korean

Everyday

1. Korean means from or about Korea, a peninsula in East Asia that is divided into two countries, South Korea and North Korea. tree →
2. A Korean is a person from Korea or with Korean family roots. tree →
3. Korean is the language spoken in Korea, written with an alphabet called Hangul. tree →

In the lessons

In geography and culture lessons, pupils learn about Korean food (kimchi, rice, bibimbap), festivals, the Hangul alphabet and K-pop music. Many people in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have Korean families. Phrases: Korean food, Korean language, South Korean, Korean War (in history).

Examples

• Kimchi is a spicy Korean dish made from cabbage. tree →
• My friend Ji-woo speaks Korean at home. tree →
• The Korean alphabet is called Hangul. tree →
• Seoul is the capital of South Korea, and many Koreans live there. tree →
• We listened to a Korean song in music class. tree →
• The restaurant serves Korean barbecue. tree →

Note

Always a capital K. Korean is not the same as Chinese or Japanese; they are different languages and countries. Use «South Korean» or «North Korean» when the country matters.