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새해 복 많이 받으세요! (Happy New Year!) In this full-Korean episode of TOPIK & Beyond, we celebrate the Lunar New Year by diving into the fascinating world of Korean idioms and proverbs. Learn how these expressions enrich your understanding of the Korean language and culture, and discover some meaningful idioms perfect for starting the new year with motivation and positivity.

From the origins of idioms to their practical use in daily life, this episode is packed with insights for intermediate Korean learners. And don’t miss our grammar breakdown and a sneak peek at how to use idioms in TOPIK writing questions.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

1. The Origins of Korean Idioms and Proverbs
• How idioms reflect Korean culture and history.
• Why idioms are key to enhancing your fluency and cultural understanding.
2. Lunar New Year Vocabulary and Idioms
• Essential terms like 설날 (Lunar New Year), 세배 (New Year’s bow), and 복 (blessing).
• Inspiring idioms such as:
• 고생 끝에 낙이 온다 (Joy comes after hardship).
• 시작이 반이다 (Starting is half the battle).
• 작은 고추가 더 맵다 (Small peppers are spicy).
3. Grammar Breakdown: Understanding Idioms
• How to analyze idiomatic expressions like 고생 끝에 낙이 온다 for better comprehension and usage.
4. TOPIK Focus:
• Example TOPIK writing question featuring idioms.
• Tips for connecting idioms to personal experiences in essays.

What’s your favorite Korean idiom or proverb? Share it on Instagram and let us know how it inspires your language journey! 📸 Tag us at @korean.joaacademy and use #topikandbeyond.

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새해에도 좋은 일만 가득하시길 바랍니다! (Wishing you a year full of good fortune!)