또 vs 다시: Which ‘Again’ should you use?
Let’s talk about two adverbs that often confuse learners: 다시 and 또. Since they are adverbs, they describe verbs or entire situations, adding specific details to the action. If you…
The Multiple Meanings of 통: Containers and Whole Things
Click to watch the video Hi everyone! Teacher Joy here to help expand your vocabulary. Since I mostly teach expats, I often get to teach Korean that you won’t find…
The Difference Between 자기 and 자신
I heard that many of you are confused by the two nouns “자기” and “자신”. As a native speaker, I used them without thinking, but looking at it from a…
How to say “Life” in Korean: 삶, 인생, 생활, 일상, 평생
Let’s look at how “life” is divided into different specific words in Korean. First, we have 삶 [삼]. This is a native Korean word formed by adding the noun-forming suffix…
How 물 and 불 created 4 Korean Adjectives
Hi, everyone! Today, I brought some Native Korean vocabulary. Is the huge amount of Korean vocab overwhelming? For Native Korean words, once you find the root of meaning, everything starts…
[Verb 10] “GIVE” in Korean: 주다 vs 드리다
Let’s talk about honorifics. If you’ve been learning Korean, you probably know that ‘to give’ changes depending on who you’re talking to. I know these grammar videos aren’t exactly ‘viral…
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