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Even advanced Korean learners fall into these two habits. Do you? 1. Overusing -는 거예요 저는 요즘 매일 운동하는 거예요. → 저 요즘 매일 운동해요. Use -는 거예요 when you’re explaining or adding context, not for simple facts. 2. Not finishing your sentences 한국어 오래 공부했는데, 아직도 어려운 표현 많고, 가끔 실수할 때도 있어서... 한국어 오래 공부했는데, 아직도 어려운 표현 많아요. 가끔 실수도 해요.
1:276K views · 2d ago · 1:27
Sound more fluent in Korean with 은근히 은근히 = “low-key,” “subtly,” or “more than you’d expect” 이거 은근히 어려워요. This is surprisingly hard. 그 사람 은근히 웃겨요. That person is low-key funny. It comes from 은근하다, which describes something quiet and not showy, but definitely there. That’s why it works so well for feelings you don’t show 은근히 서운했어요. → I was kind of hurt. 은근히 기대돼요. → I’m low-key excited. In casual speech, people often just say 은근. 은근 맛있어!
58:3512K views · 7d ago · 58:35
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1:111M views · 8d ago · 1:11
In the Korean dub of We Bare Bears, Chloe’s family doesn’t speak standard Korean. They speak Jeju dialect, which most Koreans can’t understand without subtitles. Here’s why it was such a clever dubbing choice!
1:428K views · 9d ago · 1:42
나름대로 means “in one’s own way” or “in its own way.” It comes from 나름 (“depending on” or “one’s own way,” as in 사람 나름이에요, “It depends on the person”) and 대로 (“according to”). 저도 나름대로 열심히 했어요. = I worked hard too, in my own way. 이 영화도 나름대로 재미있었어요. = This movie was fun too, in its own way.
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15:181.8M views · 10d ago · 15:18
In this episode, we look at a scene from We Bare Bears (S1, “My Clique”) where the bears meet Chloe's parents for the first time. In the English dub, the parents speak Korean. But in the Korean dub, the greeting isn’t in standard Korean, and most Korean viewers don’t even understand it without the subtitles. We break down the lines, the dub’s surprisingly clever choice, and what it reveals about how language shapes a character!
Topics: It's not 안녕하세요(Annyeonghaseyo)? · Introducing We Bare Bears 🐻🐼🐻❄️ · Korean Lines Breakdown · Grizz's Cute Mistake · Standard Korean vs. Jeju Dialect · About Jeju Island and Dialect
2:248K views · 11d ago · 2:24
말 나온 김에 = “now that you mention it” or “while we’re on the subject.”김 here means an opportunity. The topic came up, so you use it to suggest something. 말 나온 김에, 우리 여행 날짜 정할까요?= While we’re on the subject, shall we set a date for our trip? Make your own sentence in the comments, and keep improving your Korean at .
2:3215K views · 14d ago · 2:32
The most overused Korean expression of 2026? I’ve seen this expression SO many times on Korean social media lately that I’m honestly getting tired of it. It’s a perfectly good expression, but when everyone starts using the same phrase for absolutely everything, it loses some of its charm. Still, it’s a useful pattern to know! 얼마나 한 건지 감도 안 옴.= I can't even imagine how... Have you noticed this trend in Korean comments and captions?
2:176K views · 15d ago · 2:17
Everybody says Hangeul is easy, and other learners seem to pick it up in no time. So if it’s taking you a little longer, should you stop and wait until you can read quickly and confidently? My answer: keep going. Keep practicing Hangeul, and keep learning Korean, especially through listening and speaking. When I started Japanese, I didn’t know all the hiragana and katakana yet, but I could hold basic conversations within a few weeks by focusing on sounds.
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2:5333K views · 16d ago · 2:53
My kids use this word every winter... but had no idea where the word came from 전기장판 = electric heating pad But what is 장판? 장판 = the floor covering of a Korean room Today: vinyl flooring sheets Before: paper floors over 온돌, oiled and polished with 콩댐 (ground soybeans + 들기름)
1:315K views · 18d ago · 1:31
It's Halloween week, so we've opened 3 spooky Korean stories on TTMIK Stories, our Korean reading app, for FREE! Oct 23 | 엘리베이터에 4층이 없어요 (There's no 4th floor in the elevator) | Level 1 Oct 26 | 우리 집에 귀신이 살아요 (A ghost lives in our house) | Level 4 Oct 29 | 행운의 편지 1 (The Letter of Luck) | Level 5
1:295K views · 20d ago · 1:29
안녕하세요! Want to boost your Korean skills? Our next Korean Bootcamp program for the beginner level starts next week! After 6 weeks of studying together with native Korean teachers and a community of fellow learners, you will speak Korean much more confidently!
1:496K views · 21d ago · 1:49
Want to boost your Korean? Join now People don’t quit because Korean is too hard. They quit because studying alone is lonely, unstructured, and easy to put off. So we built the plan, the practice, and the people. [Korean Bootcamp for Beginners!]
1:3221K views · 24d ago · 1:32
Learn 뭐랄까, a Korean expression you use when you’re searching for the right words. It means “how should I put it?” or “what’s the word?” 뭐랄까 is short for 뭐라고 할까 or 뭐라고 말할까. You’re not asking the other person for an answer. You’re thinking to yourself while you find the best way to describe something.
54:1711K views · 28d ago · 54:17
32 Korean dishes, one winner! We couldn’t cover every Korean food out there, but everything in this video is definitely worth a try. Already a fan of one, or want to try one for the first time? Tell us in the comments!
Topics: Talk To Me About Korea (Food) · Korean Food World Cup (32 Dishes Tournament) · Tteokbokki(떡볶이) vs. Samgyetang(삼계탕) · Kimchi bokkeumbap(김치볶음밥) vs. Bibimbap(비빔밥) · Dakgalbi(닭갈비) vs. Bone hangover soup(뼈해장국) · Samgyeopsal(삼겹살) vs. Galbijjim(갈비찜)
9:0122K views · 1mo ago · 9:01
Practice your Hangeul typing here [A Hangeul Day tradition from TTMIK] Since 2024, we've been celebrating Hangeul Day with new ways to play! 한글얼굴(Hangeul Face) in 2024, 한글이름(Hangeul Name) in 2025, and now 한글타자(Hangeul Typing).
Topics: Let's type · How the Korean Keyboard Work · How to Type Hangeul (Korean letter) · Play Hangeul Typing Game · Practice Typing Hangeul · (Mac) How to Add a Korean Keyboard
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Introducing our new series, Talk To Me About Korea, honest conversations about anything and everything related to Korea. Hope you enjoy it!
Topics: Talk To Me About Korea (Dating) · Is Dating Easier in Korea? · Does Language Matter in Dating? · Mildang(밀당): The Push and Pull · Gobaek(고백): Confession Culture · Counting Days & Anniversaries 📆
1:215K views · 2mo ago · 1:21
Take a look at our app, TTMIK Stories here!
17:241.2M views · 3mo ago · 17:24
Guest: Adventure Time Lady Rainicorn
Let's take a look at some Korean lines spoken by Lady Rainicorn from Adventure Time! We were also lucky enough to hear from Niki Yang, the voice behind Lady Rainicorn (and BMO), who shared her story with us! Are you interested in learning Korean? TTMIK Courses Reading App Speaking App Books
Topics: Cartoon That Made Fans Learn Korean · Adventure Time · Lady Rainicorn · Korean Viewers' Comments · Natural Korean Lines In The Show · Q. How Rainicorn's Lines are Translated
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"You" is one of the hardest words to translate into Korean when there's no context. But even if you do know exactly how to address the other person, it doesn't end there. It's because you will still need to synchronize many words with your word choice for "you".
1:1422K views · 3mo ago · 1:14
How do you say "eyebrows" and "eyelashes" in your language? In Korean, the eyelashes are "inner eyebrows" These kinds of language differences are so interesting!
1:206K views · 3mo ago · 1:20
Read mini Korean stories every day! Stories that match your level Vocab review Review quiz Translation Professional audio Grammar breakdown Study tracker Learn Korean naturally through engaging context with TTMIK Stories
2:1514K views · 3mo ago · 2:15
Which of these words were new to you? 알다 = to know + 보다 알아보다 = to recognize, to look into + 듣다 알아듣다 = to hear and understand + 맞히다 알아맞히다 = to guess (correctly) + 내다 알아내다 = to figure out, to find out
32:18152K views · 3mo ago · 32:18
Lily, Cameron, and Mike, who've lived in Korea for 1, 11, and 35 years respectively, sit down together to talk about life in Korea. They answer questions from Korean learners and Korea enthusiasts, react to memes about Korean life, and share their honest take on the stereotypes people have about Korea
Topics: Talk To Me About Living In Korea · What Brought You to Korea? · Summer Tips in Korea 🥵 · Can You Survive Without Korean? 🗣️ · How to Make Korean Friends · Iced Americano in Winter 🥶
2:5047K views · 3mo ago · 2:50
The plural system in Korean is more flexible than it seems at first when you start learning!
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