Learning Korean

Seems like it's something

2020-05-24T10:00:00.000+09:00

Last night, my lesson was using the Sogang 2b book. For some reason I skipped this chapter before, but I will review the other chapters again over the next few lessons and do some workbook activities during my self study time.

오늘 날씨가 어때요? How's the weather today?
비가 오는 것 같아요! Seems like it's raining!

This was one of the most useful phrases that I have ever learnt you can make endless sentences.

힘든 것 같아요 it seems hard

You try to make your own....

Quick Korean site to close!

2020-05-24T06:13:00.000+09:00

I just received an email from the cyber University Korea informing me that they are going to close the website and users will lose access to their accounts from June 19th!

It seems the content will be available through other channels, such as youtube, but the CUK site will close.

Here is the english text from the email:

Our Quick Korean website(http://korean.cuk.edu), which has provided free Korean language courses for registered members, will close beginning June 19, 2020.
The homepage will be reconstructed as a guide to our free Korean language courses, which will be provided through CUK’s Center of Future Studies, YouTube, NaverTV, youku, and the Learning Korean platform at the Korea Times.

We inform you that from hence on members will not be able to log in for the online courses.
Furthermore, personal records of class registration and issuance of certificates will no longer be made available. (Personal information of members will be deleted from our system as required by the Personal Information Protection Law of the Republic of Korea).

The Cyber University of Korea will continue to produce high quality Korean language learning online programs under our mission of ‘Creation and Service.’ Thank you for your interest and support.

Business in Korea - A guide for foreigners - Book

2019-12-04T21:28:00.002+09:00

Buy this book

Book Launched on December 1st 2019

Business in Korea - a guide for foreigners

I am pleased to announce the release of my new book, for those wishing to do business in Korea. The book is based on the experiences and insight gained during the last 8 years in Korea.

This book is for people who do business in Korea, or do business with Koreans. Maybe you work in a Korean company, travel to Korea for business, or maybe you are a student looking to find out more about business culture in korea, whatever the reason... if you want to learn the art of business in Korea, and gain an understanding of its unique business culture and etiquette to help you succeed in business with Koreans, then this book is for you.

Available from Amazon.com for kindle and eBook readers or as a PDF that you can view on a range of devices such as tablet, smartphone and computer.

Business in Korea - a guide for foreigners is a complete reference guide to business culture in Korea, and is designed to be easily consumed by busy people. The information contained within this book is a culmination of over 7 years experience of working in Korea.

I‌n this book you will learn about South‌ ‌Korea‌‌, and how its Confucian rooted culture affects the dynamics of ‌Respect,‌ ‌Age,‌ ‌and‌ ‌status‌‌. Learn the correct hierarchical Job Positions‌ ‌and‌ ‌Titles‌‌, in Korean.

Do you want to know how to get introduced, how to arrange meetings, and how to behave in them to avoid cultural faux pas’?

Do you know how to give and receive business cards in the ‘Korean Way’ and how to correctly respond to invitations, just like a Korean?

Maybe you have heard about Han, Jeong, and Nunchi, (or maybe these are alien concepts to you) - but do you understand how these concepts play out in the workplace?

Korean culture and Korean business culture is very unique. To the uneducated, it can be a minefield to navigate. Don't risk your business relationships turning sour over easily avoided misunderstandings.

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This guide will help you impress your Korean business associates, smooth the process of forming relationships

Business in Korea - a guide for foreigners is an essential guide to ensure your success, in Business, in Korea.

시작하다

2019-03-03T19:01:00.001+09:00

오늘은 토픽 공부 시작 합니다

선생님가 할아버지 이에요. 잠 제미있다!

Learning Korean

2019-01-25T13:02:00.002+09:00

Sogang
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=629107

The best Free Korean learning Program

CUK - Quick Korean

http://korean.cuk.edu/en/

Aprendiendo coreano

2018-12-28T09:32:00.003+09:00

El idioma coreano es hablado por más de 70 millones de personas, principalmente en Corea del Norte y del Sur. Hay varios hablantes nativos de coreano en varios países, incluidos los Estados Unidos, Australia, Canadá y Japón. El idioma coreano está formado por un alfabeto de 28 caracteres que se han utilizado durante cientos de años. Estos caracteres no son en modo alguno similares al alfabeto occidental que conforma el inglés, el francés, el español y otros idiomas. Esto puede resultar intimidante para alguien interesado en aprender el idioma coreano. Si eres un soldado, un diplomático o simplemente alguien que planea un viaje a Corea del Sur, aprender el idioma te ayudará a romper las barreras culturales y de comunicación.

Hay varias maneras de aprender el idioma coreano, en diversos grados. Si estudias coreano en una universidad o en una universidad, recibirás una educación intensiva sobre el alfabeto, la lectura, la escritura y el hablar el idioma que te dará una ventaja en la comunicación con los ciudadanos coreanos y compañeros de trabajo. Si está planeando una carrera como diplomático de los Estados Unidos, por ejemplo, existe la posibilidad de que su trabajo lo lleve a Corea. Poder comunicarte con coreanos nativos te ayudará a aprovechar al máximo tu trabajo y experiencia en una nueva tierra. Serás un mejor representante de tu país si puedes demostrar que estás dispuesto a aprender el idioma indígena. Se apreciará su sensibilidad cultural. Además, si planeas ser profesor de inglés como segundo idioma, ser fluido en coreano hará que tu experiencia de vivir allí sea más placentera. Como instructor de inglés, enseñarás a estudiantes coreanos, pero también aprenderás de ellos.

Otra forma de aprender el idioma coreano es inscribirse en uno de los muchos cursos acelerados que están disponibles a través de colegios comunitarios e incluso en línea. Un curso acelerado en coreano le proporcionará un conocimiento básico del idioma, que le permitirá comprender frases básicas y hacer preguntas básicas. También se te presentará el alfabeto coreano, que puede parecer desalentador. También hay instrucciones de idiomas disponibles para la compra. No aprendes el idioma por memorización. Más bien, los hablantes nativos de coreano ofrecen escenarios de la vida real que le brindan la oportunidad de aprender sobre la marcha, utilizando la tecnología de voz en su computadora. Obtienes una respuesta inmediata, que es una forma menos estresante para que aprendas. Cuando el proceso de aprendizaje es menos estresante, es más probable que retenga y retenga la información, por lo que aprenderá el idioma coreano con mayor facilidad de lo que creía posible.

Ya sea que esté interesado en aprender el idioma coreano para su propio desarrollo y disfrute intelectual, o si está dispuesto a hacerlo para un trabajo como la diplomacia internacional o la enseñanza, aprender a hablar, leer y escribir, el coreano le brinda el conocimiento para comunicarse. personas de una cultura diferente, y si trabajas en el extranjero, te ayuda a tener una experiencia menos preocupante al comunicarte con coreanos nativos. No hay nada más estresante que no poder comunicarse con las personas en un país extranjero. Aprender coreano aliviará ese estrés y causará una buena impresión en sus asociados en el extranjero. Aprender el idioma coreano mejorará sus viajes y experiencias de trabajo, ya que apreciará la vida y la cultura de los coreanos, un pueblo que nos parece misterioso. Aprender un segundo idioma, como el coreano, es un logro intelectual y personal que mejorará los beneficios profesionales e intelectuales para usted.

Learning korean

2018-12-27T18:14:00.001+09:00

The Korean language is spoken by more than 70 million people, primarily in North and South Korea. There are a number of native Korean language speakers in several countries, including the United States Australia, Canada, and Japan. The Korean language is made up of an alphabet of 28 characters that have been in used for hundreds of years. These characters are in no way similar the western alphabet that makes up the English, French, Spanish, and other languages. This can prove to be intimidating for someone interested in learning the Korean language. If you are a soldier, a diplomat, or just someone planning a trip to South Korea, learning the language will help you to break down cultural and communication barriers.

There are several ways you can learn the Korean language, to varying degrees. If you study Korean at a college or University, you will receive an intensive education on the alphabet, reading, writing, and speaking the language that will give you a leg up on communicating with Korean citizens and work associates. If you are planning a career in as a United States diplomat, for example, there is a chance that your job will take you to Korea. Being able to communicate with native Koreans will help you make the most of your job and experience in a new land. You will be a better representative of your country if you are able to demonstrate your willingness to learn the indigenous language. Your cultural sensitivity will be appreciated. Also, if you plan to be a teacher of English as a second language, being fluent in Korean will make your experience living there more pleasant. As an instructor of English, you will be teaching Korean students, but you will also be learning from them.

Another way to learn the Korean language is by enrolling in one of many accelerated courses that are available through community colleges and even online. An accelerated course in Korean will provide you with a basic knowledge of the language, which will allow you to understand basic phrases, and ask basic questions. You will also be introduced to the Korean alphabet, which might seem daunting. There is language instruction available for purchase, as well. You do not learn the language by memorization. Rather, native Korean speakers provide real-life scenarios that provide you the opportunity to learn as you go, using voice technology over your computer. You get immediate feedback, which is a less stressful way for you to learn. When the learning process is less stressful, you are more apt to take the information in and retain, thus learning the Korean language with greater ease than you thought possible.

Whether you are interested in learning the Korean language for your own intellectual development and enjoyment, or you are inclined to do so for a job such a international diplomacy or teaching, learning to speak, read, and write Korean gives you the knowledge to communicate with people of a different culture, and if you are working abroad, helps you to have a less worrisome experience communicating with native Koreans. There is nothing more stressful than being unable to communicate with people while in a foreign country. Learning Korean will alleviate that stress, as well as make a good impression with your overseas associates. Learning the Korean language will enhance your travels and work experiences in that you will be appreciate the lives and culture of the Korean people, a people that seem mysterious to us. Learning a second language such as the Korean language is an intellectually and personally improving achievement that will provide many benefits to you professionally and intellectually.

Conversation class

2015-12-01T15:22:00.001+09:00

Probably over a year since I posted. I have been so busy.

I have been learning and slowly improving, but need more motivation so I thought I would try to revive this blog.

So a simple post to start. ..

I plan to write a post about the following:

Cyber Korean - Learning Program

The Cyber University of Korea

Conversation Class

My Only Korean Study at the moment with Global English Ministry Church

What no Textbook

I have completely given up on Textbook study - Why?

Sogang Korean 2b - Grammar 은/는 것 같 아 요 / seems like

2014-11-14T11:15:00.001+09:00

New Language Book: 한국어 어휘 연습 ~ Korean Vocabulary Practice for Foreigners

2014-10-28T19:00:00.000+09:00

I bought a new book last night.

한국어 어휘 연습 ~
Korean Vocabulary Practice for Foreigners (Intermediate Level).

I bought it through a local foreigners Facebook group, Bundang Buy and Sell. It is in immaculate condition - like new - and only cost me 7,000원 (About 4 pounds).

The book is published by Yonsei University and is a kind of dictionary, with the words organised into categories. (oh yeah, a vocabulary book!) The first category is 사람 - People.

The words are listed with a translated meaning, a Usage example (of the word) - Noun, Adverb, an example expression and 2 example sentences.

You can view / download the first 5 pages from the first chapter >Here<

So you can check if you want to buy this book...
File Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1udXhC2Un3HakZEaVNMUGNyTXc/view?usp=sharing

Learning Korean - 비정상회담 - Korean TV Show

2014-10-24T19:00:00.000+09:00

I had a great Korean class last night... We decided to have a free talking lesson before starting the next chapter of the Essential Korean for Business use (Oh I started making a Memrise for this book - Any one else use it? - more on that later)

We talked about 비정상회담 - This is a Korean talk show and features some foreigners who are are pretty awesome at speaking korean - If you don't know about this show you can check it out on youTube here 비정상회담

The name of this show is quite interesting

정상회담 means Summit and the shows set looks like an international summit and the "Foreigner" guests are all from different countries; Turkey, UK, USA, Australia, Africa - these guys have reached a celebrity status in Korea... because of their language ability.

The title of the show is a play on words adding 비 to the front, this is not a real word, but it makes the title mean "Normal persons summit' or 'abnormal summit'

- This show is actually a lot of fun. See the video at the bottom of this post!!!

We talked about the show, TV shows and movies...

Phrases

매주 보는 것은 아니에요 I don't watch every week
매주 보지는 않아요 I don't watch every week
거의 ~ 않다 rarely
example: 거의 콜라를 마시지 않아요 I rarely drink cola

Vocabulary

잊어버리다 Forget
기억나다 (하다) Remember
특히 Rarely
인상깊었던 Impressive

Memrize Sogang Korean study

2014-10-16T12:30:00.000+09:00

I have re-started using Memrize to study vocabulary, there are already Memrize courses for Sogang 1b, 2a, and 2b. If you don't know about memrise, you can check it out here.

I use the Andriod App on my Note 3, and it works really well. I last used memrize about a year ago and gave up as it was too hard to type on my phone, within the time limit. Problems were caused by both the text input on my phone and the app itself, oh and probably my lack of ability!

The website works in the previous way with the timed countdown to type the word, but the app now has several methods to input the word. One is to select the English translation form a list of options, the other is to read the English word / phrase and select groups of Korean characters to form the Korean word / phrase.

For example:

Memrise has allowed me, through its gamified learning environment, to learn 321 words and accumulate 168,448 points. I have no idea what the points are for, or what they mean, but what I like about the Memrise environment is that it is very motivating, you want to remember the words and a sense of achievement is given when the you get it right.

I also have been continuing with my conversation classes and will post something about them, later!

Happy studying!

오늘은 ID 카드를 안 카져 왔어요! Today I forgot my ID card.

2014-10-02T18:30:00.000+09:00

Last week I studied this sentence ID 카드를 안 카져 왔어요!

and 오늘은 ID 카드를 안 카져 왔어요!

Vocabulary

오늘은 Today
ID 카드 ID Card
를 (Subject Marker)
안 Not
가져왔어요 I brought

출근길에 - On the way to work.

2014-09-24T18:30:00.000+09:00

Phrase:

출근길에 병원에 들렀다가 조금늦게 하겠습니다.

I will be a bit late to work as i will drop by the hospital

많이 안좋나 보군요. 일보고 천천히 들어오세요.

You must be really unwell, take your time

Vocabulary:

출근 = work

길 = road

병원 = hospital

조금 = little

늦게 = late

많이 = a lot

안좋나 = not well

보군요 = see (보다)

일 = work

보고 = see (보다)

천천히 = Slowly

들렀다가 = stopped by

하겠습니다 = I will

들어오세요 = come in

출근길에 = On the way to work

퇴근길에 - After work

2014-09-24T14:59:00.001+09:00

Following from yesterday's post I made some new sentences using the vocabulary and some other words to change the situation

퇴근길에 병원에 들렀다가 조금늦게 집에 갈겠습니다.

after work stopped at the hospital, I'll go home a little late.

Learning Korean - Key to Korean - 30 Day speaking Challenge

2014-09-24T10:00:00.000+09:00

30 Day Speaking Challenge - Key to Korean

This is really intense and don't think it would work for me. They suggest on the site to take twice as long and just learn 12 words a day - which is more manageable... but I still think that learning unconnected vocabulary, is really hard to do... But that is just me! - Oh! and then there is the Grammar! But it is interesting! Here is an example and some links to the site and material...

Day 1 - Vocabulary

1 추측 Guess, supposition
2 예상(하다/되다) Expectation, conjecture
3 장 Chapter
4 나타내다 Express
5 표현(하다/되다) Express, expression
6 단계 Step
7 관련(하다/되다) Relation, be related to
8 조금씩 Little by little
9 예문 Example sentence
10 통하다 Pass, lead to
11 정확하다 Be correct
12 바라다 Wish, hope, want, desire
13 모양 Shape, signs, indication
14 겉 Surface
15 감정 Emotion
16 상태 Condition
17 혹은 Or
18 느껴지다 Be felt
19 과거 Past tense
20 젊다 Be young
21 익숙해지다 Get skillful
22 따라서 Therefore
23 보기보다 Compared to how it looks
24 남방 Shirt (or southern region)

Download Week 1 Chapter 1 as a .pdf

Click to view the Key to Korean website

Phrase of the day: Sorry I am late

2014-09-23T11:16:00.001+09:00

Phrase of the day: 퇴근 시간이 몇 시예요? What time does work finish?

2014-09-23T10:43:00.000+09:00

어제 밤에는 한국어 공부 이에요 "Essential Korean for Business" 책 읽어습니다.

Phrase of the day:

Informal: 퇴근 시간이 몇 시예요?

What time does work finish?

Formal: 김 과장님은 주로 몇 시에 퇴근하세요?
Manager Kim, What time do you usually finish work?

Vocabulary

과장님 = Manager/Supervisor
주로 = Usually
몇 시에 = What time
퇴근하세요 = Finish Work

2014-09-22T15:05:00.000+09:00

Yesterday I started my new Korean classes, 2 Sessions at 11:30 and 2pm. So I now have 2 new teachers, although the 2nd class will be a kind of language exchange. 1hr Korean and 30 mins English. However yesterday was over an hour, completely in Korean, I am trying to dechipher my notes now, I need to better organise my note taking... but will try to recap on this blog.

Random (?) Vocabulary
매일 매일 = Day to day
반복 = Repeat
일상적인 = Routine
삶이 = Life
싫어 = Hate

Random (?) Phrases

일상적인 내 삶이 싫어 졌어요 = Hate my daily life
매일 매일 반복되는 = Repeated everyday

오늘의 영국에서!

2014-09-19T10:10:00.000+09:00

저는 영국인지만 한국에 살고있어요.
오늘의 영국에서 중요한 정치적인 이벤트가 일어나고있어요.
스코틀랜드 영국함께 하지않합니다.
지금 스코틀랜드 명 투표를 합니다.
스코틀랜드 투표 '예'으면 영국에 어떤 일이 일어날 것인?

Translation:

Today in the UK!

I am British but live in South Korea.

Today in the UK an important political event is happening.

Scotland do not want to be together with the UK.

Scotland are voting now.

What will happen in England if Scotland vote yes?

오늘은 시작 기타는 배울거예요.

2014-09-18T10:30:00.000+09:00

오늘은 시작 기타는 배울거예요. 조금 불안해한다 왜냐하면 악보읽을 수없는 도 악기를 연주 할 수 없습니다. 사실은 내가 어렸을 때 바이올린을 배우고. 하지만 바이올린을 연주 하지 잘 없습니다. 열심해는 기타를 연주 하고싶다. 요즘에 많이바쁜지만 재미있어요. 일정을 알려드립니다. 일요일 - 한국어 말하기 수업 있다. 화요일 - 비즈니스 한국어 말하기 수업 있다. 목요일 - 기타 수업 있다. 다음주에는 일요일에 또 다른 한국어 수업 시작 해요. 그럼 일요일 에는 한국어 수업이 두 개 있어요. 역시 우리아내가함게 공부해요.

Correction from RingLing
오늘 기타를 배우기 시작했어요.
악기를 연주할 줄도 악보를 읽을 줄도 몰라서 조금 불안합니다
어렸을 적에 바이올린을 배웠습니다.
하지만 바이올린을 잘 연주하지 못합니다.
기타는 잘 치고 싶은 마음이 큽니다.
요즘에 전 많이 바쁘지만 또 많이 재미있어요.
제 일정은 이렇습니다.
일요일에는 말하기 수업이 있습니다.
화요일에는 직업 한국어 말하기 수업이 있습니다.
목요일에는 기타 수업이 있어요
다음주 일요일에는 또 다른 한국어 수업을 듣기 시작해요.
그렇게 되면 일요일에는 한국어 수업이 두 개나 있게 됩니다.
제 아내도 함께 공부해요.

Translation: I start to learn guitar today. I'm a little nervous because I cannot play an instrument and also I cannot read sheet music. Actually, when I was a kid, I learnt the violin. But I cannot play the violin well. I am eager to play the guitar. These days, I'm busy, but its a lot of fun. I will tell you my schedule. Sunday - Korean speaking class. Tuesday - Korean speaking class business. Thursday - Guitar class. Next Sunday, I will start another Korean class. So I will have two Korean classes on Sundays. I also study with my wife.

감기에 걸렸어요! - I caught a cold!

2014-09-17T08:00:00.000+09:00

감기에 걸렸어요!
어제 저는 재채기를 시작 했 습니다.
어제 밤에는 코 막혔습니다.
그래서 몸이 좋지 않아요.
감기약을 먹고, 잘 잤지만, 지금도 피곤해요.

(See below for translation)

감기 걸렸어요? Did you catch a cold?

네, 감기걸렸어요. Yes, I caught a cold
네, 목이 너무 아파요. Yes, my throat is so sore.
네, 머리가 너무 아파요. Yes, My head hurts so much
네, 코 막힘에요. Yes, My nose is blocked
아니요, 난 괜찮아요! No, I'm okay

걸리다 = to catch (a disease)

감기 = cold

목 = throat
목이 아파요 = I have a sore throat

코 = nose
코 막힘에요 = Blocked nose

콧물 = nasal mucus
콧물이 나오다 = to have a runny nose

열이 있다 = to have a fever
열이 있어요 = I have a fever

재채기 = sneeze
재채기가 나오다 = to have a fit of sneezing

아파요 = Hurt / Sick (아프다 = Sick Painful)

감기약 = Cold Medicine
감기약 먹었어요 = I took cold medicine (먹다 = eat)

자다 = sleep
잘 잤아요 = Slept well (잘 = well, 잤다 = slept)

Translation:

" I caught a cold! Yesterday, I started sneezing Last night my nose was blocked
So, I don't feel well
I took cold medicine, so I slept well, But, I still feel tired".

Bathroom Vocabulary

2014-09-16T10:00:00.000+09:00

Bathroom Vocabulary list from Learning Korean is easy

핀셋	Tweezers (Pronounced as: 핀섿)
욕조	Bathtub (Pronounced as: 욕쪼)
수건걸이	Towel rack (Pronounced as: 수건거리)
수건	Towel
치약	Toothpaste
칫솔	Toothpaste (Pronounced as: 칟쏠)
변좌	Toilet seat
화장지	Toilet paper
변기	Toilet
비누	Soap
세면대	Sink, basin
샤워 커튼	Shower curtain
샤워실, 샤워기	Shower
면도용 크림	Shaving cream
전기면도기	(electric) Shaver
샴푸	Shampoo
면도날	Razor blade
파우더	Powder
플런저	Plunger
향수	Perfume
손톱줄	Nail file (Pronounced as: 손톱쭐)
손톱깎이	Nail clippers (Pronounced as: 손톱까끼)
구강 청결제	Mouthwash
거울	Mirror
화장	Make-up
로션	Lotion
헤어 드라이어	Hair-dryer
솔빗	Hair brush (Pronounced as: 솔빋)
치실	Floss
컨디셔너	Conditioner
빗	Comb (Pronounced as: 빋)
목욕 수건	Bath towel (Pronounced as: 모굑 수건)
화장복	Bathrobe

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Korean through English Book 2

2014-09-15T08:36:00.000+09:00

My Sunday Korean class, starts a new term next week, and yesterday we had a pre-term enrollment type session. At the end of the last term there was only one student - 'me' and we started the Sogang 2b book. I enjoyed studying the first chapter and worked quite hard studying the vocabulary and completing the extra work book tasks. But the new term sees new students and a change of teachers, I have been moved to a new group with a new teacher, which will be a conversation class. I don't mind as it will be good to have some conversation practise.

The conversation class will be based on a 'new' book Korean through English by Sang Oak lee. i was surprised to see the book on the table as I have this book although I never studied it. I bought this book about 10 years ago, when I got home and checked the book my which has written some translations for me in it, so at some point I must have attempted to study it. I think it was too hard at the time. Now, it seems okay - there are lots of new vocabulary and it will be interesting to see how the conversation class is formed out of the book's text. I am going to need to study a lot before each class to try and keep up with it.

Here is the vocab from our first lesson (Next week)

And here is the text we will use, for the conversation class - The text is quite short, first i plan to read it until I understand it, and then memorize some of the sentences, then try to write my own opinion sentences. Lots to do before Sunday!!!

There is an English translation, but I am trying to read it - YET!

I will post about the class and my own writing work later...

You can download all pages as a pdf > Korean Through English Book 2 Page 13 <

useful stationery!

2014-09-15T00:27:00.001+09:00

I found this English vocabulary note book in Daiso at the weekend. I
am going to use it for korean vocabulary (of course)

You write the word on the left side and the translation, meaning or example sentence on the right. you can the memorize the word and test your knowledge by covering either the word or description. ... Stationery is so cheap in korea, this cost 1,000원 (58p or $1).