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Best Online Resources to Learn Korean While Living in Korea | Essential Topics for Foreigners Are you moving to Korea and want to learn Korean fast? This guide highlights the best online resources , starting with Italki —a platform that connects you directly with native tutors for real-time practice. Perfect for foreigners living in Korea who want flexible lessons and cultural insights. 📚 Table of Contents Top Language Learning Apps (Featuring Italki First) Useful Websites for Grammar & Vocabulary YouTube Channels for Everyday Korean Korean Social & Messaging Apps Tips for Combining Online Learning with Daily Life Did You Know? Final Thoughts 📱 Top Language Learning Apps (Featuring Italki First) 1. Italki – Best for personalized tutoring and real-life conversation Connects you with native Korean tutors for 1:1 online lessons. Flexible scheduling—perfect for busy foreigners living in Korea. Focus on speaking a...

How to Talk About Jobs in Korean: Essential Beginner Phrases | Beginner Korean (TOPIK 1–2) Do you know how to ask someone about their job in Korean? This lesson introduces simple phrases to talk about occupations, ask about someone’s work, and answer politely—perfect for beginner learners traveling, studying, or living in Korea. 📚 Table of Contents Basic Job Vocabulary How to Ask About Jobs How to Answer Politely Example Sentences Practice Dialogue Did You Know? Final Thoughts 📝 Basic Job Vocabulary 학생 (hak-saeng) – student 회사원 (hoe-sa-won) – office worker 선생님 (seon-saeng-nim) – teacher 의사 (ui-sa) – doctor 간호사 (gan-ho-sa) – nurse 요리사 (yo-ri-sa) – chef 경찰관 (gyeong-chal-gwan) – police officer 운전기사 (un-jeon-gi-sa) – driver 자영업자 (ja-yeong-eop-ja) – self-employed 프리랜서 (peu-ri-raen-seo) – freelancer Tip: Add “입니다” (am/is/are) for polite introductions: “저는 학생입니다.” (I am a student.) ❓ How to Ask About...

What to Say in a Taxi in Korea: Essential Phrases & App Tips | Beginner Korean (TOPIK 1–2) Taking a taxi in Korea for the first time? This guide covers basic Korean phrases to use with taxi drivers, plus tips on using Kakao T and other transportation apps to make your ride smoother—perfect for beginner learners and travelers. 📚 Table of Contents Basic Taxi Phrases How to Give Directions Using Kakao T and Other Apps Example Sentences Practice Dialogue Did You Know? Final Thoughts 🗣 Basic Taxi Phrases 택시 타고 싶어요. (Taeksi tago sipeoyo) – I want to take a taxi. 이 주소로 가 주세요. (I juso-ro ga juseyo) – Please go to this address. 공항까지 얼마나 걸려요? (Gonghang-kka-ji eolmana geollyeoyo?) – How long does it take to the airport? 여기에서 내려 주세요. (Yeogi-eseo naeryeo juseyo) – Please drop me off here. 카드 돼요? (Kadeu dwaeyo?) – Can I pay by card? Tip: Show the driver the address on your phone if pronunciation is difficult. 🛣 How to Gi...

Essential Korean Phrases: Saying “I’m Sorry” and “Thank You” | Beginner Korean (TOPIK 1–2) Do you know the two most important phrases every Korean learner must master? Whether you are traveling in Korea or just starting your Korean studies, learning how to say “I’m sorry” and “Thank you” is essential for everyday interactions and showing respect. 📚 Table of Contents Why These Phrases Matter How to Say “Thank You” How to Say “I’m Sorry” Example Sentences Practice Dialogue Did You Know? Final Thoughts 💡 Why These Phrases Matter “Thank you” and “I’m sorry” are universal phrases of kindness. In Korea, using the right level of politeness is very important. Mastering these simple words helps you build good first impressions and navigate daily life more smoothly. 🙇 How to Say “Thank You” 감사합니다 (gam-sa-ham-ni-da) – Polite/formal “Thank you” (used in stores, restaurants, public settings) 고마워요 (go-ma-wo-yo) – Polite but slightly les...

Master Korean Connectors: Talk About Your Daily Life Smoothly | Intermediate Korean (TOPIK 3–4) Ever felt like your Korean sentences sound short and choppy? In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use essential connectors such as -고, -아서/어서, -지만 to describe your daily life naturally and smoothly. Perfect for TOPIK 3–4 learners aiming for fluency! 📚 Table of Contents Why Connectors Are Important Common Connectors for Daily Life How to Use Them in Sentences Example Sentences Practice Dialogue Did You Know? Final Thoughts 💡 Why Connectors Are Important Connectors help you combine ideas and actions, making your speech sound natural and fluent . Without them, sentences can feel robotic or disconnected. Using connectors like -고, -아서/어서, and -지만 lets you describe sequences, reasons, and contrasts in daily life. 🛠 Common Connectors for Daily Life -고 : “and” – to connect actions or adjectives Example: 학교에 가고 친구를 만났어요. (I went to school...

How to Use -아/어야 해요 | Intermediate Korean (TOPIK 3–4) Do you know how to say “I have to…” in Korean? This lesson will teach you how to use -아/어야 해요 , a key grammar pattern to express obligations or things you must do in everyday situations—perfect for intermediate learners aiming for natural Korean conversations. 📚 Table of Contents Meaning of -아/어야 해요 How to Form -아/어야 해요 When to Use It Example Sentences Practice Dialogue Did You Know? Final Thoughts 💡 Meaning of -아/어야 해요 -아/어야 해요 is used to express necessity or obligation , similar to “must” or “have to” in English. Example: 숙제를 해야 해요. – I have to do homework. 🛠 How to Form -아/어야 해요 If the verb stem has ㅏ or ㅗ → add -아야 해요 가다 → 가야 해요 (must go) If the verb stem has other vowels → add -어야 해요 먹다 → 먹어야 해요 (must eat) For 하다 verbs → add -해야 해요 공부하다 → 공부해야 해요 (must study) Tip: In casual speech, “해요” can change to “돼요” (e.g., 해야 돼요) and still means “must.” ...

Reading Korean Menus in Detail | Intermediate Korean (TOPIK 3–4) Have you ever opened a Korean menu and felt overwhelmed by the unfamiliar words and cooking terms? This lesson will guide you through reading Korean menus in detail, from food categories to cooking methods, so you can confidently order your favorite dishes in Korea. 📚 Table of Contents Menu Categories You Should Know Common Cooking Methods Useful Phrases for Ordering Example Menu Items Practice Dialogue Did You Know? Final Thoughts 🍱 Menu Categories You Should Know 한식 (Han-sik) – Traditional Korean cuisine 분식 (Bun-sik) – Light meals/snack foods (tteokbokki, gimbap) 구이 (Gui) – Grilled dishes (samgyeopsal, galbi) 찌개 (Jjigae) – Stews (kimchi jjigae, doenjang jjigae) 탕 (Tang) – Soups (samgyetang, gomtang) 볶음 (Bokkeum) – Stir-fried dishes (kimchi bokkeum, dakbokkeum) 전골 (Jeongol) – Hot pot dishes (haemul jeongol) 💡 Note: Menus often separate dishes into thes...