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This October 9th, Omona(어머나) will be commemorating the invention of the Korean alphabet with a sponsored give-away!
If you are somewhat new to Korean culture you might be asking "what is Hangul?"
Hangul(한글) is the native alphabet of the Korean Language. It is also known as Chosongul(조선글) in North Korea. It was created during the Joseon Dynasty by King Sejong the Great in 1443! It is now the official script of both South Korea and North Korea, and co-official in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture of China's Jilin Province.
Learn more HERE, HERE & HERE
KoreanClass101.com and Omona want to celebrate this Hangul Day with the gift of the Korean Language!
When you sign up for KoreanClass101.com you'll get access to Over 700 audio + video lessons, detailed PDF lessons, and hangul + grammar tools. They also have some pretty awesome hosts & a lively active community. The best part? You can take all this on the go! So you can learn anywhere, at any time.
If you have ever thought of getting serious about learning Korean or brushing up on your skills, KoreanClass101.com truly is the fastest, easiest and most fun way to learn Korean.
Simply fill out the application form and comment to be entered for your chance to WIN 1 of 3 PRIZES!
Prizes up for grabs:
One six-month paid account
Two three-month paid accounts
Age(나이):
Country(나라):
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean?
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? (ex. dramas/music/friends...)
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit?
What language(s)(언어) do you speak?
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at?
Winners will be announced October 9th
PS: feel free to share any of your own language learning tips & tricks with the rest of our community ㅋㅋㅋ ^___~
PPS: Sign up any time. Just select your level and enter your e-mail. Your first week has full access to all classes and tools. ENJOY!
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Date: 2013-10-03 01:20 am (UTC)Country(나라): Canada
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean? 꺼져 ~ (Go Away)
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? (ex. dramas/music/friends...)Dramas + Music
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit? Planning to one day !
What language(s)(언어) do you speak? English, French
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at? Korean, Taiwanese
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Date: 2013-10-03 03:38 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2013-10-03 01:21 am (UTC)Age(나이): 26
Country(나라): United States
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean?
바보 같은 나
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? (ex. dramas/music/friends...) music, dramas
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit? only for a layover at the airport for about 6 hours, so technically speaking, no. but I would love to travel there
What language(s)(언어) do you speak?
Japanese, and about .2% of Korean
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at?
Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Greek, Latin, French (took french in high school... forgot all of it)
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Date: 2013-10-03 01:31 am (UTC)Country(나라): USA
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean? 이보다 더 좋을 순 없다
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? (ex. dramas/music/friends...) Korean friends, dramas, movies, music and fashion magazines!
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit? Yes, twice. It was so great that I wanna go a third time early next year (hope to learn some Korean by then so this contest would be perfect!)
What language(s)(언어) do you speak? English, Italian, Japanese.
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at? KOREAN! Maybe Russian as well.
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Date: 2013-10-03 07:38 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2013-10-03 01:55 am (UTC)Country(나라): Canada
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean? It's not exactly a word or a phrase but the whole concept of kinship vocabulary is very interesting to me because it allows you to explicitly indicate intimacy or closeness with people who aren't necessarily members of your family or your significant other.
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? (ex. dramas/music/friends...) I got into k-pop two years ago because my friends were in a hallyu dance show, and since I'm fascinated by language and I'm a sociology student I was compelled to learn about the cultural context of the fandom and the language is obviously a huge part of that.
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit? Yes! This summer I visited my best friend who was studying there, and I plan on going back next fall for a semester through my university's exchange program.
What language(s)(언어) do you speak? English, French, rusty but still mostly fluent Hebrew, and basic Yiddish and German. I've just begun learning Korean through borrowed books but it's hard without guided help.
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at? Korean, and I'd like to revive my Hebrew. In general I plan on learning more languages as time goes on, though. I'm going to do a graduate degree in linguistics when I finish my BA in Sociology.
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Date: 2013-10-03 07:37 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-10-03 02:06 am (UTC)Country(나라): Poland
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean? "몰라요"
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? k-movies, friends
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit? not yet, but somewhere in the future~
What language(s)(언어) do you speak? Polish, English. some German and Korean.
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at? I want to master both Korean and German.
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Date: 2013-10-03 02:07 am (UTC)Country(나라): Indonesia
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean : Hwaiting!! Himneseyo!
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? (ex. dramas/music/friends...) : Drama,variety show *oh i learn alot from it* and music of course
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit : yes i have been there in 2007 and plan to go there this year *in November yatta*
What language(s)(언어) do you speak? : Indonesia and English and little bit Korean
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at? : Korean and Chinese
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Date: 2013-10-03 02:19 am (UTC)Country(나라): USA
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean? SARANGHAE♥
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? (ex. dramas/music/friends...) music mostly
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit? no, but hopefully someday.
What language(s)(언어) do you speak? english
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at? french and korean
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Date: 2013-10-03 02:25 am (UTC)Country(나라): Portugal
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean? 바보
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? (ex. dramas/music/friends...) Music, Dramas, Movies and Variety Shows.
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit? I hope to visit one day, after I finish University.
What language(s)(언어) do you speak ? Portuguese, English and Spanish.
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at? Korean, Mandarin and French.
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Date: 2013-10-03 02:30 am (UTC)Country(나라): indonesia
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean? "obseo". because when i went to seoul, i had difficulties to communicate to an ajussi who serves in the restaurant. but after a few times coming to that restaurant, we learned what "obseo" means, it stuck ever since and we use it mixed with english to explain something that is not there (maybe it's a wrong usage for the word but yeah.. ahaha)
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? (ex. dramas/music/friends...) i'm mostly catching up words from variety shows and songs
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit? i've been to seoul once and really want to go back again someday.
What language(s)(언어) do you speak? indonesian, english
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at? i'm actually interested with language in general, so learning any new language would be exciting for me. so even when i'm wathing korean shows i'm trying to remember some words. and right now, sometimes i can catch up some words or the general meaning of what they're saying in korean, but i definitely want to learn it the right way.
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Date: 2013-10-03 03:06 am (UTC)Country(나라): USA
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean?: 살아있네~! I like how the phrase became modernized slang into Korean, all influenced by a movie, I believe. I admit it's just one of those things that is difficult to comprehend unless you witness it being used in a show or something. Like, if I were to teach this phrase to anyone, I'd show them a video clip of it being used in a situation. It has a fun meaning behind it with the fascinating Busan accent behind it. I've also seen many idols/stars use the phrase.
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)?: Definitely through music. There's also dramas and variety shows, which help a lot since it's everyday, conversational speech.
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit?: Ever since I've gotten myself into the kpop fandom, I've been wanting to visit South Korea. Korean culture has always been a big interest to me and helped me gain a willingness to understand cultures outside my own more easily, but I'd like to experience it all firsthand.
What language(s)(언어) do you speak?: Mandarin (though not fluently) and Viet (sort of; my accent is weird)
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at?: I'd love to improve my Korean skills. I'm no beginner, but I'm also not at the stage where I'd be considered at the advanced level. I learned Mandarin for four years, so I couldn't work on Korean too much at the same time. However, I want to commit my time with learning Korean more now, which will take a lot of diligence and enthusiasm that I'm willing to give.
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Date: 2013-10-03 03:12 am (UTC)Country(나라): United States
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean? 엄친아/엄마 친구 아들, haha.
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? (ex. dramas/music/friends...) Music + varieties/occasional dramas + a couple of exchange students!
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit? Planning to, possibly even study abroad next year!
What language(s)(언어) do you speak? English, Konkani, intermediate French
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at? Korean, Japanese, maybe a little Mandarin as well. I can read Hangul well and I know basic-moderate Korean, but I'm much better at understanding than I am at forming it myself and speaking. I'd like to properly learn it (instead of picking up bits and pieces) because it's really very elegant, speaking linguistically. In a couple of years I'll be doing research into languages, and I may have the chance to pick Korean if I know it well enough by then!
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So far I've been picking Korean up by actually listening to what people say/sing and comparing it to the translations, the same way I did for Japanese. It's not the fastest or most efficient way, but once you get started and you get past the curve it's actually a really good way (for me at least, since it's like one big puzzle).
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Date: 2013-10-03 03:14 am (UTC)Country(나라): United States
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean? I have mastered the phrase "I love you" (saranghae) in Korean. It was one of the first words I've learned. If I had to choose another, it would be all forms of "no".
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? (ex. dramas/music/friends...) I am most exposed to the Korean language through music and dramas. There are terms and words that are used a lot, such as alone, I love you, I hate you, pain, hurt, girlfriend, boyfriend, like, things like that. You start to notice often them when reading english subtitles.
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit? I haven't been to Korea, but I'd love to go if I ever had the opportunity.
What language(s)(언어) do you speak? I currently speak fluent English, and that is mostly it. My knowledge of Spanish is from high school classes a LONG time ago, haha, it's very broken. My knowledge of Korean is much better than my Spanish. I can read it and pronounce it better (even though my accent is weird, lol).
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at? I'd love to learn Korean, Japanese, Mandarin, French, Spanish and Portuguese.
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Date: 2013-10-03 03:30 am (UTC)Country(나라): USA
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean? 오빠~ 같이 술 먹자
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? kdramas and kpop
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit? yes and yes
What language(s)(언어) do you speak? English and some korean
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at? Korean
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Date: 2013-10-03 03:44 am (UTC)My favorite phrase... hmm... 너 죽을래!?!?!?! you wanna die? Because I'm a tough guy obviously.
Good luck everyone :)
Oh and I forgot to mention kclass101.com has a youtube channel as well. SO check that out.
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Date: 2013-10-03 01:26 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-10-03 03:45 am (UTC)Country(나라): US
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean? 전혀 모르겠어요.
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? (ex. dramas/music/friends...) Korean shows(kbs, sbs, mbc, etc.) and idol programs.
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit? I definitely plan to visit!
What language(s)(언어) do you speak? English, Arabic, Somali, Swahili, French, and Spanish.
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at? Korean and Latin.
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Date: 2013-10-03 05:07 am (UTC)Country(나라): USA
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean?
아니 (ani)
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? (ex. dramas/music/friends...)
MUSIC, Dramas, Movies, Variety shows
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit?
I have not been to Korea yet, but it is my dream vacation destination.
What language(s)(언어) do you speak? English
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at?
Korean and Spanish.
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Date: 2013-10-03 06:11 am (UTC)Country(나라): France
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean? 죽을래? (which should be "do you want to die" but could be "I love shanny_w)
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? : Drama and music mostly
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit? I'd love to visit, my bank account won't let me
What language(s)(언어) do you speak? Franch, english, gibberish (advanced level)
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at? Japanese, Korean, spanish
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Date: 2013-10-03 06:49 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2013-10-03 06:46 am (UTC)Country(나라): Indonesia
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean? 헐 어떡해 망했다 진짜;;
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? (ex. dramas/music/friends...) Music, drama, & variety shows.
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit? No. I really want to but I can't say I'm planning so;;
What language(s)(언어) do you speak? Indonesian, English, conversational Korean.
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at? Korean!! And English tbh lol that's why I'm on Omona~♪
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Date: 2013-10-03 10:30 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2013-10-03 07:22 am (UTC)Country(나라):Malaysia
What is your favorite (좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean? Jin-Jja, because it just can used is almost every situation, when you're surprised, confused and it's the best expression for when you are angry.
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? (ex. dramas/music/friends...); Through dramas, and then later trying to test how many words I could pick up through kpop songs just by listening without the subs.
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit? Yes went on a short visit last year, really want to go again.
What language(s)(언어) do you speak Hindi, Urdu and English.
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at? Korean definitely, and maybe get back into French since I studied that in High School
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Date: 2013-10-03 12:30 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2013-10-03 07:25 am (UTC)Country(나라): Russia
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean?
어떻게 (it fits every situation, literally D:)
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? (ex. dramas/music/friends...)
Music, tv-shows, films
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit?
I'm planning to visit this summer
What language(s)(언어) do you speak? Russian, English, Japanese
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at? Japanese, Korean, German
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Date: 2013-10-03 09:09 am (UTC)Age(나이): 27
Country(나라): spain
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean? 가자 hahaha
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? (ex. dramas/music/friends...): music and dramas
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit?: yes, I went last year, and I'm always planning to go again lol
What language(s)(언어) do you speak?: spanish, english, french and a bit of italian
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at?: I started studying japanese last year so I'd love to continue with it, and also resume my very basic german haha
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Date: 2013-10-03 09:30 am (UTC)Country(나라): USA
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean?: 장난아니야
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? (ex. dramas/music/friends...): Korean music
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit?: Yes
What language(s)(언어) do you speak?: English, Chinese
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at?: Korean, Japanese
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Date: 2013-10-03 11:01 am (UTC)Country(나라): Greece
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean? 행복해라 :)
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? music, dramas/movies/variety
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit? I want to go when I learn the language, so that I'll be able to enjoy it better. Preferably in a couple of years :D
What language(s)(언어) do you speak? Greek (native), english, and I did french for years when I was younger, even got some degrees but I just couldn't get into them so I pretty much forgot everything by now.
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at? Korean and Japanese. I love the sound of most languages but korean/japanese are the ones that seem more beautiful/natural to me.
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Date: 2013-10-03 11:36 am (UTC)Country(나라): United States
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean? 짜증나~
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? (ex. dramas/music/friends...) Dramas! And variety shows
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit? I'm in the process of applying for a Critical Languages Scholarship in Korean so maybe I'll be traveling there next summer!~
What language(s)(언어) do you speak? English, French, and I just started studying Mandarin~
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at? Becoming proficient in both Korean and Mandarin is my goal for the next couple of years.
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Date: 2013-10-03 11:49 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2013-10-03 11:36 am (UTC)Country(나라): USA
What is your favorite(좋아하는) word or phrase in Korean?: hmmm...죽음 - "death". It's completely cliched, but I just recently been reminded that without the death or loss of one thing, something else can't be born or reborn.
How are you most exposed to the Korean language(한국어)? (ex. dramas/music/friends...): Through exposure to k-dramas and variety shows, mainly. :)
Have you ever traveled(여행을 갔다)to Korea or plan to visit?: I hope to, one day.
What language(s)(언어) do you speak? I speak English fluently, I know a little American Sign Language from being friends with people who are unable to hear, French and Haitian creole through my family although a bit (read: incredibly) rusty, and I'm currently learning Japanese.
What languages would you like to learn(배우다) or get better at? I'd love to get better with my Japanese and become fluent. I'd like to work more on my french because I can barely keep up with family members, and I'd love to start learning and mastering Korean and Italian >:D