Learn Korean with News: Chuseok Holiday Trends - Short Getaways
Learn Korean with News: Chuseok Holiday Trends - Short Getaways
Hello, Korean learners. It's Soona. Today’s lesson covers a rather heavy and heartbreaking social isHello, Korean learners! It's Soona. Do you know what the biggest traditional holiday in Korea is? It's '추석' (Chuseok), also known as Korean Thanksgiving! Traditionally, Chuseok is a time when families gather in their hometowns to hold ancestral rites ('차례') and share traditional food.
However, Korean society is changing rapidly! Recently, instead of dealing with the stress of traffic and family duties, a new trend is emerging: traveling. Especially when the holiday period is relatively short (like a 5-day weekend), massive crowds of Koreans flock to nearby overseas destinations like Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. According to a recent news report, 88% of overseas travelers booked flights to these close countries! Others who stay in Korea prefer enjoying a quiet '호캉스' (Staycation: Hotel + Vacance) to relieve their daily fatigue.
In today’s interactive lesson, we will dive into modern Chuseok trave
l trends while mastering essential vocabulary and practical intermediate grammar patterns for describing trends: 'V-는 추세다' (There is a trend of...), 'A/V-(으)ㄴ/는 편이다' (To tend to be...), and 'N에 따르면' (According to N).
Be sure to click the sentences in the interactive module below to listen to the premium native audio, and practice your speaking out loud! Let’s explore how Koreans spend their holidays and upgrade your Korean fluency today!
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Keep up the great work, and I hope to see you in class soon! Let's reach your fluency goals together!
Keep up the great work, and I hope to see you in class soon!
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