Saying Goodbye to My “Passive Voice”

I had a real summer vacation for the first time in a long while. Free from the pressure to be “productive,” I spent time that was purely my own, playing games and watching dramas to my heart’s content. Perhaps it was in that complete silence? Because I was doing nothing, I began to see what … 더 읽기

On Kicking the Blankets at Night, and Learning to Forgive Myself

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Sometimes—or, if I’m being honest, quite often—I physically cringe when fragments of my immature past come to mind. When the words and actions of a younger, clumsier me make an unannounced visit, I often find myself muttering, “Ugh, I was insane.” When this happens on a quiet subway, the embarrassed glances from those around me … 더 읽기

The “Nuanchi” EssayAn Evening Commute, and a Brief Reflection on NuanchiThe “Nuanchi” Essay

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On my way home from work yesterday, I was, as usual, scrolling through YouTube Shorts on my phone. A short interview with the actor Cha Seung-won that I stumbled upon has been lingering in my mind ever since. He was talking about nuanchi (눈치). In Korea, nuanchi is a complex concept, often understood as the art of reading a … 더 읽기

Study | English with Yanado | 기초회화2 느낌전달 | Chapter 2. 확장편 느낌동사 | 5강 need to로 말하기

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의무 느낌동사 강제성 – must 강제성 – have to 권유/충고 – should 경고 – had better 구어체 – gotta 필요성 – need to need to 예문 나 살빼야 되겠다. I need to lose weight. 나 보험 들어야되. I need to get insurance. 나 장봐야 되겠다. I need to get some groceries. 네가 알아내야해. You need … 더 읽기