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How to say, "I'm Excited" in Korean | 설레 vs 신나다 vs 기대되다
신나다, 셀레다, and 두근두근 can all be used to express excitement. Be careful to not use the inappropriate form for excited — learn about it in t…
KSJ 쌤
Jun 2, 20253 min read


How to create "in-between" colors in Korean | Bluish-green, Reddish-orange, etc.
In Korean, "in-between" colors—like "bluish purple" or "reddish orange"—are usually expressed in three ways! You can learn about it here
KSJ 쌤
May 26, 20257 min read


Immigration Office Related Vocab and Phrases
I'm moving to Korea in a few months and I thought it would be helpful to know some words related to visiting the Immigration office.
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Apr 7, 20252 min read


뛰다 vs 달리다 | Run vs Run?
Upon looking up the meaning in a translator, you may see that 달리다 & 뛰다 both mean "To Run". Although, 뛰다 and 달리다 both involve movement re
KSJ 쌤
Apr 2, 20252 min read


사랑해 vs 좋아해 | When NOT to use 사랑해요
There is a scenario when you should NOT use 사랑해, we learn it in this lesson. Also, when to use 좋아요 and 좋아해요.
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Feb 12, 20254 min read


Korean Conjunctions Masterlist
Yes, there are way more conjunctions than just ‘하지만’. Instead of spamming 하지만 or 근데, here are some other things you can use. Full List: 그리고 나서 – And then, after that 그런데 – By the way, but, however (used for changing the topic or giving additional information) 따라서 – Therefore, accordingly 왜냐하면 – Because, the reason is (used when explaining reasons) 그렇지만 – But, however (used for contrast) 그렇지 않으면 – Otherwise 그러므로 – Therefore 또 – Also, too 그 후에, 그 뒤에 - After that 하지만 –
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Jan 13, 20253 min read


Different Language names in Korean
I have a big list of different language names in Korean (french, german, russian, etc.), and other good to know words (translator, idioms,..
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Dec 4, 20242 min read


어디 있어요? vs 어디예요?
did you know there is a difference between 어디 있어요? and 어디예요? This post will help you learn the difference and when to use them!
Vaibhavi
Sep 18, 20243 min read


Korean Dialogue for Reading | Concept of Jeong (정/情)
A Korean dialogue for intermediate level learners. This dialogue is about a Korean woman and a foreigner who end up having a deep conver..
Vaibhavi
Sep 16, 20244 min read


걱정되다 vs. 걱정하다 vs. 걱정이다: Which One Should You Use When You're Worried in Korean?
Korean learners often find themselves scratching their heads over the differences between 걱정되다, 걱정하다, and 걱정이다. But don't worry—I've got you
Vaibhavi
Sep 13, 20243 min read


Reading Practice | A Day in the Life of Jiho
This story covers Jiho's daily life from morning to night. A great way to get useful daily vocab that you can actually use in everyday..
Vaibhavi
Sep 9, 20244 min read


Hobbies in Korean -- 40+ Fun and Creative Hobbies
Let's start learning about hobbies in Korean! Types of sports, types of crafty hobbies, music-related hobbies, cooking, baking and more..
Vaibhavi
Sep 9, 20242 min read


A Visit to a Hospital | Korean Dialogue Reading Practice
Korean that is used in Korean doctor’s offices and in visits to the doctor - presented in the form of a dialogubeween a doctor an patient
Vaibhavi
Aug 5, 20242 min read


쉬어요 vs 쉬워요
One is a verb and one is an adjective / descriptive verb.
One is a regular verb and one is irregular verb. Therefore, the conjugation is
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Jul 15, 20241 min read


~지/죠 Lesson
In Korean, ~지 and ~죠 are used to turn a statement into questions, basically to confirm information or to imply that the speaker expects..
Vaibhavi
Jul 12, 20242 min read


잊어버리다 vs 깜빡하다 vs 까먹다 | "Forget" in Korean
"잊어버리다" can also be interpreted as "to lose" and it is commonly used when a person forgets something for good or for a relatively longer per
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Jul 8, 20242 min read


Natural Disaster Words in Korean
Natural disaster - 자연 재해
Earthquake - 지진
Volcano eruption - 화산 폭발
Landslide, Avalanche - 산사태
Famine - 기근
Drought - 가뭄
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Jul 5, 20242 min read


Korean Gym Vocabulary: Essential Words and Phrases
Equipment, workout types, and other essential vocab in Korean to fit a healthy lifestyle. Try following with Korean workout videos!
Vaibhavi
Jul 4, 20242 min read


Gardening words in Korean | Korean trees and plants vocab
A big list of words about gardening and gardening tools in Korean. Also a list of different trees and flower names.
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Jun 26, 20242 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
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