Read Hangul like a native Korean ??‍? Now that we are here, I hope you have learnt and mastered Hangul like a native Korean. Please don’t read ahead if you are yet to learn Hangul. Last time, we discussed Single Batchim, now we’ll learn about Double Batchim. Just like Single Batchim, Double Batchim appears at the bottom, if you remember the definition of Batchim it states, that it is a support consonant or a final consonant that appears at the base, thus it is also referred to as a base consonant. Twin Consonants: There are five twin consonants but only two are used at the batchim ..read more

Read Hangul Like A Pro??‍? Hangul is easier when we first begin to learn it. However, as we progress and come across this thing called batchim, it begins to get difficult. Korean can be intimidating for a lot of beginners. For beginners, I would recommend getting the basics of Korean reading and writing nailed down. Even if you haven't learned it yet please do it will just take about an hour. What is Batchim? What is batchim, exactly? Batchim is a final consonant. But it doesn't necessarily only appears at the end. It can appear at the initial, middle or the final part of the word l ..read more

Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash Yes, learning languages may be hard, but it isn’t as difficult as most people think. Whether it is Spanish, French, German, Icelandic or Mandarin, there are some common mistakes people often make which can hugely slow down the learning process of any language. Here, we’ll look at some of the most common mistakes people make and how to avoid these Language learning pitfalls. Read the reviews before making any purchases… Many people spend a lot of time and money on various courses without them knowing whether the courses are worth it or not. It is advisable ..read more

Photo by Belinda Fewings on Unsplash Positive psychology is a branch of psychology, however, it focuses on how to help people prosper and lead healthy, happy lives. Whilst many other branches of psychology tend to focus on dysfunction and abnormal behaviours. Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi described positive psychology as being a belief that the psychology of positive human functioning would arise and achieve scientific understanding and build effective interventions to build thriving individuals. So, focusing on this approach I will explore 20 ways that positive psychology could help you ..read more

You got this! Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash We are not born with a positive ‘go do‘ mindset. It is our experiences, cultural background and religious beliefs that shape who we are as individuals. Although our genetics do have an influence on the chemical makeup of our attitude a positive outlook is actually a skill that anyone can learn! It takes hard work, consistency, and perseverance. There will always be highs and lows that life will throw at you. You mould your own perspective and are ultimately responsible for your own self-growth and success. “Remember you shap ..read more

Sometimes all we need is a little affirmation Photo by Drew Beamer on Unsplash Language learning is hard, hey if it was easy everyone would be doing it! Unfortunately learning a language does not happen overnight. It can take months and even years of hard work and dedication. Somewhere down the road, we can all become a little unmotivated. Here are some carefully selected motivational quotes that can help inspire you again. 1. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” – Lao Tzu You want to learn a language, just start! That first step can be the hardest, but ..read more

The often forgotten about key skills for successfully learning languages… Photo by tribesh kayastha on Unsplash Have you ever looked at a polyglot and thought “How did they manage to learn all those languages?” Is the success in languages really for a select few? Perhaps you look upon polyglots with jealousy or even admiration? It’s understandable. But as you’ll soon see, you to can to be an efficient language learner. This can be achieved by using ‘Soft Skills’. These are the skills that you are not necessarily taught (but should be) in schools! What are Soft Skills? The term ..read more

Want to learn something new you then make the time for it! Image created by author on Canva Let me ask you this if you only brush your teeth once a week for 45 minutes as you are too busy to do it every day would it be beneficial? NO WAY and I don’t recommend it either. Unless you want to have a pretty stinky breath or lose all your teeth! So, now apply this to language learning if you only study 45 minutes on a Sunday evening is this beneficial to you? The answer is NO. 10–20 minutes of study per day followed by a weekly review is far better than just 45 minutes once a week. Th ..read more

Introduction To The Most Scientific Writing System Photo by Suzi Kim on Unsplash Most of us began learning Korean for the love of K-pop or K-dramas, yes, many of us are learning it for career-oriented reasons as well. Today, 77 million people speak Korean and it’s the 14th most popular language in the world. Hallyu(Korean Wave) played an essential role in popularising Korean on the global platform. However, we are not talking about Hallyu today let's go back in time and learn about the beginning of Hangul as we know it today, why and how the alphabet was created, their pronunciation ..read more

Is stress impacting your ability to learn? Photo by Gift Habeshaw on Unsplash Life is stressful enough without schools and colleges’ love of using standardized tests, especially for languages! More and more students are feeling the stress of life, finances, and school. The surge of under 18s being prescribed medication for anxiety due to high stress especially around exam time is unfortunately on the increase! This stress does not stop at school or college, independent language learners, such as those that learn outside of a curriculum-based educational system can feel the impact too ..read more