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Japanese Pronunciation | the Most Detailed Guide (with audio)
Welcome to our guide to Japanese pronunciation. We'll teach you how to pronounce Japanese words like native speakers.
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25 Useful Korean Idioms for Everyday Life
Do you use idioms in your everyday conversations? Idioms are expressions that have a different meaning than their literal translations. An example of an English idiom is the saying, “break a leg!” When you say this to your friend before they give a speech or a performance, do you want
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Get Spooky in Korean, Japanese, and Chinese
'Tis the season for scary costumes, carved pumpkins, and frightening amounts of candy! But Halloween wouldn't be complete without some spooky words. So in today's article, let's learn some scary expressions in Japanese, Korean, and Chinese! Quick Answer: Get Spooky in Korean, Japanese,
Japanese Words and Expressions
Japanese Swear Word Baka | Meaning and Origin Explained
"Baka" is a Japanese pejorative and one of the most famous Japanese words. But what does "baka" actually mean? Is it a bad word? How do Japanese people use it?
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Por vs Para in Spanish: Key Differences and How to Use Them
If you are learning Spanish, you may find that that por and para are both quite similar to “for” in English. But they are not exactly the same. They can not be used exchangeably, nor are they used in the same ways as “for” in English. Por and Para are
Korean Words and Expressions
Korean Profanity | 11 Common Korean Swear Words and Phrases
When you watch a Korean drama or actually live in Korea, you often hear not only greetings such as 안녕하세요(an-nyeong-ha-se-yo), but also Korean curse words, especially from Korean 아저씨(a-jeo-ssi)! Out of curiosity and fun, the first foreign words most people learn are
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Learn Katakana with Katakana Charts
Katakana are derived from parts of kanji. Katakana is often used in foreign loanwords. Click in to learn more about katakana with our free, printable katakana charts!
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Korean Consonants and How to Pronounce them Correctly
Download kr-m-zy-jj.mp3 Vowels and consonants are the 2 key factors to correctly pronouncing in a foreign language. It's especially so for languages very different from English, such as Korean. In the previous article, we talked about Korean vowels. Today, let's see how
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Top 100 Korean Adjectives and How to Use them in Sentences
Adjectives are words that show the quality or state of a person or thing. In Korean, adjectives are also known as “descriptive verbs”. Unlike English adjectives, Korean adjectives can be conjugated just like Korean verbs. And its dictionary form ends with -다 [da], just like the verbs. Due to this
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Learn Japanese Adjectives: A Comprehensive Guide
This article is meant to introduce you to Japanese adjectives from a comprehensive perspective. Besides, a list of 120 essential Japanese adjectives will be offered.
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What does Desu Mean and How to Use it
"です" (desu) is probably one of the very first words any Japanese beginner encounters. This famous and mischievous sentence ender is rarely missed in any Japanese conversations and textbooks. Many may think です is simply the equivalent of "to be'' and that was it. But
Korean Words and Expressions
Happy Birthday in Korean
In Korean culture, age is very important, and it’s no different for birthday celebrations. Korean people love to get together with friends and family to celebrate their birthdays. As Korean learners, birthday is also a great opportunity for us to partake in Korean culture and improve our language skills