Smile Korean with Soyoung

In this episode, we'll learn how to ask for things and answer simple questions in Korean!

We'll practice useful expressions like “주세요” (juseyo), “맞아요” (majayo), and “아니에요” (anieyo), with simple examples you can use in everyday situations, like ordering a drink at a café.

Listen along and practice speaking Korean with me. You can also slow down the playback to 0.8x or 0.9x if you'd like a little more time to follow along.

New episodes every Wednesday. Thanks for listening, and see you next time!

Today’s expression: ‘속이 시원하다’ (sogi siwonhada) — to feel relieved when something that’s been bothering you is finally resolved.

In this episode, I’ll share stories about finishing exams, catching up with a close friend, and finally cleaning my messy home. We’ll also learn the opposite expression, ‘답답하다’ (dapdap-hada), and the everyday phrase ‘수다 떨다’ (suda tteolda), which means to chat with friends.

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New episodes every Monday and Friday! Thanks for listening, and see you in the next episode.

Today’s expression: ‘편하다’ (pyeon-ha-da) — to feel comfortable or to be convenient.

In this episode, we’ll learn how to use ‘편하다’ in everyday conversations through personal stories about friends, favorite sneakers, and finding places to meet up.

We’ll also explore Korean floor-sitting culture and learn the opposite expression, ‘불편하다’ (bul-pyeon-ha-da), meaning uncomfortable or inconvenient.

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Today’s expressions: 죄송합니다, 미안해요, 미안해, 미안, 괜찮아요 — I’m Sorry / It’s Okay

In this episode of Smile Korean Beginner Korean, learn how to apologize in Korean and respond naturally in everyday situations.

You’ll also learn two ways to use 괜찮아요: to reassure someone after an apology and to politely decline an offer.

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New episodes every Wednesday!

Today’s expression: ‘마주치다’ (ma-ju-chi-da) - To run into someone

Have you ever unexpectedly run into someone you know?

In this episode, we’ll learn how to use ‘마주치다’ in everyday conversations. Through personal stories and simple examples, you’ll learn how to talk about running into someone, making eye contact, and facing unexpected situations.

We’ll also explore how people in Korea might react when they unexpectedly meet someone, depending on their relationship.

Listen along and learn natural Korean expressions through everyday stories and Korean culture!

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Today’s expression: 정이 많다 (jeongi manta)

Have you ever become attached to someone or something simply because you’ve spent a lot of time with them?

In Korean, we use 정이 많다 to describe someone who has a lot of affection for people or things and easily becomes emotionally attached.

In this episode, I’ll explain what ‘정’ means and share some personal stories about people, things, Korean markets, and restaurants where you can experience this feeling of ‘정’.

We’ll also learn 정이 떨어지다, an expression used when you lose affection for someone because of something they said or did.

Listen along and learn natural Korean through everyday stories and Korean culture.

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New Smile Korean Expression episodes every other day!

Let’s learn three simple Korean expressions you can use every day!

1. 네 — Yes

2. 아니요 — No
3. 감사합니다 — Thank you

This time, we’ll practice them slowly in Korean, so listen and repeat along with me!

New Beginner Korean episodes every Wednesday.

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Today’s expression: ‘눈에 띄다’ (nune ttuida)

Have you ever noticed someone or something that stood out from everyone else?

In Korean, we often use ‘눈에 띄다’ when someone or something is especially noticeable or catches our attention.

In this episode, we’ll learn how to use ‘눈에 띄다’ naturally in everyday Korean and look at some situations where you might hear or use this expression.

Take your time, listen along, and enjoy learning Korean through everyday expressions and stories.

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Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you in the next episode!

Today’s topic is 한식 — Korean food!

In this episode, I’m talking about some of my favorite Korean foods, like 김밥, 비빔밥, 불고기, 갈비, and 떡볶이.

I also talk about some things that make Korean dining culture unique, like 반찬, sharing food, 앞접시, and 한정식.

I recently went to a 한정식 restaurant for my dad’s birthday, so I also share what I ate there and some dishes I tried for the first time.

If you’re learning Korean and interested in Korean food and culture, grab a coffee and join me for today’s Coffee Chat!

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New episodes every Sunday!
Every Sunday, I’ll share either a Coffee Chat or a Vlog, so I hope you’ll join me each week.

Today’s expression: ‘어색하다’ (eo-saek-ha-da)

Have you ever been in a situation where you suddenly didn’t know what to say or do?

Maybe you met someone for the first time, ran into an old friend after a long time, or found yourself sitting in complete silence with someone.

In Korean, we use ‘어색하다’ a lot to describe these kinds of moments.

In this episode, I’ll show you how Koreans naturally use 어색하다 in everyday conversations and share some simple examples to help you understand the feeling behind the word.

We’ll also talk about a few similar expressions, like 민망하다 and 서먹하다, and when you might use each one.

As always, you can listen at your own pace. If it feels a little fast, try slowing the playback down to 0.8x or 0.9x.

Thanks for listening, and let’s learn some natural Korean together!