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Essential Korean Phrases for Business

Do you plan on working in South Korea or visiting for a business trip? If so, it’s important that you learn the most common business Korean phrases.  In this article, we’ll introduce you to the most essential Korean for business, so that you’ll be prepared for any situation. By the time you finish reading, you should feel more confident in your abilities to navigate a variety of workplace or business situations, from performing well in your job interview to chatting with coworkers. Let’s get started! Table of Contents Why is it Important to Study Business Phrases? Nail Your Job Interview in Korean Business Phrases to Interact with Coworkers Business Phrases to Sound Smart in a Meeting Business Phrases to Handle... Show more

Different Ways to Say Goodbye in Korean

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

Is Korean Hard to Learn (Or Easier Than You Think)?

So, you’ve decided to learn Korean. That's good!  But we’re sure there’s still that creeping question at the back of your mind: Is Korean hard to learn?  In this article, we’ll answer this question and provide you with examples of things that learners find difficult (and simple) about the language. By the time you’re done reading, you may just walk away with the realization that Korean is easier than you thought!  But first... Table of Contents Why Should You Learn Korean? Is it Hard to Learn Korean? What are the Hardest and Easiest Parts of Learning Korean? Advice for New Korean-Learners Why is KoreanClass101 Great for Learning Korean? 1. Why Should You Learn Korean? Korea is becoming more and more... Show more

The 5 Most Common Mistakes Korean Learners Make

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

10 Common Questions in Korean and How to Answer Them

One of the most important language skills to attain is the ability to ask and answer different questions appropriately. This is because once you understand them, you’ll be able to hold conversations with native speakers of that language. Today, KoreanClass101 will introduce you to the ten most common questions and answers in Korean at different levels of speech. In Korea, there are many speech levels that you can utilize when conversing with people. There are three commonly used speech levels: formal (business level), formal, and informal. Table of Contents What is your name? Where are you from? Do you speak ? How long have you been studying ? Have you been to ? Do you like food? What are you doing? ... Show more