The History of German Tea

When you think of Germany, the first thing that pops into your head is most certainly not tea, it might be Bier (beer) or Kaffee (coffee) but do Germans actually…

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Germany’s Abandoned Amusement Park

Guten Tag! Today we’re going to look at Germany through the lens of urban exploration. When travelling, I am always fascinated by places that are abandoned (verlassen), eerie (unheimlich), or…

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Korean Archaic Words That Might Help You Enjoy Korean Dramas

I know K-Drama is popular all over the world, but I am often surprised by how many people, who enjoy Korean dramas, I run into. I often binge-watch some of…

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The Analysis of Korean Cuisine (Part 1)

If you enjoy Korean food, how much do you know about Korean food? If you can think about Kimchi, Bibimbop and Bulgogi as Korean food, that is a good start. …

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The Analysis of Korean Cuisine (Part 2)

As I promised in the last post, I will talk more about the characteristics of Korean cuisine.  I am a foodie who deeply appreciates good foods from all over the…

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Mental Health in South Korea

Have you heard of a competition for doing nothing? Yes, it is a real event in South Korea. (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/22/screen-addicted-south-koreans-compete-in-space-out-contest)   Image by Free-Photos on Pixabay   A Korean artist 주최하다…

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Foreign Residents in Korea

In 2021, over 51 million people are living in South Korea. Over 2 million are 외국인 (wei-gook-in: foreigners). Among them, over 1 million live in the capital city, Seoul.   …

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A “Crash-Connect Course” Experience

Hi there! Introductions first: my name is Bridgette Claery and I just joined Transparent Language full time as part of the Engagement team. As you can imagine, it is hard…

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To memorize vocab or not to memorize vocab?

To memorize or not to memorize, that is… not even a question. You’ve gotta do it. We know you want to use your language, not flip through flashcards. But you…

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Vocabulary vs. Grammar: Where to begin?

You have limited time to study your target language. How should you spend it? For beginner and intermediate learners, we typically recommend focusing on vocabulary. Read on to find out…

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