January 13 is Korean American Day! Learn words related to the theme of “Korean America” including the historical figure “Dosan Ahn Chang Ho”. Music Credits: Almost Bliss by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5032-almost-bl

Yun Dong-Ju's Poem (KAC's Culture Class Recap)

Aug 1st, 2020

Today’s episode is on the beloved Korean poet, Yun Dong-Ju.His poetry collection title: “하늘과 바람과 별과 시”. In English: “Sky, Wind, and Stars” (시 means poems)Yun Dong-ju (December 30, 1917 - February 16, 1945) was a Korean poet active during the pe

[Pronunciation] "How to Sound Natural" 자연스럽게 말하는 방법 - Excerpts from Lecture by Kyung Ah Cecilia Chun

Jul 26th, 2020

안녕하세요!We had a special culture class where anyone who is taking one of the Korean American Center Irvine Sejong Institute’s Korean class currently can enter and participate in the the one hour class for free. Last week we had a class on pronunc

[Learn Words & Phrases] Words Related to Summer

Jul 24th, 2020

안녕하세요 여러분! 지니입니다.여러분, 요즘 덥죠? It’s hot these days, isn’t it?Today, let’s learn some words related to 여름. Summer.You can see the words written out in the episode notes, and also see images of them on the podcast page.자, 그럼, 따라하세요! Now then, pleas

Teacher Judy's Poem

Jul 19th, 2020

Episode Timeline:00:00-1:56 - Jini’s intro1:56-2:26 - Teacher Judy’s poetry reading2:26-3:50 - Meditative music by Kevin MacLeod titled “Wind Of The Rainforest”안녕하세요 여러분! 지니입니다. We have many great teachers at the Korean American Center, Irvine

[News] KAC's Zoom Cultural Classes (Advanced Level Listening Practice)

Jul 16th, 2020

(A Korea Times article from Jun 17, 2020 titled “어바인 세종학당 봄학기 온라인 수업 (Irvine Sejong Institute Spring Semester Online Classes)”어바인 세종학당(학당장 김태미)은 지난 3주 동안 무료 한국 문화수업을 진행했습니다. 학생들은 줌(Zoom)을 통해 온라인으로 한국 민화 체험과 케이팝 노래교실, 한국어 관용어 수업을 받았습니다.신혜정 강사(한국

[Student Work Showcase] Middle School Korean Class Family Interviews

Jul 12th, 2020

안녕하세요! 지니선생님입니다.Our middle school class finished our special summer program this past week.저희 중학생 한국어 특별 여름 수업이 지난 주에 끝났습니다.Our students did a project where they interviewed a family member about their childhood. 저희 학생들이 학생의 가족의 어린시절에 대해 인터뷰하는