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Hello listeners, You've likely heard of a recent Internet security vulnerability, named "Heartbleed," which impacted many websites. Don't worry, your Korean language progress won't be affected! The security and trust of our users is important to us, and so we'd like to let you know that your KoreanClass101 account is completely secure. Moreover, we've taken extra steps to ensure the safety of your account and details so you can continue learning Korean the fast, fun and easy way! Here's what you need to know: Your KoreanClass101 account is secure and protected The vulnerability was fixed immediately by our team after it was exposed As an added level of precaution, all of our SSL Certificates were... Show more

Hello Listener, Your Korean skill can easily grow this spring if you’re taking the right steps. How, you ask? Here’s how you grow your Korean language at KoreanClass101– and it’s all done without boring lessons, grammar rules and anything that only delays you from actually speaking Korean and understanding right now. You get the real-life Korean dialogues you don’t yet understand We explain, slow down, and translate every word and grammar point You immediately begin to understand real-life Korean conversation AND, you learn how to speak, read, write, and much more. And of course, your Korean naturally grows from zero to advanced. Are you ready to grow your Korean this spring?... Show more

Hello Listener, So, you’re done with a lesson season at KoreanClass101. And you learned a lot of Korean in the process. Especially Korean vocabulary. But do you remember it all? Going back lesson by lesson to review them would be tough. So, here’s a new Premium feature: Season Vocabulary Lists. Now, you can review all the Korean vocab from any Lesson Season in one place. Korean words can come as fast as they can go. Especially if you’re not using them. So, you may not remember all the vocab you’ve encountered within a certain season. With the Season Vocabulary List, you can get them all in one spot for fast review and more. This feature is open to Premium, Premium PLUS, and 7-Day Trial Members. To access the Season... Show more

Which do you like? 어느 쪽이 더 좋아요? (Eoneu jjogi deo joayo?) A. 떡볶이(tteokbokki) Tteokbokki is a popular Korean snack food made from soft rice cake, fish cake and sweet red chili sauce. It is commonly purchased from street vendors or pojangmacha. B. 김치찌개(gimchijjigae) Gimchi jjigae is a variety of jjigae, or stew-like Korean dish, made with kimchi and other ingredients, such as scallions, onions, diced tofu, pork, and seafood, although pork and seafood are generally not used in the same recipe. It is one of the most common jjigae in Korea. P.S. Do you want to learn more about Korean food? Click here to listen to related a lesson on KoreanClass101: Culture Class: Essential Korean Vocabulary - Food

Hi Listener, Making Korean breakthroughs is easier than you think. Successful learners go one step at a time. Do just one KoreanClass101 lesson and in minutes, you master the entire conversation. Do another tomorrow. With each lesson, you speak more Korean right now while typical learners sit around and just worry about “being fluent someday.” Start breaking through right now with a 28% discount, an exclusive interview with Benny Lewis, and more ways to boost your Korean vocab! To mastering Korean, Team KoreanClass101 In this month’s newsletter: 3 Days Left! Get 28% OFF Basic or Premium Subscriptions! Exclusive Interview with Benny Lewis, the Irish Polyglot Free Feature Alert: One Daily Korean... Show more