Tag: learn korean
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Learn Korean: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Practice for Beginners
Get practical tips and strategies to master the Korean language with this comprehensive guide. From embracing the basics of Hangul to engaging in conversations and utilizing language learning apps, this blog post provides valuable insights to help you progress in your Korean language journey. Immerse yourself in Korean media, integrate Korean into your daily routine,…
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How to learn languages with different word orders
Learning languages with a different word order than you are used to can be difficult. I have a few tips that I’ve used over the years that have helped me get used to a new word order. Take a look at the post to learn what worked for me!
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How to find a good tutor and make the most out of your online language lessons
These are important things you need to keep in mind to help you choose the right online language learning tutor and ensure you’ll have a successful first online lesson.
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A quick guide to encountering and learning Japanese Kanji
How I find and study Kanji For a beginner, I recommend using a structured textbook to learn new kanji. This is a good method because the book is likely to introduce the most common, easiest kanji first, and you won’t feel overwhelmed. When I started out learning Japanese, I used Japanese for Busy people. I…
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4 mistakes I made when self-studying a new language
Language techniques take time to learn Language learning is always going to be a challenge. If it were easier, we’d have way more multilinguals and polyglots in this world. The truth is that it takes a lot of time, dedication, effort, sweat and sometimes tears. But it’s not that scary, and the more you go…
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Best tips for getting a high score in TOPIK 2 Korean exam
Deciding to take the TOPIK exam After years of wondering if I should do it or not, I finally took the Korean proficiency exam yesterday. My motivation was purely to have a challenge that would force me to study more advanced vocabulary and grammar. Having studied Korean for almost a decade, I felt my level…
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How to study Korean grammar: my method and schedule
Studying grammar shouldn’t be tricky. With a few simple organization, planning and note-taking tips, you can transform the way you study grammar in any language. This post is specifically for Korean, but you can use my methods for any language! Step 1: Get a textbook and note down the grammar structures I bought this Korean…
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Audioclip review: best app for Korean listening practice
If you’re a Korean learner looking for good audio, you definitely need to download Audioclip. It’s an app by Naver full of podcasts, audiobooks, soft background sounds and music for studies, and much more (INCLUDING bedtime stories narrated by Gong Yoo?!). I can’t express how excited I am to have discovered this app.
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Improve your Korean in 6 unique ways
You may have just finished your Korean textbook or passed your first Korean class. Now you feel accomplished but not sure where to go next. You might be bridging the gap from beginner to intermediate, or making your way from intermediate to advanced. Wherever you are in your journey, there are a few things you…
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Korean Grammar for Speaking textbook review
Korean Grammar for Speaking Textbook As a grammar fan and Korean learner, I was really excited when Song Won, the author of Korean Grammar for Speaking, contacted me regarding his newly released textbook series. The books are brand new – the first volume came out in 2016 (a revised version in 2018), and the second…
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Tips & tricks for vocabulary acquisition
New language learners often look at others and think learning vocabulary is something that happens quickly. They seek for ways to speed up their vocabulary retention. It’s not wrong to look for ways to learn faster, but one needs to keep in mind that having vocabulary words stick in your long-term memory takes a while!Here…