Do you know ... K-Facts?

Here are some interesting facts about the Koreans, its language and its culture that I think it would be best to highlight and be shared with you. Hopefully, you'll find this an interesting read.

Specially Seoul

Happy Lunar New Year everyone! I hope those who celebrates this festive season is having a great time at home with friends and family. For our new post, we're gonna do a little introduction on some very special spots in Seoul. We may not be really up to date as most of it will be based on recalling fond memories. Here goes... ^^

Lesson 2: Vowels

The vowels and combinations of y or w with a vowel are pronounced somewhat as follows:

Lesson 1: Consonants

The consonants m, n and h are pronounced much like in English.

Poetry for Korean Letters

Something fun and entertaining about the Korean letters.

Introduction: Romanized Korean

Unlike English, Korean has several speech levels that are formally codified. Age, social standing or the degree of intimacy you have with the person being addressed determines the level of politeness you should adopt. The different speech levels are marked by the verb endings placed at the end of the sentences.

Needless to say, you are required to use the  polite form with strangers, your seniors and to those of a higher social status. However, as your relationship with them develops, a more relaxed and causl form of the language may be adopted.