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Rejections in Korean | How to say “No” politely in Korean
Koreans like to be polite at all times, even when turning someone down. This usally means being indirect or coming up with vague excuses..
KSJ 쌤
2 days ago4 min read


How to Write Professional Emails in Korean | Business Korean Lesson
Basic Email Structure
Korean business emails follow a polite, hierarchical, and formulaic structure.
The standard order is: Subje
KSJ 쌤
Dec 5, 20254 min read


How to deal with conflict in Korean | Having arguments in Korean
Koreans try to avoid conflict most of the time! The majority of things you’re going to learn in this lesson is about how to be indirect to r
KSJ 쌤
Nov 28, 20255 min read


있다 vs 계시다 | What's the Difference between 있다 and 계시다?
계시다 is an HONORIFIC form of 있다. In other words, they mean the exact same thing (on paper, anyways). But how exactly do you use it properly?
KSJ 쌤
Jun 13, 20253 min read


Why do korean guys say 언니? | Why women call younger men 오빠 vice verse
Men using 언니, women calling younger men 오빠, younger women being called 언니 or 누나 - it happens quite often in Korean! Here, we'll learn why..
KSJ 쌤
Jun 9, 20255 min read
How Koreans celebrate Valentines day | Korean Love Holidays
There are 12 “love” holidays in Korea. Let’s talk about the 3 most celebrated.
KSJ 쌤
Feb 14, 20255 min read


제 vs 내 vs 우리 | why do Koreans use 우리 instead of "my"?
In Summary, when you and you ALONE are in "possession" of something or someone, you can use "my". Once it's not just yours, you use 우리 inste
KSJ 쌤
Jun 21, 20243 min read


Language in Metaphor: Korean Proverbs and Their Meanings
안녕하세요 여러분! I am Vaibhavi. Korean proverbs are more than simply words; they contain generations' worth of knowledge and cultural nuances....
Vaibhavi
Feb 21, 20244 min read


What does ㅠㅠ/ㅜㅜ mean? | Korean Internet Slang
Korean internet slang can be straightforward or slightly confusing. Basically, instead of emojis you can convey messages with text/hangul.
KSJ 쌤
Sep 11, 20231 min read


Korean Formalities and Titles
Why do Koreans have so many rules for speaking to other people?! Addressing someone the wrong way might really offend…
KSJ 쌤
Sep 8, 20233 min read


Do Not Use 당신 | Alternatives to YOU
당신 can be considered rude to use. In this lesson, I’ll show you other ways to address Korean people without using 당신 or 너.
KSJ 쌤
Sep 4, 20235 min read


Ghost Beliefs Among Koreans
안녕 하세요! I am Vaibhavi from India. As we all know, Korea is a country that is rich in folklore and legends, and one of the most prominent...
Vaibhavi
Apr 19, 20234 min read


5 Essential Apps For Traveling In South Korea
Here are my top 5 apps to use while travling in Korea. Apps seem to be extremely popular here and things have never been more convenient…
KSJ 쌤
Apr 7, 20234 min read
Best Korean Dad Jokes | 베스트 아재 개그 2023
I have some great Korean dad jokes for you. What did the blanket say when it fell off the bed? Answer: OH SHEET… see what i did there?
KSJ 쌤
Apr 3, 20232 min read


Korean Restaurant Vocabulary
Introduction Korean cuisine is becoming increasingly popular all around the world. If you're planning to visit a Korean restaurant or...
Vaibhavi
Mar 28, 20234 min read


All The Korean Pronouns
I find that my students often don't know the Korean pronouns to use in our lessons, so I decided to make a nice comprehensive list of them.
KSJ 쌤
Mar 20, 20233 min read


Korean Words Every Historical Drama Fan Should Know
안녕하세요!! I am Vaibhavi from India.I have a hunch you all are going to love today’s lesson so without any further ado let’s get started. If...
Vaibhavi
Mar 3, 20233 min read


Korean Fusion Dishes That You Will Love
안녕하세요!! I am Vaibhavi from India. Over the years, migration between Koreans and people from other countries has taken Korean cuisine on...
Vaibhavi
Feb 27, 20232 min read


Korean Curse Words
A list of common Korean curse words and insults
KSJ 쌤
Nov 18, 20221 min read


Korean Couple Pet Names
Here is a list of the most common Korean terms of endearment you can use for the one you love.
자기야 – “Honey” or “Baby”
Often seen in drama
KSJ 쌤
Oct 21, 20223 min read
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