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Korean Hanja - How I Learned Hanja and How You Can Too

Learning Hanja can be useful in memorizing and understanding Korean. This blog contains everything you need to know about Hanja to start learning.

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The 5 Best Korean YA Books for Studying Korean

Reading is a great way to enhance vocabulary and reinforce grammar. Written for a younger audience, YA books are great for second language learners. Here are the top five Korean YA novels for Korean language learners.

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Speaking Korean

When learning just about any new language, it's completely common and natural to make mistakes. If you're like me, you might even make mistakes in your first language from time to time (texting typos, anyone?). So, if you have taken the leap and decided to learn to speak Korean, you're

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Top 12 Korean Dramas to Learn Korean

The Korean drama craze is sweeping the globe and streaming sites like Netflix and with good reason. K-dramas are full of intense emotions about various, relatable topics. They often offer more exciting plots than the romantic storylines of their western counterparts, and super fans are obsessed with the actors and

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101 Basic Korean Words for Travel in South Korea

When you visit South Korea, you'll find that English is quite common in big international cities like Seoul or Busan. English academies and immersion schools have been flourishing for decades, so it's safe to say you'll be able to get by without speaking much Korean. However, if you want to

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How to Learn Korean by listening to K-pop

Maybe you've noticed K-pop music in the background of a commmercial or playing on the radio. In part because of its catchy melodies and intricate dance sequences, K-pop has become a globabl phenomenon in recent years. But did you know that listening to K-pop can also help you to learn

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Learn Korean Greetings: How to Say Hello in 10 Ways

There's a common saying that first impressions last the longest, so it's important to make a good one. While that is true, South Koreans will be impressed upon meeting second language learners if you speak even the most basic Korean. Because learning to speak Korean can be intimidating and a

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Top 10 Korean Movies for Korean Language Learners

Are you looking for a fun way to improve your Korean language skills? Watching Korean movies is an innovative way to put your Korean to the test while learning more about Korean culture itself. Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably already heard of Bong Joon Ho's Parasite.

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Top 20 Korean Slang Words to Speak Like a Native

Have you tried studying Korean from a textbook, but realize that it just doesn’t sound natural? Do you want to speak Korean like a native speaker? If you really want to impress your Korean friends, it’s time to close your boring old textbook and learn some Korean slang.