Going to Korea soon?

Here's everything you need to know about how to get around! 

In this month's Special Class, we'll talk about:

• Taxi, bus, subway - which one to take when going where?
• How to navigate the subway system in Seoul - tips for foreigners!
• Scared of taxi drivers? What do to!
• Going intercity? How to get the bullet train or intercity buses.
• BONUS: Words and phrases to use when you're navigating transport.

It will help you know how to read and write Hangeul. 

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Korean Emotion Words (Negative)

Do emotions only exist if there's a word for it? Can you consciously think about an emotion if you don't have the word for it? 

"Wait, there's a WORD for this feeling?"!

In this month's Special Class, we'll talk about:

• Negative emotion words that we have in Korean but not in English!

You will have to know how to read and write to understand this lesson.

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Kpop History and Fandom Culture

Kpop is arguably the biggest music industry in the world today. But did you know it's only about 20 years old? 

In this month's Special Class, we'll talk about:

• The history of K-Pop - How did it all begin?
• What are the differen phrases and generations?
• Entertainment agencies and their styles
• Who are the legendary K-pop groups (of course BTS too!)
• Korean Fandom Culture

You don't need to know any Korean to be a part of this lesson. 

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Standards: Dating and Relationships

How do Koreans view Dating and Romance? How are the standards different to the west?

• Perceptions/Stigmas about dating apps
• Blind Dating
• Pre-dating stage: 썸
• Jealously in relationships
• Having 남사친, 여사친 (males and female friends)
• What's expected of each other in a relationship?

You don't need to know any Korean for this lesson.

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Travelling to Korea

What should you do if you've already done the basics! What does Sophie do when she visits each time?

• Must-eat food and the best places to get it across different regions,
• Must-do activities as a K-pop fan, e.g. how to get into Kpop music shows!
• What do locals do when they want to enjoy a day or night out.

It will help if you know a little bit of Hangeul for this lesson.

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Culture of Alcohol in Korea

Koreans love a drink! Or was it obvious...?

• Alcoholism and binge drinking: the dark side of alcohol.
• Table etiquette around drinking socially with friends. 
• 회식 (Work drinks) culture.
• 안주: Food pairings.
• The Yoongi Electric Scooter incident of Aug 2024.

You don't need to know any Korean for this lesson.

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Culture of Food in Korea

Food and its culture, meaning and history

• What food do you eat at different occassions like graduation, moving house, weddings, funerals.
• How are you supposed to eat different food so that it's good/bad luck?
• What kind of emotions do different foods deliver to Koreans?
• The history of Korean food - the Korean war, Joseon dynasty.

You don't need to know any Korean for this lesson.

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Personality Tests (MBTI)

Everything about the Myer Briggs

• How to interpret your MBTI
• How and how much has it infiltrated Korean culture today?
• What are the MBTIs of BTS and Stray Kids members?
• Other fun facts and questions Korean will talk about

You don't need to know any Korean for this lesson.

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Personality Tests

Blood Types, Chinese Zodiac

• Why do Koreans believe that your blood types defines your personality?
• What is your Chinese Zodiac and how can you use it to tell your future?
• Who are you compatible with?

You don't need to know any Korean for this lesson.

This lesson is now over so you can watch the recorded version straight away!

Swearing in Korean

What's the fun of learning a language without some naughty words?

• The culture of swearing - what's the general consensus?
• Mild to spicy level swear words and their English equivalent!
• What did Hobi say to Jimin in In the Soop when it got beeped out??

It will help if you know a little bit of Hangeul for this lesson.

This lesson is now over so you can watch the recorded version straight away!

Special Occasions & Holidays

Korean culture is rich and so interesting! You can see this through the traditions of special holidays.

• The 3 major holidays in Korea
• Parent’s Day, Teacher’s Day, Children’s Day and more!
• What Koreans do during international holidays like Christmas and New Years.

You don't need to know any Korean for this lesson.

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Korean Games

How to play the most popular Korean games as seen on:

• Run BTS
• Bon Voyage
• Running Man
• Classic Korean drinking games

It will help if you know a little bit of Hangeul for this lesson.

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Hangeul History

How did Hangeul become what it is today?

• Who created Hangeul and why?
• What is the relationship between Korean and Chinese language?
• What happened before Hangeul?
• How did Hangeul develop to what it is today and what changes did it go through?

It will help if you know a little bit of Hangeul for this lesson.

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Pronunciation Masterclass

The aim of this class is for you get specific 1on1 coaching on your pronunciation by understanding:

• 3 x Carry on Rules
• Special Rules
• Combined vowels
• Reading complex combinations

Suitable for people who can read and write Korean.

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The Korean Military

What are our boys going through?

• The history of Korean military
• Types of services you can choose/apply for
• Ranks and hierarchy
• Daily life and food
• People's views on mandatory military service
• Koreans' views on BTS going to the military!

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Weddings and Funerals

Understanding the traditions of these occassions, tell us a lot about that country's beliefs and culture.

• The schedule of a Korean weddings
• The involvement of friends and family
• Gift-giving or lack of!
• Funerals and death anniversaries
• Traditions of bowing and ettiquette
• What to wear to each of these events

This lesson is over now, but you can still watch the full recording!

English vs. Korean Grammar

Understanding the basics grammar is an essential part of learning a new language because it serves as a point of reference. 

• What is a Topic, Subject Object?
• What are adverbs, adjectives, nouns, verbs?
• How can we apply this to Korean language?
• What are the main differences between Korean and English in terms of grammar?

Suitable for all levels of Korean.

This lesson is over now, but you can still watch the full recording!.

Shamanism and Superstition

Have you watched The Glory? Have you noticed how common it is to get your fortune told in Korea? Or how superstitious they can be?

• What is Shamanism
• Fortune-telling
• Common superstitions in daily life
• Evil spirits and rituals to get rid of them

 Suitable for all levels of Korean.

This lesson is over now, but you can still watch the full recording!.

Dating Life

Part 2 - What does a real Korean relationship look like?

• Why do couples wearing matching everything? (clothes, shoes, RINGS?)
• What are the 'Love Celebrations'? (hint. it's not only Valentines day)
• What is jealousy in dating?
• How is Public Display of Affection (PDA) viewed in Korea?

Food and Table Manners

• How to be polite at the table in a formal situation (e.g. work-related)
• How to be polite to staff at a Korean restaurant
• Unspoken social rules when eating with friends and family (e.g. food sharing, who eats first and more)
• How to properly eat Korean food! (E.g. kbbq, hot pots, side dishes etc)

Drinking Culture Part 2

In case you didn't know... Koreans love to drink!

• So much in fact that there is a whole culture to it!
• Learn the social rules about what you should and shouldn't do when drinking with Koreans!

Family Culture

Roles and responsibilities in the family

• Relationship between siblings and parents
• Extended family relationships

Dating Life

Part 1 - Is what you see in K-Drama real...?

• Focusing on the early days of a romantic relationship
• What are 'events'? (Rose petals beds, balloons in the car boot)
• Important Anniversaries (100 days, 300 days)

Travelling to Korea

Part 1 - Cultural differences to know when travelling to Korea as a Westerner

• How to navigate the public transport system
• Restaurant Etiquette
• Being street-smart and difference in basic cultural manners with the western world
• Differences in the home/accomodation, what to know

Travelling to Korea

Part 2 - Food to eat and activities you can only do in Korea

• Must-eat food and the best places to get it
• Must-do activities, e.g. how to get into Kpop music shows!
• Going out-out and clubbing!