Are you planning to travel to Korea? Korean travel phrases in language-learning are absolutely essential for just this reason! Learning basic South Korean travel phrases will definitely help you in nearly any situation, including urgent ones. The Korean travel phrases and Korean travel words you’ll learn in this article will make your travels more fun and help you connect with locals, so that you can get the most out of your upcoming trip to South Korea! Table of Contents Essential Korean Travel Phrases: Basic Expressions Essential Korean Phrases: Transportation Essential Korean Phrases: Shopping Essential Korean Phrases: At Restaurants Essential Korean Phrases: Asking for and Giving Directions Essential Korean Phrases:... Show more

You're learning to speak Korean, and it's going well. Your confidence is growing! So much so that you feel ready to share your experiences on social media—in Korean. At Learn Korean, we make this easy for you to get it right the first time. Post like a boss with these phrases and guidelines, and get to practice your Korean in the process. 1. Talking about Your Restaurant Visit in Korean Eating out is fun, and often an experience you'd like to share. Take a pic, and start a conversation on social media in Korean. Your friend will be amazed by your language skills...and perhaps your taste in restaurants! Jae-Wu eats at a restaurant with his friends, posts an image of it, and leaves this comment: POST Let's break down Jae-Wu's... Show more

"How can I say sorry in Korean?" you may be asking. "Sorry" is one of the first words that language learners come across when starting out. It's a practical word because you can use it in many situations. There are many different ways to say sorry in English, such as "I am sorry," "I apologize," and so on, and the same is true for Korean. Some Korean apologies are formal and some are slang words, and sometimes words are only used in a specific situation. "Sorry" in learning Korean is just as essential as it is in any other language. In this blog, we’re going to introduce eleven ways to say "I am sorry" in Korean, and when to use an expression appropriately. There are many words for sorry in Korean vocabulary, as well as many common... Show more

Are you an active SNS user? If you are, there’s a high chance that you come across many Korean slang words that you’re not familiar with. We receive questions from our students about grammar structure, Korean culture, pronunciation, and so on. In addition, we noticed that there has been an increase in the number of Korean learners wanting to understand the meaning of slang words. Have you seen ㅃㅃ or ㅋㅋ? Do you know what they mean? Like “brb” (abbreviation for “be right back”), ㅃㅃ is 빠이빠이 (ppaippai) meaning “goodbye” and ㅋㅋ is 크크 (keukeu) which is an Onomatopoeia for the sound of laughter, which is similar to “lol” (meaning “laugh out loud”). The difference is that 크크 (keukeu) is not as loud as “lol” in English. These words are... Show more

Today, we’re going to study key phrases for introducing yourself in Korean. This article is aimed toward beginners, but it’ll be a good review for intermediate learners as well. Table of Contents Identifying Yourself Placing Yourself in Society Sharing Personal Details Culture Insights How KoreanClass101 Can Help You with Korean 1. Identifying Yourself 1- Stating your Name In a Formal Setting 안녕하세요, 반갑습니다. 저는 000이라고 합니다. annyeonghaseyo, bangapseumnida. jeoneun 000irago hamnida. “Hello, nice to meet you. My name is 000.” This is the most basic self-introduction in Korean and can be used in any situation, such as introducing yourself to your new classmates or colleagues, and to any... Show more