Tag: korean for beginners

Korean with my language exchange friend EP.7

Ep.7: Talking About the Weather The weather is one of the easiest and most natural topics when chatting with friends. In this episode, Emily and 지훈 talk about today’s weather, rain, hot and cold seasons, wind, and even the seasons in Korea. 🗨 1. Dialogue by Topic 1. Asking about the weather Emily: 지훈 씨,…
Basic Korean Sentence Structure

Korean usually follows a Subject–Object–Verb (SOV) order (English is SVO). The predicate (verb/adjective) normally comes at the end. Because Korean uses particles (이/가, 을/를, 은/는), word order can shift for nuance, and subjects/objects are often omitted when clear from context.(Particles themselves will be explained in a separate post.) 1) Sentence Components (문장의 구성 요소) A.…
Korean Words for Body Parts

1. Head & Face (머리와 얼굴) Head (머리) Face (얼굴) Eyes (눈) Nose (코) Mouth & Lips (입과 입술) Ear (귀) 2. Upper Body (상체) Fingers (손가락 세부) 3. Lower Body (하체) 4. Hair & Body Hair (머리카락과 체모) 5. Face Features & Skin (얼굴 특징과 피부) ✅ Example Sentences: Check out related posts
Korean Furniture Vocabulary: Essential Guide

When learning Korean, furniture words are super practical—you’ll use them when describing your home, shopping, or giving directions. This guide organizes the most useful items by room, with simple example sentences in Korean and English. At the end, there’s a bonus list of bathroom fixtures (not furniture, but good to know). 1) General Essentials (어느…
How to Talk About Days in Korean

1. Basic Day Expressions ✅ Example: 2. Native Korean Counters (including “몇”) 👉 Note: 이레, 여드레, 아흐레 are rarely used today. People usually say 일주일 (칠 일), 팔 일, 구 일 instead. But in practice, 일주일 is the natural and common choice. ✅ Example: 3. Period and Time Expressions ✅ Example: 4. Weeks, Months, Years,…
50 Common Korean Job Titles

Learning job titles in Korean is very useful for daily conversations. Here are 50 common job titles in Korean, grouped by category, with English explanations and bilingual example sentences. 1. Students and Office Workers 2. Medical Field 3. Education and Research 4. Law and Administration 5. Safety and Military 6. Culture and Arts 7. Service…
Korean Place and Store Names

In Korean, the names of places and stores often follow patterns, but some are basic institutions that everyone should know first. 1. Essential Everyday Institutions These are the most common and basic places in daily life. 2. 방 (bang = room) Places for entertainment or activities. 3. 집 (jip = house/place) Casual restaurants. 4. 가게…
Korean with my language exchange friend EP.2

Ep.2: Getting to Know Each Other In the previous episode, Emily and 지훈 greeted each other and introduced where they are from. Now it’s time to get to know each other better! In this lesson, you’ll learn how to ask about age, job, where someone lives, family, and hobbies. These are essential questions for making…
Korean with my language exchange friend EP.1

Ep.1: First Greeting on a Language Exchange App Welcome back to Korean With My Language Exchange Friend!In this episode, we’ll look at the very first conversation you might have when meeting a new Korean friend on a language exchange app. You’ll learn how to greet, introduce yourself, and say where you are from. 🗨 1.…
Korean Weather Expressions

In Korean, weather expressions go beyond just sun and rain—they capture subtle emotional tones and natural details. This comprehensive guide covers the most commonly used weather expressions, grouped by topic. You’ll find both casual and forecast-style terms, along with English explanations and example sentences. 1. Sky and General Weather Conditions 2. Rain-Related Expressions 3. Snow-Related…