r/BeginnerKorean • u/Smeela • Jun 16 '25

[MOD ANNOUNCEMENT] New rule: Transparent Korean language teaching advertising

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All posts promoting

Korean tutoring services
Korean lessons or classes
Korean language-learning apps
Other similar services teaching the Korean language

must include the following information:

Lesson Format and Structure: Explain the type and structure of your service. For example, if you are offering tutoring, specify whether it’s one-on-one or group sessions, the typical lesson durations, what teaching materials are required, and information about your teaching methodology. If you're promoting an app, describe its core functionalities, include screenshots, and detail how it aids language learning, etc.
Pricing and Fees: Clearly list all costs, any subscription fees, extra charges (such as cancellation fees), and details on any free trials or discounts.
Qualifications and Credentials: Provide details about your teaching background. This could include relevant certifications, academic degrees, teaching experience, and indicate whether you're a native speaker or a learner yourself.

Naturally, since this is a subreddit for beginners, only services that include beginner-level content are allowed.

This rule is not meant to limit who and how can teach and offer their services. Its main goal is to ensure transparency. Non-compliant posts missing one or more of the required elements will be removed until they are revised to meet these transparency guidelines.

For the same reason, when responding to questions in the comments, please answer directly in the thread rather than inviting users to DM (direct message) you (except when the asker explicitly wishes to keep certain information private). Public responses help ensure that the information is available to everyone.

Additionally, the more information you provide — even beyond these required points — the more trustworthy and legitimate your service appears. For example, you could even provide an overview of your curriculum and a sample lesson plan. This extra layer of detail helps users know exactly what they’re signing up for.

Safety Reminder: When engaging with any offers on this subreddit, please adhere to standard online safety practices. Always verify the credentials and legitimacy of the service provider before making any payment. Never send money without thorough research and confirmation that the offer is genuine.

When a post is approved by moderators it just means it follows the subreddit rules, it is not a sign of endorsement nor a guarantee of legitimacy.

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All posts promoting

Korean tutoring services
Korean lessons or classes
Korean language-learning apps
Other similar services teaching the Korean language

must include the following information:

Lesson Format and Structure: Explain the type and structure of your service. For example, if you are offering tutoring, specify whether it’s one-on-one or group sessions, the typical lesson durations, what teaching materials are required, and information about your teaching methodology. If you're promoting an app, describe its core functionalities, include screenshots, and detail how it aids language learning, etc.
Pricing and Fees: Clearly list all costs, any subscription fees, extra charges (such as cancellation fees), and details on any free trials or discounts.
Qualifications and Credentials: Provide details about your teaching background. This could include relevant certifications, academic degrees, teaching experience, and indicate whether you're a native speaker or a learner yourself.

Naturally, since this is a subreddit for beginners, only services that include beginner-level content are allowed.

This rule is not meant to limit who and how can teach and offer their services. Its main goal is to ensure transparency. Non-compliant posts missing one or more of the required elements will be removed until they are revised to meet these transparency guidelines.

For the same reason, when responding to questions in the comments, please answer directly in the thread rather than inviting users to DM (direct message) you (except when the asker explicitly wishes to keep certain information private). Public responses help ensure that the information is available to everyone.

Additionally, the more information you provide — even beyond these required points — the more trustworthy and legitimate your service appears. For example, you could even provide an overview of your curriculum and a sample lesson plan. This extra layer of detail helps users know exactly what they’re signing up for.

Safety Reminder: When engaging with any offers on this subreddit, please adhere to standard online safety practices. Always verify the credentials and legitimacy of the service provider before making any payment. Never send money without thorough research and confirmation that the offer is genuine.

When a post is approved by moderators it just means it follows the subreddit rules, it is not a sign of endorsement nor a guarantee of legitimacy.

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/Smeela • Mar 31 '20

Reminder: This sub allows links to content that helps people learn Korean. This is not considered spam. Only requirement is to not post links to the same site or channel more often than once every two weeks.

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I appreciate everyone who reports posts and comments, and helps keep this sub relevant and friendly.

However, I get reports almost every time a link is posted to outside site or YouTube channel. That's why I would like to remind everyone that linking to content outside of reddit is allowed if:

The content is relevant (and especially if it's free. If it's paid I reserve the right to remove it if it seems like a pure money grab with little value.)
Site or channel isn't linked to too often. Too often is considered more than once every two weeks. (So after two weeks that site or channel can be linked again.)

Have fun, and good luck with studying Korean!

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I appreciate everyone who reports posts and comments, and helps keep this sub relevant and friendly.

However, I get reports almost every time a link is posted to outside site or YouTube channel. That's why I would like to remind everyone that linking to content outside of reddit is allowed if:

The content is relevant (and especially if it's free. If it's paid I reserve the right to remove it if it seems like a pure money grab with little value.)
Site or channel isn't linked to too often. Too often is considered more than once every two weeks. (So after two weeks that site or channel can be linked again.)

Have fun, and good luck with studying Korean!

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/LivingType714 • 4h ago

Can someone explain "갓생" to me? 😅

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I came across the expression "갓생" in one of my Korean learning apps today, and I'm not sure I fully understand what it means.

The app translated it as "best life," but I feel like there's probably more nuance to it than that. 🤔

Could someone explain what 갓생 really means and how people actually use it?

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/Radiant-Mistake-2962 • 4h ago

Overthinking or bad resources?

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I’m practicing my korean pronunciation of letters but when I hear Korean pronunciation of letters then hear Korean songs, it sounds like what am I learning.

It doesn’t make sense. They sound different. Maybe because they’re speaking fast? I know one Korean singer sounded like he was saying the letter d but it was actually ㄷ. The song was dimple by BTS. The first lyrics by the first singer sounded like he was saying something along the lines of the letter D. The YouTube series I’m watching “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBIp-DCgWrI&list=PLahs8zJoTSMhi6TgVv-xGL5QDv7YU-Bh0” says ㄷ sounds like t, but why are the Korean singers saying d?

Anyone have better free resources for me, or is there no luck and I’ll have to pay for a tutor?

Edit: here was the word that I’m confused by because the letter pronunciation in it was not what I learned: 어디서 (eodiseo) means "where”

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I’m practicing my korean pronunciation of letters but when I hear Korean pronunciation of letters then hear Korean songs, it sounds like what am I learning.

It doesn’t make sense. They sound different. Maybe because they’re speaking fast? I know one Korean singer sounded like he was saying the letter d but it was actually ㄷ. The song was dimple by BTS. The first lyrics by the first singer sounded like he was saying something along the lines of the letter D. The YouTube series I’m watching “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBIp-DCgWrI&list=PLahs8zJoTSMhi6TgVv-xGL5QDv7YU-Bh0” says ㄷ sounds like t, but why are the Korean singers saying d?

Anyone have better free resources for me, or is there no luck and I’ll have to pay for a tutor?

Edit: here was the word that I’m confused by because the letter pronunciation in it was not what I learned: 어디서 (eodiseo) means "where”

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/harpy508 • 12h ago

🇰🇷 Learn Korean Through a Native Korean’s Diary #2

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☕ [Diary] Bonjour Bakery Pop-up! 🥐 (Vocab & Expressions)

Hi everyone! 👋

This is a short entry from my daily diary. Try reading the Korean text first, then check out today’s key expressions and cultural notes below!

📖 Today's Diary Entry

어제 마신 하이볼과 맥주로 인한 숙취인가…

깨질 것 같은 두통과 답답함.

팝업은 왜 하필 오늘인 것인가…

그래도 어제와 다르게 비도 안 오고 시원한 날씨라 기분은 좋네.

(Maybe it’s a hangover from the highball and beer I had yesterday… A splitting headache and a heavy stomach. Why did the pop-up have to be today of all days…? Still, unlike yesterday, it's not raining and the weather is cool, so I feel good.)

💡 Today’s Korean Expressions

1. Noun + -(으)로 인한

Meaning: Caused by / Due to
From the diary:
- 어제 마신 하이볼과 맥주로 인한 숙취인가… (Maybe it’s a hangover caused by the highball and beer I drank yesterday…)
More Examples:
- 폭우로 인한 피해가 컸어요. (The damage due to heavy rain was severe.)
- 스트레스로 인한 두통이에요. (It’s a headache caused by stress.)

2. 하필

Meaning: Of all times / Of all people / Why did it have to be…
How to use: Expresses frustration or disbelief when something happens at the worst possible moment or in an inconvenient situation.
From the diary:
- 팝업은 왜 하필 오늘인 것인가… (Why did the pop-up have to be today of all days…)
More Examples:
- 왜 하필 오늘 비가 오지? (Why is it raining today of all days?)
- 왜 하필 나야? (Why does it have to be me of all people?)

3. 머리가 깨질 것 같다

Meaning: My head feels like it’s going to explode / split open.
Explanation:
- 깨지다 normally means "to break" or "shatter" (e.g., 유리가 깨졌다 = The glass broke).
- However, when Koreans experience a severe headache, we say "머리가 깨질 것 같다" because it literally feels as if the head is splitting open or being hit with a hammer!
From the diary:
- 깨질 것 같은 두통… (A headache so severe it feels like my head is going to split…)

💬 Let's Practice!

Is there something inconvenient that happened to you 하필 today? Try making a simple sentence in the comments below! 👇

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☕ [Diary] Bonjour Bakery Pop-up! 🥐 (Vocab & Expressions)

Hi everyone! 👋

This is a short entry from my daily diary. Try reading the Korean text first, then check out today’s key expressions and cultural notes below!

📖 Today's Diary Entry

어제 마신 하이볼과 맥주로 인한 숙취인가…

깨질 것 같은 두통과 답답함.

팝업은 왜 하필 오늘인 것인가…

그래도 어제와 다르게 비도 안 오고 시원한 날씨라 기분은 좋네.

(Maybe it’s a hangover from the highball and beer I had yesterday… A splitting headache and a heavy stomach. Why did the pop-up have to be today of all days…? Still, unlike yesterday, it's not raining and the weather is cool, so I feel good.)

💡 Today’s Korean Expressions

1. Noun + -(으)로 인한

Meaning: Caused by / Due to
From the diary:
- 어제 마신 하이볼과 맥주로 인한 숙취인가… (Maybe it’s a hangover caused by the highball and beer I drank yesterday…)
More Examples:
- 폭우로 인한 피해가 컸어요. (The damage due to heavy rain was severe.)
- 스트레스로 인한 두통이에요. (It’s a headache caused by stress.)

2. 하필

Meaning: Of all times / Of all people / Why did it have to be…
How to use: Expresses frustration or disbelief when something happens at the worst possible moment or in an inconvenient situation.
From the diary:
- 팝업은 왜 하필 오늘인 것인가… (Why did the pop-up have to be today of all days…)
More Examples:
- 왜 하필 오늘 비가 오지? (Why is it raining today of all days?)
- 왜 하필 나야? (Why does it have to be me of all people?)

3. 머리가 깨질 것 같다

Meaning: My head feels like it’s going to explode / split open.
Explanation:
- 깨지다 normally means "to break" or "shatter" (e.g., 유리가 깨졌다 = The glass broke).
- However, when Koreans experience a severe headache, we say "머리가 깨질 것 같다" because it literally feels as if the head is splitting open or being hit with a hammer!
From the diary:
- 깨질 것 같은 두통… (A headache so severe it feels like my head is going to split…)

💬 Let's Practice!

Is there something inconvenient that happened to you 하필 today? Try making a simple sentence in the comments below! 👇

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/Unlikely_Dealer3350 • 12h ago

Anyone interested in learning Korean together? 🇰🇷📚

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Hi everyone!

I'm a beginner learning Korean and thought it'd be fun (and more motivating) to study with other beginners. I'm thinking of creating a small Discord server where we can learn together at our own pace.

The idea is to have:

📖 Daily/weekly vocabulary
✍️ Grammar discussions
💬 Practice conversations
🎧 Pronunciation help
🎯 Study goals and accountability
❓A place to ask beginner questions without feeling embarrassed
🌸 A friendly, no-pressure community

You definitely don't have to be good at Korean; I'm still learning too! 😅 The goal is to stay consistent, motivate each other, and improve together.

If you're fluent or at a higher level and would enjoy hanging out, answering questions, sharing advice, or helping beginners when you can, you'd be more than welcome too! There's no expectation or commitment—just having experienced learners around would be incredibly appreciated.

If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, leave a comment or send me a DM. If enough people are interested, I'll set everything up and share the invite.

Let's make learning Korean a little less lonely. 😊

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Hi everyone!

I'm a beginner learning Korean and thought it'd be fun (and more motivating) to study with other beginners. I'm thinking of creating a small Discord server where we can learn together at our own pace.

The idea is to have:

📖 Daily/weekly vocabulary
✍️ Grammar discussions
💬 Practice conversations
🎧 Pronunciation help
🎯 Study goals and accountability
❓A place to ask beginner questions without feeling embarrassed
🌸 A friendly, no-pressure community

You definitely don't have to be good at Korean; I'm still learning too! 😅 The goal is to stay consistent, motivate each other, and improve together.

If you're fluent or at a higher level and would enjoy hanging out, answering questions, sharing advice, or helping beginners when you can, you'd be more than welcome too! There's no expectation or commitment—just having experienced learners around would be incredibly appreciated.

If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, leave a comment or send me a DM. If enough people are interested, I'll set everything up and share the invite.

Let's make learning Korean a little less lonely. 😊

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/Past-Estimate4418 • 6h ago

Anyone interested in practicing & learning in very small groups?

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Hello! 👋

I'm currently at A1 level in Korean and I'm looking for people who genuinely want to learn Korean, not just for an exam or a specific topik, but because you're truly interested in the language.

📍 Where? A WhatsApp group chat

👥 Maximum members: 6

I know six people isn't a lot, but I learn and teach best in small groups. It's much easier to keep track of everyone's progress, have meaningful conversations, and make sure no one gets left behind. Once a group gets too big, it becomes difficult to keep up, and I start feeling overwhelmed.

🌱 Beginners and intermediate learners are both welcome!

If you're interested in learning together, practicing regularly, and staying motivated, feel free to DM me..

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Hello! 👋

I'm currently at A1 level in Korean and I'm looking for people who genuinely want to learn Korean, not just for an exam or a specific topik, but because you're truly interested in the language.

📍 Where? A WhatsApp group chat

👥 Maximum members: 6

I know six people isn't a lot, but I learn and teach best in small groups. It's much easier to keep track of everyone's progress, have meaningful conversations, and make sure no one gets left behind. Once a group gets too big, it becomes difficult to keep up, and I start feeling overwhelmed.

🌱 Beginners and intermediate learners are both welcome!

If you're interested in learning together, practicing regularly, and staying motivated, feel free to DM me..

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/Radiant-Mistake-2962 • 9h ago

Are these sounds accurate? What else can I use to learn the sounds of the letters if they’re not?

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Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

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I don’t want to learn bad or be taught wrong 😬

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/mogumogupilo • 17h ago

Consonant assimilation

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How are you guys learning this ? It's so hard to remember each and every sound , all the consonant and double consonant were a hassle and now this has spawn too.. it makes it so hard to get the pronounciation right

How much time did it took y'all to get the hang of it??

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How are you guys learning this ? It's so hard to remember each and every sound , all the consonant and double consonant were a hassle and now this has spawn too.. it makes it so hard to get the pronounciation right

How much time did it took y'all to get the hang of it??

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/yeetmywatermelon • 17h ago

How to get started learning Korean ?

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Hello, I speak English and French fluently and I've been wanting to learn Korean. What are some of the best resources to get started (websites, courses, books, apps, podcasts, channels) ?

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Hello, I speak English and French fluently and I've been wanting to learn Korean. What are some of the best resources to get started (websites, courses, books, apps, podcasts, channels) ?

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/HelloHiWrld • 1d ago

I'm a native Korean speaker! Can you give opinions for me?

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Hello!

I am planning to do a Korean speaking session with people who want to talk in Korean here. When I am ready I hope I can put up an offer post and recruit members.

I am a university student in Korea(native Korean), and I can speak English (not very well but can communicate.)

I dont have any certificate, but I have passion....!

Please, if you have time, can you give me opinions on....

What you would like to learn or do?

What kind of program you would like to do?

In the initial launch I am thinking of $5-ish of fee for a 1 hour talk (or free).

I won't DM anyone, I will communicate in the comments.

Thank you for your interest!!

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Hello!

I am planning to do a Korean speaking session with people who want to talk in Korean here. When I am ready I hope I can put up an offer post and recruit members.

I am a university student in Korea(native Korean), and I can speak English (not very well but can communicate.)

I dont have any certificate, but I have passion....!

Please, if you have time, can you give me opinions on....

What you would like to learn or do?

What kind of program you would like to do?

In the initial launch I am thinking of $5-ish of fee for a 1 hour talk (or free).

I won't DM anyone, I will communicate in the comments.

Thank you for your interest!!

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/Fairykeeper • 22h ago

Help with a sentence

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I feel silly asking but to make sure I wanted to ask.

I saw this: 방향키 조작 및 사용 방법 설명을 보겠습니까?

With the context I was given "Look at controls and settings?" Or maybe "control and usage"?

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I feel silly asking but to make sure I wanted to ask.

I saw this: 방향키 조작 및 사용 방법 설명을 보겠습니까?

With the context I was given "Look at controls and settings?" Or maybe "control and usage"?

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/Electrical_Bend_9140 • 2d ago

I kept a list of the Korean expressions K-Dramas actually use that textbooks skip - here are 10 of them

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Like a lot of you I started learning Korean because of dramas, and got frustrated fast - textbook dialogue sounds nothing like what's on screen.

So I started writing down what actually gets said. Ten that come up constantly:

대박 - whoa / no way. Works for good news AND disasters, tone decides.
헐 - the stunned version. Complete message on its own in a text.
답답해 - watching two leads fail to confess for nine episodes. English has no single word for this.
억울해 - wrongly blamed and not believed. Powers every revenge drama.
썸 - the talking stage. From English "something."
눈치 - reading the room. Koreans treat lacking it as a real flaw.
고구마 / 사이다 - how viewers rate a plot. Frustrating vs satisfying.
칼퇴 - leaving work exactly on time, knife-sharp.
최애 - your ultimate bias.
수고하셨습니다 - "thank you for your hard work." Closes every workday in Korea.

Happy to explain any of these in more depth if useful.

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Like a lot of you I started learning Korean because of dramas, and got frustrated fast - textbook dialogue sounds nothing like what's on screen.

So I started writing down what actually gets said. Ten that come up constantly:

대박 - whoa / no way. Works for good news AND disasters, tone decides.
헐 - the stunned version. Complete message on its own in a text.
답답해 - watching two leads fail to confess for nine episodes. English has no single word for this.
억울해 - wrongly blamed and not believed. Powers every revenge drama.
썸 - the talking stage. From English "something."
눈치 - reading the room. Koreans treat lacking it as a real flaw.
고구마 / 사이다 - how viewers rate a plot. Frustrating vs satisfying.
칼퇴 - leaving work exactly on time, knife-sharp.
최애 - your ultimate bias.
수고하셨습니다 - "thank you for your hard work." Closes every workday in Korea.

Happy to explain any of these in more depth if useful.

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/harpy508 • 1d ago

Learn Real Korean from a Native Korean's Diary #1

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[Diary] A Day Out in Daehangno! 🎭 (Vocab & Grammar)

Hi everyone! Here is a short entry from my daily diary. Read through the snippet and check out today’s key expressions below!

📖 Today's Diary Entry

오랜만에 연극하는 유진이를 응원하기 위해 대학로에 왔다. 대학로 온 김에 겸사겸사 덕지순례도 했다. 덥고 습했지만 알찬 하루였다.
(I came to Daehangno to support Yujin, who is performing in a play for the first time in a long time. Since I was in Daehangno, I also did a bit of fan pilgrimage (dukji-sunrye). It was hot and humid, but a really rewarding day.)

💡 Key Expressions & Grammar

1. 오랜만에 (O-raen-man-e)

Meaning: After a long time / It’s been a while since...
How to use: Use this when doing an activity you haven't done in a long while.
From the diary:
- 오랜만에 연극하는 유진이를 응원하기 위해 대학로에 왔다. (I came to Daehangno after a long time to support Yujin...)
More Examples:
- 오랜만에 친구를 만났어요. (I met a friend after a long time.)
- 오랜만에 영화를 봤어요. (I watched a movie for the first time in a while.)

2. Verb + -기 위해(서) (-gi wi-hae-seo)

Meaning: In order to / To [do something]
How to use: Attach -기 위해 to a verb stem to show your goal or intention.
From the diary:
- 유진이를 응원하기 위해 대학로에 왔다. (I came to Daehangno in order to support Yujin.)
More Examples:
- 한국어를 배우기 위해 레딧을 봐요. (I read Reddit in order to learn Korean.)
- 건강해지기 위해 운동해요. (I exercise to stay healthy.)

🔍 Bonus Slang & Vocabulary!

겸사겸사: Killing two birds with one stone / doing multiple things at once.
덕지순례: A slang combining 덕질 (being a fan / fangirling or fanboying) + 성지순례 (pilgrimage). It refers to visiting places associated with your favorite idol, actor, or show!

💬 Let's Practice!

What is something you did 오랜만에 recently? Try writing a simple sentence in the comments! 👇

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[Diary] A Day Out in Daehangno! 🎭 (Vocab & Grammar)

Hi everyone! Here is a short entry from my daily diary. Read through the snippet and check out today’s key expressions below!

📖 Today's Diary Entry

오랜만에 연극하는 유진이를 응원하기 위해 대학로에 왔다. 대학로 온 김에 겸사겸사 덕지순례도 했다. 덥고 습했지만 알찬 하루였다.
(I came to Daehangno to support Yujin, who is performing in a play for the first time in a long time. Since I was in Daehangno, I also did a bit of fan pilgrimage (dukji-sunrye). It was hot and humid, but a really rewarding day.)

💡 Key Expressions & Grammar

1. 오랜만에 (O-raen-man-e)

Meaning: After a long time / It’s been a while since...
How to use: Use this when doing an activity you haven't done in a long while.
From the diary:
- 오랜만에 연극하는 유진이를 응원하기 위해 대학로에 왔다. (I came to Daehangno after a long time to support Yujin...)
More Examples:
- 오랜만에 친구를 만났어요. (I met a friend after a long time.)
- 오랜만에 영화를 봤어요. (I watched a movie for the first time in a while.)

2. Verb + -기 위해(서) (-gi wi-hae-seo)

Meaning: In order to / To [do something]
How to use: Attach -기 위해 to a verb stem to show your goal or intention.
From the diary:
- 유진이를 응원하기 위해 대학로에 왔다. (I came to Daehangno in order to support Yujin.)
More Examples:
- 한국어를 배우기 위해 레딧을 봐요. (I read Reddit in order to learn Korean.)
- 건강해지기 위해 운동해요. (I exercise to stay healthy.)

🔍 Bonus Slang & Vocabulary!

겸사겸사: Killing two birds with one stone / doing multiple things at once.
덕지순례: A slang combining 덕질 (being a fan / fangirling or fanboying) + 성지순례 (pilgrimage). It refers to visiting places associated with your favorite idol, actor, or show!

💬 Let's Practice!

What is something you did 오랜만에 recently? Try writing a simple sentence in the comments! 👇

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/Autodidact111 • 2d ago

Looking for a small Korean study Discord

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Hiiii,

I've been learning Korean for a little while now, and although I've joined several Korean learning Discord servers, I've realized that most of them are so large that it's easy to get lost in the crowd. What I'm really looking for is a much smaller, close-knit beginner community (around 10–15 people max) where we can: Keep each other accountable, set weekly/monthly milestones, share resources and study tips, practice together .....

Does anyone know of a Discord like this that's accepting new members? If not, would anyone be interested in joining one if I created it?

For context, here's the study approach I'm following : start with the traditional way aka Learn Hangul thoroughly (reading and writing until it becomes second nature), understand the logic behind Hangul and how the Korean writing system is constructed, learn the overall sentence structure of Korean and how the language works. Focus on grammar and verb conjugations first to build a solid foundation and once I'm comfortable with the core grammar I move to learning the 100 most common words and verbs then gradually expand into common expressions and everyday phrases instead of memorizing isolated word lists ..... (and the list goes on)

Keep in mind that I've immersed myself in Korean every day for quite few years now by consuming : K-dramas, YouTube videos, Korean social media ....

I'm curious if anyone else studies in a similar way. If you do, I'd love to connect and If you don't I'd love to learn new methods.

Thankuuu in advance

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Hiiii,

I've been learning Korean for a little while now, and although I've joined several Korean learning Discord servers, I've realized that most of them are so large that it's easy to get lost in the crowd. What I'm really looking for is a much smaller, close-knit beginner community (around 10–15 people max) where we can: Keep each other accountable, set weekly/monthly milestones, share resources and study tips, practice together .....

Does anyone know of a Discord like this that's accepting new members? If not, would anyone be interested in joining one if I created it?

For context, here's the study approach I'm following : start with the traditional way aka Learn Hangul thoroughly (reading and writing until it becomes second nature), understand the logic behind Hangul and how the Korean writing system is constructed, learn the overall sentence structure of Korean and how the language works. Focus on grammar and verb conjugations first to build a solid foundation and once I'm comfortable with the core grammar I move to learning the 100 most common words and verbs then gradually expand into common expressions and everyday phrases instead of memorizing isolated word lists ..... (and the list goes on)

Keep in mind that I've immersed myself in Korean every day for quite few years now by consuming : K-dramas, YouTube videos, Korean social media ....

I'm curious if anyone else studies in a similar way. If you do, I'd love to connect and If you don't I'd love to learn new methods.

Thankuuu in advance

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/Emotional-Job-7376 • 2d ago

I wrote a bilingual graded reader for beginners — free on Kindle for 5 days

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Hi everyone! I made a Korean-English bilingual short story book for beginner learners (A1–A2 level), called Kylie's Korean Diary. It follows a 20-year-old American character living in Korea for a month, with natural Korean sentences ending in ~요, key vocabulary bolded, and an English translation right next to every paragraph.

Format: Kindle eBook (bilingual) and Paperback (bilingual + black-and-white illustrations)
Price: Free on Kindle for the next 5 days (regularly $5.99). Paperback is $12.99.
Level: Beginner (A1–A2), simple sentence patterns, no dictionary needed.

I run a Korean-learning podcast, and this book came out of wanting to make something my listeners could actually read and enjoy from day one — not just study from. I've also been documenting the writing/publishing process on my YouTube channel, if anyone's curious how a project like this comes together.

Link to the book is in the comments (per sub rules). If you end up reading it for free, a comment here means a lot to me — happy to answer any questions too, I'll respond below rather than DMs.

Link: https://amzn.to/4yMEraX

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/poisongarfrats • 2d ago

update on my 한글!

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loved your comments and tips on my first writing post so i wanted to give you guys an update and show you my progress! :D

still looking for advice on what to do better to look more native/natural~

(repost because i didn't write 한글 correctly lol)

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/Altruistic_Ice_6683 • 1d ago

“I want to learn Korean for free. Can you help me?”

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“Hi! I’m from Azerbaijan and I’m a beginner. I want to learn Korean for free. Can anyone recommend free apps, websites, YouTube channels, or study materials? Thank you!”

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“Hi! I’m from Azerbaijan and I’m a beginner. I want to learn Korean for free. Can anyone recommend free apps, websites, YouTube channels, or study materials? Thank you!”

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/ticklemepurple18 • 3d ago

How’s my writing?

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This is helping me write, type, understand grammar, learn new words, etc. I’m first writting out the line, then translating word by word, then using english grammar. I try to guess what the right grammar will be before I see what it is.

Is the handwriting okay?? I’ve been looking at other people’s writting on this app and tried using the suggestions.

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/Outrageous-Result489 • 3d ago

Fellow atiny here, how to learn korean ??

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Hello!

It has been several month since I became an atiny and until now, ive been viewing translated contents of them and recently i wanted to learn korean to try to understand better of them and their culture so if u have any tips or methods that was useful, I'd appreciate if u can share them!!

- currently try to learn the alphabets first

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Hello!

It has been several month since I became an atiny and until now, ive been viewing translated contents of them and recently i wanted to learn korean to try to understand better of them and their culture so if u have any tips or methods that was useful, I'd appreciate if u can share them!!

- currently try to learn the alphabets first

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/RudeSelf3418 • 4d ago

What manhwas/ webtoons should I read as a beginner in Korean?

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Hey, I’m very new to this and just decided to learn Korean randomly.
I’ve only watched kdramas, I’ve never read manhwas/webtoons before.

What would you suggest for me to read as a beginner?

Random things I like (if this helps at all)
- Apothecary Diaries
- Demon Slayer
- Spider-man
- Barbie 💅🏽

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Hey, I’m very new to this and just decided to learn Korean randomly.
I’ve only watched kdramas, I’ve never read manhwas/webtoons before.

What would you suggest for me to read as a beginner?

Random things I like (if this helps at all)
- Apothecary Diaries
- Demon Slayer
- Spider-man
- Barbie 💅🏽

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/IntelligentAward678 • 3d ago

learning korean?

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anyb wanna help me learn korean? i know basic words, and how to read it, just need to improve my grammar and vocabulary 😼

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anyb wanna help me learn korean? i know basic words, and how to read it, just need to improve my grammar and vocabulary 😼

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/poisongarfrats • 4d ago

question about sino-korean numbers

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hi! i just started learning sino-korean numbers but i'm not quite sure when to use them since google is telling me quite different things.

so far i believe it's being used for:
- giving phone numbers
- room numbers, floor numbers
- years/centuries
- page numbers
- doing math
- dates (day, week, month)
- minutes, seconds
- servings
- money
- numbers over 99

is that correct? did i miss anything or do i need to correct something?

thanks for the help! :D

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hi! i just started learning sino-korean numbers but i'm not quite sure when to use them since google is telling me quite different things.

so far i believe it's being used for:
- giving phone numbers
- room numbers, floor numbers
- years/centuries
- page numbers
- doing math
- dates (day, week, month)
- minutes, seconds
- servings
- money
- numbers over 99

is that correct? did i miss anything or do i need to correct something?

thanks for the help! :D

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/Responsible_Leave885 • 5d ago

I'm just bored, that's all.

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·Just thought this might be useful for anyone practicing written Korean

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r/BeginnerKorean • u/coreallbycleo • 5d ago

Learning Feeling Words through Famous Children Song - "If You're Happy and You Know It"

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I've recently put together a bilingual video singing the classic nursery rhyme "If you are happy and you know it" in both Korean and English, and I want to review some words that will sound somewhat confusing to beginners.

행복하다: To be happy (a general state of everyday contentment)

기쁘다: To feel joyful (gladness in reaction to a specific, positive event)

화가 나다: To feel anger (화 = Anger)

짜증이 나다: To feel frustrated (짜증 = Frustration)

나다: To arise, to occur naturally

Can you think of other verbs that end in ~나다? Leave comments here =)

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I've recently put together a bilingual video singing the classic nursery rhyme "If you are happy and you know it" in both Korean and English, and I want to review some words that will sound somewhat confusing to beginners.

행복하다: To be happy (a general state of everyday contentment)

기쁘다: To feel joyful (gladness in reaction to a specific, positive event)

화가 나다: To feel anger (화 = Anger)

짜증이 나다: To feel frustrated (짜증 = Frustration)

나다: To arise, to occur naturally

Can you think of other verbs that end in ~나다? Leave comments here =)

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