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How to Read Korean Faster

Billy — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:19:10 +0000

I do a lot of Korean reading… in the dictionary, and grammar lessons. But I don’t read enough regular books (I’m trying!), so when my subscribers started asking me for tips to read faster I wasn’t sure the best books to recommend or the best methods for that.

Fortunately one of my friends is Gillian 쌤, a Korean teacher who absolutely loves reading, and also prepared several recommendations – books to read as a Korean learner to improve your reading speed, as well as practical tips for how to read Korean faster and how to study from Korean books.

The Hardest Part of Life in Korea (Literally TRASH) | Into Korean

Billy — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:13:18 +0000

For me, one of the most difficult parts of living in Korea is dealing with trash – knowing what to throw away and where. But for most Korean learners, the most difficult part of living in Korea is the Korean language. We talked about some of the issues that foreigners in Korea have, along with some of the issues that Koreans have, in my latest podcast episode of “Into Korean.”

Korean Debunks Korean Stereotypes

Billy — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:10:56 +0000

Koreans have a lot of stereotypes, but many of them (most?) are inaccurate. I met with my friend and we talked about several common stereotypes people have about Korean people, such as how they handle relationships, plastic surgery, K-pop and K-dramas, spicy food, drinking culture, work and school culture, and more.

Korean Ghosts That Scared My Kid | Into Korean

Billy — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:09:29 +0000

There are a lot of ghosts in Korea, and just as many misconceptions about them. I wanted to talk about some of the most common ghosts and share which one’s my favorite. I also brought in a ghost expert (my son) to talk about some more obscure Korean ghosts.

Also by the way, there are only 3 more episodes left in Season 1 of my podcast. What do you think? After staying in Korea for a few months I’ll return with Season 2.

Why Stray Kids’s Korean wordplay is GENIUS (feat. “Charmer”) | Stray Kids Analysis (9/8)

Billy — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:39:36 +0000

After analyzing all eight members of Stray Kids, I decided to try (for my very first time) making an analysis about some song titles and lyrics. I analyzed the hidden meanings behind several of Stray Kids’ Korean album titles, and took a deep look into their lyrics in the song “Charmer.”

https://youtu.be/AhX9B996rig

Important Hanja: “CHANGE” 환 (換) | Korean FAQ

Billy — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This episode is about the Hanja 환 (換), which means “change.” I give several of the most common examples of words that use this Hanja, where it comes from, and how to recognize it.

Where Should You Stay in Seoul? | Into Korean

Billy — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

I often get asked where is the best place to stay in Seoul as a tourist. While there are pros and cons to each place, there’s no single best answer. Typically 명동 is recommended for its location, or 홍대 for its nightlife, and more. I talk about each area, as well as ask an expert to share his recommendations, in today’s newest episode of my Korean learning podcast “Into Korean.”

Learn Korean with “Korean Made Simple” Textbooks & Workbooks

Billy — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:11:08 +0000

I recently made another update to my textbook and workbook series, fixing some annoying typos, as well as updating some details that have changed over the past few years (like how to deal with Korean age!).

I have three textbooks and three (completely optional) workbooks, and they all go in order and together to help bring someone from the very beginning up to a basic conversational level. I made this video to re-announce the books and share what’s inside.

10 Things That Make Korean Difficult + Tips!

Billy — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:09:57 +0000

Korean can be difficult to learn due to a few reasons, but it doesn’t have to be! We compiled tips for TEN of the top things that can make learning Korean tricky, so hopefully these will be a bit easier.

Why I.N’s Korean sounds so MATURE | Stray Kids Analysis (8/8)

Billy — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:08:20 +0000

We’ve done it! Here’s the final episode in my Stray Kids analysis series, and this time I took a look at the youngest member I.N and showed why I think his Korean speech sounds so mature.