Many aspiring Korean learners are plagued by a common question: How long does it take to learn Korean?  Unfortunately, there’s no definite answer. It really depends on a number of factors, such as your native language, education, experience with languages, exposure, and motivation. Your intended proficiency level also plays a role in determining how long it takes to learn the Korean language. Do you want to be able to...  ...read simple Korean words? ...hold a conversation with locals? ...work in South Korea?  Each of these goals requires a different skillset and time commitment, so keep this in mind before taking the leap and beginning your studies.  In this article, you’ll learn how to estimate how long it will take you to... Show more

Learning Korean proverbs is not only a great way to study the language, but also a window to the unique Korean culture. To help you get the most out of your language studies, we’ve put together this useful Korean proverbs list for you to study. Who knows—you may find that you can start applying these words of wisdom to your own life! Table of Contents 꿩 먹고 알 먹는다 (kkwong meokgo al meongneunda) 보기 좋은 떡이 먹기도 좋다 (bogi joeun tteogi meokgido jota) 로마는 하루아침에 이루어진 것이 아니다 (romaneun haruachime irueojin geosi anida) 낮말은 새가 듣고 밤말은 쥐가 듣는다 (nanmareun saega deutgo bammareun jwiga deunneunda) 세 살 버릇 여든까지 간다 (se sal beoleus yeodeunkkaji ganda) 말 한마디에 천냥 빚도 갚는다 (mal hanmadie cheonnyang bijdo gapneunda) 궁하면 통한다 (gunghamyeon... Show more

Visiting Seoul can be an enchanting experience, but we all know how stressful planning a trip can be! If you have your heart set on exploring this unique South Korean city, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll introduce you to the best places to visit in Seoul, provide some practical information about the country, and cover a handful of useful phrases you can use to converse with locals. Table of Contents Before You Go… Must-See Places for a 1-3 Day Trip Highly Recommended Places for a 4-7 Day Trip (or Longer) Korean Survival Phrases for Travelers Want to Learn More Survival Phrases? No Problem! Before You Go… Here’s some basic information about South Korea you should know before you... Show more

There are three main word classes in the Korean language: pure Korean words, Sino-Korean words, and foreign words. The foreign words can be broken down further into loanwords and Konglish.  Konglish refers to words taken directly from the English language and used in Korean. These words are often used with a different meaning than that of the original word, or have a Koreanized pronunciation. Examples include:  바나나 (banana) - "banana"뉴욕 (nyeuyok) - "New York"  In this article, you’ll learn more about Konglish along with other commonly used English words in the Korean language. Let’s get started!  Table of Contents Introduction to Konglish A Brief List of Konglish Words List of Loanwords English Words Derived from... Show more

We can apply quotes to so many different aspects of our lives. For example, some people read inspirational quotes to keep themselves motivated; others read them to feel better about themselves or to move forward after a hardship.  But did you know that the benefits of reading quotes don’t end there? You can also expedite your language learning by studying popular quotes in that language.  In this article, we’ll introduce you to many inspirational Korean quotes on various topics, from love to language learning (and everything in-between). We’ve included a mix of original Korean quotes and popular English quotes translated into Korean. Enjoy! Table of Contents Quotes About Success Quotes About Life Quotes About Time ... Show more