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Word of the Day | Hangul House HangulHouse Word of the Day Today’s Word 맛집 matjip famous restaurant/good eats 🔊 Normal Speed 🐢 Slow Speed K-Food Corner Korean 맛집 culture is huge! Use Naver Map or Kakao Map to find highly-rated spots. Trust the reviews! Example Phrases 맛집 찾아요 matjip chajayo I look for good … Read more

Word of the Day | Hangul House HangulHouse Word of the Day Today’s Word 수고하다 sugohada to work hard/take trouble 🔊 Normal Speed 🐢 Slow Speed Cultural Insight 수고하세요 is said to service workers or colleagues. It acknowledges their effort – very Korean! Example Phrases 수고하세요 sugohaseyo Keep up the good work ▶ Normal 🐢 … Read more

Word of the Day | Hangul House HangulHouse Word of the Day Today’s Word 사진촬영 sajinchwaryeong taking photos 🔊 Normal Speed 🐢 Slow Speed Travel Tip Watch for 사진촬영 금지 signs in museums and performances. Always ask permission before photographing people! Example Phrases 사진촬영 금지 sajinchwaryeong geumji No photography ▶ Normal 🐢 Slow 사진촬영 가능해요? … Read more

Word of the Day | Hangul House HangulHouse Word of the Day Today’s Word 이어폰 ieopon earphones 🔊 Normal Speed 🐢 Slow Speed Cultural Insight Koreans always use 이어폰 in public. Listening without them is considered rude – be respectful! Example Phrases 이어폰 써요 ieopon sseoyo I use earphones ▶ Normal 🐢 Slow 이어폰 사요 … Read more

Word of the Day | Hangul House HangulHouse Word of the Day Today’s Word 헤드폰 hedeupon headphones 🔊 Normal Speed 🐢 Slow Speed Learner Tip 헤드폰 is over-ear headphones. 이어폰 is in-ear earbuds. Both are essential on Korean public transport! Example Phrases 헤드폰 써요 hedeupon sseoyo I wear headphones ▶ Normal 🐢 Slow 헤드폰 사요 … Read more

Word of the Day | Hangul House HangulHouse Word of the Day Today’s Word 스피커 seupikeo speaker 🔊 Normal Speed 🐢 Slow Speed Learner Tip On Korean subways keep 스피커 off! Use earphones. Playing music out loud is considered rude. Example Phrases 스피커 볼륨 seupikeo bollyum Speaker volume ▶ Normal 🐢 Slow 스피커 켜요 seupikeo … Read more

Word of the Day | Hangul House HangulHouse Word of the Day Today’s Word 안내방송 annaebangson announcement 🔊 Normal Speed 🐢 Slow Speed Learner Tip Korean subway 안내방송 is in Korean English Chinese and Japanese. Listen for station names! Example Phrases 안내방송 들어요 annaebangson deureoyo I listen to announcements ▶ Normal 🐢 Slow 지하철 안내방송 … Read more

Word of the Day | Hangul House HangulHouse Word of the Day Today’s Word 체험 cheheom experience/hands-on activity 🔊 Normal Speed 🐢 Slow Speed Travel Tip Korean tourist spots offer 체험! Try 도자기 만들기 (pottery) 김치 만들기 (kimchi making) 한복 체험 (hanbok wearing). Example Phrases 체험해요 cheheomhaeyo I experience ▶ Normal 🐢 Slow 체험 프로그램 … Read more

Word of the Day | Hangul House HangulHouse Word of the Day Today’s Word 관람료 gwallamnyo admission fee 🔊 Normal Speed 🐢 Slow Speed Travel Tip Many Korean 박물관 and 궁궐 are free or cheap! 한복 wearing gets you free palace entry. Example Phrases 관람료 얼마예요? gwallamnyo eolmayeyo? How much is admission? ▶ Normal 🐢 … Read more

Word of the Day | Hangul House HangulHouse Word of the Day Today’s Word 국보 gukbo national treasure 🔊 Normal Speed 🐢 Slow Speed Cultural Insight Korea carefully preserves 국보. 숭례문 was National Treasure No. 1 before the numbering system changed. Example Phrases 국보 1호 gukbo ilho National Treasure No. 1 ▶ Normal 🐢 Slow … Read more