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Easy Korean
Learn simple Korean words and phrases with Yazzie & Producer Jin!
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Episodes
Easy KoreanWhat Koreans say when something's "Run Dry"!
Can be used when your snacks, money, or even patience has "run dry" 🤭 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanWhat to say when you're "Nervous" or "Excited"!
Because apparently, they're the same feeling?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to say something is "Tacky"!
Apparently, the hottest slang in Korea right now :P See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow cars go "Vroom Vroom" in Korean!
Fresh off of F1 weekend, another Korean sound to add to your dictionary! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to tell someone "STOP IT!"
Plus, a pretty useful parenting tip from Yazzie :P See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to say "Please" in casual settings!
More like, beg...? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to agree with someone and say "Totally"!
When you're in full agreement with someone, use this word! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanWhat is "Teacher" or "Cher" in Korean?
Turns out, students in Korea also have an affectionate nickname for their teachers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to encourage someone to "Jiayou"!
Not the sound effect we learnt previously - this one is closer to the literal meaning of "Jiayou"! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanYou won't believe how Koreans say "Jinx!"
When two people say something at the same time, we say JINX! But how do Koreans say it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to say you "Need" something!
Not wants, but NEEDS - use this word whenever you need something! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanWhat does a "Heartbeat" ❤️ sound like in Korean?
Used when you're nervous, excited, angry, or any time your heart beats quickly! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanWhat Koreans say when they "Clock Out" of work!
Not just clock out, clock out ON TIME. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to compliment someone and say "Brilliant!"
When something or someone is so impressive, use this word! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow young Koreans say "Nice/Awesome" these days!
We're not exactly sure where this slang originates from, but EVERYONE in Korea is using it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to ask someone "Whatchu Doing?"
Something useful when you want to chat someone up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to ask for the bill💲in Korean!
No, you won't get a discount for asking in Korean but it's still good to know 🤭 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to ask "How is it?" in Korean!
When you want to ask people for their opinions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to say "Leave it!"✋
Producer Kpop's been using this a lot with her dog 😂 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanWhat's Football/Soccer in Korean? ⚽
Worldwide football season is here with the FIFA World Cup, so we find out what's football in Korean, and learn how Koreans cheer for their team! See…
Easy KoreanHow to say something or someone is "SO NOISY"!
Apparently Producer Kpop heard this from her mom all the time 🙉 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to say "Like This" or "Like That"!
Particularly useful for when you want to ask for things to be done "like this" or "like that"! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanWhat's a "Real Friend" in Korean?
Save this for your real ones 🥂 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to say "I'm Ready to Order"✋
Seated at a Korean restaurant, and ready to order? Just raise your hand and say this! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to say "It's Been A While"!
It really HAS been a while, hasn't it! We're back with another season of Easy Korean - keep up, and let's continue learning! See omnystudio.com/listener for…
Easy KoreanHow to say "That's Enough" 😤
You can use it cheekily in unserious situations, or sternly when you're really angry - but don't ever say this in formal situations! See…
Easy KoreanWhat's "Nom nom" in Korean? 🍩
Because of course, our foodie Yazzie has to know! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanIf "Jiayou" had a sound effect!
What an easy sound to learn in Korean! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to say "No Way" or "Unbelieveable"!
Our favourite reaction to hot tea 🍵 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to say something is "Perfect" or "Amazing"!
When something is so perfect that you don't need to add anything else to it! *chef's kiss* See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to Wish "Here's to..."
Here's to love, health, and a whole lot of wealth in 2026! 🥂 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to say "Let's Eat"!🍴
And with that, let the holiday munching begin🍴Merry Christmas everyone! (If you want to learn how to say "Merry Christmas", you can refer to our old episodes!)…
Easy KoreanHow to "Clap" in Korean!
Another interesting Korean sound (Yazzie's favourite to learn!) 🤭 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to say "I Forgot!"
Oops, happens to the best of us! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to ask for "A LOT!"
Since we learnt "a little" last week, here's the opposite! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to ask for "Just a Little"!
And next week, we'll learn how to ask for A LOT! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to say "I'm COOKED" in Korean
When you are rushing something, nearing a deadline, hiding bad grades, or getting a bad haircut... basically any time you feel like something's messed up! P.S…
Easy KoreanHow to ask someone to "Wait"!
Learn how to say it informally and formally! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to call a "Boss" in Korean!
Perhaps useful when you want to ask for discounts 🤭 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to say "Let's Hang Out" to a friend!
A special public holiday episode - Happy Deepavali to those celebrating, and to those who are just enjoying their day off - go find a friend to hang out with!!…
Easy KoreanHow to say "Maybe" in Korean!
We learnt yes and no, so what's maybe?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to say something is "Legit"!
We're so legit about this. 😏 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to cheekily say "I'm lying/It's a lie"!
Just to pull someone's leg from time to time 🤭 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to say something's "Strange" or "Weird"!
Talking about strange phenomena we've been experiencing ourselves! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow Korean Gen Zs say "I'm Irritated!"
Taking a page out of Producer Kpop's cousin's slang dictionary! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanWhat's "Teacher" and "Student" in Korean?
We're celebrating because the best teacher in the world (Producer Kpop) and the best student in the world (Yasminne) won an award for Best Education Podcast at…
Easy KoreanHow to say "Dope!"
Just like how BTS says it - i.e., Awesome! Amazing! Super duper cool! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to count "1, 2, 3" in Korean!
Disclaimer: It isn't as easy as ABC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to say "So?"
A great filler word to learn in Korean! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to "Strongly Recommend" something you love!
Easy Korean is STRONGLY recommended by Yasminne Cheng and Producer Kpop (totally not a biased opinion) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to say "Good Vibes"! 😌
Sending you good vibes on another episode of Easy Korean! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow Koreans like to say this is "Sooo good" or "Sweet!" 🤤
To use in situations when everything is going so easy, so smooth, so good, like sweeeeeet. 😌 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanWhat Koreans say when something's UNBELIEVEABLE!
A simple, impactful and versatile word we wanted to learn, inspired by the scandalous affair caught at a Coldplay concert! See omnystudio.com/listener for…
Easy KoreanHow to say "Let's Go!" 🏃
Let's go let's go let's go for another week of Easy Korean! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to say "My Words Exactly!"
Also could mean "That's what I'm saying!", or in Singlish... "HOR?!?!" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to "Trash" talk in Korean 🗑️
P.S. Not something you'd wanna say to your boss or your partner or anyone you actually like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow to say "I'm Tired..." 🥱
Us perpetually. 🥱🥱🥱 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanWhat does "GULP" sound like in Korean?
Yet again another hilarious Korean sound - and of course, it's so different from the way we say it in English! 😂 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
Easy KoreanHow to say "See you again!" 👋
Another way to say buh-bye! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Easy KoreanHow Koreans react when they're surprised!
We took a short break but now we're back! What do some Koreans say when they're surprised? Hint: It's similar to "OMG" in English, and Producer Kpop says it…