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Many people these days don’t have enough time to study because of their busy lifestyles. If you work full-time, you know exactly what we’re talking about. It’s difficult to learn a language when you have to work eight hours a day, run personal errands after work, and have loved ones to take care of and spend time with at home.  But this is where technology can play a beneficial role. Did you know you can study Korean on your smartphone? You can! This allows you to take lessons with you wherever you go and study anytime. You can read articles, watch videos, and even play educational games on the go. KoreanClass101 is the perfect way to improve your Korean online. Our website and app can help you make the most of your study time,... Show more

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

Want to learn Korean? Then you're wondering whether Korean is hard to learn, especially if English is your first language.  Is Korean hard to learn? Korean can be challenging for English speakers because of its grammar, honorifics, pronunciation, and unfamiliar vocabulary. But Hangul, the Korean alphabet, is relatively straightforward to learn, and patterns in Korean words and verbs can make progress easier than you might expect.  Below, we’ll break down what makes Korean easy or difficult, with examples and practical advice for beginners. If you want to learn Korean step by step, you can start with short audio and video lessons at KoreanClass101.  First, let’s look at what affects how difficult Korean feels to learn. ... Show more

Learning a new language isn’t easy; it takes time and effort. Many Korean learners are too afraid to start speaking Korean because they’re scared of making mistakes. But it’s important to understand that you can’t improve your Korean if you don't keep trying. It's okay to make mistakes—it’s how you become better at Korean!  Today, we’ll introduce the five most common mistakes Korean learners make. We’ll focus on Korean language mistakes in grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. In addition, we’ll give you information on how you can improve your Korean and make fewer mistakes. Table of Contents Korean Pronunciation Mistakes - 합니다 (hamnida) and 같이 (gachi) Vocabulary Word Mistakes - 이 (i) / 가 (ga) and 은 (eun) /는 (neun) ... 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