Korean for Beginners– category –

Learning Korean while working full-time is a marathon, not a sprint. In my previous article, I shared how busy adults can carve out study time amidst a hectic schedule.  How to Learn Korean While Working a Full-Time Job (Even If You’re B...

Why Learning Korean Feels So Hard with a Full-Time Job Let’s be honest.After a full day of work, studying Korean feels impossible. You might be thinking: “I’m already exhausted from my job.”“I want to understand my bias, but I end up scr...

Hi, it’s Ayakim 👋Today, we’re learning how to say “is not / are not” in Korean. Previously, we learned the affirmative forms: Noun + 입니다 (“~ is” / formal) Noun + 이에요/예요 (“~ is” / polite spoken) If you haven’t reviewed those yet ...

Starting last week, our full Korean grammar series has officially begun! Previously, we looked at the three basic verb styles in Korean: 합니다 (hamnida) style 해요 (haeyo) style 한다 (handa) style We covered them in this article: Korean...

Hi, it’s Ayakim here.Starting today, let’s begin learning Korean grammar step by step. You might be thinking:“Ugh, grammar is boring!”“Isn’t it faster to just memorize phrases?” I get it — but trust me, knowing grammar helps you read and...

When you meet another K-POP fan, being able to introduce yourself in Korean is super cute — and it helps the conversation flow naturally ✨Whether you’re at a concert, a fan event, or chatting on SNS, these simple phrases will help you t...

When you start learning Korean, greetings are the first step.“안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo)” is the classic one, but did you know that there are different ways to greet depending on the situation? In this article, you’ll learn 15 useful Ko...

Hi, this is Ayakim!Today we’re finally diving into batchim (받침) — the final consonants in Korean syllables.For many beginners, this is one of the biggest hurdles.But once you get past it, you’ll be able to read every Korean word, inclu...

Hello, this is Ayakim.Today’s topic is Basic Korean Consonants (자음). There are 19 consonants in Hangul: Basic consonants: 10 Aspirated consonants (pronounced with a strong burst of air): 4 Tense consonants (pronounced wi...

Hello, this is Ayakim.Today’s topic is all about double vowels in Korean. In our last lesson, we looked at how Hangul, the Korean alphabet, is made.If you haven’t read it yet, be sure to start here. Hangeul in 30 Minutes : A Beginner’s G...