Learn Korean; from vocab, grammar, culture, games, and more with my Korean study blog! I cover all different levels and resources for anyone looking to learn Korean
Along with K-pop and Korean dramas, Korean beauty is a huge draw for people interested in the country, language, and culture. Now, luckily enough for us, a lot of Korean makeup and skincare terms are just the English flipped into Korean! But I’ll run through a lot of things from products, skin types, makeup-specific verbs, and more, so let’s get into it.
In Korean, sometimes yes means no? Korea has a little quirk different from English when it comes to answering questions. The basics of it is that in Korean you answer the statement and not the intention- I’ll break it down now!
South Korean Rooms are more than just a PC 방 and 노래방! From entertainment to relaxation, they have a lot of options to hang out with friends or spend some quiet time alone.
This week, we are getting into some important Korean adverbs; time, frequency, and other related terms! These are words that tell you how often something is happening (weekly, monthly, daily, nightly) and help to describe when and where. From position, the location particle, order, and calendar days, to help you build out your vocabulary.
Today, we will get into some more grammar and both the plain and honorific ways to say giving in Korean! 주다 is a pretty versatile verb, allowing you to attach it to other verbs to create the meaning of ‘doing something for someone’. So, let’s get into it!
하다 Verbs are some of the most common verbs you’ll see when beginning your Korean learning journey. So let’s get into how they are structured, a comprehensive list including the common and not-so-common, conjugation, and more!
Games are always a favourite of mine to post about and share with everyone, and I have found another that I really like! Noun Town is a game that focuses on teaching many different aspects of language through gaming. In a 3D isometric world, you get to explore and literally add color back into the town by learning new things. The game is available for a lot of languages: Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, and of course Korean!
Whether you’re worried you will offend or want to impress people, learning Korean etiquette and the dos and don’ts is important! Because of Korea’s unique culture, they have its own etiquette rules and guidelines.
Tea is a classic drink with a long history, and Korea is no exception. Today I’ll dive a bit into the drink with vocab for the different kinds of tea in Korean, Korea’s culture and history with tea, some Sino-Korean, and more.
The 만 grammar particle is a great piece to add to your vocabulary! Emphasize and clarify by adding ‘just’ or ‘only’ to your sentences with this simple particle. I’ll go through some quick examples as well!