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Since I have begun to do this myself, I found that the posts below have been very helpful

Ultimate Guide to Learning Languages

Course books or the internet

What do I need

How do I find the time

Study plan

What should I learn

How much should I study

How to learn words

How to learn grammar

How to be a Better Performer

Languages without Textbooks

How to Learn Many Languages at the Same Time

Studying Multiple Languages at Once

As an aspiring polyglot, it’s important that I have a bunch of resources at my disposal for language learning. I use a variety of resources for my learning, such as books, websites, apps, T.V. shows, movies, etc. These are some of my resources!

-Websites-

1. Omniglot

This website is more for finding information about languages and finding languages to learn. It has a very comprehensive list of languages and you can find plenty of secondary resources for learning the language. You can find tutors for that language, and even songs in your target language. I can just about guarantee you that no matter what language you’re looking for, it will be documented here. It is absolutely amazing, and it is a FANTASTIC resource for the dedicated linguist.

http://www.omniglot.com/

2. Duolingo

This is both a website AND an app, however, I tend to use the website more frequently, mainly because I’m always on my laptop anyway. The learning system that this website uses makes out very easy to stay motivated, and the lessons are organized amazingly. Currently, the website offers about 27 different language courses for English speakers, and various language courses for speakers of languages other than English. You can set goals for yourself, take multiple courses, be involved in discussions, and even do translating activities. Beware though, it gets VERY addicting.

https://www.duolingo.com

3. Memrise

Also a website AND an app, this is my all time favorite resource for learning languages. It has SO many languages to choose from, and it even offers subjects other than languages, although foreign language learning is its primary appeal factor. 

http://www.memrise.com/home/

4. BBC Languages

Although this sector of BBC has been archived and is no longer updated, it still contains some valuable information. It includes some useful phrases, alphabet guides, and jokes in many languages. You’re bound to learn something new there, so check it out!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/

5. Foreign Service Institute (FSI)

This website offers language courses constructed by the U.S. government, and relies heavily on audio-based learning. However, many of the language courses include lessons in the form of pdf. There is a very large selection of languages to choose from, so this resource is very good for getting an excellent introduction to your target language.

https://fsi-languages.yojik.eu/

6. Live Lingua Project

Claiming to be the internet’s largest collection of free public domain language learning materials, this website is a MUST for language learners. It contains the FSI courses, Peace Corps language learning materials, and the DLI (military) language courses. It also offers Skype sessions for language learners in several different languages! The main appeal of this website, however, is the Peace Corps language material archive. There are SO many different languages to choose from, and there are many ebooks and audio files to take advantage of here.

https://www.livelingua.com/#project

7. Languages On the Web

This website offers texts that translate English texts into 55 other languages. It is not a translator, it merely provides reading material in foreign languages to learners. It is a very useful website, especially for analyzing how sentences are formed in other languages.

http://www.lonweb.org/

8. Learn 101

This website is really helpful for explaining grammatical concepts and for learning general stuff about languages, such as verbs, vocabulary, nouns, adjectives, basic phrases, foods, etc. There are quite alot of languages offered on this website, so it’s a great resource!

http://learn101.org/

9. Clozemaster

This website is great for learning languages through a sentence based, contextual experience. It’s a bit like Duolingo in that sense, and it requires you to fill in missing words from sentences. In my opinion, it’s better for people with a background in their target language, and they offer many different options for languages. It’s also good for speakers of a native language other than English!

https://www.clozemaster.com/

10. Lexicity

This is a great website for ancient language learners, and it provides resources for Egyptian, Mayan, Hittite, Latin, Old English, Etruscan, Gaulish, and several others. I have found the majority of resources that I have looked through helpful to my learning efforts. They have dictionaries, grammars, charts, and texts, and it is a very comprehensive resource.

http://lexicity.com/

11. Book2

This is a good resource for learners looking for audio files to help them practice their listening. I haven’t used it all too much, but there are many language options, so you’re bound to find a language that you find interesting on here.

http://www.goethe-verlag.com/book2/

12. Lang-8

This is a great resource for getting feedback on your writing in your target language. You can post things in your target language, and native speakers of that language will correct it, and you can do the same for other people! It’s very helpful, and is a great resource if you have to write in your target language often.

http://lang-8.com/

13. Bilinguis

This website offers a few books to read in different languages and is good for comparing different languages of the same book. This makes for good practice for reading in your target language. 

http://bilinguis.com/

14. Udemy

There are quite a few languages courses on this website, although several of them cost money. However, there are quite a few courses that are free, and are good for introducing you to your language of choice.

https://www.udemy.com/courses/

-Apps-

1. Memrise

As mentioned above in the websites section, this app is so amazing for on-the-go language learning, as well as for subjects other than languages! It helps users memorize concepts with “meme” which are pictures that will remind you of what the word or concept means, and it’s such a unique and fun learning experience! It has the feel of using flashcards, but I just love using this app so much.

2. Duolingo

Also mentioned in the websites section, this app is great for both learning new words and reviewing words that you have either memorized or have just been exposed to. There are grammar lessons available, translation activities, groups that you can join, and Duolingo makes it fun to learn a language with it’s reward system.

3. HelloTalk

This is my absolute FAVORITE app to talk to native speakers of my target language(s). You can become language partners with people, help others with translations, video/voice call, send voice messages, and have as many partners as you want! It’s an absolutely amazing app, and I highly recommend it to everyone! Warning- If you’re a native English speaker looking for a native Chinese speaker, you will get HUNDREDS of requests. It might overwhelm you for a second.

4. TuneIn Radio

This is really great for finding stations in your target language, and it helps with practicing both comprehension of spoken language as well as introduces you to awesome music in your target language!

5. Tigercards

This app presents words in the form of lists, and gives you vocab so that you can review it. Not the best presentation of words and it doesn’t really offer a memorization technique like Memrise, but it’s still helpful!

6. Busuu

This app is a bit like Duolingo, and it offers German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, English, Italian, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Japanese, and Chinese!

7. uTalk

This app offers so many different languages, it’s pretty incredible. There are games that you can play, phrasebooks, and several other features. The interface is also really awesome and simple, so it makes learning easier than usual. Definitely a must have.

8. Innovative Language

I haven’t used this app much, but I have heard that the lessons on this app are very good, and you can download the lessons so that you can view them offline.

9. FlashSticks

This has been super helpful to me, in addition to the games and flashcards that it offers, it also provides an object scanner, which uses your camera to scan objects and then tells you what it’s called in your target language! 

10. Mondly

This has been an awesome resource for me since it’s a bit like Duolingo, only with more unique language options. I’m currently using it to learn Hindi, however, there are tons of other language options. The interface is awesome, and I love using it.

11. MindSnacks

This company makes several different language apps, and currently I’m using the Mandarin, Japanese, and French ones. So far, I’ve really enjoyed these apps!

12. Spotify

Through Spotify’s “Word” category, there are many different playlists dedicated to language learning, such as for Arabic, Mandarin, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, and Swedish!

13. Quizlet

This is more of a diy language learning resource. It is not an inherent language learning resource, however, if you learn best through lists and/or flashcards, then this app allows you to make cards and review vocab that way! I use it all the time for exams!

14. FluentU

This is an awesome app for watching videos in your target language, and is really good for learning new words.

-Books-

1. Teach Yourself

This series offers an astounding number of languages, and I have found them to be pretty effective in helping me learn languages. I have used the Russian, Arabic, Mandarin, and Irish ones.

2. Barron’s Grammar and Verb books

I really like the way Barron’s does language books, so far I have used their Japanese grammar book and their Russian verbs book, and I really like the layout of them, especially the grammar book!

3. Dk Visual Bilingual Dictionaries

These are so helpful for me, I’ve been using the Mandarin and Japanese dictionaries for a long time, and they are so comprehensive and awesome!

4. Ethnologue

These aren’t language “learning” materials, but rather they help me find new languages to learn. These are more for the linguistic lovers, since they catalog almost every living language in the world in every country, and provide language maps and statistics. There’s really fascinating stuff in those books, so I highly recommend purchasing them. 

5. The “Dirty” books

So far, I have only used the Japanese version, however, I really like what the book includes, and it’s great for learning slang in your target language, and things that traditional textbooks wouldn’t teach you.

6. Living Language

I LOVE these books so much, I’ve used the Russian, Mandarin, and French ones and I’ve found them very helpful! The layout of these are very nice, and they’re pretty comprehensive.

7. Tuttle books

Tuttle offers several different language books, and they all are very good in my opinion. I have used their books for Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, and Hindi.

The most beautiful thing I’ve seen in all my Korean language learning. 

Hey! Here are a few things that might help:

how to take effective class or lecture notes

how to build self-discipline

how to stick to a schedule

how I organise my binders

10 small ways to improve your productivity

10 tips to increase your motivation for study

productivity and time management applications

how to remove distractions

types of procrastination and how to deal with them

how to study more effectively

good habits to implement

how to study (my method)

how to stick to a schedule

how to study during the semester

over-coming self doubt

advice for the first day

things (personal, academic, etc) to do every week

동굴 = cave

견디다 = to endure

탄생 = birth

대로 can be used in a variety of ways: 

1. Noun + 대로

앞의 말이나 상황 방법 등에 근거하거나 달라짐이 없음을 나타낼 때 쓴다. 

This grammar point is added directly after a noun. It can be translated as ‘following [noun]’ or ‘just like how the [noun] goes’. 

이 책들을 순서대로 정리하세요.

내일의 회의는 계획대로 할 거예요. 

부모는 보무대로 아이는 아이대로 생각이 다를 수 있지요. 

You will often see 대로 combined with 마음, 이 or 그. 

입고 싶은 옷을 마음대로 사. 

이대로 쓰세요. 

그대로 can be translated to ‘the way it is’ or ‘the way it has been’. It is frequently used in requests and commands. 

사용한 후에 그대로 두세요. 

이 상황을 그대로 그냥 인정하세요. 

2. Verb/Adjective + (으)ㄴ/는 대로 

앞선 동작이나 상태와 같은 모양으로의 뜻을 나타낼 때 쓴다.  

This grammar point is used to signify ‘in the same pattern as the previous action or condition’. 

그 소설은 제 예상한 대로 슬펐어요. 

제가 들은 대로 이 나라의 사과는 아주 맛있어요.

요리법에 쓰인 대로 쿠키를 만드세요. 

아는 대로 말해 주세요. 

Note: this grammar point should be translated as ‘the way [noun]’ or ‘as [noun]’’ not ‘like [noun]’ 

3. A.V + 는 대로 ‘as soon as’ 

This grammar point is used to show that the second clause is carried out right after the first clause is completed. 

The clauses are typically future actions. 

While the meaning is similar to ~자마자, ~는대로 cannot be used to express past situations. 

회사에 도착하는 대로 이메일을 확인해야 돼요. 

런던에 가는 대로 전화할게. 

옷을 갈아입는 대로 나가자. 

There are so many words in Korean, however, it is very hard to remember all of them. This is a list of words that I think are essential and that I should always remember. To memorize them just read this everyday. I’ll be adding more whenever I find new words, so keep checking this post for updates. Feel free to use this as a reference as well!

Greetings + Farewells:

안녕히 가세요: Good-bye! (to one who is leaving). Tip: 가 means go.

안녕히 계세요: Good-bye! (to one who is staying). 

수고하십니다: Hello! (to someone working)

수고하세요: Good-bye! (to someone working)

수고하셨어요: Thank you for helping me or Well done!

여보세요: Hello! or Hey there! (Hello on the telephone, or when peering into a dark house. Also means Look here!)

만나서 반갑습니다: Nice to meet you; nice to see you.

처음뵙겠습니다: Pleased to make your acquaintance.

또 뵙겠습니다: See you later! (Formal).

또 봐요: See you later! (Polite).

어서 오세요: Welcome!

들어 오세요: Come in!

앉으세요: Please take a seat/sit down.

어떻게 지내세요?: How are you doing?

잘 지내요: I am fine.

그저 그래요: So-so.

모든 것이 괜찮습니다!: It’s all good!

이름이 뭐예요?: What is your name?

성함이 어떻게 되서요?: What is you name? (Formal)

어디에서 오셨어요?: Where are you from?

나는 (insert country here) 사람이에요: I am (insert country here) person.

나 는(insert country + 에) 살고 있습니다: I live in (interest country here).

Apologies:

실례햅니다: Excuse me (for what I’m doing).

실례했습니다: Excuse me (for what I did).

실례하겠습니다: Excuse me (for what I’m about to do).

미안합니다 or 죄송합니다: I’m Sorry or Excuse me.

아니오, 괜찮아요: Not at all, it’s alright; No, thanks. 

Thank you + No problem

고맙습니다: Thank you.

감사합니다: Thank you.

천만에요 or 뭘요: You’re welcome! or Don’t mention it!

Good to remember if you’re ever speaking to a Korean person:

듣기만 하세요: Just listen , please.

따라 하세요: Please repeat (after me).

다 같이: All together.

다시 한번: One more time.

말하세요: Please answer.

다시 말씀해 주세요: Please say it for me again. Please repeat.

크게 말씀해 주세요: Please say it loudly.

천천히 말씀해 주세요: Please say it slowly.

한국말로 하세요: Please say it in Korean.

영어로 하지 마세요: Please don’t say it in English.

알겠어요?: Do you understand?

네, 알겠어요: Yes, I understand.

아니오, 모르겠어요: No, I don’t understand.

질문 있어요?: Any questions?

네, 있어요: Yes, I have/Yes, there are.

아니오,없어요: No, I haven’t.

십 분만 쉽시다: Let’s rest for ten minutes.

늦어서 죄송합니다: Sorry I’m late.

“Insert word here” 한국어로 뭐예요?: How do you say “insert word here” in Korean?

“Insert Korean word here” 이라고 해요: You say “insert Korean word here.”

이 게 뭐예요?: What is this?

이 건 제 거 예요: This is my thing.

그 건 제 거 예요: That is my thing.

(Insert name here)는 어디에 있어요?: Where is (insert name here).

제 (Insert object name here)이 어디에 있어요?: Where is my (insert object name here).

화장실이 어디에 있어요?: Where is the toilet?

저는 돼지고기가 안 먹어요: I don’t eat pork.

저는 돼지고기가 못 먹어요: I can’t eat pork.

Ways to connect sentences:

그래서: And so…, And then…, Therefore…

그래도: Even so…, Nevertheless

그리고: And also…, And then…

그런데: But…, And then…, By the way… 

People:

교수(님): Professor (honorific)

선생(님): Teacher (honorific)

박사(님): Dr., Ph.D (honorific)

외교관: Diplomat

사람: Person

아내 or 집사람: Wife (my)

부인: Wife (your/his)

남편: Husband

친구: Friend

학생: Student

가수: Singer

씨: Polite title for name

어머니: Mother

아버지: Father

부모(님): Parents (honorific)

아이 ~ 애: Child

아기 ~ 애기: Baby

아저씨: Mister (way of referring to or addressing a man old enough to be married).

아가씨: Young Lady (way to referring to or address an unmarried young woman).

남자: Man

남자친구: Boyfriend

여자: Woman

여자친구: Girlfriend

Things or objects:

제폼: Manufactured good(s)

수입폼: Imported goods

신문: Newspaper

잡지: Magazine

책: Book

공책: Notebook

분필: Chalk

연필: Pencil

볼펜: Ball pen 

펜: Pen

종이: Paper

칠판: Blackboard

우산: Umbrella

성냠: Matches

담배: Cigarettes 

전부: The whole thing, total

다: All, everything

전부다: Everything, all of it

말: Language, words

책상: Desk

상: Table

그림: Picture

의자: Chair

창문: Window

문: Door, gate

나무: Tree

가방: Bag, briefcase

Places:

집: House, home

학교: School

대학교: University

교실: Classroom

방: Room

서점: Bookstore

기숙사: Dormitory, residence hall

학생회관: Student union [building]

회장실: Toilet, restroom, bathroom, washroom

대사관: Embassy

영사관: Consulate 

건물: Building

시청: City Hall

공원: Park

들판: Field

백화점: Department Store

시장: Marker

정문: Main gate (e.g., of a university)

근처: Vicinity 

가게: Shop, store

역: Train station

차고: Garage

여기: Here

거기: There

저기: Over there

어디: Where

Other Items:

얼마: How many? How much?

천: Thousand

원: Korean money unit

돈: Money

바로: Just, right (below, above, etc.), straight (adverb)

있어요: It exists, there is/are

없어요: It does not exist, there is not/aren’t

주세요: Please give

Miscellaneous Vocabulary:

나: I

우리: We, our

누가: Who? (as subject)

누구: Who? (non-subject)

무엇, 뭐: What?

아니에요: No; it is not

그렇지만: But

그러면: Then, in that case, if so

그럼: Then, in that case

이 NOUN: This NOUN

그 NOUN: That NOUN

저 NOUN: Yon NOUN, That NOUN [way] over there

무슨 NOUN: Which/what kind of NOUN?

어느 NOUN: Which/what (one/NOUN)?

곳: Place

분: Person (honorific)

Place Nouns:

안에: Inside (안 tends to mean the inside of loosely filled spaces: a room, a building, a garden…)

속에: Inside (속 tends to mean the inside of things which are normally well filled or which are easily filled up: a suitcase, a drawer…)

밖에: Outside

위에: Above, over, on (top)

밑에: At the bottom, below under(neath)

아래 (에): Below, lower, down (에 is not pronounced)

앞에: In front

뒤에: At the back; behind

근처에: Near, in the vicinity of

옆에: Next to, beside

편 (or 쪽에): Side, direction

왼편 ~ 쪽에: On the left

오른편 ~ 쪽에: On the right

맞은편에: Across from, opposite

건너편에: Across from, opposite

사이에: Between

Animals:

개: Dog

고양이: Cat

Other:

그래요?: Is that so? Really?

그래요: That’s so. Really.

항상: Always.

많아요: Many.

큰: Big

뭘 찾아요?: What are you looking for?

A few idiomatic expressions using ~(아/어)도 are used as adverbs with fixed meanings implying “at the maximum” or “at the minimum.”

늦어도 = at the latest 적어도 = at the least 많아도 = at the most 일러도 = at the earliest 커도 = at the largest 빨라도 = at the fastest 가까워도 = at the nearest

Examples: 

적어도 한 달에 한 번씩은 시스템과 데이터를 백업하세요.  You should back up your system and date at least once a month.

자동차는 빨라도 한시간에 팔십 마일 밖에 못 가요.  At its fastest, your car won’t do over 80 miles an hour. 

늦어도 10시까지는 집에 돌아가야 해요.  We have to return home by 10 o'clock at the latest.

Both meaning already, 벌써 is used when there is surprise/you are hearing about something you’ve not heard about before, whereas 이미 is used when you are talking about something you already know.

저는 이미 밥을 먹었어요 - I already ate 

저는 이미 그 영화를 봤어요 - I already saw that film

같이 쇼핑하러 갈까요? - Shall we go shopping together? 저는 쇼핑을 이미 갔어요 - I have already been shopping 벌써? - Already?

아, 벌써 봄이 왔어요? - Oh, Spring has already come?

벌써 다섯 시예요 - It’s already 5 o’clock

영화가 벌써 끝났어요? - The film already finished?

[Taemin - 벌써]

넌 어떻게 지내 난 전처럼 잘 지내 난 벌써 벌써 나 없이 잘 지내 너도 날 알기 전처럼 벌써 벌써  How are you, I’m back to how I was before already, already You’re fine without me, you are back to how you were without me already, already

(넌 - Shortened form of 너는, you 어떻게 지내(요(?)) - How are you? 난 - Shortened form of 나는, I/me 전처럼 - as/like before 잘 지내(요(?)) - (Are you) Fine / well (?) 없이 - Without 너도 - 너 + 도, you + particle meaning too/also/as well 날 - Shortened form of 나를, I/me 알기 - Noun form of 알다, to know)

🌸A&R🌸

°ㅇ HEIGHT, 키 : 키가 크다 - to be tall 키가 보통이다 - to be “normal” (not so small/so tall) 키가 작다 - to be small

°ㅇ HAIR, 머리 : 머리가 길다 - to have long hair 머리가 짧다 - to have short hair 머리가 금발이다 - to be blond 머리가 갈색이다 - to have brown hair 머리가 까만색이다 - to have black hair 머리가 회색이다 - to have white hair

°ㅇ EYES, 눈 : 눈이 갈색이다 - to have brown eyes 눈이 녹색이다 - to have green eyes 눈이 회색이다 - to have grey eyes 눈이 까만색이다 - to have black eyes 눈이 파란색이다 - to have blue eyes

°ㅇ WEIGHT, 무게 : 뚱뚱하다 - to be fat 보통이다 - to be “normal” 날씬하다 - to be thin 말랐다 - to be skinny

°ㅇ LOOK, 외모 : 예쁘다 - to be pretty 잘생겼다 - to be handsome 못생겼다 - to be ugly

To say “or” in Korean there are 2 ways, depending if you are linking verbs or nouns.

Nouns:

To link two or more nouns together (이)나 is used. If the noun ends in a vowel use 나 and if it ends in a consonant use 이나. Both attach to the end of the word.

Example:

아침에 보통 토스트나 밥을 먹어요. In the morning I usually eat toast or rice.

방학에 어디에 갈 거예요? 중국이나 태국에 갈 거예요. Where will you go during the school holidays? I’ll go to China or Thailand.

However, this can also be used to emphasise that something is boring or you don’t really care about the noun.

노래방이나 갑시다. Let’s go to karaoke or something.

Verbs:

For verbs 거나 is used. It attaches to the verb stem.

뭐하고 싶어요? 영화를 보거나 게임을 하고 싶어요. What do you want to do? I want to watch a movie or play games.

Omg. So you’re self-taught in Korean, Kylie? That’s awesome!! How did u do it? Give us tips please! I’ve already learned to read hangul but how/where can I learn/improve vocab and grammar?

Do you have any tips for someone who’s trying to learn Korean?

hi!! how did you pick up korean, and how long did it take you? thank you :)

Do you have any tips for learning Korean? I really want to start but I am not sure of the best method.

Is there any material you would be able to recommend for an English speaker self teaching themselves Korean? If so, thank you!

Okay, so I’m gonna write a lot write now so be prepared. I’ll break it up into sections.

How I learned Korean (to the level I am at right now):

I started learning Korean naturally during 8th grade (2010) or so. I had a really close friend who would teach me Korean words and by this time I was into a few K-pop groups (mainly SHINee) and watched a few Korean dramas. Out of interest in learning new language, I decided to teach myself how to read and write in Korean. Once I hit the summer before my freshman year, I met another really close friend who introduced me to more and more groups and showed me Korean shows. This is probably when I got really into Korean music, culture, etc. I began finding more shows by myself, became more active in fandoms through Twitter, Tumblr, etc. Before I knew it, watching these variety shows, dramas, videos, and reading lyrics allowed me to pick up the language. I never had a formal education as my school (high school and university) did not/do not provide the language. However because of this, most of the Korean I know is conversational and I am most confident in understanding (instead of writing, speaking). Although I translate, I am by no means fluent in the language, although I soon hope to be!

Tips on learning Korean (or any language):

1. Start off by learning hangul or the Korean writing system (or “alphabet”). You can do this by looking up a table of the characters online. 

2. Begin practicing by reading lyrics, tweets by BTS, whatever you can get your hands on. You don’t have to know what you are saying, but it is important to practice and solidify your knowledge of hangul.

3. Figure out your learning style. If you are an auditory learner, try watching videos in Korean like variety shows and dramas (not historical). Read the subtitles carefully and be aware of the words you are hearing as you are reading. I feel like many people unintentionally tune out the audio of a video when watching videos in Korean. If you stay aware, it will be much easier to pick up the language. This is how I picked up Korean. Other ways to learn are through more traditional methods like textbooks and workbooks. If you don’t want physical textbooks there are many apps and online sites that provide PDFs and even podcasts. I don’t use online sites, but I have heard a lot about Talk To Me In Korean.

4. Stay motivated. I know it is really difficult, especially if English is your only language, but you really have to want to learn the language. If you have no interest or motivation, I’m sad to say this, but you won’t be able to learn the language since there is no teacher to force you to learn as there would be in a classroom setting. 

5. Practice/study regularly. I think all people who have learned a language in high school can say this with confidence. If you don’t practice/study the language regularly, all of what you have learned will just fade from your memory. 

Material for learning Korean:

I always refer to this guide, but Tumblr user hobuing made a post as to how she learned Korean and it has a few links to sites and PDFs [here]. 

What do I do when I don’t know a word in Korean: 

Naturally as I am not fluent, I don’t know all the words that I read. When this happens DO NOT USE GOOGLE TRANSLATE. Google Translate is absolutely horrible when translating (at least for Asian languages). I look up words on endic.naver.com (to find the direct English meaning) or dic.naver.com (to find the Korean definition of a word). As slang isn’t present in a typical dictionary, for slang that I don’t know I often google “____ 뜻" (____ meaning) and read what Korean people say the slang means.

greetings:

안녕 내 사랑 (annyeong nae sarang) - hi my love 여보 (yeobo) - honey

phrases to use every day:

보고 싶어 (bogo sipeo) - i miss you/ i want to see you 미소가 정말 그리워 (misoga jeongmal geuliwo) - i really miss your smile 사랑해 (saranghae) - i love you 진심으로 사랑해 (jinsimeulo saranghae) - i love you with my whole heart 말로 표현할 수 없을 만큼 사랑해 (mallo pyohyeonhal su eopseul mankeum saranghae) - i love you more than words can say  당신을 많이 사랑해요 (dangsineul manhi saranghaeyo) - i love you a lot  안아주고 싶어 (anajugo sipeo) - i want to hug you 안아 줘 (ana jwo) - give me a hug 뽀뽀해 줘 (ppoppohae jwo) - kiss me please

things you can say more often:

예쁘네요 (yeppeuneyo) - you are pretty 귀여워요 (gwiyeowoyo) - you are cute 당신은 대단해요 (dangsineun daedanhaeyo) - you are amazing 멋지시네요 (meotj shineyo) - you look great 당신은 웃을때 잘생겼어요 (dangsineun useulttae jalsaenggyeosseoyo) - you are handsome when you smile 님은 제게 영감을 주시는 분이세요 (nimeun jege yeonggameul jusineun buniseyo) - you are my inspiration 나는 당신이 자랑스러워요 (naneun dangsini jarangseuleowoyo) - i am proud of you 제가 팬인게 정말 자랑스러워요 (jega paeninge jeongmal jalangseuleowoyo) - i am so proud to be your fan

make sure they are okay:

별일 없지? (byeolil eobji) - is everything alright? 힘내세요! (himnaeseyo) - cheer up! 푹 쉬세요 (pug swiseyo) - rest well   잘 먹어요 (jal meogeoyo) - eat well 너 아직 먹었 니? (neo ajig meog-eo ni) - have you eaten yet? 감기 조심해요 (gamgi josimhaeyo) - be careful of the cold 무리해서 일하지 마 (mulihaeseo ilhaji ma) - don’t overwork yourself   건강하게 계세요 (geonganghage gyeseyo) - stay healthy 제발 스스로 돌봐 (jebal seuseulo dolbwa) - please take care of yourself

phrases to remember:

너랑 더 오래 같이 있고 싶어 (neorang deo olae gati issgo sipeo) - i would like to spend more time with you 난 항상 응원 할게요 (nan hangsang eungwon halgeyo) -  i will always cheer for you/ support you 오빠/언니 힘내세요 우리가 있자나요 (oppa/unnie himnaeseyo uriga issjanayo) - oppa/ unnie cheer up, we are by your side 항상 행복하세요 (hangsang haengboghaseyo) - always be happy 실수해도 괜찮아요 (silsuhaedo gwaenchanhayo) - it’s okay if you make a mistake  울지 마세요 (ulji maseyo) - please don’t cry 점점 나아질거야 (jeomjeom naajilgeoya) - it will get better 지금은 힘들어도 지나고 보면 아무것도 아닐거야 (jigeumeun himdeuleodo jinago bomyeon amugeosdo anilgeoya) - although it is tough now, it will be nothing once you’ve done it 너는 네 어두운 세상에 빛이에요 (neoneun ne eoduun sesange bichieyo) - you are the light in my dark world

as this is happening, we need to show more love and support to your idols. we need to help them just like they help us. so please send this to your idol !

credits to @97jjkshii

also, don’t send direct hate to idols. if you wanna talk shit about them, just put some * in their names. thank you!

힘내세요 ღ be strong

항상 좋은 음악을 줘서 고마워요 ღ thank you for always giving us good songs

당신은 소중한 사람이에요 ღ you are special

오빠 힘내세요 우리가 있자나요 ღ  be strong, you have us 

난 항상 응원 할게요 ღ i’ll always support you

푹 쉬세요 ღ rest well

밥꼭챙겨먹어(요) ღ ensure that you are eating your meals

당신이 독특합니다, 당신은 필수, 사랑 하는 ღ you are unique, you are essential, you are loved

너는 나의 천사 ღ you are an angel

행복하세요 ღ please be happy

진짜 잘생겼다 ღ you are so beautiful 

살빼지마세요 ღ don’t lose weight

너는 네 어두운 세상에 빛이에요 ღ you are the only light in this dark world

태어나줘서 고마워요 ღ thank you for being born (my personal favorite)

네 곁을 떠나지 않을거야 ღ i’ll never leave your side

당신은 완벽한! ღ you are perfect!

너무 사랑해요 ღ i love you so much

나는 모든 것으로부터 보호할 수 ღ i’ll protect you from everything

제게 매우 중요합니다 ღ you are really special to me

당신은 열심히 일했고, 축하합니다! ღ you’ve worked hard, congratulations!

항상 우리를 위해 위대한 ღ you are great for us

질 지냈죠? ღ you’re okay?

밥 먹었어요? ღ are yall fed? did you eat?

괜잖길 바래요! ღ i hope you are okay

내 음료 ღ my baby

아름다운 옷 ღ your clothes are beautiful

그것의 아름다움은 납득이 안가는 ღ your beauty is inexplicable

나는 잘 수유를 희망 ღ i hope you are eating well

이 잘 먹고? ღ are you eating well?

(오빠들) 수고했어요 ღ (oppas) you have worked hard

(오빠) 밥먹었어요? 밥을 놓치지 마세요! ღ oppa you ate? please do not skip meals!

오빠 맛있는거 많이 먹어요 ღ eat lots of delicious food

축하드려요 / 축하합니다 / 축하해요 ღ congratulations (not referring to anniversary)

please, they all help us. we need to help them too ! i just need to yall reblog this. i want to see more love being sent to them  ̅̄ｬ˞♡ฅ(ᐤˊ꒳ฅˋᐤ♪)