask you something: What’s free (or very cheap) but actually priceless for learning Korean?
A great Korean app.
It can take you to heights and depths you’ve never imagined.
Here we’ll talk about the top apps that …
Want to supplement your Korean learning with some catchy tunes?
You’ve come to the right place!
That’s right, we’re bringing the words “Korean,” “songs” and “learn” together in one convenient post.
This is one to bookmark for your studies.
Here …
Want to completely boost your Korean to the next level?
Well close that textbook and sit back, because you’re in for a really wonderful treat.
One of the best ways to learn Korean is through movies.
And the cool …
