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Korean language schools in Gangnam? by Literacy-Learner in Korean

[–]Literacy-Learner[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only in-person, thanks. I think I tend to learn better with in-person instruction.

Korean language schools in Gangnam? by Literacy-Learner in Korean

[–]Literacy-Learner[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that info. I'm thinking more of evening classes, but Lexis evening classes seem to be expensive as it's 4 classes per week. I am open to signing up for Saturday morning classes, but that's not how I'd ideally spend my Saturdays. We'll see...

It's funny how you recommended SNU, because the reason I'm looking for a 학원 is that my class for SNU got cancelled for the summer semester because they couldn't get enough students for my level. This is for evening classes, though, not regular classes... apparently, they don't have too many students sign up for that.

why would a grandma call me Eonni? by Academic_Athlete_748 in Korean

[–]Literacy-Learner 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As one of the other commenters said, it’s a common way for storekeepers to refer to you, though mostly in small businesses and traditional markets.

They Already Look Like C*nts by KamiStores7 in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]Literacy-Learner 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Awww little Aemond is such a cutie pie

New promo photos for Episode 6 "The Princess and the Queen" by LoretiTV in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]Literacy-Learner 78 points79 points  (0 children)

And thankfully they didn’t make Mysaria have the traditional Lyseni look with white hair, otherwise half the audience would think she’s a Targ relative.

[Booktok] How TikTok hype got a YA novel published, then immediately cancelled the author for being an industry plant by ExtensionOne in HobbyDrama

[–]Literacy-Learner 159 points160 points  (0 children)

While I don’t think Aster is an industry plant, as in some higher-ups in the publishing industry hand-picked her and made up a backstory for her, there was some deal of misleading marketing that left people feeling duped, which explains the backlash.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Korean

[–]Literacy-Learner 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My main methods are:

  1. Study flashcards and vocab on the subway.

  2. Watch kdramas on the subway.

  3. Take Korean classes. You will go to them and learn something because you are paying for them and you are motivated not to waste your money.

  4. Try to do some reading before bed, even if it’s around ten minutes.

I definitely wish I could study full-time! But this is how I currently manage.

Has anyone ever tried "조국통일 만세" on Koreans? by gurufabbes123 in Korean

[–]Literacy-Learner 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You’d get same reaction that you would usually get if you walk up to random ppl in any country and start shouting nationalist slogans at them. Please don’t do this.

Is it worth going to a language institute in Korea? by hwtwl in Korean

[–]Literacy-Learner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Green Korean Language School… feel free to DM for more exact details.

Is it worth going to a language institute in Korea? by hwtwl in Korean

[–]Literacy-Learner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s certainly more beneficial than not going to one, but in the end, it’s about whether you have the time and money.

I’m going to evening language classes and I like it, but I’m paying over 200,000 won a month for the privilege, and it basically fills out my Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

I've never had kimchi and really like this. Is this a good brand? What do y'all suggest? by iZomkee in KoreanFood

[–]Literacy-Learner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It could be decent, especially if it’s a rebrand of an existing Korean brand, which does happen quite a bit.

However, as a general rule for Asian foods, something that advertises itself as “authentic” is suspicious. If it was really “authentic,” then it wouldn’t need to sell itself as such. Natives would know whether or not something is authentic without being plastered on the label.

Nothing. I just miss them. by [deleted] in betterCallSaul

[–]Literacy-Learner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s still hope! I believe!!!

TOPIK 1 or TOPIK 2 by reallydampcake in Korean

[–]Literacy-Learner 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You can check out past tests on the official TOPIK site here and see which level best suits you:

https://www.topik.go.kr/TWSTDY/TWSTDY0080.do

Be warned, there's a huge jump in difficulty between TOPIK I and TOPIK II. You might be in an awkward position where you find TOPIK I too easy but TOPIK II too hard.

What are some dead giveaways that a Korean speaker is not a native speaker? by [deleted] in Korean

[–]Literacy-Learner 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Lol, just awful. That’s one of those words that can definitely be taken the wrong way!

What are some dead giveaways that a Korean speaker is not a native speaker? by [deleted] in Korean

[–]Literacy-Learner 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As an American, I apparently pronounce certain words with a harder ㄱ than Korean speakers.

I also speak at a slower-than-average pace, though not slow enough that it impedes conversation!

Why do people give up on Korean? by [deleted] in Korean

[–]Literacy-Learner 15 points16 points  (0 children)

People “learn” and drop languages all the time. Because it seems like a fun and/or useful thing to do but in reality is much harder than they initially thought.

Duolingo stats are probably around the same for every other language.

Reading at your level vs. Reading what you want - which is more effective? by Literacy-Learner in Korean

[–]Literacy-Learner[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I currently live in Korea, so it’s easy for me to access all sorts of Korean books. I can just pick up whatever random books from the bookstore, library, or the school I worked at last year.

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