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August 22, 2014
Learn how to use “심심하다” and “지루하다”
First of all, if you don't know already, the Kickstarter project for the sequel to my book, "Korean Made Simple 2," is currently live, and ending in 8 days! Check it out here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gobillykorean/korean-made-simple-2-the-next-step-in-learning-kor
Just like the first book, this sequel will be packed at around 350 pages, will contain over 1000 new vocabulary words and phrases, advanced notes and practice sections in every chapter, an introduction to Korean idioms, culture notes on Korean holidays, food, culture, history, and an extra appendix for reading practice.
And this week we have a brand new "Korean Phrases" episode. Learn how to use “심심하다” and “지루하다” - "to be bored" and "to be boring." Korean learners often mix these two words up, but they're quite different. Find out how in this week's video, right here:
-Billy www.GoBillyKorean.com
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gobillykorean/korean-made-simple-2-the-next-step-in-learning-kor
Just like the first book, this sequel will be packed at around 350 pages, will contain over 1000 new vocabulary words and phrases, advanced notes and practice sections in every chapter, an introduction to Korean idioms, culture notes on Korean holidays, food, culture, history, and an extra appendix for reading practice.
And this week we have a brand new "Korean Phrases" episode. Learn how to use “심심하다” and “지루하다” - "to be bored" and "to be boring." Korean learners often mix these two words up, but they're quite different. Find out how in this week's video, right here:
-Billy www.GoBillyKorean.com
August 15, 2014
Q&A video + Update about my second book!
We have a new Q&A episode this month, featuring your questions. If you have any questions of your own, feel free to send me a message either through YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Google, or anywhere you can find me, and it might be featured in the next episode. Your question can be about anything - Korean or not.
GO! Billy Q&A Episode 4
And if you don't know already, the Kickstarter project for the sequel to my book, "Korean Made Simple 2," is currently live! Check it out here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gobillykorean/korean-made-simple-2-the-next-step-in-learning-kor
Just like the first book, this sequel will be packed at around 350 pages, will contain over 1000 new vocabulary words and phrases, advanced notes and practice sections in every chapter, an introduction to Korean idioms, culture notes on Korean holidays, food, culture, history, and an extra appendix for reading practice.
-Billy www.GoBillyKorean.com
GO! Billy Q&A Episode 4
And if you don't know already, the Kickstarter project for the sequel to my book, "Korean Made Simple 2," is currently live! Check it out here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gobillykorean/korean-made-simple-2-the-next-step-in-learning-kor
Just like the first book, this sequel will be packed at around 350 pages, will contain over 1000 new vocabulary words and phrases, advanced notes and practice sections in every chapter, an introduction to Korean idioms, culture notes on Korean holidays, food, culture, history, and an extra appendix for reading practice.
-Billy www.GoBillyKorean.com
August 9, 2014
How to say "used to" in Korean + Kickstarter Project
This week we've got a new "Learn Korean" video for you, in which I explain how to say "used to" in Korean.
And remember to check out the free PDF version of this lesson, with extra information and examples, on the YouTube PDFs page (link at top).
You can watch the new episode here:
And if you don't know already, the Kickstarter project for the sequel to my book, "Korean Made Simple 2," is currently live! Check it out here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gobillykorean/korean-made-simple-2-the-next-step-in-learning-kor
Just like the first book, this sequel will be packed at around 350 pages, will contain over 1000 new vocabulary words and phrases, advanced notes and practice sections in every chapter, an introduction to Korean idioms, culture notes on Korean holidays, food, culture, history, and an extra appendix for reading practice.
-Billy www.GoBillyKorean.com
And remember to check out the free PDF version of this lesson, with extra information and examples, on the YouTube PDFs page (link at top).
You can watch the new episode here:
And if you don't know already, the Kickstarter project for the sequel to my book, "Korean Made Simple 2," is currently live! Check it out here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gobillykorean/korean-made-simple-2-the-next-step-in-learning-kor
Just like the first book, this sequel will be packed at around 350 pages, will contain over 1000 new vocabulary words and phrases, advanced notes and practice sections in every chapter, an introduction to Korean idioms, culture notes on Korean holidays, food, culture, history, and an extra appendix for reading practice.
-Billy www.GoBillyKorean.com
August 1, 2014
Let's create "Korean Made Simple 2"
Since publishing my first book, "Korean Made Simple," I've been hard at work on a new project. Today I'm finally announcing what that is - I'm currently writing the sequel. It will be called "Korean Made Simple 2: The next step in learning the Korean language," and with your support, it can be released before the end of this year.
Today I've launched the Kickstarter project for the new book. You can check it out by clicking the link here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gobillykorean/korean-made-simple-2-the-next-step-in-learning-kor
Just like the first book, this sequel will be packed at around 350 pages, will contain over 1000 new vocabulary words and phrases, advanced notes and practice sections in every chapter, an introduction to Korean idioms, culture notes on Korean holidays, food, culture, history, and an extra appendix for reading practice.
You can check out the video for the campaign separately here as well.
With your support to build this book it will become the best it can be.
Thanks for your support!
-Billy www.GoBillyKorean.com
Today I've launched the Kickstarter project for the new book. You can check it out by clicking the link here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gobillykorean/korean-made-simple-2-the-next-step-in-learning-kor
Just like the first book, this sequel will be packed at around 350 pages, will contain over 1000 new vocabulary words and phrases, advanced notes and practice sections in every chapter, an introduction to Korean idioms, culture notes on Korean holidays, food, culture, history, and an extra appendix for reading practice.
You can check out the video for the campaign separately here as well.
With your support to build this book it will become the best it can be.
Thanks for your support!
-Billy www.GoBillyKorean.com
July 25, 2014
10 Tricks for Learning Korean
Are you learning Korean, or thinking about starting? Do you want some helpful tricks for learning the Korean language? I've made this video for you that covers 10 useful tricks that you can use in your Korean studies. You can check out the video right here, and read the tricks right below this post as well.
1. Learn Hangul• There are several different systems for writing Korean with English, but none are accurate. Using English letters (Romanization) learn Korean means that you will be learning the wrong pronunciation, spelling, or meaning of each word. Learning Hangul only takes a few hours, but will greatly improve your ability to learn Korean. You'll thank me later.2. Focus on Grammar• Don't worry about cramming vocabulary until after you have a strong foundation in Korean grammar. Someone who knows proper grammar and basic vocabulary will always sound better than someone who's simply a walking dictionary but can't create coherent sentences. Focus on grammar first, and pick up vocabulary on the side with your extra time.3. Make Mistakes• Everyone makes mistakes. If you’re not making mistakes from time to time, you’re doing it wrong. You don’t need to wait until you can speak perfect Korean before you can start speaking Korean. Learn from your mistakes so that you don’t keep making the same ones, but don’t be afraid to make new ones.4. Keep a Schedule• Studying 30 minutes a day for 5 days is going to help you much more than studying for 150 minutes at once. You’ll memorize things a lot better than if you had to cram, and it’ll also be easier to manage your time. Also, set realistic goals for yourself; maybe 30 minutes a day for 5 days a week isn't realistic, but maybe 3 days a week is. You can always raise your goal if it is too low, but if you set your goal too high and can't hit it, you will lose your motivation.5. Practice• Practice the grammar and vocabulary that you’re learning as much as possible. Every time that you learn something new, practice by making your own example sentences using it. And if you can, make some Korean friends who can help you practice. The more that you can use Korean, the better that you’ll remember it. If you can’t find any Koreans around you, try making some internet friends. But make sure that you’re still practicing speaking and listening as well, and not only reading and writing.6. Be Polite• When you’re talking to a friend in Korean who’s the same age as you or younger, it is okay to use slang – in fact it’s preferred. However, if you’re talking to someone who’s older than you (such as a boss at work, or a teacher, or a stranger), even if they’re your friend, you need to speak polite Korean (polite Korean includes using either the 요 form or the 니다 form). If you’re not sure whether to use polite or casual Korean in a situation, always use polite Korean. It’s much better to accidentally be too polite, than to accidentally be rude.7. Be Creative• There are a lot of different ways to study Korean, and some will work better for you than others. Be open to experimenting with different methods for learning, and whatever works for you, keep doing it; if it stops working then move onto another method. This’ll help make learning Korean more fun, and will also help to keep you motivated and learning faster. One method that you can try is writing new words you’re learning onto sticky notes, and posting them around the house to help you remember their Korean words.8. Use Multiple Sources• I have to admit that I'm a bit biased on this point since I did write my own book, which you should check out, but I’m not the only source out there for learning Korean either. Try to use multiple sources when you’re learning. Everywhere might teach the same grammar and vocabulary, but each person and place might teach it in a different way. If you’re stuck on a concept, then try learning about it from another web site or another book. And if you don’t know what sources are good, try asking other people who have learned Korean already what they would recommend.9. Don’t Compare Yourself to Others• You don’t need to compare yourself to other people. Every foreigner who learned to speak Korean started where you are now. With studying and practice, you’ll get better. And if you’re not as good as you’d like to be, just take a step back and look at your study habits. Are you studying regularly? Are you practicing what you’re studying? You can always adjust your schedule and keep going.10. Keep Studying• Once you have started learning Korean, you’re always going to be learning Korean. Even native Koreans are still learning their own language, and they’re practicing it every single day. The more that you study and practice, the better you’ll be able to speak Korean. If you have already been studying for a long time, then make sure to keep adjusting your schedule and study habits. Once you can hold full conversations in Korean, consider adding additional study methods, such as reading the newspaper, watching television shows, or even studying abroad in Korea. Above all, keep going. The better that you can speak Korean, the more opportunities that you’ll get to use it. Maybe you’ll become a Korean translator, or work at a Korean company, or even date a Korean.
Are you just starting to learn Korean, or want a solid review of the basics? My new book "Korean Made Simple: A beginner's guide to learning the Korean language" is the book for you!
You can check the book out here, or find it directly through Amazon and most online retailers.
-Billy www.GoBillyKorean.com
1. Learn Hangul• There are several different systems for writing Korean with English, but none are accurate. Using English letters (Romanization) learn Korean means that you will be learning the wrong pronunciation, spelling, or meaning of each word. Learning Hangul only takes a few hours, but will greatly improve your ability to learn Korean. You'll thank me later.2. Focus on Grammar• Don't worry about cramming vocabulary until after you have a strong foundation in Korean grammar. Someone who knows proper grammar and basic vocabulary will always sound better than someone who's simply a walking dictionary but can't create coherent sentences. Focus on grammar first, and pick up vocabulary on the side with your extra time.3. Make Mistakes• Everyone makes mistakes. If you’re not making mistakes from time to time, you’re doing it wrong. You don’t need to wait until you can speak perfect Korean before you can start speaking Korean. Learn from your mistakes so that you don’t keep making the same ones, but don’t be afraid to make new ones.4. Keep a Schedule• Studying 30 minutes a day for 5 days is going to help you much more than studying for 150 minutes at once. You’ll memorize things a lot better than if you had to cram, and it’ll also be easier to manage your time. Also, set realistic goals for yourself; maybe 30 minutes a day for 5 days a week isn't realistic, but maybe 3 days a week is. You can always raise your goal if it is too low, but if you set your goal too high and can't hit it, you will lose your motivation.5. Practice• Practice the grammar and vocabulary that you’re learning as much as possible. Every time that you learn something new, practice by making your own example sentences using it. And if you can, make some Korean friends who can help you practice. The more that you can use Korean, the better that you’ll remember it. If you can’t find any Koreans around you, try making some internet friends. But make sure that you’re still practicing speaking and listening as well, and not only reading and writing.6. Be Polite• When you’re talking to a friend in Korean who’s the same age as you or younger, it is okay to use slang – in fact it’s preferred. However, if you’re talking to someone who’s older than you (such as a boss at work, or a teacher, or a stranger), even if they’re your friend, you need to speak polite Korean (polite Korean includes using either the 요 form or the 니다 form). If you’re not sure whether to use polite or casual Korean in a situation, always use polite Korean. It’s much better to accidentally be too polite, than to accidentally be rude.7. Be Creative• There are a lot of different ways to study Korean, and some will work better for you than others. Be open to experimenting with different methods for learning, and whatever works for you, keep doing it; if it stops working then move onto another method. This’ll help make learning Korean more fun, and will also help to keep you motivated and learning faster. One method that you can try is writing new words you’re learning onto sticky notes, and posting them around the house to help you remember their Korean words.8. Use Multiple Sources• I have to admit that I'm a bit biased on this point since I did write my own book, which you should check out, but I’m not the only source out there for learning Korean either. Try to use multiple sources when you’re learning. Everywhere might teach the same grammar and vocabulary, but each person and place might teach it in a different way. If you’re stuck on a concept, then try learning about it from another web site or another book. And if you don’t know what sources are good, try asking other people who have learned Korean already what they would recommend.9. Don’t Compare Yourself to Others• You don’t need to compare yourself to other people. Every foreigner who learned to speak Korean started where you are now. With studying and practice, you’ll get better. And if you’re not as good as you’d like to be, just take a step back and look at your study habits. Are you studying regularly? Are you practicing what you’re studying? You can always adjust your schedule and keep going.10. Keep Studying• Once you have started learning Korean, you’re always going to be learning Korean. Even native Koreans are still learning their own language, and they’re practicing it every single day. The more that you study and practice, the better you’ll be able to speak Korean. If you have already been studying for a long time, then make sure to keep adjusting your schedule and study habits. Once you can hold full conversations in Korean, consider adding additional study methods, such as reading the newspaper, watching television shows, or even studying abroad in Korea. Above all, keep going. The better that you can speak Korean, the more opportunities that you’ll get to use it. Maybe you’ll become a Korean translator, or work at a Korean company, or even date a Korean.
Are you just starting to learn Korean, or want a solid review of the basics? My new book "Korean Made Simple: A beginner's guide to learning the Korean language" is the book for you!
You can check the book out here, or find it directly through Amazon and most online retailers.
-Billy www.GoBillyKorean.com
July 18, 2014
Learn a new Korean idiom, plus get the GO! Billy Android app!
This week's episode covers another Korean idiom. Learn about the meaning of the phrase "발 디딜 틈도 없다," and also how to use it.
Also, check out the brand new GO! Billy Korean app for Android devices!
It's an app for getting GO! Billy updates, plus a handy word-of-the-day widget to take along with you. Each vocabulary word has its own unique sentence attached to it, created by yours truly.
It's still new, so please report any bugs you find so they can be fixed. New updates will be added in the future as well.
And of course, it's absolutely free, and free of ads. You can download it by clicking here .
And now back to the weekly video lesson. You can check out this week's episode right here.
Korean Phrases Ep. 26: "발 디딜 틈도 없다"
Are you just starting to learn Korean, or want a solid review of the basics? My new book "Korean Made Simple: A beginner's guide to learning the Korean language" is the book for you!
You can check the book out here, or find it directly through Amazon and most online retailers.
-Billy www.GoBillyKorean.com
Also, check out the brand new GO! Billy Korean app for Android devices!
It's an app for getting GO! Billy updates, plus a handy word-of-the-day widget to take along with you. Each vocabulary word has its own unique sentence attached to it, created by yours truly.
It's still new, so please report any bugs you find so they can be fixed. New updates will be added in the future as well.
And of course, it's absolutely free, and free of ads. You can download it by clicking here .
And now back to the weekly video lesson. You can check out this week's episode right here.
Korean Phrases Ep. 26: "발 디딜 틈도 없다"
Are you just starting to learn Korean, or want a solid review of the basics? My new book "Korean Made Simple: A beginner's guide to learning the Korean language" is the book for you!
You can check the book out here, or find it directly through Amazon and most online retailers.
-Billy www.GoBillyKorean.com
July 11, 2014
How to say "should" and "should not" in Korean
Do you know how to say "should" and "should not" in Korean? Like most things, there are more than one way to do it.
Find out in this week's new episode in the "Learn Korean" series.
And remember to check out the free PDF version of this lesson, with extra information and examples, on the YouTube PDFs page (link at top).
Learn Korean Ep. 58: Should and Should Not
Are you just starting to learn Korean, or want a solid review of the basics? My new book "Korean Made Simple: A beginner's guide to learning the Korean language" is the book for you!
You can check the book out here , or find it directly through Amazon and most online retailers.
-Billy www.GoBillyKorean.com
Find out in this week's new episode in the "Learn Korean" series.
And remember to check out the free PDF version of this lesson, with extra information and examples, on the YouTube PDFs page (link at top).
Learn Korean Ep. 58: Should and Should Not
Are you just starting to learn Korean, or want a solid review of the basics? My new book "Korean Made Simple: A beginner's guide to learning the Korean language" is the book for you!
You can check the book out here , or find it directly through Amazon and most online retailers.
-Billy www.GoBillyKorean.com
July 4, 2014
Send me your questions! GO! Billy Q&A (Ep. 3)
안녕하세요! This week we've got a new episode of the Q&A series. You can expect to see a new Q&A video once a month, with regular grammar and expression videos for the remaining weeks.
If you have any questions of your own, feel free to send me a message either through YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Google, or anywhere you can find me, and it might be featured in the next episode. Your question can be about anything - Korean or not.
GO! Billy Q&A Episode 3
Are you just starting to learn Korean, or want a solid review of the basics? My new book "Korean Made Simple: A beginner's guide to learning the Korean language" is the book for you!
You can check the book out on my site here , or find it directly through Amazon and most online retailers.
-Billy www.GoBillyKorean.com
If you have any questions of your own, feel free to send me a message either through YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Google, or anywhere you can find me, and it might be featured in the next episode. Your question can be about anything - Korean or not.
GO! Billy Q&A Episode 3
Are you just starting to learn Korean, or want a solid review of the basics? My new book "Korean Made Simple: A beginner's guide to learning the Korean language" is the book for you!
You can check the book out on my site here , or find it directly through Amazon and most online retailers.
-Billy www.GoBillyKorean.com
July 2, 2014
Learn Korean with Pororo!
So over the past month I've been pretty busy working on a special project for my friends over at DramaFever.com and now I'm ready to share it with you.
If you've ever thought about practicing your Korean using Korean TV shows, check out my video on learning through "Pororo" ("뽀로로"), an extremely popular animation about a little blue penguin.
You can check out the video right below.
I also did an interview with DramaFever, which you can check out by clicking here .
Let's learn Korean with Pororo!
Are you just starting to learn Korean, or want a solid review of the basics? My new book "Korean Made Simple: A beginner's guide to learning the Korean language" is the book for you!
You can check the book out here , or find it directly through Amazon and most online retailers.
-Billy www.GoBillyKorean.com
If you've ever thought about practicing your Korean using Korean TV shows, check out my video on learning through "Pororo" ("뽀로로"), an extremely popular animation about a little blue penguin.
You can check out the video right below.
I also did an interview with DramaFever, which you can check out by clicking here .
Let's learn Korean with Pororo!
Are you just starting to learn Korean, or want a solid review of the basics? My new book "Korean Made Simple: A beginner's guide to learning the Korean language" is the book for you!
You can check the book out here , or find it directly through Amazon and most online retailers.
-Billy www.GoBillyKorean.com
June 27, 2014
Learn Korean Sentence Structure
Have you ever wanted to learn about Korean sentence structure? You might have noticed that learning about sentence structure is tricky, since it's most often not taught past S.O.V. structure (Subject Object Verb). But I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty when it comes to teaching what needs to be taught.
This video covers all of the basics, from S.O.V. structure to organizing time in a sentence, to using multiple adjectives and adverbs, and more! And if you don't know what S.O.V. is either, then this video should help clear a lot of things up for you. It's a video for all levels, but especially beginners. Check it out below!
And remember to check out the free PDF version of this lesson, with extra information and examples, on the YouTube PDFs page (link at top).
Learn Korean Ep. 57: Sentence Structure
Are you just starting to learn Korean, or want a solid review of the basics? My new book "Korean Made Simple: A beginner's guide to learning the Korean language" is the book for you!
You can check the book out here , or find it directly through Amazon and most online retailers.
-Billy www.GoBillyKorean.com
This video covers all of the basics, from S.O.V. structure to organizing time in a sentence, to using multiple adjectives and adverbs, and more! And if you don't know what S.O.V. is either, then this video should help clear a lot of things up for you. It's a video for all levels, but especially beginners. Check it out below!
And remember to check out the free PDF version of this lesson, with extra information and examples, on the YouTube PDFs page (link at top).
Learn Korean Ep. 57: Sentence Structure
Are you just starting to learn Korean, or want a solid review of the basics? My new book "Korean Made Simple: A beginner's guide to learning the Korean language" is the book for you!
You can check the book out here , or find it directly through Amazon and most online retailers.
-Billy www.GoBillyKorean.com
