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Exploring Korean Traditions: Family Events and Funeral Customs

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   Koreans emphasize relationships and community, and greetings often reflect these values.  Especially during special situations such as moving to a new home, Koreans uphold traditions that foster respect and friendliness.  Let’s explore these scenarios in more detail. 1. Moving to a New Place In Korea, when someone moves into a new neighborhood, it is common to greet neighbors with small gifts such as rice cakes ( tteok ) or household items like detergent or soap. This tradition is rooted in the desire to build a good relationship with neighbors and bring harmony to the community. Sharing rice cakes, especially those made with red beans, is believed to ward off bad luck. Why this custom? This gesture shows humility and an intention to form a friendly connection with the people around you. It also sets the tone for mutual respect in the new living environment. What to Say: "Hello, we recently moved in. We hope to get along well with you." In Korean: "안녕하세요, 저희는 새로 이...
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Let's practice speaking Korean:Step-by-step practice situation towards intermediate level.

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  Hello!   🙌 I'd like to propose an exciting challenge for those of you who want to improve your Korean speaking skills.  Speaking practice is one of the most effective and enjoyable ways to learn a language. By engaging in conversations, you can work on pronunciation, intonation, and the natural use of expressions all at once. Additionally, preparing situational dialogues and discussing them will help build confidence and familiarize you with phrases you can use in real-life situations. Shall we work together to elevate your skills? If you're ready, let's get started! 🎉 Example Guided Dialogue Take a look at this picture.  This situation shows a customer at a department store trying to exchange a skirt.  질문 글상자 👉 What might the customer say? Please tell me your answer. 👉 How would the store clerk respond? Please tell me your answer. Let’s use this image as a starting point...
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