There are many different ways to say goodbye in Korean, and each expression is used in a specific context. Studying Korean goodbye phrases and when to use them is crucial in developing your speaking skills, as some phrases may be considered offensive when used in the wrong context. For example, the way you say goodbye to an elder will be different from how you say goodbye to someone your own age. In this article, you’ll learn how to say goodbye in Korean in any circumstance. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll be one step closer to conversing like a native Korean-speaker!  Are you ready? Let’s go! Table of Contents The Most Common Ways to Say Goodbye "I gotta go. Goodbye!" & "See you again!" "Goodbye, see... Show more

Did you know that South Korea has twelve days each year that celebrate (or mourn over, in the case of Black Day) love? And three of them are in December!  While in Western cultures, people tend to associate Christmas with the birth of Jesus and time with family, most South Koreans perceive Christmas as a day for celebrating romance. In this article, you’ll learn about common South Korean traditions for Christmas, explore some of the most popular activities, and pick up some new vocabulary.  Ready? Let’s go.  1. A South Korean Christmas Like many countries, South Korea has its own version of 크리스마스 (keuriseumaseu), or "Christmas," celebrated each year on December 25. Christmas Day in South Korea has... Show more

Mastering pronouns is one of the most crucial steps in studying a language, because without them, your sentences will sound a bit off and you won’t be able to properly converse with people. In this article, we’re going to introduce many Korean pronouns, mainly focusing on Korean subject pronouns.  But first things first, let’s take a look at the definition of "pronoun." According to Vocabulary.com, a pronoun is a word that replaces a noun in a sentence. For example, instead of repeating someone’s name over and over again while talking about them, you can replace their name with "he" or "she."   Ready to learn Korean pronouns? There are many pronouns in Korean that you need to master in order to construct fluid sentences, so let’s... Show more

How to compose proper sentence structures is one of the most important language skills you can learn, because you can’t speak or write properly without knowing how to put sentences together. In this article, we’ll teach you basic Korean sentence structure and word order so that you can write a Korean sentence or speak with local friends. Table of Contents Overview of Word Order in Korean Basic Word Order with Subject, Verb, and Object Word Order with Prepositional Phrases Word Order with Modifiers How to Change the Sentence into a Yes-or-No Question Korean Word Order Practice How KoreanClass101 Can Help You with Your Korean Skills 1. Overview of Word Order in Korean The Korean language word order is... Show more

Many expats discuss the culture shock they experienced while living or traveling in South Korea online, through Youtube videos or their personal blogs. They also give advice, which can be very useful to potential travelers planning to visit Korea, as it comes from their own personal experiences. Today, KoreanClass101 will introduce 10 common Korean culture shocks that travelers and expats experience in Korea. Table of Contents Culture Shock 1: Cafes are Everywhere in Korea Culture Shock 2: Bumping into Someone While Walking Culture Shock 3: People Don't Hold Doors for You Culture Shock 4: Metal Spoons and Chopsticks Culture Shock 5: Holding Hands Amongst Girlfriends Culture Shock 6: We Use Toilet Paper for Everything Culture Shock... Show more