"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

Each year, Koreans observe their Memorial Day in commemoration of all their fallen soldiers. Memorial Day in Korea is similar to the U.S. Memorial Day, though of course with its own cultural nuances (such as the South Korean Flag meaning in ceremonies). At KoreanClass101.com, we hope to make learning about Korean culture and holidays both fun and informative, because this may be the most vital step in being able to master the language. That in mind, keep reading for more information on Memorial Day (South Korea). 1. What is Memorial Day to Koreans? Have you ever heard of Memorial Day in the United States of America? It's a day to remember those who sacrificed their lives for the country. In Korea, there is also a day like... Show more

When it comes to learning a language, everyone wants to know what the best way to learn that language quickly is. It’s the same for our Korean learners; they want to know how to study the Korean language effectively. Here, we’re going to give you some tips on how to do this—namely through watching the best Korean variety shows. Watching Korean TV shows can be a very useful supplement for Korean learners because some of the TV shows are very entertaining, and will give you opportunity to learn phrases that are commonly used in Korea. Moreover, watching TV shows with subtitles in Korean will certainly help you improve your vocabulary and your ability to understand the language. Today, KoreanClass101 will introduce ten famous Korean TV... Show more