How do you say “thank you” in Korean? It’s 감사합니다 (gamsahamnida). Simple, right? Well, not totally. “Thank you” in the Korean language actually depends on a thing called formality, due to the hierarchical nature of Korean culture. So how to say “thank you” in Korean depends on who you’re talking to. 감사합니다 (gamsahamnida) is the […]
MORE150+ Japanese Words and Phrases You Need to Start Speaking Now
Are you ready to start speaking Japanese, right now? Even if you just thought about learning Japanese today, you can start speaking from Day 1! Whether you are learning Japanese to prepare for travel to Japan, or for a language exchange, it’s a good idea to learn Japanese essential words and phrases to get the […]
MOREHow to Say “I Love You” in Korean – Get it Right First Time!
How do you say “I love you” in Korean? And what does “saranghae” mean? Translate “I love you” in Korean through an app, and it’ll tell you the answer is 사랑해 (saranghae). And 사랑해 (saranghae) does mean “I love you” — but it might not be the right phrase to use! Why? Because Korean has […]
MOREJapanese Pod101 Review – The Best Japanese Podcast Out There
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How good is JapanesePod101? Is JapanesePod101 free? Can you really learn Japanese with podcasts? The short answer: yes. And spoiler alert: JapanesePod101 is awesome. I’ve used JapanesePod101 on and off throughout my studies, from absolute beginner to advanced lessons. I used it to help me prepare for my Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and I still […]
MOREJapanese Numbers: Counting in Japanese from 1-100+
Ready to learn how to count from 1-100+ with Japanese numbers? Let’s take a look at the Japanese numbers 1 – 10 in the Sino-Japanese Number system, which is most common: 1: 一 (いち , ichi) 2: 二 (に , ni) 3: 三 (さん , san) 4: 四 (よん / し , yon or shi) […]
MORE67 Practical Korean Phrases to Ace Your First Korean Conversation
Are you learning how to speak Korean and ready to have your first conversation? Then this is the perfect list of practical Korean phrases. No fluff here! All the Korean words and phrases listed below are helpful phrases you’ll actually use when speaking Korean. Here are basic Korean words to get you ready for your […]
MOREEasy Korean Numbers: Counting in Korean from 1 – 100+
Learning how to count in Korean is easy. And after this lesson, you’ll be a master with Korean numbers! But I see you’re itching to get started, so let’s dive right in with Korean numbers 1 – 10: 1: 일 (il) 2: 이 (i) 3: 삼 (sam) 4: 사 (sa) 5: 오 (o) 6: 육 […]
MORE47 Japanese Proverbs about Life, Love, and Wisdom to Inspire You (with English translations)
Japanese proverbs and idioms are filled with ancient wisdom. And some of them you may have already heard and didn’t know they originated from Japan! These Japanese proverbs are called ことわざ (kotowaza). They can come in straight-forward sayings or be as philosophical as one of Uncle Iroh’s from Avatar: The Last Airbender. It makes sense […]
MOREThe Ultimate Guide to Japanese Particles (with Examples)
Japanese particles are teeny tiny bits of grammar, but they made a big impact on the clarity of your sentences. Learn Japanese particles, and you’ll have a solid foundation for Japanese grammar. But particles can seem so confusing to Japanese language learners. Why do we need them? What is their purpose? How do you know […]
MORE30 Korean Phrases for Beginners and Travelers
Preparing for a trip to South Korea? The best way to get ready is to learn a few common Korean phrases before you go! Why should you learn some basic Korean greetings and words? Because it will help you get the most from your travels! It’s amazing what doors open when you learn a few […]
MORE101 Core Korean Words — Basic Korean Words You Need to Learn First
Did you know you can understand about 50% of all Korean by learning the 100 most common Korean words? That’s right! The 100 basic Korean words are so common, they make up around half of spoken and written Korean. It’s just a matter of learning the right words first! And that’s why you need this […]
MOREHow to Use the Japanese Te-Form: Simple Guide with Japanese Te-Form Chart
Japanese te-form is one of the most common Japanese verb conjugations because it turns a normal verb into an “-ing” form verb. In English, te-form Japanese would be called the “present progressive.” Think about how often we talk about “doing” something in English. It’s a lot! The same is true for Japanese. This verb conjugation […]
MOREHow to Learn a Rainbow of Colors in Korean
So you want to learn the colors in Korean? Good call! Colors are one of the first things we teach children when learning a language. And it should be one of the first things you learn in Korean, too. Colors can be so helpful in the beginning stages of language learning. If you don’t know […]
MOREGomen Nasai! How to Say “I’m Sorry” in Japanese
Did you know there are over a dozen different ways to say “sorry” in Japanese? Like in English, there’s “I’m sorry” or “my apologies” in Japanese, too. But there are also different levels of formality and intensity of the apology, depending on the situation. So how do you apologize in Japanese? How will you know […]
MORE42 Beautiful Japanese Words Every Japanese Learner Should Know
Since I was little, I’ve loved the cadence of the beautiful Japanese language. I loved the way it sounds. The way it rolled off people’s tongues and the way the words carry more weight to them because of subtext. And most of all, I love how Japanese describes beautiful things and beautiful feelings. Japanese has […]
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