Archive for 'Korean Language'
Korean Expressions Which Benefit From Cultural Knowledge Posted by Flying Oyster on Oct 30, 2019
When it comes to learning language, I can share many personal experiences with you as an English as a second language learner. It is a never-ending homework, which can only be done by your determination. I bet the road to learn Korean might be similar for you as well. In fact, I want to discuss…
Korean Expressions to Describe Weather (part 2) Posted by Flying Oyster on Sep 30, 2019
I lived in Seattle for a decade. Summer in Seattle was beautiful, but it was always too short. Looking back, wet and cold weather might have affected my moods in Seattle. I have recently moved to a warmer place, hoping that I wouldn’t have to go through wet and cold winters anymore. I have been…
Korean Expressions to Describe Weather (part 1) Posted by Flying Oyster on Sep 5, 2019
When I was studying English in Australia, I was very intrigued by the cultural habit of engaging in small talk with strangers. To me, this was something both foreign and welcoming. Back then, I wasn’t shy about making mistakes in speaking English, but the practice of making small talk itself was something which pushed me…
Most Common Mistakes by Native Koreans (Part 1) Posted by Flying Oyster on Jan 12, 2019
I once had to take a Korean language test for work. The test aimed to evaluate my grammar skills in written Korean. I did fine in Korean classes in school, so I blindly thought that I should pass the test. However, I failed the test. I was little embarrassed to tell anyone because I have…
Farewell: So Long for Now! Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Nov 8, 2018
It is time for me to say a fond farewell to everyone. It has been a great privilege to share my passion and knowledge about the Korean language and culture with you. I am sad to depart from this position, but I decided to focus on my academic journey for a while. It is time…
Two Koreas’ Demilitarization Efforts Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Oct 31, 2018
During the year 2018, North and South Korean leaders held multiple summits and have reshaped their relationship. Two Koreas are making great progress in reducing the tension and building a peaceful relationship between them. For over seven decades, 북한 (North Korea) and 남한 (South Korea) maintained the 휴전선 (armistice line), which also refers to the 군사분계선 (military demarcation line). Instead…
A Possessive Particle in Korean Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Oct 17, 2018
Have you ever wondered how to express a possessive form of a noun in the Korean language? This post is about the function of “-의” in Korean. In the English language, adding an “apostrophe + s” or “apostrophe” to a 명사 (noun) is one of the frequently used ways to indicate 관계 (relation) or 소유 (ownership) of something…