As 2025 comes to a close, this episode offers a calm, honest reflection on how to approach Korean learning in the new year — without pressure, burnout, or unrealistic resolutions.
In this final episode of 2025, Eliza shares how she would learn Korean in 2026 if she were starting (or restarting) today: with less perfectionism, more consistency, and a gentler, more sustainable routine.
This episode is not a study plan or a New Year’s resolution.
It’s a mindset shift — designed to help Korean learners feel confident, supported, and motivated going into 2026.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- Why trying to study Korean perfectly (완벽하게) often slows progress
- Why consistency matters more than motivation
- How 조금씩, 꾸준히 (little by little, consistently) leads to real fluency
- How to set gentle intentions using –(으)려고 하다
- Why good learners don’t “quit” — they 다시 돌아와요 (come back)
- How to approach Korean in 2026 without restarting or burning out
This episode is ideal for learners who feel tired, stuck, or unsure how to move forward — and want Korean to feel more human and doable again.
In the episode, Eliza also shares why she created the Korean FLOW Club — a monthly practice space focused on:
- real Korean usage
- listening, speaking, and writing
- showing up imperfectly
- building a routine you can return to anytime
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Key Korean Words & Expressions from the Episode
- 완벽하게 — perfectly
- 조금씩, 꾸준히 — little by little, consistently
- –(으)려고 하다 — to intend / plan to
- 다시 돌아오다 — to come back
- 괜찮아요 — it’s okay
No memorization required — just gentle exposure.
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Welcome to TOPIK & Beyond! Whether you're just starting to learn Korean or preparing to pass the TOPIK exam, this podcast is your companion on the journey. In each episode, we’ll explore useful vocabulary, essential grammar, and real-life stories from daily life in Korea to help you master the language and feel more confident. Tune in to learn practical tips, cultural insights, and much more, taking your Korean skills beyond the classroom!