Korean With Kayi

     Think reading Korean is hard? Bestie, it's not . With the right guide (hi, that’s me 👋), you can start reading Korean letters today.  And no, you don’t need to be a language genius. Korean has one of the most logical writing systems in the world. It's called Hangeul (한글) and was literally created to be easy. Yup, on purpose. Let’s learn how to read it, step by step, in less than 30 minutes.  Ready? What is Hangeul? (And Why It’s Not as Scary as It Looks) Hangeul (한글) is the Korean alphabet. It was created in the 15th century by King Sejong the Great  because the people needed a writing system that was easy and  made sense . Before Hangeul, Koreans used Chinese characters (Hanja), which were super hard to learn. So King Sejong went, "Let’s fix this," and BOOM! Hangeul was born. And get this: There are only 24 basic letters in the whole system: 14 consonants 10 vowels If you can learn that, you can literally read Korean words. Step-b...

Your Ultimate Beginner-Friendly Guide (with Examples + Counters) Did you know there are two number systems in Korean? Yup! It’s one of those curveballs that throws everyone off at first, but don’t worry, we’re breaking it down Kayi-style (clear, fun, and lowkey relatable). If you missed it, check out Counting in Korean: Native Korean System , which is perfect for counting things like apples, animals, and hours. But today’s star ? ✨ Sino-Korean Numbers,  the system that takes over when we’re talking dates, prices, phone numbers, and anything above 100. Let’s dive into it. 🔢 What Is the Sino-Korean Number System? The Sino-Korean counting system (한자어 수) is based on Chinese numerals and is used in many formal and daily life situations, such as telling time, reading phone numbers, counting money, or stating  the date. 🧠 You’ll use this system when… Saying years, months, and days Talking about time (minutes, seconds) Reading phone numbers Counting floors...

Learning Korean as a Filipino is an experience shaped by culture, curiosity, and connection. It’s a wild mix of fun, frustration, relatable struggles, and major eureka moments. For many of us, the spark starts with K-dramas, K-pop, or variety shows. But what begins as passive entertainment often turns into a deeper desire to understand the language, connect with people, and see the culture beyond subtitles. I grew up watching Koreanovelas dubbed in Tagalog on free TV, by the way. I didn’t plan on becoming a Korean language learner. It actually started during a time when I was just trying to feel okay again. Watching Korean shows brought me comfort, and before I knew it, I was picking up words, phrases, and eventually having real conversations. Who am I? Hi, I’m Kayi 👋 A Filipina learner, Korean language enthusiast, and your lowkey relatable internet 언니. My journey with Korean started in 2018, during one of the lowest points in my life. What began as casually binge-watching a vari...

안녕~ it’s Kayi from @KoreanWithKayi! And if you're anything like me, you're probably trying to go from “Annyeong!” to actually speaking Korean without sounding like a confused K-drama extra.  Listen, verbs are everything . You can’t talk about what you're doing, feeling, eating, binge-watching, or simping over without verbs. That’s why I put together this ✨super chill, beginner-friendly✨ list of Korean verbs you’ll actually use —no textbook blah-blah here. Just words for real life, with sample sentences that even your sleep-deprived brain can understand. Let’s get into it. You ready? Coffee in one hand, vocab in the other. Let’s gooo! 가자!! Let’s Get Verb-ified: 20 Must-Know Korean Verbs (With Hangul, Romanization, and Meaning) 1. 하다 (ha-da) – to do 👉 공부해요. (gong-bu-hae-yo) – I study. 2. 가다 (ga-da) – to go 👉 학교에 가요. (hak-gyo-e ga-yo) – I’m going to school. 3. 오다 (o-da) – to come 👉 친구가 와요. (chin-gu-ga wa-yo) – A friend is coming. 4. 먹다 (meok-da) – to eat 👉 밥 먹어요. (bap me...