[Learn Korean Day 10] Getting Around: Essential Transportation Words Hello, Korean learners! Welcome back to Day 10 with Instructor Soona. Over the past few days, we learned the names of important places and how to ask for directions. Now, there is only one question left: How do you actually get there? South Korea, especially Seoul, has one of the best public transportation systems in the world. It is clean, fast, and incredibly easy to use. Today, we will learn the essential

[Learn Korean Day 9] Where Is It? Essential Directions & Location Words Hello, Korean learners! Welcome back to Day 9 with Instructor Soona. In Day 8, we learned the names of important places like the pharmacy, bank, and restroom. But knowing the name of a place is only half the battle. If someone tells you the pharmacy is "next to the bank" or "straight ahead," you need to understand those direction words! Today, we are going to learn the most essential words for basic posit

[Learn Korean Day 8] Navigating the City: 15 Essential Places & Buildings Hello, Korean learners! Welcome back to Day 8 with Instructor Soona. Now that you know how to order food and drinks (from Day 7), it is time to step outside and explore the city. Whether you are living in Seoul or just visiting for a vacation, knowing the names of essential buildings and places is critical for your survival. What if you need to buy medicine, find a restroom, or exchange money? Today, we

[Learn Korean Day 7] Ordering Like a Local: Essential Cafe & Restaurant Words Hello, Korean learners! Welcome to Day 7 with Instructor Soona. In our previous lessons, we mastered Korean numbers—how to read prices and how to count items. Now, it is time to put those numbers to good use! If you travel to South Korea, visiting aesthetic cafes and delicious Korean BBQ restaurants will be a huge part of your itinerary. However, staring at a Korean menu can be intimidating if you d

Reading the Korean calendar, dates, and months for beginners.

[Learn Korean Day 5] What Time Is It? Telling Time & Days of the Week Hello, Korean learners! Welcome back to Day 5 with Instructor Soona. In Days 3 and 4, we learned that Korean has two different number systems: Sino-Korean (일, 이, 삼) and Native Korean (하나, 둘, 셋). You might have wondered, "Why do we need two systems?" Today, you will find out the answer! Telling time in Korean is very unique because we use both number systems at the exact same time . It might sound tricky, bu

[Learn Korean Day 4] How to Count in Korean: Native Numbers & Essential Counters Hello, Korean learners! Welcome to Day 4 with Instructor Soona. In Day 3, we learned the "Sino-Korean" numbers (일, 이, 삼) to talk about money and prices. But what if you want to say "two apples" or "three cups of coffee"? If you use Sino-Korean numbers and say "커피 삼(3) 주세요", a Korean barista will understand you, but it sounds very unnatural. To count physical objects, people, and your age, you mus

[Learn Korean Day 3] Let's Go Shopping: Sino-Korean Numbers & Essential Money Words Hello, Korean learners! Welcome back to Day 3 with Instructor Soona. Now that you can introduce yourself and talk about your job (from Day 1 and 2), are you ready to explore the streets of Seoul? If you want to buy delicious street food or shop for K-beauty products, you absolutely need to know how to handle money and numbers. Did you know that the Korean language actually has two different nu

Hello, Korean learners! Welcome back to Day 2 with Instructor Soona. In Day 1, we learned the "Secret Social Code" of polite Korean and how to say "Hello, my name is...". But a great self-introduction doesn't stop at your name! People will naturally want to know where you are from and what you do for a living. Today, we are going to learn 20 essential Korean vocabulary words  covering major countries and common occupations. By the end of this post, you will be able to introdu

Hello, Korean learners! I am Instructor Soona. If you want to learn Korean , you might be eager to memorize hundreds of words immediately. But wait! Before you dive into thick vocabulary books, there is a "Secret Social Code"  in the Korean language that you absolutely must understand first. If you don't know this code, even a simple word like "I" or "You" can cause awkward situations. Today, we will unlock this secret and learn the most essential Korean vocabulary to introdu