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Fun Facts and Hidden Korean Gems in K-pop Demon Hunters (No Spoilers!)

Have you watched K-pop Demon Hunters yet?  It has taken Netflix by storm and the buzz still isn’t dying down!  Here’s a spoiler-free breakdown from a Korean teacher’s perspective to help you enjoy the film even more. Korean-Language Fun Facts The title, "K-Pop Demon Hunters,"

Seyo Just Got Even Better: Real TTMIK Voices, Full Access, and More Confidence in Speaking Korean

If you haven’t checked out Seyo lately, now is the perfect time to jump back in! Whether you’re a new learner or have been practicing Korean for a while, these exciting updates will take your speaking practice to a whole new level. Let’s explore what’s new

Improving Your Korean Pronunciation: The Secret to Faster Progress

안녕하세요! Have you ever wondered why some people seem to make faster progress when learning Korean? Today, we want to talk about one aspect of language learning that can make a huge difference with relatively little effort - pronunciation! When you're learning Korean, there are so many different

Sound Like a Native Korean Speaker: Master These 6 Essential Filler Words

Want to know the secret to sounding like a true Korean native? It's not just about perfect grammar or extensive vocabulary—it's about those natural little expressions that fill conversations. The 6 Korean Filler Words You Need to Know Today 1. 음... (Um...) How it sounds:

Announcing January's Stories Reading Club Members! 🎉

Congratulations to our 334 dedicated readers who completed the 20+ days reading challenge in January! Your commitment to daily reading is truly inspiring. 🎁 Certificate Notice: Your Stories Reading Club certificate will be sent to your email in February. Stay tuned! Ready for February's challenge? Join us for another

Say Hello to Seyo, our new Korean speaking app!

📣We're thrilled to introduce you to Seyo, our freshly launched new app designed to help you speak Korean with more confidence! Whether you're just starting out or already speak some Korean, Seyo will guide you through interactive lessons and conversation practice to help you level up

7 Korean Words Added to the Oxford English Dictionary – Here’s Why They Matter

Korean culture has been making waves globally for years now, from K-pop and K-dramas to Korean food and traditional arts. As proof of just how influential it has become, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) recently added seven Korean words to its official lexicon. This recognition isn’t just about language—

5 Practical Ways to Boost Your Korean Reading and Vocabulary Retention

Studying Korean through reading can be a game-changer for your language progress—especially when you pair engaging material with effective learning techniques. Whether you're scrolling through webtoons, flipping through grammar notes, or enjoying short stories in an app like TTMIK Stories, the key is how you read and

You can learn to read Korean in just a couple of hours

Hangeul Made Easy: Learn to Read and Write with Talk To Me In Korean If you’ve been dreaming of reading your favorite K-pop lyrics in their original language or catching every little detail on Korean street signs, you’re in the right place. Learning Hangeul, the Korean alphabet, is

Join the Stories Reading Club

A New Chapter in Your Daily Reading Journey Do you love reading stories every day? We're excited to introduce Stories Reading Club for our most dedicated readers on TTMIK Stories. Take on our January reading challenge! Read stories for 20+ days during January 2025, and you'll

Experience Korean as It’s Really Spoken through our Vlog Series

A huge part of mastering a language is understanding the culture behind it. Vlogs visually transport you to the streets of Seoul, the hustle of a local café, or the beauty of a seasonal festival. While textbooks provide a structured look at language and culture, vlogs show how Koreans interact

Read More in Korean to Improve Your Speaking, But There's One Condition

If you want to speak Korean confidently, the secret isn’t just speaking more — it’s reading more at your level. Many learners believe the best way to improve speaking is to simply speak more, but that’s only part of the equation. Reading at your level supercharges your speaking

What is graded reading? Why do you need it for learning Korean?

If you're not using graded reading to learn Korean, you're making your journey ten times harder than it needs to be. Reading is one of the most powerful tools for mastering a language, yet it’s also one of the most daunting. For many Korean learners,

Small daily achievements lead to big changes. Read Korean every day with our app.

We're thrilled to unveil a new feature that will make your TTMIK Stories learning experience even more fun and meaningful! Say Hello to Daily Reading Tracker! Want to visualize your Korean learning progress? Now you can track your daily reading achievements at a glance! See how many stories