In this episode, I talk about why South Korea is having a medical crisis that we didn't have even during the pandemic. Also, you'll learn Korean vocabulary about counting days. If you liked my podcast, ⁠⁠⁠buy me a coffee⁠⁠⁠ to support my work! It'll help me keep talking and be very much appreciated :D This podcast is an audio version of my weekly newsletter. ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠ to the newsletter and have a talkative Korean friend in your inbox! You can ⁠read ⁠⁠this week's newsletter⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, I talk about the most important Korean table manner and how to make friends easily. Also, you'll learn how to curse idiots in Korean. If you liked my podcast, ⁠⁠buy me a coffee⁠⁠ to support my work! It'll help me keep talking and be very much appreciated :D This podcast is an audio version of my weekly newsletter. ⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠ to the newsletter and have a talkative Korean friend in your inbox! You can ⁠read ⁠this week's newsletter⁠⁠ (uploaded on 8 pm, Friday, KST) to check...

Annyeong, my dear listeners! I finally came back after a long break. I didn't know it took a whole year. Time really flies. I hope you missed me :D In this episode, I talk about the difference between Korean exorcism and Western exorcism and a mystery thriller movie that is outperforming Dune: Part 2. Also, you'll learn some grave-related vocabulary! If you liked my podcast, ⁠buy me a coffee⁠ to support my work! It'll help me keep talking and be very much appreciated :D This podcast is an...

In this episode, I talk about the 69-hour workweek that Koreans voted for and how a broadcaster edited Michelle Yeoh's Oscar speech. And you'll learn a Korean sentence to say while watching "The Glory: Part 2." If you liked my podcast, make a donation to support my work! It'll help me keep talking and be very much appreciated :D This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly newsletter. Subscribe to the newsletter and have a talkative Korean friend in your inbox! You can read this week's...

In this episode, I talk about religious reasons why Korean don't say hi to strangers and a healthy popcorn alternative. And you'll learn a simple way to speak or text cute Korean. If you liked my podcast, make a donation to support my work! It'll help me keep talking and be very much appreciated :D This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly newsletter. Subscribe to the newsletter and have a talkative Korean friend in your inbox! You can read this week's newsletter to watch a Korean...

In this episode, I talk about K-comedy trends, a sweet drink young Koreans fell in love with, and a letter to the first lady. And you'll learn how to customize a drink order in Korean. If you found my podcast helpful or fun, leave a tip to support my work! It'll be very much appreciated :D I have a weekly email newsletter of the same title of this podcast. Subscribe to the newsletter and get it delivered to your inbox every Friday. Read this week's newsletter to watch a Korean food cooking...

In this episode, I talk about why young Koreans are saying no to marriage. On today's lesson, you'll hear a Korean news report about a new K-Pop girl group on the Billboard Hot 100. At the end of the lesson, you'll be able to say "I had the worst day," and "I can’t believe it’s already Monday" in Korean. You can download a PDF file including a Korean transcript of the news report, its English translation, and study notes for a ☕ price here. By having the study notes ready before tuning in,...

In this episode, I talk about skyrocketing cost of living in Seoul. And from today, I start a new Korean lesson where you listen to a Korean news report and learn 3 expressions in it. Today's news report is about Seollal, the biggest holiday. At the end of the lesson, you'll be able to say "The BTS concert is just around the corner," and "Mark is one of my K-Pop idol biases" in Korean. You can download a PDF file including a Korean transcript of the news report in the lesson, its English...

In this episode, you'll learn about how Pepero Day is a national popularity test in Korea and why baseball fans buy the chocolate snack, Galaxy phones, or even a fork crane?? to support their favorite teams. This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter to watch a Korean food cooking video, learn more about what I covered in this episode, and leave a comment. If you found my podcast helpful or fun, leave a tip to support my...

In this episode, you'll learn about the recent Kakao outage crisis in SK and an old Korean idiom that makes Korean ARMYs buying rubber shoes. This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter to watch a Korean food cooking video, learn more about what I covered in this episode, and leave a comment. If you found my podcast helpful or fun, leave a tip to support my newsletter & podcast! It'll be very much appreciated :D Subscribe...

In this episode, you'll learn about an unique house renting system in South Korea and you'll learn how to say "My first Korean word I learned is Annyeonghaseyo" in Korean! This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter to watch a Korean food cooking video, learn more about what I covered in this episode, and leave a comment. Submit your Korean lesson assignment via voicemail or comments in the newsletter by 4 pm, Wednesday, October...

In this episode, you'll learn about Korean reality dating shows including EXchange and you'll learn how to say "I don't like reality dating shows" in Korean in two different ways. This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter to watch a Korean food cooking video, learn more about what I covered in this episode, and leave a comment. Submit your Korean lesson assignment via voicemail or comments in the newsletter by 4 pm, Wednesday,...

In this episode, you'll learn about a recent ajeossi craze that is sweeping my country and you'll learn how to ask your friend to watch a Netflix together in Korean. This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter to watch a Korean food cooking video, learn more about what I covered in this episode, and leave a comment. Submit your Korean lesson assignment via voicemail or comments in the newsletter by 4 pm, Wednesday, October 5th...

In this episode, you'll learn about Korean weekend dramas, quickly-rising cost of eating, and how to say someone is "more ... in person" in Korean. This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter to watch a Korean food cooking video, learn more about what I covered in this episode, and leave a comment. Submit your Korean lesson assignment via voicemail or comments in the newsletter by 4 pm, Wednesday, September 28th ET. If you...

In this episode, you'll learn about what Korean students are writing and what it means for the country and learn how to say someone died in different settings. This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter to watch a Korean food cooking video, learn more about what I covered in this episode, and leave a comment. Submit your Korean lesson assignment via voicemail or comments in the newsletter by 4 pm, Wednesday, September 21st...

In this episode, you'll learn about shocking drinking culture with Soju and learn Korean with a viral & dirty two-choice question. This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter to watch a Korean food cooking video, learn more about what I covered in this episode, and leave a comment. Submit your Korean lesson assignment via voicemail or comments in the newsletter by 4 pm, Wednesday, September 7th ET. If you found my podcast...

In this episode, you'll learn about Korean movie/series super fan culture, a cure song for social media jealousy, and my new night ritual. This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter to watch a Korean food cooking video, learn more about what I covered in this episode, and leave a comment. If you send me your voice message by 4 pm, Wednesday, August 31st, your voice will be on the next week's episode. If you found my podcast...

In this episode, you'll learn about two biggest music festivals in South Korea, why COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing in the country, and a romantic line from Goblin: The Lonely And the Great God.  This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter to watch a Korean food cooking video, learn more about what I covered in this episode, and leave a comment. If you send me your voice message by 4 pm, Wednesday, August 24th, your voice will...

In this episode, you'll learn about a 2000-year-old K-Pop culture, the latest-yet-Y2K selfie sign, and a cool Korean song that Instagram users will relate to. This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter, send me your voice message (by 4pm, Wednesday, August 17th ET), leave a comment, and watch this week's Korean food cooking video in the latest newsletter. Leave a tip to support my newsletter & podcast! It'll be very much...

In this episode, you'll learn about a Korean girl’s impossible weight loss plan and social background info about Extraordinary Attorney Woo. You'll also practice how to order in Korean in super-advanced level. This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter, send me your voice message (by Sunday 6pm, August 7th ET), leave a comment, and watch this week's Korean food cooking video in the latest newsletter. NEW. Leave a tip to...

In this episode, you'll learn about a new reality dating show that is a hot potato in Korea and a strange history of free school lunch. You'll also practice how to tell a scary story in Korean with me! This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter, send me your voice message (by Wednesday 4pm, July 27th ET), leave a comment, and watch this week's Korean food cooking video in the latest newsletter. Subscribe to Annyeong Ari email...

In this episode, you'll learn about a recent Koreans’ obesity rate report, a theme park employee’s rap went viral, and a healthy summer noodle recipe! This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, The Legit Korean. Read this week's newsletter, send me your voice message (by Wednesday 4pm, July 20th ET), leave a comment, and watch this week's Korean food cooking video in the latest newsletter. Check out my Korean exercise book, Not Studying Korean, Just Filling in the...

In this episode, you'll learn about the current Netflix South Korea Top 10 chart, BL K-Dramas, and what the popularity of a puppy tells about Korean politics. Also you'll practice how to introduce/rap yourself like a K-Drama character with me! This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, The Legit Korean. Read this week's newsletter, send me your voice message (by Wednesday 4pm, July 13th ET), leave a comment, and watch this week's Korean food cooking video in the latest...

In this episode, you'll learn about unique Korean baseball fan culture and an instant noodle recipe. Also you'll practice a Korean joke with me! This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, The Legit Korean. Read this week's newsletter, send me your voice message (by Wednesday 4pm, June 29th ET), leave a comment, and watch this week's Korean food cooking video in the latest newsletter. Check out my Korean exercise book, Not Studying Korean, Just Filling in the Blanks,...