Korean Phrases Ep. 37: 설상가상
TweetThis week we have a new "Korean Phrases" video, and we're going to be learning another useful idiom from 한자 (Chinese characters used in Korean).We'll be learning about the idiom 설상가상.Check out the...
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Tweet Not ESL Board GamesI love me a good board game. Three of my favourites are King of Tokyo, Settlers of Catan and Puerto Rico. Because I’m essentially totally and completely burnt-out on the...
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View ArticleWINTER SPECIAL : HOW TO WIN $500 TRAVEL BUDGET TO KOREA
TweetReady to kick off winter? Here’s how you can crush it & Win $500 travel budget!Winter holidays are just around the corner, and for the first time, Korea’s #1 Travel Guide, Trazy.com, has begun...
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TweetFour very popular street foods in Korea are 호떡, 핫도그, 꼬치, and 와플. If you spend some time in Korea, it's likely you'll get to try all of these foods.호떡 is basically like a pancake, but with honey...
View Article10 Photos That Will Make You Want To Travel To South Korea in Winter
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View ArticleTips for Keeping Produce Fresher Longer
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View ArticleSee You Next Time, Autumn
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