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The Fall 2026 October Term is coming up, and registration is now open!

Have you noticed how Korean food has become so popular around the world?

From kimchi and Korean barbecue to bibimbap, tteokbokki, and Korean fried chicken, K-Food is now enjoyed far beyond Korea. Korean restaurants are also becoming increasingly popular throughout the U.S.

Today, let’s learn a little Korean through K-Food!

💬 Today’s Korean Grammar: ~고 싶어요

~고 싶어요

~go sipeoyo

This means:

“I want to…”

It is one of the most useful expressions for everyday Korean.

한국 음식을 먹고 싶어요.

Hanguk eumsigeul meokgo sipeoyo.
I want to eat Korean food.

김치를 먹고 싶어요.

Gimchireul meokgo sipeoyo.
I want to eat kimchi.

한국에 가고 싶어요.

Hangug-e gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to Korea.

You can ask:

뭐 먹고 싶어요?

Mwo meokgo sipeoyo?
What do you want to eat?

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🇰🇷 Cultural Insight: 밥

One Korean word you’ll hear again and again is:

밥

bap

It literally means cooked rice, but it can also mean a meal.

For example:

밥 먹었어요?

Bap meogeosseoyo?
Have you eaten?

In Korean culture, this can be more than a question about food. Asking someone if they have eaten can also be a warm way of showing care and concern.

So when you hear:

밥 먹었어요?

remember that the meaning can be more personal than the literal translation.

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🍚 A Little Korean Food History

Rice has been an important part of Korean food culture for centuries.

Traditional Korean meals developed around rice, soup, vegetables, fermented foods, and many different side dishes.

Today, Korean food continues to evolve.

Traditional dishes are enjoyed alongside modern Korean fried chicken, trendy cafés, fusion dishes, and contemporary Korean restaurants around the world.

That’s one of the interesting things about Korean culture:

Tradition and modern life continue to exist together.

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💬 Try This Conversation

A: 뭐 먹고 싶어요?
Mwo meokgo sipeoyo?
What do you want to eat?

B: 비빔밥을 먹고 싶어요.
Bibimbabeul meokgo sipeoyo.
I want to eat bibimbap.

A: 한국 음식 좋아해요?
Hanguk eumsik joahaeyo?
Do you like Korean food?

B: 네, 정말 좋아해요!
Ne, jeongmal joahaeyo!
Yes, I really like it!

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🍂 Fall 2026 October Term

October 2 – November 17, 2026

Registration: Open Now

Focus Korean provides a structured pathway:

Beginner → Intermediate → Advanced → Proficient

The Focus Korean learning system supports adults, children, and teens, helping learners build their Korean skills step by step.

👩🏻 Adult Schedule

Beginner Level 1 Core
Tuesday • 6:20–7:00 PM PT
Friday • 6:20–7:00 PM PT
Saturday • 1:10–1:50 PM PT

Beginner Level 2 Fast-Track
Saturday • 12:00–12:30 PM PT

Beginner Level 3A Fast-Track
Tuesday • 5:40–6:10 PM PT
Sunday • 1:10–1:40 PM PT

Intermediate Level 1A Core
Saturday • 11:00–11:40 AM PT

Beginner Natural Korean Speaking Lab
Saturday • 2:30–3:00 PM PT

Intermediate Natural Korean Speaking Lab
Sunday • 3:05–3:35 PM PT

👧🏻 Children & Teens Schedule

Beginner Level 1A — Ages 3–6
Friday • 4:30–4:45 PM PT
Saturday • 2:00–2:15 PM PT

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Friday • 5:40–6:05 PM PT
Sunday • 2:30–2:55 PM PT

Beginner Level 1B — Ages 3–6
Sunday • 1:55–2:20 PM PT

Beginner Level 1B — Ages 7+
Sunday • 12:00–12:25 PM PT

Beginner Level 1D Fast-Track
Tuesday • 5:00–5:25 PM PT
Friday • 5:00–5:25 PM PT

Beginner Level 1E / 2A
Tuesday • 7:00–7:15 PM PT

Beginner Level 2F Fast-Track
Sunday • 11:15–11:40 AM PT

Beginner Natural Korean Speaking Lab
Sunday • 10:40–11:05 AM PT

Register for the Fall 2026 October Term →

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🇰🇷 Quick Practice

What do you want to eat?

Try:

________을/를 먹고 싶어요.

________eul/reul meokgo sipeoyo.

For example:

김치를 먹고 싶어요.
Gimchireul meokgo sipeoyo.
I want to eat kimchi.

Now make your own sentence:

________고 싶어요.

What do you want to do in Korea?

한국어로 말해 보세요!
Hangugeoro malhae boseyo!
Try saying it in Korean!

Warmly,
Suebeet Kim
TheKoreanTutor.com