#38: Summer Drop Series_Real Expressions Koreans Actually Use
What are the real phrases Koreans say in conversation — that don’t show up in your textbook?
In this episode, Eliza shares casual, emotional expressions she personally heard and used in the past few weeks. From chatting at cafés to reading family group chats, you’ll get a real-world peek into how Koreans express mood, surprise, and comfort.
In This Episode:
- Real expressions like 헐, 그냥 그래, 귀찮아, 응응
- Storytime: What Eliza overheard at a café and in her family chat
- Vocab spotlight + how to sound natural and emotional in conversation
- The beauty of messy, casual Korean — and why it matters for fluency
Why You’ll Love It:
This episode is your chance to listen like a local and expand your emotional fluency.
Great for intermediate learners who want to sound more natural and less robotic.
Listener Challenge:
Try using 2 expressions from today’s episode — in a text, a voice memo, or your inner dialogue.
Then tell Eliza:
👉 Which ones surprised you?
👉 Which felt fun to use?
Resources & Links:
🎁 Free Download — Korean Conversation Kickstart Kit
Ready to start speaking Korean with more confidence? Grab my free Conversation Kickstart Kit — a practical guide with real-life phrases and speaking support. 👉Download here
🌐 www.joaacademy.com – study tools & program updates
📸 Instagram: @korean.joaacademy
💌 Want feedback or guidance? Email Eliza directly!
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