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Not only is it possible to learn Korean in your car, there are 3 great benefits that will help you master the language faster and with less effort.

With everyone so pressed for time these days, it might seem like a daydream to believe that you could learn Korean in your car—but it’s not! Thanks to a wide range of new technologies and resources, learning a language in your car is easier than ever. Not only is it easy to learn a language while driving, there are actually a number of benefits, especially if the lessons are part of a structured learning program like KoreanClass101. Here are three specific benefits to learning Korean or any other new language in your car.

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1. Transform Downtime into Progress

How much time do you spend commuting to and from work? Learning a language in your car transforms your commute time into tangible progress towards your dream. So instead of being stressed over how much time you are “wasting” on errands and daily commutes, you can decompress and have some fun while you learn Korean in your car!

2. Daily Exposure Leads to Passive Learning

Practice makes perfect and learning a new language is no different. The daily exposure you get when you learn Korean while driving helps improve listening comprehension, pronunciation, and of course helps build vocabulary and improve grammar. Don’t worry: You don’t need to memorize everything as you listen in Korean while driving. Just having continuous exposure to a foreign language helps you improve your vocabulary, learn faster, and ultimately retain more through passive learning.

3. Learning While Driving is Fun

Learning a new language does require a serious commitment, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! When you learn Korean in your car, you get to take some time away from the PC or smartphone and immerse yourself in the language instead of just “studying” it.

Plus, there are a number of “fun” activities that you can do and still learn in your car, such as:
– Singing Along with Korean Songs
– Playing Word Games or Trivia
– Just Listening Along and Seeing How Much You Can Pick Up and Understand

Yes, you can learn a language while driving and have loads of fun doing it. Now let’s take a look at some specific things you can listen to while driving to help you learn a new language.

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–Listen to Podcasts: Typically designed to focus on one topic or lesson, podcasts are a great way to learn a language while driving. Unfortunately, podcasts are rarely at the same listening/comprehension level as the language learner so listeners may not get their full value. But at KoreanClass101, our podcasts are created for every skill level so you don’t waste any time on material that isn’t relevant or suited to your exact needs.

–Sing Along to Korean Songs: Remember, just immersing yourself in a language can create passive learning and improve your pronunciation. Plus, with KoreanClass101, you can sing along and memorize the lyrics, and then look the words up and add them to your personal dictionary.

–Playing Word Games or Trivia: There are audio games available online that you can download to any media device and listen to on your commute. Although we recommend this option for more advanced users, games are a fun and productive way to learn Korean in your car because they require listening and comprehension skills.

You won’t recognize or understand every word you hear in a Korean song, podcast, or game—but that’s ok. The daily repetition and immersion in the language leads to passive learning that gradually increases your knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. And the greater your foundation in grammar and vocabulary, the more you’ll understand and learn from the audio lessons, podcasts, or whatever you listen to while learning Korean in your car.

Yes, you can learn Korean while driving because it leads to passive learning via daily immersion in the language. Although you may not understand all or even most of what you hear at first, the exposure helps improve pronunciation, vocabulary, and even grammar over time. Learning a language while driving also helps transform your commute into exciting “exotic adventures” that secretly teach you Korean in the process. Podcasts, songs, and even games can all help you learn Korean in your car while eliminating the “boring commute” in the process!

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Learn 4 honest reasons you need Korean slang words and why they are so vital to truly learning and mastering the language.

Teachers may normally cringe at the thought of their students learning Korean slang words. After all, slang words and phrases are typically defined as being grammatically incorrect. So why would your teacher want you to spend time learning the “wrong way” to speak Korean? Here are 4 of the top reasons why you should study slang words and expressions when learning Korean or any new language.

1. Native Speakers Use Slang Expressions in Everyday Conversation

If you are going to study a foreign language and plan to use it to speak with native speakers, then you have to learn slang words and expressions. Otherwise, just using formal expressions and grammar may alienate you from native speakers and make it more difficult to establish a real connection. So it is best to at least learn some common slang words and expressions if you’re planning to meet or speak socially with someone.

2. Slang Words Are Used All Throughout Korean Culture

If you turn on any popular Korean TV show, listen to any song, or watch any movie, you are quickly going to see the value of learning Korean slang phrases. Just like everyday conversations between native speakers, Korean culture is filled with slang phrases and expressions. Without at least some knowledge of the more common slang phrases, popular culture and most conversations will be very confusing and potentially alienating.

3. Slang Expressions Help You Better Express Your True Thoughts and Feelings

Only relying on formal grammar and vocabulary is very limiting, especially in social situations. Just like in your native language, using the appropriate Korean slang words can help you express a broader range of emotions, thoughts, and feelings.

4. Proper Use of Slang Makes You Sound More Natural

We’ve all met foreigners who technically used formal language perfectly but still sounded odd and well….foreign. But when you use the right slang words and expressions, you will sound more natural and like a true native speaker. If you notice, even most politicians include a sprinkling of slang expressions and words throughout their speeches to help them sound more natural and to better connect with the audience.

The Dark Side of Slang Expressions

Learning Korean slang words can indeed help you sound more natural, better understand the people and culture, and make integration much easier. However, there is a dark side: using the wrong slang expressions can also make you look foolish, uneducated, and potentially disrespectful.

But how do you know which slang words or phrases to use and when?

The truth is that you can’t learn the most modern and appropriate slang words in textbooks or formal classroom settings. By the time the information gets incorporated into a formal curriculum, it’s already outdated and no longer in use by actual Korean people. And while you can learn current slang expressions from Korean TV shows, movies, songs, and games, you may not understand the context. If that happens, you may use the right Korean slang words but in the wrong situation and still look like a fool or possibly even offend someone.

So where can you learn current slang expressions and the right context in which to use them?

At KoreanClass101, native speaking instructors create audio and video lessons that can include slang expressions and words. Our instructors provide context and examples for all the Korean slang words used in any lesson to make sure students understand the right time and place to use them.

Korean slang words and expressions may be grammatically incorrect but they are vital to truly understanding and immersing yourself in the culture. In fact, it will be very difficult to fully understand any movie, TV show, song, game, or even 1-on-1 conversation without knowing a few of the more common slang expressions.

However, it is important to learn the proper context and use of even popular slang expressions or you may come across as confusing, disrespectful, or uneducated.
At KoreanClass101, you’ll learn how to use slang phrases and words to draw the right attention and avoid these problems.

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For Korean learners: You need to know that, unfortunately, the real world looks a bit different from what you learnt, more confusing and less structured with the use of slang. Here we will tell you why you must study slang, and you will learn 5 of the most used Korean slangs in everyday life and how to use them properly!

Slang is an aspect of language that isn’t usually taught in the classroom but is an important part of becoming proficient in any language. A person learning Korean might attend daily classes. They might study the grammar and the formalities and might even produce complex and coherent sentences. But, take this student out of the classroom and away from the textbooks, and they will encounter a world of language that breaks the rules they learned.

Although studying proper Korean rules is important, slang is unavoidable, no matter what language you’re speaking. In drama and k-pop, conversations and advertising, language becomes less formal and goes less and less “by the rules”. Real-life Korean is so different from the textbooks.

Taking the time to understand slang and informal speech will boost your communication and language skills, and save a whole lot of confusion. Slang will allow you to use language in a current, useful way. No amount of time in class can prepare you for the contemporary nuances you’ll be faced with when you put your language knowledge to practical use out in the real world.

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It’s time to cover common Korean slang expressions that are used every day in Korea!

1. 장난 아니다 (jangnan anida) – No kidding

This expression means “no kidding” or “it’s no joke.” It can also be used to express that something is amazing. It is intended to express extremes. 장난 (jangnan) means “joke” and 아니다 (anida) means “not.”

장난 아니다. 숙제가 너무 많아.
jangnam anida. sukjega neomu mana.
It’s no joke. I have too much homework.

2. 오나전 (onajeon) – Totally

The word 오나전 (onajeon) means “totally.” 오나전 (onajeon) originated from the Korean word 완전 (wanjeon) meaning “completely, totally.” It used to be a common typo of 완전 (wanjeon) and is now a slang word. You can use this expression when exaggerating or emphasizing something.

오늘 오나전 기분 나빠.
Oneul onajeon gibun nappa.
I feel totally awful today.

3. 쩐다 (jjeonda) – Great

The word 쩐다 (jjeonda) literally means “great in scale.” But when it’s used as a slang expression, it means “great.” You can use this expression when referring to something enormous or great. This expression is often used by young men.

여기 음식 쩐다,
Yeogi eumsik jjeonda.
The food here is great.

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4. 인생짤 (insaengjjal) – Best photo

The word 인생짤 (insaengjjal) literally means “once in a lifetime shot.” But when it’s used as a slang expression, it means “best photo.” You can use this expression when referring to one’s best photo. This expression is often used by young people.

이 사진이 내 인생짤이야.
I sajini nae insaengjjariya.
This is the best photo of me.

5. 핵노잼 (haengnojaem) – Boring

The word 핵노잼 (haengnojaem) literally means “nuclear no fun.” It is a combination of three words: 핵 (haek), 노 (no) and 재미 (jaemi) meaning “nuclear,” “no,” and “fun.” 잼 (jaem) is the contraction of 재미 (jaemi). When used as slang, the whole word means “boring.” You can use this expression when describing something so boring that the level of boredom can be compared to being nuclear. This expression is often used by teenagers.

이 수업은 핵노잼이야.
I sueobeun haengnojaemiya.
This class is so boring.

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Finally, it’s summer!

Vacation, beach, ice cream… learning Korean? For sure, between two drinks! For Korean learners here is the list of the essential summer vocabulary you must know to speak about this season. And to help you reaching fluency in bonus you will find a video of the Top 25 Must-Know Korean Phrases!

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1. 화창한
hwachanghan
Sunny

오늘의 날씨는 때때로 구름이 끼는 화창한 날씨입니다.
Oneurui nalssineun ttaettaero gureumi kkineun hwachanghan nalssiimnida.
Today’s weather is sunny with occasional clouds.

2. 더운
deoun
Hot

팔 월은 보통 덥긴 하지만, 오늘은 정말 덥습니다.
Pal woreun botong deopkkin hajiman, oneureun jeongmal deopsseumnida.
It’s usually hot in August, but today it’s really hot.

3. 방학
banghak
Vacation

여름 방학 동안 해외 여행을 갈 것입니다.
Yeoreum banghak ddongan haeoe yeohaengeul gal ggeosimnida.
I’m going on a trip abroad during summer vacation.

4. 바다
bada
Ocean

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5. 수영
suyeong
Swimming

호수는 수영하기 좋은 곳입니다.
Hosuneun suyeonghagi joeun gosimnida.
The lake is a great place to go swimming.

6. 습한
seupan
Humid

팔월은 습해요.
Parworeun seupaeyo.
It’s humid in August.

7. 선글라스
seongeullaseu
Sunglasses

이 선글라스는 새 것입니다.
I seongeullaseuneun sae geosimnida.
These sunglasses are new.

8. 쉬다
swida
Rest

남자가 해먹에서 쉰다.
Namjaga haemeogeseo swinda.
The man rests in the hammock.

9. 여행하다
yeohaenghada
Travel

그 남자는 여행을 갈 것입니다.
Geu namjaneun yeohaengeul gal geosibnida.
The man is going to travel.

10. 해변
haebyeon
Beach

여자는 해변에서 달리고 있습니다.
Yeojaneun haebyeoneseo dalligo itsseumnida.
The woman is running on the beach.

11. 수박
subak
Watermelon

수박 한 통과 수박 한 조각
subak han tonggwa subak han jogak
Whole watermelon and a slice of watermelon

12. 아이스크림
aiseukeurim
Ice cream

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