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Did you know that the Korean national anthem has four verses? Growing up as a Korean, you will have to memorize the four verses of the Korean national anthem, and oftentimes, schools will make students memorize them for a test. Every Monday before school starts, everyone gathers at one place and sings the Korean national anthem! Another interesting fact about the Korean national anthem is that the person who wrote the music was 안익태 (Ahn Eak-tai), who was an active composer outside Korea. You will learn more about the history of the Korean national anthem later in this blog. Let's learn more about each Korean national anthem verse and the history behind creating this song! Table of Contents Korean National Anthem Lyrics ... Show more

In this blog, we will introduce some of the most commonly used Korean words and phrases that you can use in the classroom. Whether you are a language school student or a university student studying in Korea, it's important to know key classroom related Korean words and phrases. If you master some of the essential Korean words and phrases, you will be able to maximize your Korean language learning experience. In this blog, we will introduce 30+ most common Korean phrases used in the classroom. Table of Content Use Classroom Greetings in Korea: Formal and InformalUnderstand Instructions from Teachers in KoreanExplain Absence from Class and TardinessTalk about Favorite Subjects in KoreanCheck for School Supplies - Useful Korean... Show more

https://youtu.be/-Tu6LdkATn0?si=dBvYrjUxF8MvacVt Korean cuisine is one of the most popular foods in the world. Today, we will introduce you to more than 60 useful Korean restaurant phrases. Table of Contents Why is Korean language learning important for ordering food? Let’s learn essential Korean Phrases - Before Dining During Dining After Dining How KoreanClass101 Can Help with Learning Korean 1. Why is Korean language learning important for ordering food? English is one of the foreign languages that Koreans learn at school. Therefore most of them can speak basic English. If you are in the city area, waiters and waitresses can speak English. You may be thinking that it isn't necessary to learn the Korean... Show more

As you approach an advanced level in Korean, it’s crucial that you don’t become complacent. This stage is a good time to start adding more advanced words and phrases to your vocabulary.  In this blog post, you will learn the most common advanced Korean words that you’ll need to know in order to pass a Korean language exam, study at a Korean university, or work in Korea.  Table of Contents Advanced Academic Words Advanced Business Words Advanced Medical Words Advanced Legal Words Alternative Words for Acing Korean Writing/Essays How KoreanClass101 Can Help You with Your Korean Studies 1. Advanced Academic Words We’ll start our advanced Korean vocabulary list with a variety of words related to academia.... Show more

Learn to count large numbers in Korean. Are you ready to move past the beginner stage and enter more exciting territory in your language studies?  In this blog post, you’ll find a massive list of over 400 intermediate Korean words for learners who are ready to level up. We’ve also included links to plenty of additional study materials where you can get more intermediate Korean practice, find example sentences, and hear the pronunciation of essential words.  All set to dip your toes into the waters of intermediate Korean with KoreanClass101.com? Let’s go, then!  Table of Contents Counting Large Numbers Nouns for the Intermediate Level Verbs for the Intermediate Level Adjectives for the Intermediate Level Adverbs... Show more