Weekly Korean words with Jae Korean101.com videos episodes 16-20

Korean101.com produces a youtube video every week called, "Weekly Korean words with Jae." I have reproduced the sentences they create here, because for myself I find that the subtitles go way too fast and having to stop the video every few seconds is irritating. I thought that other people may have the same problem and this might help them. I haven't corrected the English grammar of the subtitles, so you will see that some times it is a bit awkward when you read the English translation.

August 12, 2014 Direction Words


1. East side 동쪽
일본은 한국의 동쪽에 있습니다.
Japan is located on the east side of South Korea.

2. South side 남쪽
강님은 한강의 남쪽에 있어서 "강남" 이라고 부릅니다.
Gangnam is located to the South of the Han river, and that's why people call it Gangnam (South of River).

3. Right side 오른쪽
저는 오른손 잡이여서 마우스를 오른쪽에 놓습니다.
I am a right-handed person, so I put my mouse on the right side.

4. Inside 안
내 안에 너 있다.
You are inside me.

5. Outside 밖
날씨가 추워서 밖에 나가기 싫다.
I don't want to go outside because it's cold.

Also good to know: West side 서쪽; North side 북쪽; and left side 왼쪽.


August 27, 2014 Hobbies


1. to dance 춤을 추다
나는 춤을 추는 것을 좋아한다.
I like dancing.

2. to play chess 체스를 하다
한국 사람들은 체스를 잘 안 합니다.
Korean people usually don't play chess.

3. to draw 그리다
부모님의 얼굴을 그리다.
I draw my parent's face.

4. to fish 낚시하다
한강에서는 사람들이 낚시를 합니다.
Near Han river, people do fishing.

5. to take a picture 사진을 찍다
사진을 찍어주시겠어요?
Could you take a picture (of me)?


September 2, 2014 Fruits


1. Strawberry 딸기
옛날에는 딸기를 봄에만 먹을 수 있었습니다.
In the old days, you could only eat strawberries in spring.

2. Apple 사과
추석에는 사과를 꼭 먹어야 합니다.
You have to eat apples on Chuseok.

3. Apricot 살구
한국 사람들은 살구를 주스로 만들어서 자주 먹습니다.
Korean people often drink juice with apricots in it.

4. Grape 포도
어떡 사람들은 포도를껍질채 먹습니다.
Some people eat grapes unpeeled.

5. Plum 자두
자두 화장품이 인기가 많습니다.
Cosmetics made with plums are popular.


September 8, 2014 Hygiene Actions


1. to blow dry 드라이하다
우리 어머니는 외출을 할 때마다 꼭 드라이극 한다.
My mother always blowdries her hair when she goes out.

2. to shave 면도하다
저는 아침마다 2분씩 면도를 합니다.
I shave for two minutes every morning.

3. to take a bath 목욕하다
어렸을 때에는 목욕을 하기위해서 공중목욕탕에 갔습니다.
When I was little, I went to a public bathhouse to take a bath.

4. to comb 빗다
엄마들은 딸의 머리를 빗겨주는 것을 좋아합니다.
Mothers like combing their daughters' hair.

5. to wash 씻다
훈련소에서는 몸을 1분 만에 전부 다 씻어야 합니다.
In training camps, you have to wash your whole body within one minute.


September 16, 2014 Colors


1. Black 검은
저는 검은 양복을 좋아합니다.
I like black suits.

2. Yellow 노란
배가 아파서 얼굴이 노란색이 되었다.
My face got yellow because of a stomachache.

3. Red 빨간
저는 지금 빨간색 셔츠를 입고 있습니다.
I am now wearing a red shirt.

4. Blue 파란
무서운 영화를 봐서 얼굴이 파랑게 되었습니다.
My face got blue because I watched a scary movie.

5. White 하얀
한국 사람들은 하햔색을 좋아합니다.
Korean people like white color.

Here are other colors you might like to know: orange 오렌지색 or 주황색; green 녹색; purple 보라색; pink 핑크색; grey 회색.


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The Iron Wyrm Affair (Bannon and Clare Book 1) by Lilith Saintcrow
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My Little Kitchen Season 2 Episodes 9-12

Arirang television produced a second season of "My Little Kitchen." The last episodes of this series.

Episode 9 Part 1 Bean Sprout Soup with Rice.

Almost done with this series, can't wait. Fabien's voice is so grating.

Part 2 Boiled Fish in Soy sauce.

I've never seen anyone fry the fish before boiling it, seems a bit weird.


Episode 10 Part 1 Beef Mushroom Hot Pot.

It seemed like a bit of a waste to make your own broth, but not use the ingredients from the broth for the soup.

Part 2 Spicy Stir-fried Rice cakes with Fish cakes.

Yeah..., no. Please use Maangchi's recipe if you want to make ddukbokki, thanks.


Episode 11 Part 1 Rice-cake Soup.

Traditional recipe, mostly no liberties taken.

Part 2 Marinated Grilled Beef Slices.

This is a type of sanjeok, and used to cooked on skewers. Some times ground beef is used and shaped into square patties, like a burger.


Episode 12 Part 1 Soybean Paste Stew.

I would replace half of the potato with zucchini.

Part 2 Korean Three-colored Pasta Soup.

Why couldn't they just call it sujebi in the title, like they did in the video? Also, I would not call this pasta, dumpling is more accurate.


Currently watching: Just finished this awful series, back to King of Food.

Currently reading:

Queen of Sorcery (The Belgariad, Book 2) by David and Leigh Eddings
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My Little Kitchen Season 2 Episodes 5-8

Arirang television produced a second season of "My Little Kitchen."

Episode 5 Part 1 Bulgogi with Rice.

It looked good until the cream sauce was added.

Part 2 Donggeurang Ttaeng, Chili Pepper Pancake, Shitake mushroom .

Mostly traditional, so not messed up.


Episode 6 Part 1 Soft Tofu Stew with Seafood.

Another more traditional recipe, so much better in my opinion than the fusion food that was shown before, except where is the gochujang???

Part 2 Dumplings.

Standard recipe.


Episode 7 Part 1 Pumpkin Rice with cheese.

Cheese? Everything was okay, until they added the cheese. Luckily the cheese is easy to leave out. I'm really, really not liking this series.

Part 2 Chicken Puffs.

Meh.


Episode 8 Part 1 Seaweed soup.

From far away this looks okay, until he adds soy sauce to the soup.

Part 2 Mung Bean Pancakes.

I hope people aren't making Fabien's recipes and thinking that is really what Korean food tastes like.


Currently watching: This awful series, unfortunately.

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Incarnation by Emma Cornwall
I just bought this book, so I haven't started it yet.



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My Little Kitchen Season 2 Episodes 1-4

Arirang television produced a second season of "My Little Kitchen."

Episode 1 Part 1 Ssamjang Kimchi Fried Rice.

Honestly I don't like Fabien's voice at all. I find it very grating and annoying. It is very hard for me to watch any show that features him. To me, this recipe is unappealing and I wonder what Arirang was thinking featuring this recipe. Who puts ssam-jang(쌈장) in their fried rice(볶음밥)???

Part 2 Steamed Bulgogi with Tofu.

Unfortunately more Fabien, hopefully someone else eventually narrates this program.


Episode 2 Part 1 Kimchi Jjigae (with Pork and Tomatoes).

Fabien, again. Tomatoes aren't native to Korea, so any Korean recipe you see with tomatoes in them has been altered to add them.

Part 2 Mushroom Steak Stir-Fried Rice.

I have to admit I have been fairly disappointed by this series so far. And that isn't just because of Fabien. The dishes have looked unappetizing so far.

Episode 3 Part 1 Stone bowl Rice with beef .

Cheese? Everything was okay, until they added the cheese. Luckily the cheese is easy to leave out. I'm really not liking this series.

Part 2 Rolled Omelet with Kimchi.

I was all YAY! A real Korean recipe, until they added the sugar, and then it was just yuck.


Episode 4 Part 1 Dakyukgaejang.

This actually managed to look okay.

Part 2 Gimbap.

Finally, a classic recipe, except when they put the sugar in the tuna, yuck. Hopefully the recipes will start getting better.


Currently watching: This awful series, unfortunately.

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EDIT: May 24, 2019 Unfortunately this book is no longer available on Amazon.com
Welcome to the Socialpunks (Socialpunk #1) by Monica Leonelle
I've had this book for a while, but only just got around to start reading it.



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Weekly Korean words with Jae Korean101.com videos episodes 11-15

Korean101.com produces a youtube video every week called, "Weekly Korean words with Jae." I have reproduced the sentences they create here, because for myself I find that the subtitles go way too fast and having to stop the video every few seconds is irritating. I thought that other people may have the same problem and this might help them. I haven't corrected the English grammar of the subtitles, so you will see that some times it is a bit awkward when you read the English translation.

July 8, 2014 In the Classroom


1. Notebook 공책
책가방 안에 곤책을 넣습니다.
I put a notebook into a backpack.

2. Class 수업
저는 한국어 수업이 있습니다.
I have a Korean class.

3. Textbook 교과서
저는 한국어 교과서가 세 권 있습니다.
I have three Korean textbooks.

4. Homework 숙제
저는 오늘 밤에 숙제를 해야합니다.
I have to do my homework tonight.

5. Test 시험
저는 내일 한국어 시험이 있습니다.
I have a Korean test tomorrow.


July 15, 2014 Rooms in your house


1. Bedroom 침실
우리 부모님은 침실을 같이 사용힙니다.
My parents share a bedroom

2. Living room
우리 가족은 저녁에 거실에 모여서 함께 티비를 봅니다.
In the evening, my family watches TV together in the living room.

3. Kitchen 부억
옛닐에는 부억이 집 바깥에 있습니다.
In the old days, kitchens were placed outside the home in Korea.

4. Dressing room 옷방
한국에는 정말정말 큰 집에만 옷방이 있습니다.
In Korea, you can find a dressing room only in very very big houses.

5. Bathroom 화장실
갑자기 소식이 와서 공원에 있는 공중화장실에 갔습니다.
I suddenly got some news, so I just went to a public restroom in a park.


July 22, 2014 Solar System


1.Earth 지구
우리는 지구에 살고있습니다.
We live on the Earth.

2. Venus 금성
금성의 옛날 이름은 샛별입니다.
The old name of Venus in Korean is Saet-byeol.

3. Mars 화성
나사 화성에 로봇을 보냈습니다.
NASA sent a robot to Mars.

4. Saturn 토성
토성에는 고리가 있습니다.
Saturn has a ring.

5. Uranus 천왕성
천왕성은 지구에서정말 멀리있습니다.
Uranus is really far far far away from the Earth.


July 29, 2014 Korean Tourist Attractions


1. Geyongbok Palace 경복궁
경복궁은 1900 년대 초까지 조선의 궁궐로 사용 되었습니다.
Gyeongbok Palace was used as the palace of the Joseon Dynasty until the early 1900s.

2. Lotte World 롯데월드
비가 와도 롯데월드에서는 놀이기를 탈 수 있습니다.
Even on rainy days, you can enjoy rides at Lotte World.

3. Jeju Olle Trail 제주 올레길
제주 올레긴을 전부 다 돌 아다니는 데에는 여섯 시간이 걸립니다.
It will take about six hours to walk all the Jeju Olle Trails at once.

4. Haeundae Beach 해운대
가장 사림이 많을 때에는 해운대에 사람이 80만명 장도 있습니다.
In a peak season, you can find at the maximum of 800,000 people in a one-day in Haeundae area.

5. DMZ, Demilitarized Zone 한반도 비무장지대
한반도 비무장지대에서는 북한 군인들을 직접 불 수 있습니다.
You can see North Korean soldiers at the DMZ.


August 5, 2014 In Your Wallet


1. Health Insurance Card 의료보함증
한국에서는 외국인도 의료보함증을 만들 수 있습니다.
Foreigners can make a health insurance care in Korea.

2. Identification Card 주민등록증
주민등록증은 언제나 가지고 다녀야 합니다.
You have to carry your identification card every time.

3. Business Card 명함
한국에서 명함을 줄 때는 두 손으로 줘야합니다.
When you give your business care in Korea, you have to give it with both hands.

4. Driver's License 운전면허증
한국에서는 국제운전면허증으로 운전할 수 있습니다.
You can drive a car in South Korea with an international driver's license.

5. Cash 현금
한국 사람들은 현금을 잘 가지고 다니지 않습니다.
South Korean people usually don't hold cash.



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Prudence (The Custard Protocol Book 1) by Gail Carriger


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The King of Food episodes 10-14

The King of Food was a series shown on the Korean television station KBS. It was also uploaded to the youtube channel KBS World TV.

The premise of the show from KBS, "What if a constitutional monarchy still exist in Korea in 2014? "'The King of Food' with picky taste, Shin Dong-yeob has invited star guests to his dinner. Guests need to answer a quiz to try rare food, which the kings used to eat. Food fighters are having a fierce battle to take the best food. Who will get the King's Food at the end?"

There is a special ingredient(s) each episode and the celebrity contestants are quizzed on their food knowledge. The team that wins gets to eat. As usual, don't watch the show if you are hungry, it'll just make it worse.

Episode 10: Meal for Heart of Steel (강철 심장)

Guests are: Um Honggil, Park Sangmin, Hong Kyungmin, Lee Seungshin, and Gang Yebin.
This episode centers on food that has the benefits for a strong heart. Um Honggil recommends mackerel, as that is what he took with him on his trek to the tops of the Himalayas. And King of Food recommends red bell peppers.

Episode 11: Feast for Menopause (갱년기)

Guests are: Dokgo Yeongjae, Jo Yunho, Kim Minhui, Hwang Sohhee and Im Yejin.
Suggested ingredients for menopause are cabbage and kudzu root.

Episode 12: Feast for Fatigue Recovery (피로회복)
EDIT: May 24, 2019 I don't know why, but KBS made this episode, and only this episode private on their youtube channel.
Guests are: Lee Mangi, Cho Jungchi, Kim Sook, Jung Joonyoung and Girl's Day Bang Minah.
Chicken and red ginseng were recommended to relieve fatigue.

Episode 13: Feast for Growth (키쑥쑥)

Guests are: Heo Gyeonghwan, Kim Jisun, R.ef's Seong Daehyeon, After School's Lizzy (Park Soo-young), and Sung Sikyung.
For growing seaweed (김) and pumpkin (단호박) also called kabocha squash are recommended.

Episode 14: Feast for Summer Vacation (피서지)

Guests are: Kim Wansun, Girl's Day Lee Hyeri, Song Jungeun, and Byeon Umin
King of Food recommends female octopus, abalone, sweetfish (은어), handmade tofu with pine nuts, sturgeon and to revive your body while on vacation. They start a new format in this episode that I don't really like.

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Justice Calling (The Twenty-Sided Sorceress Book 1) by Annie Bellet
Just got this book. It is/was free from Amazon.

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Weekly Korean words with Jae Korean101.com videos episodes 6-10

Korean101.com produces a youtube video every week called, "Weekly Korean words with Jae." I have reproduced the sentences they create here, because for myself I find that the subtitles go way too fast and having to stop the video every few seconds is irritating. I thought that other people may have the same problem and this might help them. I haven't corrected the English grammar of the subtitles, so you will see that some times it is a bit awkward when you read the English translation.


June 3, 2014 South Korean cities


1. Mokpo 목포
목포 근처에는 아름다운 섬들이 많이있습니다.
Near Mokpo city, there are many beautiful islands.

2. Incheon 인천
인천 국제공항에서 서울지는 한시간 걸립니다.
It takes about one hour from Incheon International Airport to Seoul.

3. Cheon-an 천안
한국 사람들은 천안에 가면호두과자를 삽니다.
When Korean people go to Cheon-an city, they buy chestnut cookies.

4. Busan 부산
부산은 해산물 요리로 유명합니다.
Busan is very popular with seafoods.

5. Seoul 서울
서울에 가사 도움이 필요할 때에는 120 번을 누르세요.
When you need help in Seoul, just press 1-2-0.


June 10, 2014 Weather


1. Windy 바람이 부는
제주도에는 바람이 부는 날이 많다.
In Jeju island, there are many windy days.

2. Humid 습한
한국 여름에는 습한 날이 많이 있습니다.
In Korean summer, there are many humid days.

3. Sunny 화창한
한국의 4월에는 화창한이 많이 있습니다.
In April, in Korea, there are many sunny days.

4. Cloudy 흐린
저는 흐린 날이 싫습니다.
I don't like cloudy days.

5. Hot 더운
더운 갈에 아이들은 시청에 갑니다.
On hot days, kids go to city hall.


June 17, 2014 Famous Korean Food


1. Kimchi 김치
한국에는 다양한 종류의 김치가 있습니다.
In Korea, there are various types of kimchi.

2.Bibimbap 비빔밥
대한항공을 타면 비빔밥을 먹을 수 있습니다.
If you fly with Korean airlines, you can have bibimbap.

3. Korean barbecued beef 분고기
비빔밥 위에 불고기를 놓으면 맛있습니다.
If you put Korean barbecued beef on the top of bibimbap, it's very delicious.

4. Bean past stew 된장찌개
한국에서는 아침식사로 된장찌개와밥을 먹습니다.
In Korea, people eat bean paste stew and rice for breakfast.

5. Seasoned rice cakes 떡볶이
포장마차에서 먹는 떡볶이는 정말 맛있습니다.
The seasoned rice cakes or ttoekbokki at street markets is very delicious.


June 24, 2014 At the Office


1. Salary 급여
변호사는 급여가 높습니다.
Lawyers have high salaries.

2. Office 시무실
우리 사무실은 서울에 있습니다.
My office is in Seoul.

3. Boss 사장
우리 사장님은 좋습니다.
My boss is very good.

4. Superior 상사
제 상사는 상격이 안 좋습니다.
My superior is mean.

5. Overtime 초과근무
(한국 사람들은) 하루에 네 번 정도 초과근무를 합니다.
Korean people usually do overtime four times a week.


July 1, 2014 Music Genres


1. Dance music 댄스 음악
저는 소녀시대의 댄스음악의 광 팬입니다.
I am a crazy fan of Girl's Generation dance music.

2. Rock music 록 음악
여름에 부산에 가면, 록음악 축제를 즐길 수 있습니다.
If you go to Busan in Summer, you can enjoy 'Busan Rock Music Festival.'

3. Samul-nori 사물 놀이
추석이나 설날에 한국에 가면, 사물놀이를 쉽게 물 수 있습니다.
I you go to Korean on Korean thanksgiving day, or new year's day, you can easily see 'Samul-nori' performance.

4. Idol music 아이돌 음악
한국의 아이돌 음악은 아시아 여러나라에서 인기가 많습니다.
Korean idol music are popular among other Asian countries.

5. Jazz 재즈
서울에 가면 한강변에 있는 식당에서 재즈 음악을 듣는 것을 추 천합니다.
If you go to Seoul, I recommend you listen to jazz music in a restaurant near Han river.




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Prudence (The Custard Protocol Book 1) by Gail Carriger
The first in a new series by Ms. Carriger.


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Learn Korean Numbers (숫자)

Korean people use two number systems, Sino-Korean numbers, taken from Chinese, and Native Korean numbers, which only go from 1-99. You need to know both number systems because they are both used, (i.e. time is told by using both systems, Native Korean numbers for the hour and Sino-Korean numbers for the minutes.)

Here are the Sino-Korean numbers:

Arabic	Korean	Chinese
1	일	一
2	이	二
3	삼	三
4	사	四
5	오	五
6	육	六
7	칠	七
8	팔	八
9	구	九
10	십	十
11	십일	十一
12	십이	十二
13	십삼	十三
14	십사	十四
15	십오	十五
16	십육	十六
17	십칠	十七
18	십팔	十八
19	십구	十九
20	이십	二十
30	삼십	三十
40	사십	四十
50	오십	五十
60	육십	六十
70	칠십	七十
80	팔십	八十
90	구십	九十
100	백	百

If you wanted to say 21 you would put the number 20, 이십, and the number 1, 일, together and get 이십일. 79 would be 칠십구. Pretty easy right?

Here are a few videos with Sino-Korean numbers 1-10.






And more numbers:




EDIT: May 24, 2019 removed deleted video.




Here is a worksheet to practice writing the Sino-Korean numbers 1-10.
Here for 11-20.
Worksheet for 21-30.

You can learn more about higher numbers (hundreds, thousands, millions, and more,) here.


Native Korean numbers:

1	하나
2	둘
3	셋
4	넷
5	다섯
6	여섯
7	일곱
8	여덟
9	아홉
10	열

This video by Korean Class 101.com covers 1-10, it also covers how numbers 1-4 lose their last letter with certain counters. This happens when a number ends with a 1, 2, 3, or 4 (i.e. 21, 33, 42, etc.)

Other videos showing 1-10 in Native Korean.


EDIT: May 24, 2019 removed deleted video.

11	열한나
12	열둘
13	열셋
14	열넷
15	열다섯
16	열여섯
17	열일곱
18	열여덟
19	열아홉
20	스물
21	스물한나
22	스물둘
30	서른
31	서른한나
32	서른열둘
40	마흔
50	쉰
60	예순
70	일흔
80	여든
90	아흔

Counting 1-100 in Native Korean numbers.


Here are a few other videos to help you learn the native numbers:



Practice writing 1-10 with this worksheet.
And 11-20 Here.

Two see both number systems together, watch this video;


And there is this worksheet to practice writing both number systems at the same time.


Want to know your Korean age?
EDIT: May 24, 2019 removed deleted video. Added new video.


Want to know how to say how old you are?
EDIT: May 24, 2019 removed deleted video. Added new video.



You can also read The Korean's post on Korean numbers here. It is a great read and includes things like ordianl numbers, counters (i.e. miles, animals, bundles, etc.), and really large numbers like 10²⁰.

The Korea Times flashcard of both number systems 1-10 can be found here.


A link to a podcast of both number systems 1-10 here. EDIT: May 24, 2019 removed dead link.

Here is a worksheet quiz to practice what you have learned. I could not find the answer sheet for it on the blog, but let me know and I can help.



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The King of Food episodes 5-9

The King of Food was a series shown on the Korean television station KBS. It was also uploaded to the youtube channel KBS World TV.

The premise of the show from KBS, "What if a constitutional monarchy still exist in Korea in 2014? "'The King of Food' with picky taste, Shin Dong-yeob has invited star guests to his dinner. Guests need to answer a quiz to try rare food, which the kings used to eat. Food fighters are having a fierce battle to take the best food. Who will get the King's Food at the end?"

There is a special ingredient(s) each episode and the celebrity contestants are quizzed on their food knowledge. The team that wins gets to eat. As usual, don't watch the show if you are hungry, it'll just make it worse.

Episode 5: Meal of Longevity with Song Hae (장수)

Guests are: Lee Yongsik, Song Eunyi, Kim Sung-kyu, and Kim Hyeyeon.
This episode centers on food that has the benefits of longevity; Ugeoji (우거지) (KBS translates this to cabbage, but it is the outer leaves of Napa/Chinese cabbage), and saltmarsh sandspurry (세발 나물.)

Episode 6: Meal for Brain with Heo Cham (두뇌회전)

Guests are: Kim Hanguk, Gyeongae, Kim Saengmin, and Rainbow's Kim Jisook.
Brain ingredients are seaweed (미역) (Undaria pinnatifida known as sea mustard in English), and eel (장어.)

Episode 7: Meal for Diet (다이어트)

Guests are: Ha Ilseong, Baek Jiyoung, Choi Yunyeong, Lee Jaeyun, and Doctor Wang Hyemun.
This is a competition of natto, coconut water, ox cartilage soup (도가니탕), and buckwheat to see which is the best diet food. Besides the winner cuttlefish was also served.

Episode 8: Stress-zero Meal (스트레스 ZERO)

Guests are: Cho Yeongnam, Kim Sehwan, Lee Sungmi, Kim Hyeoncheol, and Rainbow's Kim Jaekyung.
For getting rid of stress radish greens and anchovies (멸치) are recommended.

Episode 9: Meal for Baby Face (동안)

Guests are: Yu Hyeonsang, Ha Choonhwa, Kim Yeongcheol, Park Eunyeong, and Doctor Wang Hyemun.
It is a contest again for this episode, the guests brought onions, bean sprouts, chicken feet, and whelk. Besides the winner sea squirts were also recommended by the show.


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Update

I updated the post Learn Korean 한글 (Hangul) with worksheets that I found.

Weekly Korean words with Jae Korean101.com videos episodes 1-5

Korean101.com produces a youtube video every week called, "Weekly Korean words with Jae." I have reproduced the sentences they create here, because for myself I find that the subtitles go way too fast and having to stop the video every few seconds is irritating. I thought that other people may have the same problem and this might help them. I haven't corrected the English grammar of the subtitles, so you will see that some times it is a bit awkward when you read the English translation, (I'm thinking of the time "mouses" was used.)


April 22, 2014 Negative adjectives


1. Sad 슬픈
그 영화는 슬픈 영화다.
That is a sad movie.

2. Difficult 어려운
한국어는 어려운 언어더.
Korean is a difficult language.
한국어는 어려운 언어거 아닙니다.
Korean is not a difficult language.

3. Ugly 못생긴
못생긴 친구가 에뻐졌다.
One of my ugly friends became beautiful.

4. Angry 화난
오늘아 아침에 화난일이 있었다.
There was something that made me angry this morning.

5. Disgusting 역겨운
내 친구는 역겨운 음식을 좋아한다.
My friend likes disgusting food.


April 29, 2014 Korean companies


1.Hyundai 현대
현대 자동차는 한국에서 가장큰 자동차 회서입니다.
Hyundai automobiles is the biggest automobile company in Korea.

2. Lotte 롯데
서운에는 롯데 백화점이 많이 있습니다.
There are many Lotte department stores in Seoul.

3. Samsung 삼성
삼성은 자동차도 만들 었습니다!
Samsung used to make cars too!

4. Korean Air 대한 항공
대한 항공은 한국에서 가장큰 항공 사입니다.
Korean Air is the biggest airline company in South Korea.

5. S.M.Entertainment 에스엠 엔터테인먼트
에스엠 엔터테인먼트에는 유면한 가수들이 많이 있습니다.
At S.M.Entertainment there are many popular singers!


May 13, 2014 Computer words


1. Keyboard 키보드
저는 무선 키보드가 더좋습니다.
I like wireless keyboards more.

2. Laptop computer 노트북
저는 노트북을 육개월에 한벅씩 바꿉니다.
I change my laptop computer every six months.

3. Computer mouse 마우스
무선 마우스가 편리합니다.
Wireless mouses are convenient.

4. Headphones 헤드폰
저는 헤드폰으로 음악을 듣습니다.
I listen to music with headphones.

5.Microphone 마이크
저는 노래방에서 마이크로 노래를 불렀습니다.
I'm singing a song with the microphone at karaoke.


May 20, 2014 Being sick


1. Infection 염증
팔에 염증이 났어요.
I have an infection in my arms.

2. Allergy 알레르기
저는 땅콩 알레르기가 있어요.
I have a peanut allergy

3. Headache 두통
어제 술을 많이 마셔서 두통에 걸렸어요.
I drank a lot yesterday, so now I have a headache.

4. High fever 고열
어제부터 고열이 있었어요.
I have had a high fever since yesterday.

5. Hangover 숙취
한국 사람들은 숙취가 있을 때, 숙취 해소 음료수를 마신다.
Korean people drink hangover drinks when they have a hangover.


May 27, 2014 Korean jobs


1. Nurse 간호사
이병원에는 에쁜 간호사 많이 있습니다.
At this hospital, there are many beautiful nurses.

2. Police officer 경찰관
경찰관에게 잡혔습니다.
I got caught by a police officer.

3. Farmer 농부
서울에는 농부가 없습니다.
In Seoul, there are no farmers.

4. Office worker 회사원
저는 회사원입니다.
I am an office worker.

5. Programmer 프로그래머
저는 프로그래머가 되고 싶었습니다.
I wanted to be a programmer


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City of Heavenly Fire (The Mortal Instruments Book 6) by Cassandra Clare
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The King of Food (special episode + episodes 1-4)

The King of Food was a series shown on the Korean television station KBS. It was also uploaded to the youtube channel KBS World TV. I don't know how many episodes were shown in Korea, but on their youtube channel there is the special, which was shown first (think of it as a kind of pilot episode) and 21 other episodes. I will try to see if there are more available online after I post what is available on KBS' youtube channel.

The premise of the show from KBS, "What if a constitutional monarchy still exist in Korea in 2014? "'The King of Food' with picky taste, Shin Dong-yeob has invited star guests to his dinner. Guests need to answer a quiz to try rare food, which the kings used to eat. Food fighters are having a fierce battle to take the best food. Who will get the King's Food at the end?"

There is a special ingredient(s) each episode and the celebrity contestants are quizzed on their food knowledge. The team that wins gets to eat. Don't watch the show if you are hungry, it'll just make it worse.

Special: Stamina (정력)

Host is Shin Dong-yup, and team leaders are General Kim (Kim Junhyun), and Lady Eunhye (Park Eunhye), caterer Jang Hang-seon, and food taster Davichi's Kang Min-kyung.
Guests are: Kim Jongmin, Got7's Jr. (Park Jin-Young), Choi Yangrak, Tae Jinah, Hong Jinyoung, Kim Jisun, Girl's Day Bang Minah, Kim Shinyoung.
This episode centers on food that has the benefits of stamina; snow crab, pork, skate, and tomatoes.

Episode 1: Springtime Special Part 1: Vitality (활력)

Guests are: Sister's Yoon Bora, Han Sangjin, Shin Bora, and Kim Junho.
Three ingredients that are connected to flowers (in the Korean language) and vitality; sweet shrimp, fatsia shoots, and marbled beef. There are also three herbs shown for vitality; Day Lilly, rape plant and fatsia shoots.

Episode 2: Springtime Special Part 2: Rejuvenation (회춘)

Guests are: Tiny-G's Min Do-hee, Heo Gyeonghwan, Park Jeongsu, and Lee Gyein.
The first recommended ingredient is pen shell clams, also known as pinnidae. Second is strawberries, and third is webfoot octopus.

Episode 3: Changing Season Special: Strengthening the Immune System (면역강화)

Guests are: No Sayeon, ZE:A's Park Hyungsik, Lee Musong, and ZE:A's Hwang Kwanghee.
There are only two ingredients this week; Suminoe oysters (cherry blossom oysters in Korean), and wild bellfower root are foods to eat and help your immune system in this episode.

Episode 4: Family Month Special: Plentiful Meal (알찬밥상)

Guests are: Lee Sangyong, Apink's Yoon Bomi, Ha Il (Robert Bradley Holley), and Apink's Jung Eunji.
Ingredients are: Blue crab with roe, dried mullet roe, and dried cod roe.

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Arirang Culture - My Little Kitchen episodes 5-9

Here are the rest of the episodes in the series, which as far as I know is finished, if there are more episodes later then I will publish them.

Episode 5 Part 1 Haemul Jeon (Seafood Pancake) with Chef Lee Jin-ho.

I normally use clam and oysters instead, no chili peppers 'cause Jasmine wouldn't eat it. I think this one might be a little chew from the squid.

Part 2 Bossam (Boiled Pork) with Chef Seri.

Hmmm. I have used green tea for the pork, but I've never used coffee. I wonder if it changes the flavor, but I don't think I'd want to use it because of the caffeine. Bossam is also good wrapped in freshly made kimchi.


Episode 6 Part 1 Gaematsal Milssam (Crab Stick Rolls) with Chef Lee Jin-ho.

I don't know about this one, doesn't seem Korean at all.

Part 2 Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup) with Chef Seri

Not quite the way that I was taught to make it by my Mom, but I'm sure it tastes just as good. Koreans eat this a lot on hot days during the summer. It is thought of as a way to cool down.


Episode 7 Part 1 Godeungeo Jorim (Braised Mackerel) with Chef Lee Jin-ho.

My Mom often makes this dish, luckily she buys her fish already gutted and cleaned. I personally prefer the radish to the fish, the radish gets cooked until it just melts in your mouth. Also who wants to deal with all the fish bones?

Part 2 Ramen with Mushrooms with Chef Lee Jin-Ho.

I do something similar myself. What I put into the ramyeon depends on what flavor the soup base is. I normally poach the egg though, I don't think I could eat a raw egg.


Episode 8 Part 1 Baechu Gul Doenjang Muchim (Napa Cabbage and Oysters in Soybean Sauce) with Chef Lee Jin-ho.

I don't think I've ever had this or seen it before. But it'll have to wait until we move back to the US, seafood is soooo expensive in the UK.

Part 2 Jjambbong (Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup) with Chef Lee Jin-ho.

Hmmm, I'm not sure if I would ever make this since Jjambbong ramyeon is so tasty.


Episode 9 Part 1 Ojingeo Bokkeum (Spicy Stir Fried Squid)

Looks yummy.

Part 2 Janchi Guksu (Feast Noodles) with Chef Lee Jin-ho.

This looks easy, something that Jasmine might like. I miss my Mom's cooking!

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Arirang Culture - My Little Kitchen Episodes 1-4

I believe that this series is only nine episodes long, so I will post four of the episodes here and the remaining five on a different post. There are two parts to each episode.


Episode 1 Part 1 Prawn and Beef Japchae with Chef Lee Jin-ho.

Honestly I haven't tried to make this, mostly because it just seems wrong to not make japchae with more vegetables, at least the more traditional vegetables that my own Mom uses.

Part 2 Bulgogi Salad with Chef Seri.

I think I will make this one day, but I'd just use my own marinade for the beef.


Episode 2 Part 1 Ungjung Tteokbokki Pasta (Rice Cakes and Pasta with Soy Sauce) with Chef Lee Jin-ho.

I will probably never make this, but it does give me the idea to use pasta for spicy tteokbokki when I can't find rice cakes, I wonder if it will be delicious?

Part 2 Caramel Galbijjim (Beef Short Ribs) with Chef Seri.

I think I would really like making this, but it might have to wait until we move back to the US, I don't have my pressure cooker with us here, and I can't see buying a big pot just to make one dinner.


Episode 3 Part 1 Golbaengi Bibimguksu (Spicy Whelks with Noodles) with Chef Lee Jin-ho.

I think this is the first recipe from Chef Lee that I have liked the look of, I wonder if it is because I like more traditional dishes?

Part 2 Samgyeopsal Gui (Pork Belly with Apple) with Chef Seri.

This reminds me of cooking pork roast. I don't know if I would like eating it this away, since I like the traditional way of eating samgyeopsal so much. I would have to leave the pine nuts out, so Jasmine could try it. I think the way of cooking the pork maybe healthier than the traditional way, but I'm not sure about the sweet apples in the wrap.


Episode 4 Part 1 Jangeo Gui (Grilled Eel) with Chef Lee Jin-ho.

The sauce looks so yummy. I wonder if I could use it on some other type of meat, since I have no idea where to get eel here.

Part 2 Dakgalbi (Stir-fried Spicy Chicken) with Chef Seri.

Hmmm. I don't see the point of adding the rosemary, I think the flavor would be wiped out by the gochujang.


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Korean Calligraphy

Arirang Culture had a short series on Korean Calligraphy. I've always enjoyed how calligraphy looks, and I was able to learn some of the techniques of brush calligraphy during some of my painting classes. I am no expert, and I would like to go back and learn more. Please forgive the broadcast station for repeatedly using "oriental" when the mean East Asian.











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Glimpse (The Retroact Saga Book 1) by Stacey Wallace Benefiel
Eh... I'll give this free Kindel book a few more chapters, but I may have to quit reading it.


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Learn Korean 한글 (Hangul)

If you want to learn Korean you have to know the basics, and that means learning to read and write in 한글. Here are some resources that I have used, and have gathered from around the internet. Korean has 24 characters, 14 constants and 10 vowels, and many dipthongs

This webpage from zkorean.com is an excellent starting point. If you are able to listen to the audio portion you will be able to hear the name of the constants and the sound that they make. The vowels do not have names like the constants, they just have their own sound as their name.

There is also a great page from Learn Hangul here. You can click on any of the character sets and hear it pronounced. The chart is arranged a little bit differently from normal hangul charts, such as this one, because there are 7 mini lessons attached with to it.

If you are a bit more of a visual learner, this webpage has 3 charts that can be printed on A4 size paper, the constants are all different colors, which might help some people tell them apart.

If you want to install the Korean keyboard, so you are able to type in Korean, here is the place to go. Remember that you will need to restart your computer in order to start using the keyboard.


Here is a great little series of videos from KoreanClass101.com
Episode 1 has 1 constant and 2 vowels: 이응 (ᄋ) which only makes a sound when it is at the end of a word, but is used as a place holder at being of words and is silent then; ㅏis the first vowel in the alphabet; andㅣthe last vowel in the alphabet.


Episode 2 has 3 vowels; ㅓ, ㅕ, and ㅑ.


Episode 3 has 5 vowels; ㅗ, ㅜ, ㅛ, ㅠ, and ㅡ.


Episode 4 has 3 constants; 기역 (ᄀ), 키읔 (ᄏ), and 히읕 (ᄒ.)


Episode 5 has 4 constants; 니은 (ᄂ), 디귿 (ᄃ), 티읕 (ᄐ), and 리을 (ᄅ.)


Episode 6 has 3 constants; 미음 (ᄆ), 비읍 (ᄇ), and 피읖 (ᄑ.)


And lastly episode 7, the last 3 constants look similar; 시옷 (ᄉ), 지읒 (ᄌ), 치읓 (ᄎ.)


Practice your pronunciation time:


Time to review the constants and vocabulary practice, these are from Talk to me in Korean:
기역

EDIT: Added April 2, 2015 Worksheet to practice 기역+vowels.

니은

EDIT: Added April 2, 2015 Worksheet to practice 니은+vowels.

디귿

EDIT: Added April 2, 2015 Worksheet to practice 디귿+vowels.

리을

EDIT: Added April 2, 2015 Worksheet to practice 리을+vowels.

미음

EDIT: Added April 2, 2015 Worksheet to practice 미음+vowels.

비읍

EDIT: Added April 2, 2015 Worksheet to practice 비읍+vowels.

시옷

EDIT: Added April 2, 2015 Worksheet to practice 시옷+vowels.

이응

EDIT: Added April 2, 2015 Worksheet to practice 이응+vowels.

지읒

EDIT: Added April 2, 2015 Worksheet to practice 지읒+vowels.

치읓

EDIT: Added April 2, 2015 Worksheet to practice 치읓+vowels.

키읔

EDIT: Added April 2, 2015 Worksheet to practice 키읔+vowels.

티읕

EDIT: Added April 2, 2015 Worksheet to practice 티읕+vowels.

피읖

EDIT: Added April 2, 2015 Worksheet to practice 피읖+vowels.

For some reason there isn't a video for 히읕.
EDIT: Added April 2, 2015 Worksheet to practice 히읕+vowels.

Now, there are 5 other constants, called 쌍 기역, 쌍 디귿, 쌍 비읍, 쌍 시옷, and 쌍 지읒.
Let Professor Oh teach you more about them:


A good video for learning the diphthongs is this one:



Here is another video going over the alphabet:


These next two are a bit long, and I admit it took some doing for me to be able to sit through them. (Sorry Jenny I found your videos to be a bit boring.)





Here is a cute series that I think is really great. The first episode has vowels and consonants. I think this is the only series I found that teaches the actual names of the consonants. I can't emphasize enough how important it is to learn the actual names of the consonants, because that teaches you how a consonant should be pronounced at the beginning and end of a syllable block.


Episode 2 has combined vowels and the rest of the consonants.


Episode 3 has the double consonants.


And episode 4 is about 받침 (the final consonant in a syllable block.)



If you would like to try writing Korean you can print this alphabet chart from WikiBooks - Learn Korean and use it.

This video from Sweetandtasty TV.com is very helpful in learning the proper stroke order so you can write words properly.


SweetandTasty TV.com also has some worksheets you can print and use to practice writing.

A better way to see letter stroke order is through these articles by WikiBooks.
Lesson 1 has 비읍, ㅏ, and 니은.
Lesson 2 has 미음, ㅣ, 리을 and 기역.
Lesson 3 has ㅗ, 디귿, 시옷 and ㅡ.
Lesson 4 has ㅜ, ㅓ, ㅔ, ㅐ, 히읕, 지읒.
Lesson 5 has 키읔, ㅑ, 티읕, 피읖, 치읓, ㅕ, ㅛ, ㅠ, ㅖ, and ㅒ.

This goes with her lesson 2 video from above, worksheet 1
worksheet 2
worksheet 3
and worksheet 4


Go HERE! if you would like to learn Korean numbers.


EDIT: April 2, 2015 added worksheets for all consonants.
EDIT: May 24, 2019 removed deleted videos.

Currently watching: 참 좋은 시절(Wonderful Days. Gogo 2PM's Taecyeon!

Currently reading:

Heartless (Parasol Protectorate Series Book 4) by Gail Carriger
I am rereading the Parasol Protectorate series again. I needed a break from some of the truly awful free Kindle books I have read lately.

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Taste of Wisdom by Arirang Culture

One of the hardest things about living in Leeds has been missing Korean food. Some times watching a variety show or Korean drama can be torture because of the food featured in it. There is a Chinese store here, Hang Sing Hong, that has a bit of Korean food, and I plan on doing a review soon, if I can remember to get pictures. There's also another one called Asia Express, but it seems like the owner has gone on holiday, it has been closed for a few months.

Anyway, some times I like to torture myself especially and watch programs on Korean food (I also like that normally there is some history to learn too.) This is an Arirang series called Taste of Wisdom, it has six episodes although each episode is broken into smaller parts.

I do wish that this series had Korean interviewers, we don't need more white people thinking that they know everything about Korean culture and history. It has become common with international Kpop fans to think that they know everything about Korea after watching a few shows, drams, listened to music, read a book, whatever. So, I would rather people had to watch things with subtitles, or have some one; Korean, Korean-American, Korean-Canadian, Korean-Australian, Korean-whatever, who can speak English talk about Korea instead of white ex-pats.


The first episode is about the fermentation of soybeans for 청국장.









Episode two is about a different type of fermented soybean paste, 된장.











Episode three is about 고추장, spicy chilli paste.









Episode four is about 김치, kimchi.









Episode five is about 간장, soy sauce









Episode six brings all the flavors together, mostly a review of the previous episodes.










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