-
Korean seconds and firsts
This time is my second time in Seoul and I’ve already been here for almost a full week (meaning only one week left *sobs*) and I absolutely love it. It feels so great to visit well-known places like Gwanghwamun and Kyobo Bookstore for the second time, and compared to last year there are so many things that…
-
My Gangnam style Christmas… with a little Rain
Yesterday was Christmas Eve, and since this holiday is far more low-key in Korea than we’re used to in the west we figured we’d do something completely un-Christmassy (not sure if I’m ready to commit to that word). We had booked our tickets a month in advance and were über-excited! The concert was held in…
-
In Seoul… At long last
I wrote in my previous blog post that I had a layover in Frankfurt. Well, that was what was supposed to happen. After having had the most pleasant trip to the airport, breezed through security, and enjoyed a fairly decent not too over-priced meal we were ready to board. The plane to Frankfurt where we…
-
Next stop: Seoul
…Well actually there’s a brief layover in Frankfurt first, but that’s a technicality. Anyway, I’m going back to Seoul tomorrow for two full weeks. I’m so excited and cannot wait to once more eat a piping hot bowl of bibimbap with a cold Cass beer and a shot of soju. I’ve compiled a comprehensive shopping list…
-
When bad things happen, good things are bound to follow
A few weeks ago, I helped my LP apply for a scholarship at his home university. This was my first time writing an official recommendation letter in Korean, which was an extremely educational experience. In fact is was my first time writing a letter in Korean! Although I thought it was an awesome letter of recommendation,…
-
Who knew I liked EXO?
While I definitely enjoy listening to Korean music, my main inspiration usually comes from drama soundtracks. I was recently advised to try listening to the new band iKON but I must admit they are not really my cup of tea. BTW, how awesome would it be if there was a Korean idiomatic expression along the…
-
Korean Monday blues
The main picture says it all. It’s Monday! It also happens to be the last Monday before I leave for Korea (which will be exactly one week from today), and needless to say I’m super excited to be going. In fact the weekend cannot roll around quickly enough so I can start packing (very lightly…
-
A useful little Korean word
Today I’ll introduce you to a neat little Korean word, which recently came up in conversation with my LP. Drumroll….. 체질! 체질 means something along the lines of “physical composition”, and you can use this versatile word for providing reasons for personal behavior in a variety of situations: For not drinking: 나는 술을 잘 안 먹는 체질이다 (I’m…
-
Press conference for upcoming drama Saimdang
Recently Song Seung Heon and Lee Young Ae appeared alongside each other at a press conference in Seoul promoting their upcoming historical drama “Saimdang”, with Lee playing the title role and Song being her fictional love interest. They also released a few more stills from the drama to keep us on the edge of our…
-
A guide to proper use of Korean honorifics
I thought I had this down. Although I don’t use honorifics that much as I’m still mostly used to using the standard polite language I know how to use them and when to use them. …Or so I thought! When I was telling my language partner of my childhood Christmas which I used to spend in my…
-
Subscribe
Subscribed
Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
Sofie to Korea 