Articles from The Rapid Korean Learning Blog

Coffee in Korean – Useful vocabulary and phrases

Hello, coffee lovers! In this article, you’ll learn how to say “coffee” in Korean. As you may have already realized, knowing some quick phrases for cafes can be mighty helpful. However, before you can get started on speaking out sentences, perhaps you need to learn some actual Korean vocabulary for coffee, as well as related terms.

“Ugly” in Korean – Say it in different ways

Today, we’ll be learning how to say “ugly” in Korean.

It was not long ago that many K-pop lovers’ favorite song to listen to on repeat was 2NE1’s Ugly. The word itself is perceived as a negative one and thus should be carefully used, just like in other languages. But just like the song shows, there’s also a time and place where it may be appropriate to use it without coming across as too negative.

Korean conversation – Practice through dialogues

In this article, you’ll learn about Korean conversation. So, how much Korean do you think you need to know in order to have a conversation with a native speaker? Perhaps less than you’d think!

Korean calendar – Different types used in the country

Previously, we’ve already learned how to say things related to the Korean calendar, like months in Korean, and also time. We’ve also learned so much about big Korean holidays such as Lunar New Year and Korean Thanksgiving.

Korean News – Learning new information and vocabulary

Did you know Korean news can also be an excellent tool for furthering your Korean language learning?

As a helpful tool that keeps us up to date, many read the news at least once daily. Besides being a great way to teach us about current events and offering other helpful information, we can also learn a bunch of vocabulary from the news!

Korean Furniture – Vocabulary for items in the house

In this article, we’ll learn about Korean furniture. You might already know the word for “house” in Korean and have some more knowledge on the types of homes available in Korea, and we’ve even managed to cover some of the rooms you can find in a home, it’s time to look at the interior a little further: furniture!

Korean Nature – Useful words related to the environment

In this article, we will be learning about Korean nature. Although you may often be seeing photos of the bustling city of Seoul when it comes to South Korea, you better believe that the Korean peninsula is equally covered in natural beauty, from its Northern border to the Southern shores.

Manhwa – Korean comics for entertainment and learning

In this article, you’ll get to know more about manhwa. Previously, we introduced you to some of the best webtoons from South Korea out there. It may have left you a little bit confused, however, as to whether Korean webtoons are the same as manhwa. If they are not, what is the difference between the two?

Korean tongue twisters – A fun pronunciation exercise

Do you know any Korean tongue twisters? How about English ones? What’s your favorite one to say? Learning tongue twisters is a fun way to pass time, loosen up, and simply practice speaking.

Mukbang – Popular eating broadcast videos from South Korea

If you’ve read our article on Youtube in Korean, you might’ve seen the word “mukbang” mentioned before. However, you may still be confused or curious about what exactly mukbang is. Not to mention, you may wonder how it started in the first place and what makes it so popular.

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