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December 4, 2015
Korean Phrases Ep. 37: 설상가상
This week we have a new "Korean Phrases" video, and we're going to be learning another useful idiom from 한자 (Chinese characters used in Korean).
We'll be learning about the idiom 설상가상.
Check out the video below!
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November 25, 2015
Korean RPG: How to Ask for Directions
Here's the second episode of "Korean RPG," a series for learning quick and easy Korean words and phrases for a variety of situations.
In this week's episode, we'll cover how to ask someone for directions.
Check out the video below! You can also review using the RPG's dialogue written out underneath the video.
여기가 어디지? (yeo-gi-ga eo-di-ji?)
Where am I?
실례합니다. (sil-lye-ham-ni-da.)
Excuse me.
저는 “고물” 마을을 찾고 있습니다. (jeo-neun go-mul ma-eu-reul chat-go it-seum-ni-da.)
I'm looking for Gomul Town.
쭉 가면 사거리가 있어요. (jjuk ga-myeon sa-geo-ri-ga i-seo-yo.)
If you go straight, there’s an intersection.
거기 오른쪽에 병원이 있어요. (geo-gi o-reun-jjo-ge byeong-won-i i-seo-yo.)
There’s a hospital to the right of there.
그 병원 앞에 “고물” 마을로 가는 버스가 있어요. (geu byeong-won a-pe go-mul ma-eul-lo ga-neun beo-seu-ga i-seo-yo.)
In front of the hospital there’s a bus that goes to Gomul Town.
110번 버스예요. (110beon beo-seu-ye-yo.)
It’s the 110 bus.
알겠습니다. 감사합니다. (al-get-seum-ni-da. gam-sa-ham-ni-da.)
I see. Thank you.
생각한 거랑 좀 다른데? (saeng-gak-an geo-rang jom da-reun-de?)
It’s kind of different than I thought.
왜 아무도 없지? (wae a-mu-do eop-ji?)
Why is nobody here?
괴물이다! 어떡해! (goe-mu-ri-da! eo-tteok-ae!)
It’s a monster! Oh no!
마을에 괴물이 너무 많아! (ma-eu-re goe-mu-ri neo-mu ma-na!)
There are too many monsters in this town!
이런! 여기는 “괴물” 마을이잖아! (i-reon! yeo-gi-neun goe-mul ma-eu-ri-ja-na!)
Dang! This is “Monster” Town!
버스를 잘못 탔나 봐. 어떻게 돌아가지? (beo-seu-reul jal-mot tan-na bwa. eo-tteo-ke do-ra-ga-ji?)
I guess I took the wrong bus. How do I go back?
도망가야겠다! 택시! 택시! (do-mang-ga-ya-get-da! taek-si! taek-si!)
I gotta get out of here! Taxi! Taxi!
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November 20, 2015
Learn Korean Ep. 81: 모든 것 and 아무것
So I was excited to tell Keykat that I had been invited to give a lecture at the local park. Keykat said she'll come to support me. I wonder how many people will be there.... I'd better prepare a good lecture!
Remember that there are free extended PDFs available for every "Learn Korean" episode, and each contains additional information or examples not covered in the video.
Check out the episode here!
Click here to download a free PDF of this lesson!
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November 12, 2015
Korean Phrases Ep. 36: 칠전팔기
This week we have a new "Korean Phrases" video, and we're going to be learning another useful idiom from 한자 (Chinese characters used in Korean).
In other news, the Kickstarter project for Korean Made Simple 3 has been going great, and we've passed our initial funding goal and are currently on our way to a large stretch goal! If we can reach the stretch goal, we'll be able to afford to greatly increase the amount of artwork in the book. If we can keep the momentum, it's possible we can reach that goal.
But back to this week's lesson, we'll be learning about the idiom 칠전팔기. Check out the video below!
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November 5, 2015
Help create "Korean Made Simple 3" on Kickstarter
Last year, thanks to the support of many of you here, we were able to fund and create my first two books, "Korean Made Simple" and its sequel. Since then I've been hard at work on the third, and final installment in the book series - "Korean Made Simple 3: Continuing your journey of learning the Korean language." You can check out the Kickstarter project by clicking on that link.
Here are just a few of the things that you'll find in this book:
Over 1,000 new vocabulary words and phrases
Expanded practice sections built into each chapter
20 in-depth, easy to follow chapters
Additional appendix on Korean Dialects*
Additional appendix on Onomatopoeia
*The appendix on Korean dialects will cover all of the major dialects spoken in South Korea, including 부산, 전라, 제주 (in many ways, this is a separate language), 서울 (서울 is a dialect too), and many more! Each dialect will be discussed with clear explanations, grammar rules, vocabulary, and examples to learn from.
And just like the previous two books, "Korean Made Simple 3" will also include plenty of Advanced Notes for people who've already learned some Korean and who want a more in-depth explanation. And there'll also be Culture Notes sprinkled throughout the book, with info on Korean food, culture, and history.
Check out the project here:
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October 27, 2015
Learn About Korean Names
Have you ever wondered why so many Koreans have the last names 김 (Kim), 이 (Lee), 박 (Park), and 최 (Choi)? Have you wondered what Korean names mean, and how they're structured, and what exactly makes a Korean name... well, Korean? I'll cover all of these questions and more in this week's Q&A video.
Feel free to send in your own questions and they might be featured in an upcoming video.
Also I have a special announcement to make. Next week I will be launching the Kickstarter project for "Korean Made Simple 3," the third and final book in the series. It's looking to be the best book of the series in many ways. In addition to having a new 20 lessons, there'll also be a full appendix on Korean dialects and more, so stay tuned for its launch (coming very soon!).
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October 21, 2015
Let’s eat 보쌈!
Most visitors to Korea, and most people who are familiar with Korean culture, know something about Korean BBQ. Typically, two common types of Korean barbecued meat are 삼겹살 (pork belly - bacon) and 갈비 (ribs). But there's one more type of Korean meat - and it's not barbecued - that I think wins the competition. It's 보쌈.
There are a few types of 보쌈, but typically it's made using 삼겹살, but instead of frying it, it's boiled. Boiled pork doesn't sound too appetizing, but the way that it's boiled is what sets it apart as something truly unique. The broth that it's made in is filled with ingredients that give it a very aromatic smell (peppers, onion, garlic, etc.). These ingredients also help to remove the oily, fatty smell that pork can often have when cooked regularly. In this way, boiling it gives it a much better, richer flavor than frying.
Another benefit of 보쌈 is that it's pre-cooked. This is a true benefit because it means you can relax 100% while enjoying it - no need to cook your own food. And because it's boiled, it doesn't quickly get cold and rubbery like 삼겹살 if it's not eaten immediately. 보쌈 tastes great even when eaten slowly.
보쌈 is made to be enjoyed by wrapping it in lettuce with other ingredients, similar to eating 삼겹살. I'd say this is one of the healthiest Korean meats that you can eat too, because if you eat it the right way with other vegetables and by wrapping it, you're really not eating that much meat. Overall, this is one of my top foods ever in Korea, and I couldn't recommend it more if you get a chance to try it.
Check it out in the video here~!
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October 15, 2015
Learn Korean Ep. 80: “Approximately” and “About”
It's always nice to go camping and have a home-made picnic. Quality time with the ones you care about. So when Keykat suggested we have a picnic and go camping, I got so excited and prepared the best, most delicious picnic meal I could. Keykat'll be bringing the equipment for our camp soon, so until then I'll just wait here.
Remember that there are free extended PDFs available for every "Learn Korean" episode, and each contains additional information or examples not covered in the video.
Check out the episode here!
Click here to download a free PDF of this lesson!
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October 8, 2015
Korean Phrases Ep. 35: 일석이조
This week we're going back to my roots. I haven't made a Korean Phrases video in awhile, and I realized that there are still a lot more phrases and idioms that I wanted to cover.
Perhaps once a month I'll go over a phrase that's from Hanja (한자). There are plenty of them to choose from - and way more than anyone who's learning Korean needs to know - so I'm only selecting the most common and most useful ones to know. Let's start with a simple and common Hanja phrase - 일석이조.
Check out the video below!
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October 2, 2015
Explore N Seoul Tower and Myeongdong
Two more places that I recommend first-time visitors to Korea to experience are "N Seoul Tower" (N서울터워) and "Myeongdong" (명동).
N Seoul Tower is a great spot for a date, since you're up high above the rest of the city and it has a nice atmosphere. But it's also fun for visiting to spend a few hours relaxing.
Myeongdong is a modern shopping center, and you can find everything from souvenirs to makeup supplies to ice cream.
Check out the video to enjoy a quick tour of these two places.
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