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Do you remember the moment you fell in love with languages? Do you desire to learn or advance in Korean quickly and effectively? Then you need a Korean tutor. A common question that first-time language-learners ask is "Where do I begin?" The answer? Guidance. For native English-speakers who want to learn Asian languages, for example, timelines provided by the U.S. Foreign Service Institute can appear discouraging. However, defeating these odds is not unheard of. If you want to beat the odds yourself, one of the best learning options is a subscription to Premium PLUS from Innovative Language. As an active Premium PLUS member of JapanesePod101.com and KoreanClass101.com myself, I have an enjoyable experience learning at an accelerated... Show more

How to compose proper sentence structures is one of the most important language skills you can learn, because you can’t speak or write properly without knowing how to put sentences together. In this article, we’ll teach you basic Korean sentence structure and word order so that you can write a Korean sentence or speak with local friends. Table of Contents Overview of Word Order in Korean Basic Word Order with Subject, Verb, and Object Word Order with Prepositional Phrases Word Order with Modifiers How to Change the Sentence into a Yes-or-No Question Korean Word Order Practice How KoreanClass101 Can Help You with Your Korean Skills 1. Overview of Word Order in Korean The Korean language word order is... Show more

Telling time is part of everyday life. It’s one of the essential conversation skills you need to learn when studying a new language.  So how do you tell time in Korean? Today, you’re going to learn many ways to address the time, including essential vocabulary for talking about the specific time with someone. By the end of this article, you should be more knowledgeable on Korean standard time and how to say the time in Korean! Let’s get started. Table of Contents How to Ask for the Time How to Say "Hour" in Korean How to Say the Minutes in Korean Hours Divided into Minutes General Time Reference of the Day Time Adverbs in Korean Bonus: Time Proverbs and Sayings How KoreanClass101 Can Help You with... Show more

Many expats discuss the culture shock they experienced while living or traveling in South Korea online, through Youtube videos or their personal blogs. They also give advice, which can be very useful to potential travelers planning to visit Korea, as it comes from their own personal experiences. Today, KoreanClass101 will introduce 10 common Korean culture shocks that travelers and expats experience in Korea. Table of Contents Culture Shock 1: Cafes are Everywhere in Korea Culture Shock 2: Bumping into Someone While Walking Culture Shock 3: People Don't Hold Doors for You Culture Shock 4: Metal Spoons and Chopsticks Culture Shock 5: Holding Hands Amongst Girlfriends Culture Shock 6: We Use Toilet Paper for Everything Culture Shock... Show more

Knowing how to say left and right in Korean isn't good enough if you want to really get around Korea. Let’s learn how to give directions in Korean with KoreanClass101! Have you ever gotten lost in an unfamiliar city? In your own country, you can simply get in a taxi or ask someone for directions. But what would you do if this happens to you in a foreign country? Many Koreans can speak English, but this doesn’t mean that everyone speaks English fluently like you do. Therefore, it’s important to learn some basic phrases and words for directions so that when you’re not sure where you are in Korea, you can easily converse with locals in their native language. Don't be afraid to make mistakes when practicing, because this is just a part... Show more