Learning how to tell time in Korean is an essential skill for everyday conversations. Whether you’re meeting friends, catching a train, attending a Korean class, or making a restaurant reservation, you need to understand days and times. How do you say “What time is it?”, “Let’s meet on Friday,” or “The train leaves at 8:30” … Read more
Do you know how to say “I have a dog,” “I don’t have time,” or “There is a café nearby” in Korean? Two of the most useful words for expressing these ideas are 있다 (itda) and 없다 (eopda). In everyday polite Korean, you’ll hear them as: 있어요 (isseoyo) — Have / There is / Exists … Read more
One of the most important steps in learning Korean is understanding Korean present tense conjugation. If you want to say “I eat,” “I study Korean,” “It’s cold,” or “I’m happy,” you need to know how Korean verbs and adjectives change in everyday conversation. The most useful beginner pattern is A/V-아/어요, also known as the polite … Read more
If you’re preparing to work in South Korea, learning Korean tool names is an important part of understanding workplace instructions and communicating safely with coworkers. For people studying for an EPS skill test, recognizing equipment vocabulary can also be useful during practical training and test preparation. Can you recognize the Korean words for a hammer, … Read more
Have you ever wanted to say “Let’s go,” “Let’s eat,” or “Let’s study together” in Korean? One useful way to make these suggestions is with the Korean grammar pattern V-(으)ㅂ시다. For example: 같이 갑시다. — Let’s go together. 🔊 Listen: 같이 갑시다. 점심을 먹읍시다. — Let’s eat lunch. 🔊 Listen: 점심을 먹읍시다. 한국어를 공부합시다. — … Read more
Have you ever wanted to say “I wish I had more time,” “I hope the weather is nice tomorrow,” or “I wish I could speak Korean better”? In Korean, one of the most natural ways to express these thoughts is with the grammar pattern A/V-았/었으면 좋겠다. This expression is frequently used to talk about hopes, … Read more
Planning a trip to South Korea? Learning a few basic Korean expressions can make your experience easier, more enjoyable, and much more memorable. You don’t need to be fluent in Korean to order food, ask for directions, check into a hotel, or shop at a local market. Knowing the right phrases can help you communicate … Read more
Learning Korean numbers 1-100 is one of the most useful skills for anyone studying Korean. You need numbers to talk about your age, tell the time, order food, shop in Korea, read prices, and understand dates. But Korean has a surprising feature: two different number systems. For example, the number 3 can be: Both mean … Read more
If you’re learning Korean, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is how to say hello in Korean. The most common answer is 안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo), but Korean greetings are more interesting than just one word. The way you greet someone in Korean can change depending on their age, your relationship, and whether you’re meeting … Read more
Want to learn how to introduce yourself in Korean? Whether you’re visiting South Korea, meeting Korean friends, or starting your first Korean language class, a natural self-introduction is one of the most useful speaking skills you can learn. The good news is that you don’t need complicated grammar or hundreds of vocabulary words. With a … Read more