Explore how Haeyo-che, the polite yet friendly Korean speech style, is used in Girls’ Generation’s K-pop hit “Kissing You.” Learn practical Korean politeness through lyrics! 1. Introduction: Why Haeyo-che Matters For many learners of Korean, one of the first challenges is deciding which speech style to use. Should you speak in a formal way, … Read more
Discover the full guide to the Korean particle “-만”. Learn how to express exclusivity, emphasize actions, and use -만 naturally in conversation. Includes practical examples, common mistakes, and tips for learners. 1. Introduction — Why -만 Matters Learning Korean particles can be challenging, and -만 is no exception. At first glance, it may seem … Read more
Learn to use the Korean particle -도 naturally! Covers “also/too,” “not even/none,” real-life examples, common mistakes, exercises, and Japanese も/でも comparison. 1. Introduction — Why the Particle -도 Matters The Korean particle -도 is small but powerful. At first glance it often translates to English “also” or “too”, yet in real use it can … Read more
Learn the difference between Korean particles 에 and 에서. Understand how to express location, direction, and action naturally with clear examples, common mistakes, and short dialogues for practice. 1. Introduction — Why 에 and 에서 Are So Confusing For many learners of Korean, the pair 에 (e) and 에서 (eseo) is a frequent source … Read more
