Don’t Go to Sleep on New Year’s Eve Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Dec 28, 2016
Try to stay up on New Year’s Eve, otherwise your eyebrows will turn white next morning. 새해 복 많이 받으세요! (Happy New Year!) Why stay up on New Year’s Eve? As a child, I remember trying so hard to stay awake on New Year’s Eve. My grandma and mother used to tell me, “If you…
Brrr! Winter in Seoul, South Korea Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Dec 21, 2016
What is winter like in Seoul, South Korea? Why don’t we explore the winter weather, wardrobe, and related vocabulary? 감기 조심하세요! (Be careful not to catch a cold!) This is a common expression that Korean people use during the winter months. What is the winter weather like in Seoul, South Korea? South Korea has four…
A Crisis In Korean Presidency Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Dec 14, 2016
What is going on in Korea? Why are tens of thousands of Korean citizens taking to the streets and protesting for their president Park Geun-Hye’s resignation? Recently, many of my friends and family members have asked me why millions of angry Korean 시민들(citizens) are asking for their 대통령(president), Park Geun-Hye’s 탄핵(impeachment)? I will give you…
Decoding Korean Slang & Colloquial Expressions #2 Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Dec 7, 2016
Last week I introduced Korean 속어 (slang) & 구어 표현 (colloquial expressions) to you. In the second post of the series, you will be able to explore the usage of some of them while you enjoy 3 popular Korean TV shows. Do you remember the following expression from my last post? ♦대박나다 : to be very awesome…
Decoding Korean Slang & Colloquial Expressions #1 Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Nov 30, 2016
Do you want to impress your Korean friends or co-workers? How well do you understand the following Korean slang (속어) and colloquial expressions (구어 표현)? Although they are not appropriate for formal situations, many Koreans use them commonly in everyday speech; they help people to express feelings and nuances of meanings quickly and more effectively…
Popular Korean TV Shows Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Nov 24, 2016
Do you need a fun way to improve your Korean skills without traveling to Korea?Watching Korean TV shows is a great way to immerse yourself in the Korean language. You will have an opportunity to learn useful phrases and slang, experience new words that will help build your vocabulary, and be exposed to different speaking styles in real world settings…
Let’s Talk About Thanksgiving In Korean Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Nov 16, 2016
As you are aware, one of America’s biggest holidays, 추수감사절 (Thanksgiving) is around the corner. Even though your Korean friends might have heard of the word 추수감사절 (Thanksgiving), many of them are not quite familiar with this holiday tradition: when, what to eat, what to do, or why people celebrate this holiday. American Thanksgiving will…