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Korea’s Major Commemorative Days

Korea's Commemorative Days: Special Anniversaries Throughout the Year Korea's Commemorative Days: Special Anniversaries Throughout the Year January New Year’s Day (January 1): A day to celebrate the start of a new year, making plans and resolutions with family and friends. UN Korean Entry Day (January 8): A day to remember the contributions of UN forces who entered Korea during the Korean War. February February 8 Declaration of Independence (February 8): Korean students studying in Japan declared independence, a precursor to the March 1 Independence Movement. March Independence Movement Day (March 1): A key day in Korean history, marking the 1919 resistance against Japanese colonial rule. The day is celebrated with patriotic displays. April April 19 Revolution Day (April 19): ...

Korean Beginner Vocabulary part 2.

Beginner Korean Vocabulary Guide: Build Confidence with Consistent Practice! Hello, students learning Korean! The first step in mastering a language is learning vocabulary. To speak Korean fluently, you need to know a wide range of words and how to use them. Starting with beginner vocabulary will help you build confidence and improve your listening and speaking skills. Consistency is key when it comes to vocabulary learning. By studying a little bit each day, you'll be able to remember and use many words in no time. Start with basic verbs like 하다 (to do) and adjectives like 좋다 (to be good). These fundamental words are crucial for forming sentences. In addition to memorizing words, practicing them in sentences is essential. For example, using the phrase 학교에 가다 (to go to school) in a sentence will help you understand how to apply the word in real-life situations. As you create sentences, you'll fin...

TOPIK II 필수 관용구 완전 정복! Must-Know Korean Idioms for Real-Life Use

TOPIK II Idioms | 필수 한국어 관용구 & 고급 표현 학습 가이드 TOPIK II Idioms: Essential Expressions for Advanced Learners TOPIK II(한국어능력시험 고급) 준비에 있어 관용구와 숙어 는 필수입니다. 단순한 단어 암기만으로는 고득점이 어렵고, 한국 문화와 사고방식을 반영한 표현을 자연스럽게 사용할 수 있어야 합니다. 이 글에서는 TOPIK II 필수 관용구 를 실제 예문과 함께 정리하고, 효과적인 학습법과 활용 팁을 제공합니다. What Are Korean Idioms (관용구)? 한국어 관용구( 숙어, 관용 표현 )는 말 그대로 해석해서는 뜻을 이해하기 어렵습니다. 예를 들어, “발이 넓다”는 실제로 발의 크기를 말하는 것이 아니라 인맥이 넓다 는 의미입니다. 이런 표현들은 한국 사회와 문화적 맥락 속에서 발전했기 때문에, 외국인 학습자에게는 특히 TOPIK II에서 도전 과제가 됩니다. Top 5 Essential TOPIK II Idioms 1. 눈에 띄다 (to stand out) Example 1: 그의 발표는 모두의 눈에 띄었다. (His presentation stood out to everyone.) Example 2: 이 제품은 디자인이 독특해서 눈에 잘 띈다. (This product's design is unique and stands out well.) — TOPIK 쓰기에서 주목받는 현상 을 설명할 때 자주 사용...

Korean Beginner Vocabulary part 1.

🎯 20 Days to Master 100 Essential Korean Words: A Beginner’s Guide Tired of watching K-dramas with subtitles? Understand your favorite K-pop idols and start speaking Korean today! Learn 100 core Korean words, practice pronunciation, and start forming simple sentences. 📚 Core Vocabulary: Nouns, Verbs & Adjectives Korean Word Pronunciation Meaning 사람 sa-ram person 집 jip house 학교 hak-gyo school 음식 eum-sik food 친구 chin-gu friend 먹다 meok-da to eat 가다 ga-da to go 보다 bo-da to see 배우다 bae-u-da to learn 말하다 mal-ha-da to speak 좋다 jo-ta good 예쁘다 ye-ppeu-da pretty 빠르다 bba-reu-da fast 느리다 neu-ri-da slow 재미있다 jae-mi-it-da fun 📅 20-Day Learning Plan with Pronunciation Audio Days 1–5: Nouns Words: 사람, 집, 학교, 음식, 친구 Practice Sentences: 저는 사람입니다. / 이것은 집이에요. Tip: Label objects around your home with their Korean names. Days 6–10: Verbs Words: 먹다, 가다, 보다, 배우다, 말하다 Practice Sentences: 저는 밥을 먹어요. / 학교에 가요. Tip: Record your voice to impro...