믿어 주세요. Please believe me.
아무도 믿지 마세요. Don’t trust anyone.
*(아무도 = nobody; anybody. Always used in negative sentence structure)
Anonymous asked:
The National Institute of Korean Language decreed that the Seoul “dialect" is how modern Korean should be spoken. Hence the Seoul accent is considered the standardised Korean dialect (표준어). Yet like any country, and with any language, you will come across many different dialects.
Gyeongsang: The people of the Gyeongsang Province, which includes cities like 부산, 대구, 마산, 포항, 경주 etc, speak 경상도 사투리, which is considered one of the harsher dialects.
There are quite a few notable differences between standardised Korean and the Gyeongsang dialect, but I will only list a few of significance. For example, 경상도 speakers are often unable to pronounce ㅆ when it appears at the beginning of a word, such as 쌀 (rice) and so it will often be pronounced 살.
Speakers of this dialect also miss the vowel sound for “ㅡ” which has a “eu” sound, and will instead replace it with “ㅓ” and pronounce it with an “oe” sound. This means words such as 음악 “music” will be pronounced like 엄악.
Gyeongsang dialect also has difficulty with compact vowels, such as ㅘ or ㅢ, which means that it is common for the first vowel of a compact vowel to be dropped. So words like 사과 “apple” is pronounced like 사가, and 의사 “doctor” is pronounced like 이사.
Chungcheong: Chungcheong is quite close to Seoul, so there are very few notable differences between Chungcheong and standardised Korean. The biggest difference between the two, is that people of Chungcheong have the tendency to speak really slowly. Alongside this, it is also very common for speakers to replace ㅗ with ㅜ, and ㅛ with ㅠ, especially with verb conjugations. For example, instead of saying 하세요, it might be very common to hear 하세유, or even the shortened form 하슈.
Gangwon: Gangwon is a large province, bisected by the high Taebaek mountain range, so historically, very few people lived in the area. The Western part of Gangwon has no physical barrier between itself and Seoul, so for the most part, no significant dialect was developed. However, on the Eastern coast, Gangwon did develop a few unique dialect differences. The most notable being a speaker’s tendency to use tones to distinguish the meaning of homo-phonic words. This dialect also has quite a few words that are very unusual.
Jeolla: Jeolla has its very own and very distinctive dialect. Jeolla’s dialect is also slower than Seoul’s, but much faster than Chungcheong speakers, and it also contains frequent ups and downs in sound. The most distinctive part of Jeolla is the vowel conjugations, since it is a very common characteristic to end sentences with 잉. Similarly, the ending ~요 is replaced with ~이라 or ~어라, and the vowel conjugation ~데 is changed to ~디 in this dialect.
It is also very common to add extra ㅅ and ㅂ in within certain words, like how the word 더워 (hot) is pronounced 덥어. It is also common for ㅏ and ㅓ to be pronounced as ㅐand ㅔ. For example, the word 마음 (mind) is pronounced as 매음.
Jeju: Jeju is the most geographically isolated population, so much so, Jeju speakers have such an unbelievably unique dialect that it is almost completely a separate language! Jeju dialect is still grammatically Korean, but with a very unrecognisable vocabulary. This is due to the island’s isolation and neighbouring influence. The dialect still maintains extremely old Korean words, whilst seeking inspiration from Japan, China, and even Mongolia.
Vowel conjugation is also notably different. The basic honorific ~요 is replaced with ~ㅂ서, and instead of ~ㅂ니까, the honorific question is ~꽈.
Seoul/Gyeonggi: Even though Seoul dialect is considered “standard Korean”, Seoul/Gyeonggi still embellish in their own individualised dialect quirks. However, the differences are so slight, the dialects are practically indistinguishable. Although, a common habit with Seoul/Gyeonggi speakers is they continuously mispronounce specific words in a certain pattern. This dialect habit entails replacing ㅗ with ㅜ, such that 삼촌 (uncle) will be pronounced like 삼춘.
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There are many times when the quantity of work can become quite intimidating, so it’s really important to keep organised. Here are a few tips!
Schedule
A schedule is vital, and can be really effective when you find one that suits you. Schedules will help keep you on track and you’ll find that by sticking to a routine, you will actually be more productive when you sit down to study. It can take a while before you make one that works really well, since plans change often, and for the busy individual; an adaptable schedule is quite handy.
However, if you’re more prone to random energy spikes than long methodical routines, then perhaps it can be beneficial to create an adaptable plan for when you are most active. Try and use it to your advantage.
The important thing to remember is to start small, and as you complete your intended agenda, add more to your planner! Having a schedule overloaded with plans and study dates can be quite off putting, so try and make one you know you can honestly stick to, and go from there!
Calendar
Calendars are a great tool, and I use them for almost everything. Write out your plan so it is always visible, keeping it somewhere you will always look at it. You’ll be more inclined to do the things you’ve planned if it’s always staring at you!
Not only is a calendar a great tool for marking down important dates, or study days, but it is a great way to keep track of the information you’ve learnt. For example, I keep a specific calendar with the vocabulary from BitesizeKorean written in each box, just so I can keep track of it and refer to it when needed. I do the same thing on another calendar but for any grammar I learn.
Write down important grammar points you learnt that day, and whatever you feel is important to note. More often than not, it is a great idea to mark the day you learnt something and a date later in the week; using that as your revision day. This will help reiterate the important things you’ve recently learnt, or to touch base with anything you didn’t quite understand.
This is why I make the Weekly Vocab Recap every week. It’s a great way to remind yourself and myself of the vocabulary we’ve learnt during the week.
Notebook
Notes are a great way to record information, review it, and are also an amazing tool to actually learn. So it is very important to keep your notes organised, neat and legible.
I know it’s not a problem for everyone, but sometimes note-taking can seem useless or burdensome, and that’s usually because people tend to focus on the quantity of information they are writing down, rather than the quality. You have to be concise, and straight forward with note-taking; paying particular attention to the words you are writing, since you’ll be more likely to remember it. But for those of you that need a little info of effective note-taking, here are a few links I thought have some really useful advice.
I also know there are the few of you that might not even be a fan of taking notes at all, but it really is a great tool for learning! Which is why you might find it really motivating to buy a notebook you like - whether it’s covered in sparkles, leather-bound or personally doodled - it doesn’t matter. So long as you have a book you like, it will encourage you to actually use it, and look after it!
Something else I recommend is to take note of everything, even the things you think you know. It doesn’t matter if you think “I will remember that without writing it down” because it is always better to take note of it. It doesn’t hurt, and is often just a great way to reaffirm something you already know.
Also, it’s really helpful to try and brighten your notes with highlighters! You can even try to colour coordinate information.
Post-It Notes
They are beyond handy. Try writing small pieces of information you want to learn, whether it’s vocabulary or a grammar point and leave them around places you know you will see them regularly, like your desk, bathroom, kitchen, bedroom etc. The point is, the more you see it, the more likely you are to remember it. And if you’re anything like me, you’ll be so annoyed at seeing colourful pieces of paper everywhere, that you’ll learn them just so you can get rid of them!
Try Making Cheat Sheets
This means making a list of everything you know, as simplistic as possible, for quick reference. It will help your brain into simplifying perhaps the most complicated of grammar points into something you can easily understand. The effort alone will help aid your memory, and it is always a nice backup to jog your memory in the future!
Keep Your Study Area Clutter Free
I often feel as though a cluttered work space is a cluttered mind. So try to keep your desk organised, neat and clean. You’ll notice a giant spike in productivity if you try to keep everything in order!
Make To-Do-Lists
I am personally a huge fan of list making.. And sometimes even lists about lists. But it is by far one of the most motivating systems to make sure you can check off tasks and successfully complete your intended criteria. It will help to keep you on task and help encourage you to keep going.
Create a Reward System!
The human brain is literally wired around the idea of work and reward. Every video game is build with a specific ratio of work and reward to keep the player interested, motivated and intrigued. So try applying that to your studies! Allow yourself a reward for completing study.
For example, if you finish writing up those grammar notes that you wanted to get done, you are allowed to eat that bag of gummy bears, or treat yourself to that new dvd you wanted! It can be the tiniest of things, but it is a reward none-the-less and it can help motivate you.
Balance
Studying is all about balance! If you overwork yourself for long periods of time, your brain will eventually tire, and your concentration will begin to fade. So the best approach is to study in moderation.
Study for an hour, take a break, study for another hour, take another break.. Or even split your study into tiny pieces throughout the day! You will find that it is often more effective than a 10 hour study block.
So try studying in manageable quantities and you hopefully shouldn’t encounter any repercussions such as what I call “study block”, when despite your best efforts, nothing you try to learn will be comprehended or remembered. Study block can be very frustrating and demotivating, so it’s vital to not overwork yourself!
Don’t Rush
Everyone learns at their own pace, and it’s important to learn at a speed you are comfortable with. If you try to learn too much too quickly, it will often be wasted effort. Don’t let the progress of others make you feel inadequate or disheartened, try to remember that everyone started at the same place! Encourage yourself to study as often as you feel you want, and/or need to. Pushing yourself past limits is never wise. The important thing is to remember to have fun with it!
Those are the tips I try to learn by. Although I’ve been super busy recently, so I haven’t managed to squeeze in more than five hours a week.
I hope this helped, and if you have any other questions, feel free to ask. Wishing you luck with your studies!
-L.E.
Since I am often asked about how to learn Korean, what are the best ways to learn Korean, what apps are great for learning Korean, where should I visit in Korea?… I thought it would be smart to compile an extensive list of resources to go about your Korean adventure! \(^o^)/
Learning Korean
So, you want to learn Korean? That’s amazing! But how do you go about doing it?
As with any language, I feel as though it’s extremely important to gain an understanding as to how the language is used. Before delving into multiple books and grammar lessons, it’s important to soak up the way a new language sounds and how it’s used in everyday context. Even a baby is exposed to their native language for years before they dabble in the basics.
So with this in mind, try watching some Korean TV shows, or listen to Kpop. (If these aren’t already your reason for wanting to learn such a beautiful language!) However, if you’re a Kpop fan, I’d recommend watching a few dramas, just to recognise how words are spoken in normal conversation, and vice versa! So if you’re a Korean drama enthusiast, try listening to Kpop if you haven’t already.
You’d be amazed at how quickly you will instinctively pick up basic words or phrases, before you even understand the alphabet!
I want to emphasise how although this isn’t an essential step, (because I know a lot of you will be itching to get started) I do believe that having a small understanding of the spoken language first, greatly reduces any confusion when diving into grammar, pronunciation and the alphabet.
So, you’ve binged watched every Korean Drama, and learnt all the lyrics to your favourite K-pop songs? What do you do now?..
The alphabet!
Sounds easy, and quite honestly it is! You just need practice. The best places to learn the alphabet and how to use it:
There are loads of resources out there for learning Hangul! But these are the few that I think are simple, easy to understand and provide a quick result! I highly recommend Seemile.com; their playlist takes you straight through the basics in a classroom style lesson. It’s very easy and straightforward to understand. Alongside Seemile.com, Korean From Zero is also extremely useful for learning Hangul.
I highly recommend learning the pronunciation correctly, rather than relying on romanisation. Romanisation is not always 100% accurate and can leave the words feeling too artificial when spoken.. When relying on romanisation alone, you’ll also find that it can often restrict you when learning new vocabulary, or even visiting South Korea itself! It’s best to first grasp a solid understanding of the alphabet and how to read it before you decide to jump straight into grammar!
Right, now you’ve mastered the alphabet. What now?..
Grammar
I’m sure grammar can seem quite intimidating at first, but you’d be surprised at how simple it is!
Learning a new language is never a quick, or an easy ordeal. However, taking it step by step in bitesized pieces, is often the best approach, and sometimes the most effective!
I would always recommend learning with free sources before investing money into learning a language, because more often than not, free sources are easily accessible, motivational, and incredibly rewarding. Once you grasp an understanding for how the language feels, and whether it’s right for you, I would only then suggest buying sources like books, and audio CDs etc.
However, this is purely up to personal preference, as I know some people may prefer to buy the tools necessary for learning as the motivation to learn it!
And of course, there’s no use learning grammar if you can’t understand words! So it’s very important to keep improving and updating your vocabulary as often as possible.
Resources with an [X] beside them are my personal favourites and highly recommended!
Alongside websites, there are many Tumblr blogs out there that you can follow! I can’t list them all, for obvious reasons; there’s so many! So here is a list of a few that seem to be fairly active:
Or even try following your favourite Korean celebrities on Twitter or Instagram. It’s amazing how much you can learn from social media! Especially if you try following news stations such as KBS or MBC, it will give you some fresh Korean on your dash regularly.
With any language, the best way to learn it is to surround yourself with it as much as possible!
Listen to Radio stations, such as KBS Cool Fm, or KBS 1 for talk and news, or even MBC Radio. There are many stations to listen to! Even Podcasts are a great resource, listen to native Korean speakers discuss book reviews, or talk about film. It’s a great way to immerse yourself within the language.
To further emphasise me previous point, try to surround yourself with the language as much as possible! It’s also an incredibly motivating experience to talk to native speakers (although it might not be within everybody’s comfort zone) but it really has the benefit of throwing you into the deep end; providing you with the confidence to learn, adapt and grow extremely quickly as you put your knowledge to use! Plus, it’s very rewarding to meet new people, make new friends and learn things you can’t learn from a website! HelloTalk is the best app for this, from my experience.
Apps
Misc.
Travel in Korea
South Korea is an amazing place to visit, but with any country; it’s important to do the research before you pack your bags to make sure you’ll get the most out of your trip! Learn a little about the country and basic survival phrases, and try to delve into the culture with an open mind! You’ll find so much information on the internet, but here are some brief things worth mentioning. Seoulistic, and Eat your Kimchi are very interesting insights into Korean life and offer a lot of information! So take notes and enjoy your travels!
Apps
Websites
Well, I think that pretty much covers everything I’ve been asked. I hope you can find this useful and as time goes on, I will hopefully add to this list. Just remember there are loads of resources out there! I can’t list them all, but hopefully the ones I have will get you started with your Korean adventure!
Wishing you luck and all the best!
L.E.
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2) I will delete repeated questions - By this, I just mean that sometimes I have more than one of the same question in my inbox at the same time. So I will keep the question that was asked first, and delete any repeats within my inbox. So if I don’t specifically answer your question, but I release an answer with a similar question, you’ll know why I didn’t respond. However, if you still have something left unanswered, feel free to specify and send me another ask and I’ll do my best to respond.
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I have an Instagram for Korean Idioms, and another Instagram for all my vocabulary study cards! I also have a Twitter for updates! And a Memrise for vocabulary!
How long have you been studying Korean?
Honestly, not long! I’ve only been dabbling in the language since late October 2015.
Do you self study?
Yes. I try to dedicate at least four hours a week into learning grammar and vocabulary.
What is your native language?
My mother tongue is English!
What is your name?
Most people call me Elle (pronounced Ellie)! My real name is Emily.
Will you add audio to your study cards?
I did consider making audio for the pronunciation, however I came to the conclusion that the quantity of vocabulary I’m supplying each week is already being juggled on top of university work. So making videos or audio would only increase the work and provide difficult to keep up. Although, I’m not completely dismissing the idea, so I’ll see what happens!
Will you add romanisation to you study cards?
I personally don’t think that romanisation is necessary, and quite often, it seems to be that learners can find it restrictive. This is mainly due to the fact that it can actually inhibit proper pronunciation and hinder reading fluency. Romanisation also has the habit of contradicting advanced pronunciation rules, and for these reasons, I don’t like to include it. I also had an open discussion with most of you about adding it - and it seems that a majority would dislike me to include romanisation. I apologise for the inconvenience.
Am I allowed to save the study card you’ve made?
Of course. That’s why I make them! ;) However, I do not allow the re-uploading of any of my flashcards without first asking permission. I put time and effort into these study cards, and it’s upsetting to see my work posted without proper credit.
Why did you start learning Korean?
I love language, and have dabbled in many! I decided to learn a language completely different to anything I’ve learnt before, so I picked Korean randomly. I fell in love with it, and from there I’ve found a secret passion for Korean drama!
What other languages have you studied/know?
I have studied German, French, Russian, Japanese, and have recently just started to learn Danish. Although, Korean has been the most fun!
Anonymous asked:
The National Institute of Korean Language decreed that the Seoul “dialect" is how modern Korean should be spoken. Hence the Seoul accent is considered the standardised Korean dialect (표준어). Yet like any country, and with any language, you will come across many different dialects.
Busan (부산) is one of the main cities encompassed within the Gyeongsang Province, which also includes cities like 대구, 마산, 포항, 경주 etc. 경상도 사투리 is the dialect spoken by people from the Gyeongsang Province area.
There are quite a few notable differences between the two dialects, but I will only list a few of significance. For example, 경상도 speakers are often unable to pronounce ㅆ when it appears at the beginning of a word, such as 쌀 (rice) and so it will often be pronounced 살.
Speakers of this dialect also miss the vowel sound for “ㅡ” which has a “eu” sound, and will instead replace it with “ㅓ” and pronounce it with an “oe” sound. This means words such as 음악 “music” will be pronounced like 엄악.
Gyeongsang dialect also has difficulty with compact vowels, such as ㅘ or ㅢ, which means that it is common for the first vowel of a compact vowel to be dropped. So words like 사과 “apple” is pronounced like 사가, and 의사 “doctor” is pronounced like 이사.
Here are some phrases and examples:
Seoul Dialect: 오늘 뭐 하실거에요? OR 오늘 뭐 하실겁니까? OR 오늘 뭐 할거야? OR 오늘 뭐 할거니?
Busan Dialect: 오늘 뭐 하실겁니꺼? OR 오늘 뭐 하실건데예? OR 오늘 뭐 하끼고? OR 오늘 뭐 하낀데?
Seoul expression: 밥 먹었니?
Busan expression: 밥 문나?
문다 is “eat” in Busan dialect. 먹다 is “eat” in Seoul dialect.
Seoul: 그래?
Busan: 맞나?
Seoul: ~잖아?
오늘 월요일이잖아: Today is Monday, isn’t it/ Today is Monday (we both know it is)
우리 친구잖아: You’re my friend (You know and I know it) /We’re friends.
Busan: ~아이가?
오늘 월요일 아이가: Today is Monday, isn’t it/ Today is Monday (we both know it is)
우리 친구 아이가: You’re my friend (You know and I know it) /We’re friends.
Seoul: 뭐라고?
Busan: 뭐라카노?
Seoul: 어떻게?
Busan: 우예?
Seoul: 정말, 너무, 많이, 매우
Busan: 억수로
Seoul: 왜?
Busan: 와?
Seoul: ~해 줘
찾아 줘: Please find it
사 줘: Please buy it
Busan: ~해 도
찾아 도: Please find it
사 도: Please buy it
I could go on, but there is a lot more! >.<
If you want to hear Busan dialect in use, I recommend a Korean drama called “Reply 1997″. That should give you some great insight!
If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask! ^^
과제: Homework, assignment
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okay cool this is really interesting because i learned 숙제 for homework back in the mesozoic era when i was still in uni - i looked both up on naver and it seems as though 숙제 is for work/workbooks and 과제 is for larger projects or assignments…? that seems to be the nuance there, anyway. anybody who speaks better Korean than i do have some insight?
숙제 and 과제 both mean “Homework”.
However, 숙제 seems to be the word that learners come across when first delving into the language. 숙제 means “Homework”, but as far as I know, it is more commonly used towards younger people (such as elementary students).
Whereas 과제 can also mean “Homework”, but heavily implies the word “Assignment” as well. This is typically the word used when referring to work handed out in high school or university.
It is much like the progression of how the word “Homework” turns into the word “Assignment” as we advance through stages of education.
Being a university student myself, it is quite uncommon to hear the word “Homework”, as we all seem to use the word “Assignment”, considering the quantity and arduous nature of the work given to us.
But they both essentially mean the same thing! ^^
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- 책방 vs. 서점
- 일하다 vs. 직장
- 숙제 vs. 과제
- 학교 vs. 학원
- 응답하다 vs. 대답하다
- 심지어 vs. 게다가
- 가격, 값 and 비용
- 수다 and 수다를 떨다
- 감사합니다, 고마워, and 고맙다.
- 한국어 vs. 한국말
- 아마 vs. 어쩌면
- 아니요 vs. 아니야
- 지금 vs. 이제
- 위성 vs. 달
- 이거 vs. 이게
- 항상 vs. 늘
- 자백 vs. 고백
- 평소 vs. 보통
- 오전 vs. 아침
- 어쩌면, 아무래도, and 아마
- Interrogatives
- Demonstratives
- Locative Adverbs
- Bright and Dark Vowels
- Particles 은/는 and 이/가
- 을/를 Object Marking Particles
- 이다 (To be)
- 아니다 (To not be)
- ~(으)ㄹ수록 [~(으)면 ~(으)ㄹ수록] (The more… the more…)
- ~네요
- ~ㄹ/을 계획 (To have plans to…)
- 잘/못 하다 (to be good/bad at something)
- 아서/어서
- Particles: 에게/함테/께 and 에게서/한테서
- 와/과 particles
- Particles 에서 and 에
- ~(으)ㄴ/는 편이다 (Stating characteristics)
- Expressing desire to possess a noun ~고 싶어요
Misc. Questions
- What does 눈치 mean?
- Basic Korean curriculum plan! Pt.2
- Anywhere to read beginner and intermediate Korean?
- Is ㄱ ‘g’ or a ‘k’?
- How do you pronounce 의?
- When is 의 pronounced differently?
- What is the difference between ㄱ and ㅋ?
- How to say ‘You are’ in Korean?
- How to say “I am” in Korean?
- How to say “What is…” in Korean?
- How to say “Who is…” in Korean?
- What does 미드 mean?
- What does 특집 mean?
- What are some differences between the Seoul and Busan dialect?
- How to learn the Busan accent?
- What is the difference between 입니다 and 이에요/예요?
- When do pronounce the letters ㅅㅈ ㅊ and like ’t’ and ㅂ like ’m’? And why?
- When are ㅅ/ㅆ pronounced “SH”?
- How to say, “Is it interesting?”
- 뭐야 이거?
- Which particles are dropped in speech?
- Do people in Daegu and Busan speak the same dialect?
- What’s the difference between ~어/아서 and ~고?
- How to change verbs into nouns?
- What’s the difference between 안녕히가세요 and 안녕히계세요?
- What’s “anyway” in Korean?
- Why do Koreans use 우리 instead of 나의?
- What does “멋졍 ” mean?
- Pronunciation rules for ㅎ
- Speech formalities
- Nouns in Korean
- How to ask questions in Korean
- How to say a.k.a in Korean?
- How to say ASAP in Korean?
- Grammatical spacing in Korean
- Accents around Korea
- Difference between 함께 and 함께라면?
- How would you use 이야기하다 in a sentence?
- What does ‘도망치지 마 뒤돌아서서 두려움에 맞서봐’ mean?
- ㅍ,ㅂ, and ㅃ
- Difference between 애 and 에?
- How to say “please” in Korean
- Negatives in Korean
- Difference between ㅊ and ㅈ?
- What’s the difference between 우리, 나의, and 내(ㅔ)?
- Why do Koreans sometimes put 나 at the end of a sentence?
- Difference between 입니다 and 습니다?
- How to introduce yourself in Korean?
- How to pronounce Hangul characters?
- What does 이뤄진다 mean?
- Pronunciation of ㅈ for men and women
- What’s “real” in Korean?
- What’s “star” in Korean?
- Korean suffixes
- What does 휘황찬란한 mean?
- Are “천만에요” and “안녕하세요” formal polite?
- Greetings on the phone?
- Which number system do I use for ‘years’?
- Korean Sentence Structure
- Why is there a -야 at the end of informal sentences?
- What do stressed syllables mean in Korean?
- 네 as 네 or as 니?
VOCABULARY
Follow the Instagram counterpart for all vocabulary study cards!
WEEKLY VOCAB RECAP:
- Week Eleven
- Week Twelve
- Week Thirteen
- Week Fourteen
- Week Fifteen
- Week Sixteen
- Week Seventeen
- Week Eighteen
- Week Nineteen
- Week Twenty
IDIOMS AND PROVERBS
Follow the Instagram counterpart!
ㄱ:
- 가재는 게 편이라
- 개미 구멍으로 둑도 무너진다
- 가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다
- 거지도 부지런하면 더운 밥 얻어 먹는다
- 가려운 곳을 긁어 주다
- 거미 새끼같이 흩어진다
- 가랑비에 옷 젖는 줄 모른다
- 개천에서 용 난다
- 걱정도 팔자다
- 귀신도 모르다
- 거짓말도 방편
- 공자 앞에서 문자 쓴다
- 곧은 나무 먼저 찍힌다
- 고양이에게 생선을 맡기다
ㅅ:
ㅁ:
ㅊ:
ㅈ:
ㅇ:
ㄷ:
SLANG
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions:
For any information regarding how to learn Korean, travel, or resource material, please refer to my Korean Resource Masterpost. If your question is grammar related, please check out my Grammar List to see if it has been answered. If not, please feel free to ask!
Do you do translations?
No. Whilst I appreciate people asking for translations, or corrections, it is not the focus of this blog. However, if you have questions regarding grammar, advice or anything else, I am more than happy to answer! ^^
Do you have any tips for pronouncing Korean?
Check out this post!
Do you have any tips for the intonation/rhythm of Korean?
Check out this post!
Do you have any tips on learning bright and dark vowels?
Check out this post!
Do you have any tips for reading Hangul like a native?
Check out this post!
Do you know of any good Korean dictionaries?
Check out this post!
Do you have any tips for learning Hangul?
Check out this post!
Do you have any tips on staying organised while studying?
Check out this post!
Do you have any tips for self study?
I don’t have any tips as of yet, but I have narrowed down the essential things to keep in mind when self studying in this post. Check it out. But if you have anything specific left unanswered, then I’d be more than happy to answer!
What is your study plan like?
I have a post here explaining!
Do you use any other social media?
I have an Instagram for Korean Idioms, and another Instagram for all my vocabulary study cards! I also have a Twitter for updates!
How long have you been studying Korean?
Honestly, not long! I’ve only been dabbling in the language since late October 2015.
Do you self study?
Yes. I try to dedicate at least five hours a week into learning grammar and vocabulary.
What is your native language?
My mother tongue is English!
What is your name?
Most people call me Elle (pronounced Ellie)! My real name is Emily.
Will you add audio to your study cards?
I did consider making audio for the pronunciation, however I came to the conclusion that the quantity of vocabulary I’m supplying each week is already being juggled on top of university work. So making videos or audio would only increase the work and provide difficult to keep up. Although, I’m not completely dismissing the idea, so I’ll see what happens!
Will you add romanisation to you study cards?
I personally don’t think that romanisation is necessary, and quite often, it seems that learners can find it quite restrictive. This is mainly due to the fact that it can actually inhibit proper pronunciation and hinder reading fluency. For this reason, I don’t like to include it. However, for those that like to use romanisation, personally putting in the effort and piecing together the romanisation yourself is a great way to truly learn it by heart! After all, it’s all about practice. ^^
Am I allowed to save the study card you’ve made?
Of course. That’s why I make them! ;) However, I do not allow the re-uploading of any of my flashcards without first asking permission. I put time and effort into these study cards, and it’s upsetting to see my work posted without proper credit.
Why did you start learning Korean?
I love language, and have dabbled in many! I decided to learn a language completely different to anything I’ve learnt before, so I picked Korean randomly. I fell in love with it, and from there I’ve found a secret passion for Korean drama!
What other languages have you studied/know?
I have studied German, French, Russian, Japanese, and have recently just started to learn Danish. Although, Korean has been the most fun!
Mobile friendly post for BitesizeKorean. Updated on: 160622
GRAMMAR/QUESTIONS
Vocabulary Builders
- Countries
- Body Parts
- Terms of Endearment
- Words of Encouragement
- Colours in Korean
- Common Konglish Words
- Numbers in Korean
Grammar
- 외국인 vs. 외국 사람
- 책방 vs. 서점
- 일하다 vs. 직장
- 숙제 vs. 과제
- 학교 vs. 학원
- 응답하다 vs. 대답하다
- 심지어 vs. 게다가
- 가격, 값 and 비용
- 수다 and 수다를 떨다
- 감사합니다, 고마워, and 고맙다.
- 한국어 vs. 한국말
- 아마 vs. 어쩌면
- 아니요 vs. 아니야
- 지금 vs. 이제
- 위성 vs. 달
- 이거 vs. 이게
- 항상 vs. 늘
- 자백 vs. 고백
- 평소 vs. 보통
- 오전 vs. 아침
- 어쩌면, 아무래도, and 아마
- 1등 vs. 1위
- 아니에요 vs. 천만에요
- 원하다 vs. 싶다
- 부인 vs. 아내
- Interrogatives
- Demonstratives
- Locative Adverbs
- Bright and Dark Vowels
- Particles 은/는 and 이/가
- 을/를 Object Marking Particles
- 이다 (To be)
- 아니다 (To not be)
- ~(으)ㄹ수록 [~(으)면 ~(으)ㄹ수록] (The more… the more…)
- ~네요
- ~ㄹ/을 계획 (To have plans to…)
- 잘/못 하다 (to be good/bad at something)
- 아서/어서
- Particles: 에게/함테/께 and 에게서/한테서
- 와/과 particles
- Particles 에서 and 에
- ~(으)ㄴ/는 편이다 (Stating characteristics)
- Expressing desire to possess a noun ~고 싶어요
- (verb)+자
- ~(으)ㄴ/는데
- ~겠어요
Misc. Questions
- What does 눈치 mean?
- Basic Korean curriculum plan! Pt.2
- Anywhere to read beginner and intermediate Korean?
- Is ㄱ ‘g’ or a ‘k’?
- How do you pronounce 의?
- When is 의 pronounced differently?
- What is the difference between ㄱ and ㅋ?
- How to say ‘You are’ in Korean?
- How to say “I am” in Korean?
- How to say “What is…” in Korean?
- How to say “Who is…” in Korean?
- What does 미드 mean?
- What does 특집 mean?
- What are some differences between the Seoul and Busan dialect?
- How to learn the Busan accent?
- What is the difference between 입니다 and 이에요/예요?
- When do pronounce the letters ㅅㅈ ㅊ and like ’t’ and ㅂ like ’m’? And why?
- When are ㅅ/ㅆ pronounced “SH”?
- How to say, “Is it interesting?”
- 뭐야 이거?
- Which particles are dropped in speech?
- Do people in Daegu and Busan speak the same dialect?
- What’s the difference between ~어/아서 and ~고?
- How to change verbs into nouns?
- What’s the difference between 안녕히가세요 and 안녕히계세요?
- What’s “anyway” in Korean?
- Why do Koreans use 우리 instead of 나의?
- What does “멋졍 ” mean?
- Pronunciation rules for ㅎ
- Speech formalities
- Nouns in Korean
- How to ask questions in Korean
- How to say a.k.a in Korean?
- How to say ASAP in Korean?
- Grammatical spacing in Korean
- Accents around Korea
- Difference between 함께 and 함께라면?
- How would you use 이야기하다 in a sentence?
- What does ‘도망치지 마 뒤돌아서서 두려움에 맞서봐’ mean?
- ㅍ,ㅂ, and ㅃ
- Difference between 애 and 에?
- How to say “please” in Korean
- Negatives in Korean
- Difference between ㅊ and ㅈ?
- What’s the difference between 우리, 나의, and 내(ㅔ)?
- Why do Koreans sometimes put 나 at the end of a sentence?
- Difference between 입니다 and 습니다?
- How to introduce yourself in Korean?
- How to pronounce Hangul characters?
- What does 이뤄진다 mean?
- Pronunciation of ㅈ for men and women
- What’s “real” in Korean?
- What’s “star” in Korean?
- Korean suffixes
- What does 휘황찬란한 mean?
- Are “천만에요” and “안녕하세요” formal polite?
- Greetings on the phone?
- Which number system do I use for ‘years’?
- Korean Sentence Structure
- Why is there a -야 at the end of informal sentences?
- What do stressed syllables mean in Korean?
- 네 as 네 or as 니?
- What does 인정 mean?
- How do you use compliments like “cutie” in Korean?
- Cutie: 귀염둥이
- How to ask to switch to 반말?
- 고민: One’s worries
- What does 왜그래 mean?
- ㄹ sounding as L and R?
- Resources for learning about culture?
- Thoughts on TTMIK?
- Are there other times to use 여보세요?
- What do you say when you answer the phone?
- How to say Happy Birthday in Korean?
- Hangul characters and syllables explanation
- Does 때문에 have a negative nuance?
VOCABULARY
Follow the Instagram counterpart for all vocabulary study cards! And Memrise is available!
WEEKLY VOCAB RECAP:
- Week Eleven
- Week Twelve
- Week Thirteen
- Week Fourteen
- Week Fifteen
- Week Sixteen
- Week Seventeen
- Week Eighteen
- Week Nineteen
- Week Twenty
- Week Twenty-One
- Week Twenty-Two
- Week Twenty-Three
- Week Twenty-Four
- Week Twenty-Five
- Week Twenty-Six
- Week Twenty-Seven
PROVERBS
Follow the Instagram counterpart!
ㄱ:
- 가재는 게 편이라
- 개미 구멍으로 둑도 무너진다
- 가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다
- 거지도 부지런하면 더운 밥 얻어 먹는다
- 가려운 곳을 긁어 주다
- 거미 새끼같이 흩어진다
- 가랑비에 옷 젖는 줄 모른다
- 개천에서 용 난다
- 걱정도 팔자다
- 귀신도 모르다
- 거짓말도 방편
- 공자 앞에서 문자 쓴다
- 곧은 나무 먼저 찍힌다
- 고양이에게 생선을 맡기다
ㅅ:
ㅁ:
ㅊ:
ㅈ:
ㅇ:
ㄷ:
ㅂ:
SLANG
Lyrics
- ”내 맘에 깊이 가득 차버린 공허한 세상 나를 구해줘” Reset - Tiger JK
- “이 끝이 없는 미로 속에서 어서 날 꺼내줘” Love is not over (full version) - BTS
- “난 숨쉬고 싶어 이 밤이 싫어 이젠 깨고 싶어 꿈속이 싫어” Save me - BTS
- “난 꿈이 있어요 그 꿈을 믿어요 나를 지켜봐요” A Goose’s Dream - InSoo
Tip/Tricks/Advice
Do you have any tips for pronouncing Korean?
Check out this post!
Do you have any tips for the intonation/rhythm of Korean?
Check out this post!
Do you have any tips on learning bright and dark vowels?
Check out this post!
Do you have any tips for reading Hangul like a native?
Check out this post!
Do you know of any good Korean dictionaries?
Check out this post!
Do you have any tips for learning Hangul?
Check out this post!
Do you have any tips on staying organised while studying?
Check out this post!
Do you have any tips for self study?
I have a self study guide here!
What is your study plan like?
I have a post here explaining!
How to keep yourself motivated?
Check out this post!
FAQ
If you are new to the blog and are looking for any information regarding how to learn Korean, travel, or resource material, please refer to my Korean Resource Masterpost and my Self Study Guide.
If your question is grammar related, please check to see if it has been answered. If not, please feel free to ask!
Inbox Rules:
1) I don’t do translations - Translations are not the focus of this blog, and since I receive so many of them, it is impossible to keep on top of. So for this reason, any translation requests in my inbox will be deleted from now on - no exceptions. I apologise for the inconvenience.
2) I will delete repeated questions - By this, I just mean that sometimes I have more than one of the same question in my inbox at the same time. So I will keep the question that was asked first, and delete any repeats within my inbox. So if I don’t specifically answer your question, but I release an answer with a similar question, you’ll know why I didn’t respond. However, if you still have something left unanswered, feel free to specify and send me another ask and I’ll do my best to respond.
3) I will link - If I receive a question that has been answered before, I will just do what I normally do and link to other posts that help to answer the question! So don’t worry if you ask something that has been asked before - I am more than happy to link you to the answer, since I know phone users especially can’t navigate my posts easily. ^^
4) Ask box only - If you have a Korean related question, please enquire through my ask box and not my messages. Thank you.
Those are really the only four rules. Thank you for understanding!
Do you use any other social media?
I have an Instagram for Korean Idioms, and another Instagram for all my vocabulary study cards! I also have a Twitter for updates! And a Memrise for vocabulary!
How long have you been studying Korean?
Honestly, not long! I’ve only been dabbling in the language since late October 2015.
Do you self study?
Yes. I try to dedicate at least four hours a week into learning grammar and vocabulary.
What is your native language?
My mother tongue is English!
What is your name?
Most people call me Elle (pronounced Ellie)! My real name is Emily.
Will you add audio to your study cards?
I did consider making audio for the pronunciation, however I came to the conclusion that the quantity of vocabulary I’m supplying each week is already being juggled on top of university work. So making videos or audio would only increase the work and provide difficult to keep up. Although, I’m not completely dismissing the idea, so I’ll see what happens!
Will you add romanisation to you study cards?
I personally don’t think that romanisation is necessary, and quite often, it seems to be that learners can find it restrictive. This is mainly due to the fact that it can actually inhibit proper pronunciation and hinder reading fluency. Romanisation also has the habit of contradicting advanced pronunciation rules, and for these reasons, I don’t like to include it. I also had an open discussion with most of you about adding it - and it seems that a majority would dislike me to include romanisation. I apologise for the inconvenience.
Am I allowed to save the study card you’ve made?
Of course. That’s why I make them! ;) However, I do not allow the re-uploading of any of my flashcards without first asking permission. I put time and effort into these study cards, and it’s upsetting to see my work posted without proper credit.
Why did you start learning Korean?
I love language, and have dabbled in many! I decided to learn a language completely different to anything I’ve learnt before, so I picked Korean randomly. I fell in love with it, and from there I’ve found a secret passion for Korean drama!
What other languages have you studied/know?
I have studied German, French, Russian, Japanese, and have recently just started to learn Danish. Although, Korean has been the most fun!
Mobile friendly post for BitesizeKorean. Updated on: 160519
GRAMMAR/QUESTIONS
Vocabulary Builders
- Countries
- Body Parts
- Terms of Endearment
- Words of Encouragement
- Colours in Korean
- Common Konglish Words
- Numbers in Korean
Grammar
- 외국인 vs. 외국 사람
- 책방 vs. 서점
- 일하다 vs. 직장
- 숙제 vs. 과제
- 학교 vs. 학원
- 응답하다 vs. 대답하다
- 심지어 vs. 게다가
- 가격, 값 and 비용
- 수다 and 수다를 떨다
- 감사합니다, 고마워, and 고맙다.
- 한국어 vs. 한국말
- 아마 vs. 어쩌면
- 아니요 vs. 아니야
- 지금 vs. 이제
- 위성 vs. 달
- 이거 vs. 이게
- Interrogatives
- Demonstratives
- Locative Adverbs
- Bright and Dark Vowels
- Particles 은/는 and 이/가
- 을/를 Object Marking Particles
- 이다 (To be)
- 아니다 (To not be)
- ~(으)ㄹ수록 [~(으)면 ~(으)ㄹ수록] (The more… the more…)
- ~네요
- ~ㄹ/을 계획 (To have plans to…)
- 잘/못 하다 (to be good/bad at something)
- 아서/어서
- Particles: 에게/함테/께 and 에게서/한테서
- 와/과 particles
Misc. Questions
- What does 눈치 mean?
- Basic Korean curriculum plan! Pt.2
- Anywhere to read beginner and intermediate Korean?
- Is ㄱ ‘g’ or a ‘k’?
- How do you pronounce 의?
- When is 의 pronounced differently?
- What is the difference between ㄱ and ㅋ?
- How to say ‘You are’ in Korean?
- How to say “I am” in Korean?
- How to say “What is…” in Korean?
- How to say “Who is…” in Korean?
- What does 미드 mean?
- What does 특집 mean?
- What are some differences between the Seoul and Busan dialect?
- How to learn the Busan accent?
- What is the difference between 입니다 and 이에요/예요?
- When do pronounce the letters ㅅㅈ ㅊ and like ’t’ and ㅂ like ’m’? And why?
- When are ㅅ/ㅆ pronounced “SH”?
- How to say, “Is it interesting?”
- 뭐야 이거?
- Which particles are dropped in speech?
- Do people in Daegu and Busan speak the same dialect?
- What’s the difference between ~어/아서 and ~고?
- How to change verbs into nouns?
- What’s the difference between 안녕히가세요 and 안녕히계세요?
- What’s “anyway” in Korean?
- Why do Koreans use 우리 instead of 나의?
- What does “멋졍 ” mean?
- Pronunciation rules for ㅎ
- Speech formalities
- Nouns in Korean
- How to ask questions in Korean
- How to say a.k.a in Korean?
- How to say ASAP in Korean?
- Grammatical spacing in Korean
- Accents around Korea
- Difference between 함께 and 함께라면?
- How would you use 이야기하다 in a sentence?
- What does ‘도망치지 마 뒤돌아서서 두려움에 맞서봐’ mean?
- ㅍ,ㅂ, and ㅃ
- Difference between 애 and 에?
- How to say “please” in Korean
- Negatives in Korean
- Difference between ㅊ and ㅈ?
- What’s the difference between 우리, 나의, and 내(ㅔ)?
- Why do Koreans sometimes put 나 at the end of a sentence?
- Difference between 입니다 and 습니다?
- How to introduce yourself in Korean?
- How to pronounce Hangul characters?
VOCABULARY
Follow the Instagram counterpart for all vocabulary study cards!
WEEKLY VOCAB RECAP:
- Week Eleven
- Week Twelve
- Week Thirteen
- Week Fourteen
- Week Fifteen
- Week Sixteen
- Week Seventeen
- Week Eighteen
- Week Nineteen
- Week Twenty
IDIOMS AND PROVERBS
Follow the Instagram counterpart!
ㄱ:
- 가재는 게 편이라
- 개미 구멍으로 둑도 무너진다
- 가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다
- 거지도 부지런하면 더운 밥 얻어 먹는다
- 가려운 곳을 긁어 주다
- 거미 새끼같이 흩어진다
- 가랑비에 옷 젖는 줄 모른다
- 개천에서 용 난다
- 걱정도 팔자다
- 귀신도 모르다
- 거짓말도 방편
- 공자 앞에서 문자 쓴다
- 곧은 나무 먼저 찍힌다
ㅅ:
ㅁ:
ㅊ:
ㅈ:
SLANG
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions:
For any information regarding how to learn Korean, travel, or resource material, please refer to my Korean Resource Masterpost. If your question is grammar related, please check out my Grammar List to see if it has been answered. If not, please feel free to ask!
Do you do translations?
No. Whilst I appreciate people asking for translations, or corrections, it is not the focus of this blog. However, if you have questions regarding grammar, advice or anything else, I am more than happy to answer! ^^
Do you have any tips for pronouncing Korean?
Check out this post!
Do you have any tips for the intonation/rhythm of Korean?
Check out this post!
Do you have any tips on learning bright and dark vowels?
Check out this post!
Do you have any tips for reading Hangul like a native?
Check out this post!
Do you know of any good Korean dictionaries?
Check out this post!
Do you have any tips for learning Hangul?
Check out this post!
Do you have any tips on staying organised while studying?
Check out this post!
Do you have any tips for self study?
I don’t have any tips as of yet, but I have narrowed down the essential things to keep in mind when self studying in this post. Check it out. But if you have anything specific left unanswered, then I’d be more than happy to answer!
What is your study plan like?
I have a post here explaining!
Do you use any other social media?
I have an Instagram for Korean Idioms, and another Instagram for all my vocabulary study cards! I also have a Twitter for updates!
How long have you been studying Korean?
Honestly, not long! I’ve only been dabbling in the language since late October 2015.
Do you self study?
Yes. I try to dedicate at least five hours a week into learning grammar and vocabulary.
What is your native language?
My mother tongue is English!
What is your name?
I use my initials L.E. as a mash up for my name online; so most people call me Elle (pronounced Ellie)! My real name is Emmie/Emily.
Will you add audio to your study cards?
I did consider making audio for the pronunciation, however I came to the conclusion that the quantity of vocabulary I’m supplying each week is already being juggled on top of university work. So making videos or audio would only increase the work and provide difficult to keep up. Although, I’m not completely dismissing the idea, so I’ll see what happens!
Will you add romanisation to you study cards?
I personally don’t think that romanisation is necessary, and quite often, it seems that learners can find it quite restrictive. This is mainly due to the fact that it can actually inhibit proper pronunciation and hinder reading fluency. For this reason, I don’t like to include it. However, for those that like to use romanisation, personally putting in the effort and piecing together the romanisation yourself is a great way to truly learn it by heart! After all, it’s all about practice. ^^
Am I allowed to save the study card you’ve made?
Of course. That’s why I make them! ;) However, I do not allow the re-uploading of any of my flashcards without first asking permission. I put time and effort into these study cards, and it’s upsetting to see my work posted without proper credit.
Why did you start learning Korean?
I love language, and have dabbled in many! I decided to learn a language completely different to anything I’ve learnt before, so I picked Korean randomly. I fell in love with it, and from there I’ve found a secret passion for Korean drama!
What other languages have you studied/know?
I have studied German, French, Russian, Japanese, and have recently just started to learn Danish. Although, Korean has been the most fun!
The literal meaning, “You can walk sideways, so long as you get to Seoul,” is used when one wants to say that achieving a goal is more important than how it is done. The English equivalent would be “The end justifies the means.”
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