Today, following the last post, I will show you some example sentences using 여기 (Yuh-gee), 거기 (Guh-gee), 저기 (Juh-gee), and 어디 (Uh-dee). The full sentence is actually “여기가 어디예요?(uh-gee-ga uh-dee-yeh-yo?)” But in Korea, particles are often dropped in everyday conversation. Speaking without particles can sometimes sound more natural and more like a local Korean…
Today, let’s learn some simple Korean words! We will learn “여기(Yuh-gee),” “거기(Guh-gee),” “저기(Juh-gee),” and “어디(Uh-dee).” These are words you will often use when asking for directions in Korea. 여기 (Yuh-gee) English Meaning: Here Use this when: You are talking about a place close to you, the speaker. Dictionary Pronunciation: Yeo-gi Easy Pronunciation: Yuh-gee 거기…
Have you ever heard of “Temple Stay”? Korea does not have an official state religion, but Buddhism has had a big influence on Korean culture and history. About 16% of the population is Buddhist. For reference, about 50% of Koreans have no religion. Until not too long ago, many people thought of temples as…
I heard that many foreigners visit hair salons in Korea these days. Maybe it is because hair salons in Korea can be more affordable than in some other countries, and the service is often good. Of course, it depends on the salon. Today, I will introduce some Korean phrases that beginners can use at…
This may be one of the most useful sentence patterns when traveling. It is “어디예요?” (uh-dee-yeh-yo). You can use it when you want to ask where something is. This one is really easy too. In Korean, the place or thing you are asking about usually comes before “어디예요?” (uh-dee-yeh-yo). So you can simply say:…
One of the most stressful moments when traveling abroad is getting lost. But before we start, here is one important tip. Google Maps is not very convenient in Korea. Koreans do not usually use Google Maps when getting around inside Korea. In Korea, the map made by NAVER is much more accurate and detailed.…
Today, let’s practice a Korean cafe role-play using only the sentences we learned last time. (Paying by card) In Korea, you may receive a receipt with an order number on it. In that case, when your drink is ready, the staff will call your order number. Or sometimes, the staff will give you a…