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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

Do you know how to say the names of different animals in Korean?  Learning animal words in a foreign language is a fun way to expand your vocabulary. Because animals are such a hot topic of discussion, having these words up your sleeve can also help you engage in conversations with native speakers.  In this article, we’ll introduce you to 88 animal words in Korean. This includes animal names, important animal body parts, and Korean expressions that mention animals.  Let’s go! Table of Contents Pets Farm Animals In the Wild / Forest / Safari (Land Animals) In the Ocean (Aquatic / Marine Animals) Bugs and Insects Birds Animal Body Parts Animal-Related Proverbs and Idioms How... Show more

Knowing how to communicate over the phone is an essential skill.  Whether you want to make a reservation at a restaurant or discuss business plans with your long-distance colleague, you’ll need to pick up the phone!  Holding a phone conversation is difficult enough in one’s native language, let alone in a foreign language like Korean! But don’t worry.  In this article, you’ll learn some essential Korean phone conversation phrases and see dialogue examples showing how they might be used. By the time you’ve finished reading, you’ll be able to confidently make a phone call in Korean for any situation! Table of Contents Picking up the Phone Saying Who You Are Stating the Reason for Your Call Asking to Speak to Someone... Show more

If you’ve just started learning Korean, it’s vital for your success that you begin by building a solid vocabulary base. This means studying the most frequently used words in a variety of categories—and eventually learning how to form simple sentences with them!  But, remember: Baby steps.  Today, you’ll just be learning some basic Korean words for beginners that you’ll need in order to hold conversations with native speakers.  Let’s go! Table of Contents Pronouns Numbers Nouns Verbs Adjectives Conjunctions How KoreanClass101 Can Help You Learn Korean 1. Pronouns The first words you should add to your Korean vocabulary are pronouns. These are the words that we use to refer to ourselves, the... Show more

Filler words are small words or sounds that are used for a variety of purposes in spoken language. Common uses include indicating a pause in speech, keeping the speaker’s thoughts structured, and adding emphasis to something being said. While these words have no real meaning of their own, they’re an important part of any language—including Korean! Learning the most common Korean filler words will help you sound more like a native speaker and give you the ability to end a conversation without an awkward silence.  In this article, you’ll learn 10 essential Korean filler words and their variations as well as examples of how to use each one. Table of Contents 음 (eum) / 어 (eo) 있잖아 (itjana) 세상에 (sesange) 말하자면... Show more