koreanlanguage7 How to Use '안' vs '못' - The Right Way to Say 'Not' in Korean Alright, let's talk about 안 and 못ㅡtwo tiny words that can change the entire meaning of a sentence. If you've ever gotten confused about when to use which, don't worry. You're definitely not alone! I've seen so many learners mix these up, and honestly, it's totally understandable. Let's clear things up in a way that actually sticks. What's the Difference Between '안' and '못'?Both 안 and 못 mak.. 2025. 3. 9. How to Use '이다' (입니다 vs 이에요/예요) in Korean Alright, let's be realㅡif you've been learning Korean for a while, you've probably gotten confused by 입니다, 이에요 and 예요 at least once. It's one of those things that seem simple at first, but then you start second-guessing yourself. Don't worry, you're not alone! Let's break it down in a way that actually makes sence. What is '이다'?So, 이다 is basically the Korean version of "to be." It's used to .. 2025. 3. 7. How to Use the Present Progressive (-고 있어요) in Korean Alright, let's talk about how to express actions that are happening right now in Korean! In English, you'd say, "I am eating", "She is studying", "They are watching TV". That's called the present progressive tense, and in Korean, we use -고 있어요 to express the same thing. Basic Structure:Verb stem + - 고 있어요 Example:먹다 (to eat) → 먹고 있어요 (I am eating)공부하다 (to study) → 공부하고 있어요 (I am studying)보다 (t.. 2025. 3. 6. Beyound the Textbook: How to Learn Real Korean If you've ever tried to learn Korean, you've probably realized something: the Korean you see in textbooks and the Korean people actually speak are two completely different things. it's not just about slang or casual speech-it's the tone, the rhythm, and the unspoken rules that make real-life Korean feel like a whole new language. I've seen so many foreign learners struggle with this. They study.. 2025. 2. 24. Why Korean Feels So Different - What I Realized While Explaining It to Foreigners Every time I explain Korean to my foreign friends, I realize something new. Korean isn’t just about memorizing words and grammar—it’s a completely different way of thinking. Some expressions don’t translate directly, and the same sentence can have totally different meanings depending on the situation. The more I try to explain it, the more I see how unique the Korean thought process really is.I .. 2025. 2. 24. Korean Alphabet Made Easy: A Fun and Personal Guide to Hangul "If I Can Learn English, You Can Learn Hangul!"I still remember the first time I saw the English alphabet. The letters looked familiar, but the pronunciation? A total nightmare. Why does "though" sound nothing like "tough" or "through"? Every new word felt like a guessing game, and I constantly mixed up spellings.But then, one day, my friend gave me a tip: "Think of English words like faces. Eac.. 2025. 2. 23. 이전 1 2 다음
