Archive for 'Vocabulary'
A Popular 떡볶이 (a spicy rice cake dish) Restaurant in South Korea Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Nov 2, 2017
Do you remember when I mentioned about a spicy rice cake dish called 떡볶이 (Tokbokki) which is an addictive Korean snack for many people? In this post, I will introduce you to one of the most popular stops for a 떡볶이 dish in Seoul. You can grab delicious 떡볶이 (Tokbokki-a spicy rice cake dish) in many…
Describing Taste in Korean Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Oct 25, 2017
We eat every day, so dining with your Korean friends or talk about Korean food is a great way to engage in a conversation in Korean. This post will talk about how to say, “It’s delicious,” “It’s spicy,” and “It’s not spicy.” in Korean. My friends enjoy eating Korean food. Some of them think the…
Animal Names in Korean Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Oct 18, 2017
Are you an animal lover, or do you own a pet? You want to talk about your favorite animal or your adorable pet, but you don’t know how to say your pet’s name in Korean? In this post, you will learn a list of animal names and how to say whether you own a certain…
Note on Business Card Etiquette in South Korea Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Oct 11, 2017
A business card is quite small in size but plays a key role when you meet someone. This tiny business card represents you or your counterpart’s face displaying their name, title, job, company, contact information, etc. It becomes a useful tool to initiate a conversation or in helping to figure out how to deal with…
Loanwords in the Korean Language Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Sep 27, 2017
Have you ever heard any Korean words that sounded like English words, but you couldn’t quite figure out the exact words in English? In this post, we will explore a list of loanwords that are often used by native Korean speakers. 콩글리시 (Konglish) and 외래어 are loanwords that derived from another language, and they are parts…
People on the South Korean Bills (Banknotes) Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Sep 20, 2017
When you travel to different countries, what do you see on the various bills and coins? Many countries feature important people, symbols, or monuments in order to encapsulate their essential history and culture. Do you know who is on the South Korean bill? Every time you use Korean banknotes, you will see important Korean people…
Money Talks: Korean Bills Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Sep 13, 2017
If you are traveling to South Korea and want to purchase goods, it would be a good idea to become familiar with Korean money. Are you familiar with Korean money? If not, this post will be helpful when you make a trip to Korea in the future. This post will cover Korean bills (banknotes) and…