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Don’t say 안 많아요 | How to say “not much, not many, a few” in Korean
Did you know it’s actually quite awkward and unnatural to use 안 많아요 most of the time? Here are 3 alternatives that you should use instead.
KSJ 쌤
Aug 292 min read


-고프다 = want to | What 배고프다 really means
고프다 originally means “to be empty” or “to crave,” and is most commonly seen in the form 배고프다 (hungry = stomach-empty).
KSJ 쌤
Aug 182 min read


How to Order Coffee in Korean | 4 Korean Café Dialogues
I have 4 Korean dialogues to show you how to order coffee at cafés in Korea.
KSJ 쌤
Aug 113 min read


7 ways to use 안 돼요 | How to use 안 돼요
It's a very versatile and commonly used Korean phrase that literally means "It’s not allowed" or "It can’t be done." However, its meaning..
KSJ 쌤
Jun 164 min read


How to Talk About Temperatures in Korean | Degrees, Celsius, Fahrenheit
In Korea, when discussing temperature, 섭씨 (Celsius) is almost always used, and it’s common to refer to temperatures using "도" (degrees).
KSJ 쌤
Jun 63 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.
KSJ 쌤
Apr 72 min read


두고 가다 / 놓고 가다 - Forget smth, Leave behind
This is a very useful expression to know in Korean! Instead of using 잊어버리다, you have to use 두다 or 놓다 in combination with 고 가다 or 고 오다, to..
KSJ 쌤
Dec 6, 20242 min read


Useful and Common Korean Idioms
발목을 잡다
Literal Translation: to grab one's ankle
Meaning: come back to haunt someone; blow up in one's face; backfire
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Jun 28, 20243 min read


Weird & Funny Korean Idioms
Here are Korean Idioms that will enhance your speaking and comprehension skills. These Idioms can be used in some commonly occuring situatio
KSJ 쌤
Mar 27, 20243 min read


Short Korean Story: Highway Traffic | Korean Stories
An interesting short Korean story to help you learn and memorize new words/phrases! There are also questions to test your understanding.
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Feb 26, 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


How to Introduce yourself in Korean
How to Introduce yourself in all formality levels. I included all the different ways to say things. Maybe there are phrases you haven’t seen
KSJ 쌤
Nov 8, 20234 min read


Cooking Verbs in Korean
The most important words you need to know for cooking. From rinsing and chopping veggies to stir-frying and tasting. Other kitchen vocab too
KSJ 쌤
Sep 20, 20231 min read


Korean Swear Words And Insults
Spicy Korean phrase you may have heard in Kdramas and some new things I promise you haven’t seen yet!
KSJ 쌤
Aug 21, 20231 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


Hotel Phrases To Know Before Your Trip To Korea
Must know vocabulary for your next trip to Korea. These phrases are great if you're planning to stay at a hotel at all during your stay.
KSJ 쌤
Mar 13, 20233 min read


Korean Travel Phrases You Should Know Before You Go To Korea | Korean Airplane Phrases
"This is your captain speaking".. Here are some phrases you may hear on your way to South Korea!
KSJ 쌤
Jan 20, 20233 min read
Korean Daily Routine Vocabulary
A list of Korean words and phrases for daily routine. How to say shower in Korean, how to talk about daily routine in Korean.
KSJ 쌤
Dec 31, 20222 min read


Korean Winter Vocabulary Words & Phrases
안녕하세요 여러분! Today, I have some winter relared vocabulary words and phrases for you. There are also some christmas vocabulary included. DISCLAIMER: Click on the headings for the audio of all the words! I linked to papago. If the translations are a bit wonky, don't mind them. 겨울 단어장: 날씨 겨울 = Winter 겨울 방학 = Winter break 십이월 = December 일월 = January 이월 = February 날씨가 춥다 = The weather is cold 눈 = Snow 눈이 오다 = To be snowing 눈싸움 = Snowball fight 눈꽃, 눈송이 = Snowflake 눈사람 = Snowman 겨울 단어
KSJ 쌤
Dec 19, 20222 min read


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