Korean

So you've fallen in love with Korean dramas, can't stop humming your favorite K-pop tunes, or maybe you've made Korean friends and want to connect more deeply. Whatever your reason, you're ready to learn Korean—and I'm here to help

Imagine you’re in Seoul, trying to catch the last train home or meeting a friend for dinner. Knowing how to tell time in Korean isn’t just a nice skill to have. In fact, it’s a super important concept to learn for daily life in Korea. This guide

Ever been watching a Korean drama when suddenly the mild-mannered protagonist explodes with words that make the subtitles go [angry muttering] or [cursing]? What did they actually say? Since you're in this post, I can only assume one thing: You are curious! Whatever your reason is for learning

Have you ever heard someone shout, “Hwaiting!” in a K-drama or at a K-pop concert? This fun word is one of the most popular ways Koreans cheer each other on. It’s like saying, “You’ve got this!” or “Go for it!” When I started learning Korean, I noticed how

We all have that one series we turn to whenever life gets overwhelming. If you've watched When Life Gives You Tangerines, I bet it's become your comfort show that you could happily watch a hundred times over. There's something uniquely healing about this drama

If you've watched even a handful of Korean dramas, you've definitely encountered that one character who studied abroad and can't help but pepper their speech with English words. Usually, it's the rich chaebol heir who just returned from the US, casually dropping

Japan gets all the cherry blossom hype, but Korea's pink party? Next level amazing and WAAAY fewer selfie sticks! Think pink tunnels over streets, blossom-covered mountains, and rare trees with blooms twice the normal size. Plus, the whole vibe hits different with Korean snacks and soju under the

Have you ever wondered how to say how are you in Korean? It might surprise you to learn that asking this question isn’t as common in Korea as it is in English-speaking countries. When I first started learning Korean, I discovered that greetings are used a bit differently and

When I first moved to Seoul, mixing up 1월 (January) and 2월 (February) meant showing up for a coffee date a month late! I mean, the pronunciation can sound pretty similar to newcomers, but knowing Korean months saves you from these awkward situations. In this post, I'll break