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🏠 Describing Your House or Room – Beginner Level (TOPIK 1–2)

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Learning how to describe your home in Korean is a fun way to expand your vocabulary and talk about daily life! Whether you live in an apartment, a house, or a shared room, this post will help you express it in Korean easily 😊 📍 Basic Vocabulary: Types of Homes Korean Romanization English 아파트 apateu Apartment (high-rise) 단독주택 dandok-jutaek Detached house 오피스텔 opisutel Studio/Office-tel 원룸 wolnum One-room (studio apartment) 기숙사 gisuksa Dormitory 🛏️ Describing Your Room 제 방은 작지만 아늑해요. (Je bang-eun jakjiman aneukhaeyo.) → My room is small but cozy. 책상이 있고 침대도 있어요. (Chaeksangi itgo chimdaedo isseoyo.) → There’s a desk and a bed. 창문이 커서 햇빛이 잘 들어와요. (Changmuni keoseo haetbichi jal deureowayo.) → The window is big, so sunlight comes in well. 🏙️ Why Do Koreans Prefer Apartments? In Korea, especially in Seoul, many people live in 아파트 (apateu) , or high-rise ...

🎧 Korean Listening Strategies: From Beginner to Native Speed

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  Learning to understand Korean at full speed can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry — with the right strategies, you can go from slow textbook audio to confidently watching Korean dramas or chatting with native speakers! Let’s break down practical methods to build your listening comprehension at every level. 📘 Table of Contents 1. Listening by Level: Where to Begin? 2. Must-Have Tools for Listening Practice 3. Tips to Improve Comprehension 4. Try Shadowing and Dictation 5. Did You Know? 6. Self-Study Activities 7. Want to Learn More Korean? 📶 1. Listening by Level: Where to Begin? Start with content that matches your current level: Beginner: Slow Korean podcasts, language apps with native pronunciation Intermediate: Korean YouTubers with subtitles, variety shows with repetition Advanced: Raw dramas, interviews, news broadcasts without subtitles As your ear adjusts, gradually increase the playback speed or remove subtitles. 🛠️ ...

🧠 Korean Idiomatic Expressions You Should Know

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  Korean idioms (관용어) are essential if you want to sound more fluent and understand real-life conversations. Just like in English, Korean idioms often carry meanings that go beyond their literal words. Let’s explore some common ones that will help you understand Korean culture and humor better. 📘 Table of Contents 1. What Are Korean Idioms? 2. Popular Idioms and Their Meanings 3. Real-Life Examples 4. Did You Know? 5. Study Tips 6. Want to Learn More Korean? 🧐 1. What Are Korean Idioms? Idioms are fixed expressions whose meaning can't always be understood by looking at the individual words. Learning them helps you decode natural Korean, from dramas to K-pop lyrics. 🔥 2. Popular Idioms and Their Meanings 간이 콩알만 해지다 gani kongalman haejida Literal: Liver becomes as small as a bean → Meaning: To be extremely scared 발이 넓다 bari neolbda Literal: To have wide feet → Meaning: To know a lot of people 손이 크다 soni keuda Literal: Big hands →...