🇰🇷 i can understand k-dramas now?! // 5.5 year korean progress update

I've officially surpassed 100 korean classes on italki~ 👀 Let me share with you how many classes I take a week, how I study with my teachers, and, most importantly, how much I've improved over the past year~!
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Where do you live?
↳ USA
How old are you?
↳ 25 years old
When did you start learning Korean?
↳ January 2016
What level of Korean do you know?
↳ TOPIK 4 (Upper-Intermediate)
When did you study abroad in Korea?
↳ Spring and fall semesters of 2016
Where did you study in Korea?
↳ Soonchunhyang University
Can you teach me Korean?
↳ No, I don't teach or tutor Korean.
🇰🇷 i’ve taken 100+ classes on italki // korean progress update
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[@acaratbee8532]

Some K dramas publish script books too.. Watching a drama and recognising phrases in the script book feels like🤯

[@kym1988]

I can't wait to get here. I just learned a bit of hangul and it was so awesome!

[@NataliaGarza]

This is true~! I haven't used any before though haha

[@LinguistGabi]

I've been on this channel for 3 years already, and I'm happy to see how far you've come with your Korean! ♥

[@NataliaGarza]

Awwwww thank you for supporting me for so long~!! 💕

[@riyarajx-a5617]

🌟We are never gonna forget Annyeonghasae,yu ,Annyeonghaseyo ,hey you My favorite intro of all time💜

[@NataliaGarza]

I actually got a hate comment about my intro recently, so I appreciate your comment saying you like my intro 💔

[@riyarajx-a5617]

@@NataliaGarza aww🥺

[@Manabi05]

@@NataliaGarza yes we love your intro ! 👌❤ Don't listen to those haters 😒

[@evasomething4116]

@@NataliaGarza I usually never reply or post comments. This is my first comment because I wanna say, ignore the haters. I LOVE your channel - your energy and vibe are so positive. I recently starting learning Korean and you’re inspiring me! Keep on being you!! ❤️

[@tofu6274]

@@NataliaGarza :)

[@SherryOsborne]

I just started learning Korean in June. On June 14th I took a free Hangul class with the Jeju Korean Language Center, and then on June 28th I started taking a beginner class through Yonsei University (also free which is amazing). I know I am making progress but since it's only been a month, of course it's quite slow progress. Watching this video gave me such a rush and really motivated me to see how much I can improve if I keep working at it. Thank you!

[@howme.school]

Loved your video and the energy that you put on it! Congrats, Natalia!! 🤗💕

[@vivsanchez9770]

Omg I’m so excited for you!! I love your excitement at being able to understand and speak and read and write better! 🥳 I hope you continue to grow and reach your goals! 화이팅!

[@francescaellis8893]

i love how excited you are about your progress,,,this video is so motivating

[@floralbouqcake]

you're so encouraging and gives me so much hope!

[@harshpritkaur3583]

Thanks for uploading ! Was waiting for soo long ..... Got motivation to finally study .........📚 Love the vids .......... keep going !

[@MrsLPAmy]

I seriously love your channel. I have been binge watching your videos for these past weeks when I started learning Korean. It's so motivating seeing your progress - especially when you have done lots of self study. Thank you for uploading this one, too! 🇰🇷 Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@bellab5777]

While watching I was getting so happy while seeing you being so excited about the improvement of your listening skills 😄 This is soooo motivating and I hope I dare to take online classes in near future, too.

[@baileykraft2805]

I loved this video! Watching your happiness from your progress makes me look forward to my italki lessons and the progress I’ll make! I have my first (non-trial) lesson tomorrow and next month I am going to Korean to study! You are the channel who taught me about italki 😊 감사합니다!

[@Blacktown2060]

OMG, amazed how much passion and efforts you invested in your learning, and envy the joy you get out of your hard works....my two deadly sins for this afternoon - sloth & envy, so far

[@noorallawati5390]

Seeing how excited you are is so contagious ㅎㅎㅎ Such videos are a boost of motivation! Law School is phenomenal!!! I just took my first italki class yesterday and it’s awesome! I talked in 30mins more than i ever had!!!

[@rylie.annette4124]

Love italki it’s helped me so much with learning Korean

[@anamendez7785]

this is so random but i wanted to say you that i'm proud of you😅i can see you're genuinely happy about your progress and also what you mentioned about your friend is sooo true 😂it feels more sincere(?)satisfying(?) when someone who usually doesn't makes compliments gives you one bc you know that person really means it💕

[@solarr.__]

Seeing your improvement makes me so happy!! I havent been studying for over a month and i just cant seem to back into it despite me wanting to, but this has inspired me to pick up my textbook again

[@NataliaGarza]

You can do it! Sometimes you just need a good break~ Every 6 months or so I tend to take a month off of studying Korean because I'm just tired and feel unmotivated~ Usually by the end of the month I'm itching to start studying again~ I guess what I'm trying to say is, don't feel guilty about needing a break~ Especially if you've been busy with other areas of your life!

[@vjiyoo7875]

Seeing your progress motivates me too to study korean! Love your vids! Hwaiting!! 💜💜

[@NataliaGarza]

Thank you for your support~ 💕 let's both improve our Korean over the next year haha

[@emu2329]

So happy for you Natalia! I'm still working on my listening skills.

[@NataliaGarza]

Thank you!! 💕💕 You can do it! It just takes a lot of time 🥴

[@infinitelyelf]

I’ve been waiting for this all day haha

[@NataliaGarza]

Oh man haha

[@paulwalther5237]

It's not too often I watch a language study blog channel and get such good news. That's great. I use iTalki too but I don't think I use it as well as you. It sounds like you found a teacher you really get along well with. I do a lot of language exchanges with Japanese people and they sometimes ask me how to improve their listening skills. I always tell them the one biggest thing you can do is to have conversations in English. And take classes all in English. Sure, listening to podcasts or watching TV can help some but it just isn't the same. There's no pressure to understand. I think that's a big part of why speaking on iTalki (or anywhere) can get such good results. But your results are just outstanding. I can't wait for the next update.

[@julia3983able]

I'm happy to hear you've improved so much Way to go with your Korean 🇰🇷

[@NataliaGarza]

Thank you 🥺🥺

[@weave_girl325]

I just signed up for my first Korean lesson on ITalki I'm so excited and nervous. Thanks for the push I needed girl! 💜

[@NataliaGarza]

You got this!! It will be worth it, I promise~! My classes have helped me improve so much~

[@spazzydotty]

thanks so much for this video, Natalia! as a beginner who is learning a language with italki tutors, I get frustrated with how "slow" it seemingly is, but seeing how happy you are with your achievements motivates me to do this the way that feels right to me 😊

[@NataliaGarza]

I know exactly what you're talking about~ There are definitely some lessons where I come out of them feeling like I didn't learn anything significant, but then there are others that I come out of feeling like I had an epiphany~ But looking back on the past year, I've seen so much growth just because I kept with it~ Especially once my main teacher got a good feel for my level!

[@user-ip5se6qd7m]

love ur videosss they r so motivating

[@NataliaGarza]

I'm glad you've found them helpful/motivating~ 🥺💕

[@nannasskrivehjrne9494]

I started talking lessons with my italki tutor only a couple of weeks ago, but I can already feel that I'm improving! SUCH a gamechanger!

[@NataliaGarza]

Forrealzies~ I really wish I had started taking classes sooner.

[@pumpkinsandme6238]

I feel so happy for you!

[@NataliaGarza]

Thank you 🥺

[@adriannamartin5992]

Oh wow congrats!!! I enjoy listening to your progress

[@NataliaGarza]

Thank you! And thanks for listening!! haha

[@adriannamartin5992]

@@NataliaGarza lol no worries !,

[@hopegate9620]

It really does depend on the type of drama and also the type of scene. I just watched the first episode of Mask girl (with korean subtitles) and I was surprised that I was actually able to follow along really well, even without having seen it with english subtitles first. And then the text messages and livestream comments came along and I went back to understanding almost nothing. I've also been watching Vincenzo with korean subtitles because at this point that's the only way I can justify rewatching it so many times. It's a struggle, but after rewatching the same episodes many many times and studying more and more of the vocab in them, I'm slowly starting to understand more. It's a whole process, but baby steps will take me far.

[@MartinBodi]

Wow congratulations on your korean! Keep going! 💛🌈💜

[@NataliaGarza]

Thank you!! 😊 I will! haha

[@kimguti7735]

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[@niiry]

I started taking classes on itaki too. I'm already taking korean classes at Chung Ang university but because of the pandemic it's online classes so I don't always practice speaking, I have 4 classes complete. i'm with a community teacher and it's a very nice person, i feel comfortable talking with her and I hope it would help me because I think I can pass the topik but my speaking skill are not at the same level, I speak like a baby :l

[@choss1961]

Natalia best seuseung!

[@muffy1855]

Congratulations on your amazing progress, this is inspiring! What is the ipad app you use which has the Korean writing grid paper? And what app do you use for annotating the online news articles you read? Thanks a lot!

[@Kobra31677]

I actually starting my Korean classes with a tutor tomorrow via Skype, so from hearing about how much you have improved gives me hope!!! I'm afraid to say that I'm not one of those people who are 'good' at self studying as I'm the type who will ask questions about things for example, why 'ㄱ' sounds like a 'k' and sometimes sounds like a 'g'. Also why 'ㅂ' sometimes sounds like a 'b' and other times a 'p' unless there are rules for that which I'm sure if there are I'll learn along the way. So I guess I am far more accustomed to learning from a teacher (oldskool). But anyways great to hear that you feel that your Korean has improved! Many thanks for your inspiration from the UK! :D. Also Natalia, have you come across a book called Sejong Korean 1? I think it is from the King Sejong Institute, but I'm not sure. My niece gave me the book to learn from, but just wondering if you have had any experience of it? Many thanks!

[@withloveaadya]

Natalia you nice, keep going 💜

[@NataliaGarza]

jiminnie~ 💜

[@withloveaadya]

@@NataliaGarza love you 😽

[@mo.mwasongwe]

I'm so happy for you, you've worked so hard. You deserve this ❤️

[@NataliaGarza]

Thank you 🥺🥺

[@yuh7720]

it’s so exciting to see your improvement !! i was wondering as well if it would be a good idea or not to join italki as someone who just recently started to seriously study a new language? :”) it sounds nice because having some sort of teacher/someone to direct me seems helpful but i also worry about being TOO clueless if i start classes so early ;( loved the video!!

[@NataliaGarza]

Hmmm while I can't speak from experience, I'd say it would be helpful regardless of your level. I think if you've studied Hangul already then getting a teacher in the beginning would help you better develop your speaking and listening skills then you could while self-studying. I self-studied Korean as a beginner, and while I think it's 100% possible to do it on your own, had I had a teacher, I definitely would have developed my "active" skills more quickly.

[@yuh7720]

@@NataliaGarza oh yes, I understand !! thank you for the reply !! :)

[@mo.mwasongwe]

Your hair though 💯🔥❤️

[@NataliaGarza]

Haha thanks, friend

[@cherylschaeffer7832]

iTalki is definitely wonderful. I've taken 137 classes in a little over 4 months. I definitely recommend it.

[@NataliaGarza]

OH MAN!! I've take about 150 classes total over the past 16 months and you've almost got me beat 👀👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@cherylschaeffer7832]

@@NataliaGarza Yes, but your skills with Korean are WAY better than mine. Most of my classes are with community tutors to help me speak better (I'm beginner level and have been learning Korean for about a year and a half. I've studied enough grammar to have a basic conversation... I just have speaking anxiety). I also did the iTalki Challenge and passed the 24 hour level (I ended up ranking #22 in Korean).

[@SteppingStonevlogs]

I am going to University to study Linguistics and Korean. For the record I know pretty much 5 words in Korean.😅 However, in 4 years time I will of studied it full time and been to Korea to study there...😲😄 There is a certain kind of strange fun to be found when you set a huge challenge for yourself If you say "It's impossible for me to ever learn (fill in the blank) so i won't even start trying" then you have truely failed. You truely never know what you're capable of until you work hard for a dream!

[@sarlotasudrychova472]

I started to use italki for my Russian language after I saw recommendation of this app on your YT channel and I have to say after approximately 15 lessons with same teacher, I can really see the progress. I understand him a bit more, I am more confident to talk even about the things I never imagined I will be able to talk (like Czech social system, judgment of the German Constitutional Court, international air law). Last time we did translation of lease agreement. I am still sometimes a bit tired to speak whole lesson, so I help myself with English, but I feel I use it less and less. I would like to start use italki also for Korean, when I will get on some better level (I had online group clasess for beginners this spring and I will continue with them on fall).

[@NataliaGarza]

Oh wow!! Those are some high-level topics! I'd love to get to the level of reading a Korean lease~ That's such goals! Congrats~! I know what you mean by getting tired~ There are some days where I just can't get any good words or sentences out~ Haha I just sound like a beginner with more developed pronunciation 😂😂

[@sarlotasudrychova472]

@@NataliaGarza Well you know, it's not like I am able to describe everything in detail, but even speaking about these topic generally makes me feel quite pride of myself :D. And mainy Czech and Russian are both Slavic languages, so it's totally easier than learning different kind of language like Korean (but sometimes I feels some things strangely works similarly). My second Rusian book I read after Cindraella was Harry Potter and Philosopher's Stone (so from nothing to whole book with strange magical expresion). Anyway I am really grateful for your YT, it's nice to see, where you can get, if you put energy and time into studying 💜!

[@sharlenehopwood8664]

I literally have my first italki tutor lesson today. I'm super nervous. Its hard to decide who to choose as your tutor. I love your enthusiasm and joy in this video. I can't wait until I can feel this much joy about my progress... no matter how small it may seem to others.

[@ccowens3867]

I hope your class went well 😊

[@rose2654]

How’d it go?

[@sharlenehopwood8664]

@@ccowens3867 Thank you :)

[@sharlenehopwood8664]

@@rose2654 I was so nervous i was sweating, and kept talking so much. (like, interrupting.) I'm sure my next one will be better :)

[@rose2654]

@@sharlenehopwood8664 aww that’s okay! The more you continue the better you’ll get 💜 화이팅!

[@TheMadnessangel]

8:24 so greaat!!!! I feel your happiness !! I wish it's happen soon for me in japanese since i also decided to take class on Italki one to two times a week !!

[@NataliaGarza]

I'm sure it will! Even taking one class a week helped me out~ It's just that taking them more often speed up the process for me!

[@annabaker6886]

How many words would you say you learn at a time? I’m using a spaced repetition flash card system and am “mastering” about 75 words a month. 7 months into self study and I have learned about 500 words. I feel myself making progress in both vocab and grammar!!

[@oumi1224]

I’ve finished all 10 level of ttmik, half way through Korean grammar in use intermediate and already had phone calls in Korean with Koreans friends so I reaally wanna do like you on italki but I have no idea what to ask for cause I am not a beginner but not advanced like you 😭

[@beyondtheheels]

I don't know if this will help, but am currently on level 6 of TTMIK and have finished KGIU Beginner, so a bit below your level, and have been taking italki lessons for the last month or so - I think it depends on which area do you consider to be your weakest and if it's something you want to perfect - my main struggle was listening comprehension, pronounciation and making my sentences sound more natural (vs you-can-tell-i-translated-it-from-english-to-korean-in-my-head), and that's exactly what I told my teacher! It has taken us about 3-4 lessons to figure out best way to approach these but it's all about communicating your expectations :)

[@oumi1224]

@@beyondtheheels cause the thing is I have no idea what my weak point is

[@beyondtheheels]

@@oumi1224 maybe then you don’t really need a teacher? if you are studying sufficiently by yourself, you could book a few conversational lessons for the teacher to check your skills and get some feedback and go from there 😊

[@paolarecio9083]

heyyy have you thought about teaching basic Korean things? maybe mini lessons for beginners or something.. I think that it would help many of us since for me it is easier to learn when they explain it in a fun way '' Also because I am a fan of your content and I have followed it for a long time and i love you

[@mo.mwasongwe]

Yayyy 🤸🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️

[@shadowbear7836]

How did you learn korean grammar? I have been learning korean for almost a year and I know about some basic sentence structures, but not any proper grammar or anything :( Also if you have any recommendations on grammar textbooks / workbooks or websites etc, would you mind sharing them?

[@MrsLPAmy]

Heya! So, I am starting Uni this year and I wanted to ask if you studied Korean with your Uni or entirely on your own? I just want to know if it's possible for me to learn it without my University and then go abroad to Korea with my Uni so I can study at the University I actually want. (Because I could study Korean and business at another school but, it wouldn't be my dream Uni)

[@evelynlilly2270]

Would you be willing to share your teacher's iTalki profiles so we can take lessons with them?

[@kimzayneb7871]

بحبك كثير متابعتك من سوريا 🇸🇾🇸🇾

[@NataliaGarza]

💕💕

[@flipevent]

칭찬 안 말하면은 친구가 좋을 것 같은데? ㅋㅋ 솔직하게 한국말을 좋아 안 좋안다고 알고줄 수 있는 친구가 최고요. ^^; I know that's not perfect Korean Natalia, but from a 일학년 한국어 후배, I'm really proud of your accomplishment. :) I hope that I too, can get to a level to understand K-Dramas without squinting hard at the Korean subtitles. XD For now, I'm living vicariously through your excitement.

[@melodiew5455]

Hey, do you think it's worth taking classes since i'm a beginner (i just learn hangul) ? I bought already a grammar book (korean grammar in use) to learn on my own but what do you think on taking classes this early in my study? Love your videos 💜

[@petrad6638]

I'd say just go for it! You just have to find a beginner-specific teacher. I did so for my Mandarin - I studied pronunciation with my teachers on iTalki and progressed from there.

[@jessiewhoopwhoopohyeah9795]

If ur just learning Hangul you could defiantly learn that on ur own. After that I think it depends how u are as a learner. I learned Hangul and very basic stuff on my own but I learn by having stuff fully explained to me so having teachers I could ask for understanding as to why grammar is the way it is and stuff is how my Korean improved dramatically

[@NataliaGarza]

Lots of learners take classes as absolute beginners~ I think if you've already learned Hangul that's great! I feel like that is definitely something that would be more cost effective to learn on your own~ I think whether you decide to get a teacher or not is something you would need to decide on your own, but I will say that most beginners quit learning because the either feel lost, encounter a challenge, or lose motivation. A teacher can help alleviate some of these obstacles

[@charlene9308]

🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ me too took 400+ classes on italki over 2 years So so much money 💸💸💸

[@NataliaGarza]

Charlene hahahah omgggg But honestly I wish I could have taken 200 classes over the past year~ That would have led to way more progress haha

[@farahnabilah3428]

Hi Natalia, do you mind sharing the iTalki teacher's name/link? Would love to have lessons with her

[@jannatulmoon2494]

Hey, Would you like to recommend teachers for i-talki?

[@dxdakkay5903]

💚

[@HellO-jr7nf]

Do you have any idea how do to get better with korean numbers. I'm not good with korean numbers so I need help 😂.

[@jinmyluv]

I'm only 16 years old and I want to be a translator when I will get older, so I can't do these classes,and I'm so sad☹️. I want so much to learn Korean and Japanese but in my country (especially in my town) there's no teacher, so I self study, which I think can't help me learn a WHOLE NEW LANGUAGE... I'm so desperate and I can do nothing 😞😞😞

[@kimguti7735]

You can do it! I cheer for your dream!

[@jinmyluv]

@@kimguti7735 thank you so much. It really gives me strength ☺️💜

[@tteokkochi2084]

화이팅! 할 수 있어요!

[@jinmyluv]

@@tteokkochi2084 고마워🥺

[@HellO-jr7nf]

I'm having a problem with signing up on Naver dictionary. Can anyone help ?

[@aleicafrance1006]

It can be really difficult to learn with k dramas because I'm learning formal korean but in most shows 85-90% of the time, they are speaking informally. So when i read the subtitle I'm like "i know this phrase so why didn't i understand" but its actually spoken informally

[@nicoleraheem1195]

I am using hippocrene beginners Korean for formal language (니까 )(시오)(습니다) And talk to me in Korean for informal language (세요)(이에요) (예요) I'm a beginner but I honestly want to learn basic words and learn Advanced synonyms for those basic words at the same time, too. I know that Asian cultures stress higher education, and so as I study this culture and language,I want to live up to that standard.

[@aleicafrance1006]

@@nicoleraheem1195 I also use talk to me in Korean. They teach you formal korean

[@nicoleraheem1195]

@@aleicafrance1006 I haven haven't came across deferential speech in talk to me in Korean. I have only seen polite and intimate speech. Unless, you are at a higher level than level 3.

[@bluecandies]

Hey Natalia! I couldn’t figure out how to redeem the coupons as an existent italki user, I could only find information for new students. Would you happen to have more details about that? Thanks in any case 💜

[@NataliaGarza]

If you click on my link, right under the "new user sign up" icon, there should be some sign in text! When you login, italki will prompt you to share your "italk journey" on social media. If you share it, then you'll be eligible for the coupons!

[@bluecandies]

@@NataliaGarza ooooooh got it hahah thank you I wouldn’t have gotten there on my own 😂

[@Chng0915]

Yahoo 18min late ;-; I've been taking classes on Amazing Talker lately I'm not sure how to use Italki but I think Italki is cheaper than Amazing Talker? Cuz I found out abt de app few months back on it ads😂😂 but I feel like Amazing Talker ish rather expensive Edit: on the word Talker cuz there were double l LOL 7:46 A Love So Beautiful (remake drama frm de Chinese ver.) Kim YoHan😂😂😂😂 8:17 Love Alarm S2? or S1 but ye Kim SoHyun I recommend you to watch School 2015 it's dam noiceeee I'm using SNU 1A Textbook and my teacher taught me till Unit 3;-; and am deciding to change to a new teacher that can continue to teach me from Unit 4. Before I took a class on Amazing Talker, I wasn't studying Korean consistently and I kept taking breaks but only when I had classes online, I study almost every day or I'll study Korean for 3days so yeah. Actually taking online classes help me to study consistently as like before that, my SNU book I didn't even touch them LOL and my Korean did improve cuz for me if I self-study, I'll give up aft 5min LOL and idh friends that learn Korean HAHA

[@NataliaGarza]

Oh interesting~ I've never heard of Amazing Talker~ For italki there is definitely a range of prices depending on the teacher/tutors experience level, type of class, and length of the class

[@Chng0915]

@@NataliaGarza ye true cuz Aazing Taller their class last for 50min only while for Italki, there's diff timing like 30min/60min/90mins Oso 10:08😂😂 Law School is oso on my Netflix watch list

[@maryannnera1289]

What program do you just to write and take notes in korean?

[@NataliaGarza]

I don't really take notes, but I use the app GoodNotes to write out my Korean essays and annotate news articles!

[@Simsiia]

How do you find the right teacher for you? I've tried tons and i just cannot find the right teacher for me

[@ulaburbulyte9258]

I recommend Korean with Min-J. She is A-MA-ZING

[@NataliaGarza]

Hmmm for me it's all about 1) what they have on their credentials and 2) the vibe they give off in the intro video on their teacher profile. When it comes to teachers, I prefer professional teachers that are native speakers and speak English, so I filter the teachers based on those criteria. Then I take a look at what classes the remaining teachers offer. Not every teacher offers the same type of classes, so it's important to see what types of classes they're offering and what they've written in the class description. If I like the description of the class(es) I'm interested in, I'll watch their intro video to get a feel for the vibe the teacher has. I also look at their availability. If a teacher only teachers a few hours a day or only twice a week, then I pass on them even if I think I'd like them. The reason I do this is that teachers with such limited availability are either not teaching full-time and could end up leaving the platform OR they will become difficult to book classes with as they gain students. (It takes a several classes for a teacher to get a good grasp of your level and for you to feel comfortable with them, so only being able to take a class with them every other week because they're always booked is a no-go for me.)

[@midnight1w399]

I Need a shelf tour 😌😌😅

[@NataliaGarza]

Soon, friend~ soon~

[@malikbooker9187]

Who are your tutors?

[@SushiSisters]

I wish I could take italki classes but I can't pay for them... do you know any free speaking classes maybe?🤔💕

[@NataliaGarza]

Hmmm I don't know about free live classes per se, but I did mention some free pre-recorded classes in my free resources video if you'd be interested in those! 🇰🇷 learn korean for free (BEGINNERS) // classes, textbooks, & apps kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4G5ZYOkeJaopc0

[@SushiSisters]

@@NataliaGarza Thank you! BTW Sorry, I have a roblox channel & a language channel: ItzKellBell & Kelly M, lol. I always forget to switch to my language one to comment so you're answering the same person sorry! 🤣💖

[@i_love_hot_milfs6976]

안녕하세요

[@NataliaGarza]

안녕하세요

[@hair5593]

Can you tells us the books name ?

[@NataliaGarza]

All the books are listed and linked in the description!

[@frosodimitriou6415]

선생님 질문 있어요 how can we say in Korean "I don't want to" for example "I don't want to sleep" "I don't want to leave Korea" reply by video please

[@tteokkochi2084]

To explain briefly, you would use the "-고 싶다" form to express something you want to do. For example "하고 싶어요" = I want to do it ""먹고 싶어요" = I want to eat "자고 싶어요" = I want to sleep "가고 싶어요" = I want to go If you want to say "I don't want to...", one way you can say it is by negating this form. You can say either "-고 싶지 않다" or "안 -고 싶다" "하고 싶지 않아요" and "안 하고 싶어요" I don't want to do (it). "먹고 싶지 않아요" and "안 먹고 싶어요" = I don't want to eat. "자고 싶지 않아요" and "안 자고 싶어요" = I don't want to sleep

[@frosodimitriou6415]

How can we say "I don't want to go" @@tteokkochi2084 no no how can we say for example "I don't want to go" I DON'T WANT TO....

[@tteokkochi2084]

@@frosodimitriou6415 The word for “Go” is 가다. Just like I previously showed, you would plug it into the 고 싶지 않다 form, So “I don’t want to go” is “가고 싶지 않아요”

[@frosodimitriou6415]

@@tteokkochi2084 선생님 감사합니다

[@SharifahAishahAlhabshi]

Italki is nice but I prefer amazing talker. 😅😁

[@NataliaGarza]

Hmmm someone else here in the comment section mentioned it, but I've never heard of it before

[@SharifahAishahAlhabshi]

@@NataliaGarza actually there are a lot of other platform. But I only know three. Italki, amazing talker and preply. From all this three I prefer amazing talker. 😊 you can have a look and try.

[@frosodimitriou6415]

hey, You think someone can learn Korean on their own. without going to a teacher ( tutorial

[@Addieisgoinghome]

You don’t watch Kdrama? Whhaaaaaat? I’m learning Korean so I can understand Kdrama without subtitles.