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25 Korean Swear Words: Meanings and When Koreans Use Them

Learn the 25 most common Korean swear words, what they actually mean, and when Koreans use them. Honest breakdown of Korean profanity with cultural context.

Best Korean Textbooks: Learn Korean with the Right Book for You

Discover the best Korean textbooks to learn Korean effectively. Compare Integrated Korean, SNU Korean, and more. Find the best book with grammar explanations for your goals.

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Been studying Korean for a while, but haven't made much progress?

Chances are, your system doesn't lead to your goal. Here's how Migaku's data-driven Korean course can have you watching k-dramas in 6 months.

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7 Anki Decks that Will Actually Help You learn Korean | Best Korean Anki Decks

Anki is a digital flashcard app. In this post we go over Anki decks that will help you learn Korean: Korean vocabulary, sentences, pronunciation, and more.

Join Migaku's Korean Discord Server: Learn Korean with 12,000+ Others

Want to learn Korean? You're not alone! Migaku's discord server is the place to connect with others learning the Korean language. Help others, have fun, and join the community!

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Master the Days of the Week in Korean | Easy Guide

If you're learning Korean, then you need to learn the days of the week in Korean! Basic vocabulary like this is an important part of your foundation.

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[Beginners] A Guide to Korean Verbs and Korean Verb Conjugation

A simple guide explaining how Korean verbs work. Covers conjugation, descriptive vs action verbs, and includes 50 examples of common Korean verbs.

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...Is it actually that hard to learn Korean? How long does it take?

How long does it take to learn Korean? Is the Korean language hard to learn? Will you ever be able to understand KPOP? The answers are here 💪

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Basic Korean Grammar: 10 Things You Should Know

I'll be honest: Korean grammar is complex. Here, we'll talk about the basic Korean grammar rules you need to get started, and where to go from there.

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Learn Hangul: A Guide to the Korean Alphabet (With Audio!)

The Korean alphabet, called Hangul (or hangeul), is the first step in your journey to learn Korean. Thankfully, it's also pretty easy to learn Hangul! Let's go: