Title: When “Rain” Becomes “Blood” — Be careful with ㅂ and ㅍ! 😅🌧 One day, a student came into class looking very serious and said, “Teacher, blood/Pi/ is falling outside!” 😨 I was shocked and asked, “What happened?” She repeated, “Pi is coming down!” That’s when I realized she meant 비 (bi) = rain, not 피 (pi) = blood! 😂 In Korean, the difference between ㅂ (b) and ㅍ (p) is just the strength of your breath — but it can change the meaning completely! 💬 Have you ever made a funny pronunciation mistake like this in Korean? Share your story below!

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Hello dear native English speakers. 1. (direct object and indirect object) (a) He gave George this ticket. (b) He gave this ticket to George. (c) He gave it to George. (d) He gave George it. (this sentence looks curious , I guess.) Which is grammatically correct? 2. (the emphasis of direct object) From (a) → (a) It was this ticket that he gave George. From (b)→ (b) It was this ticket that he gave to George. From (c)→ (c) It was it that he gave to George. ( I look at this sentence and feel something is so wrong with it. Isn't it a wrong sentence?, in this occasion, how to express this meaning?) From (d)→ (d) It was it that he gave George. ( it has the same feelings as the above to me.) Which is grammatically correct? 3. (the emphasis of indirect object) (a) It was George that he gave this ticket. (b) It was George that he gave this ticket to. (c) It was to George that he gave this ticket. (d) It was George that he gave it to. (e) It was to George that he gave it. Which is grammatically correct?

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Title: “맛있어요” vs “멋있어요” — Just one letter makes a big difference! 😹 Body: One of my students once proudly told me: “Teacher! I went to a concert and shouted in Korean, ‘Oppa! It’s delicious!’ Then the idol looked right at me!” 😂 She actually wanted to say “You’re cool!” (멋있어요), but instead said “You’re delicious!” (맛있어요)! No wonder the idol looked surprised! 😅 In Korean, one small vowel or consonant can completely change the meaning of a word. 💬 Have you ever made a funny mistake like this while learning Korean? Share your story below! 👇😊

Title: The Real Difference Between “은/는” and “이/가” ✨ Many learners find 은/는 and 이/가 confusing, but here’s an easy way to understand 은/는 "은/는"is a sub marker, that means, It helps subject marker 이/가, Object marker 을/를, and adverb markers -에, 에서, 부터, 까지 etc. Placing: 은/는<----(replaceing)--->이/가, 을/를 ad marker+(attach)은/는 It changes after consonant or vowel of letter. consonant+은 vowel+는 Let's study when we use 은/는 🌿 1. Intrduction or Topic Use 은/는 when you introduce yourself or other person/ a topic. > 저는 학생이에요. I’m a student.->Introduction 오늘 주제는 지구온난화예요. Today's topic is global warming.->Topic 🌸 2. Contrast or Comparison Use 은/는 when you want to compare or contrast ideas. > 저는 커피는 좋아하지만 차는 안 마셔요. I like coffee, but not tea.->contrast 엄마는 예쁘고 아빠는 멋있어요. Mom is pretty and Dad is awesome.->comparison 🌞 3. General or Habitual Facts Use 은/는 for general truths, habits, or background information. > 고양이는 귀여워요. Cats are cute (in general). 한국 사람은 김치를 좋아해요. Koreans like kimchi. If you used “이/가” here, it would sound like you’re talking about a specific cat or person. 🍀 4. Emphasis Use 은/는 when you want to Emphasize smtg. > 지금은 바빠요. I'm busy NOW. (I'm free on other time except NOW.) ---💬 Try it! Can you make your own sentence using “은/는”? Write it in the comments — I’ll help you correct it if needed! 🥰