9 Coffee Shops in Koreatown to Give You a Taste of the Motherland

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CAFFEINE and SUGAR are what Korean cafes are all about!

There’s a coffee shop on every corner in Korea.

Many of the bigger chains have made their way to the shores of New York, Los Angeles and beyond.

Here are some of the best coffee shops in Koreatown in no particular order.

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9 Delicious Things to Do with Korean Pears

Lingua Asia Delicious Things to Do with Korean Pears
Lingua Asia Delicious Things to Do with Korean Pears

CRISP and JUICY sweetness! You might be surprised how delicious Korean pears can be.

They’re super filling, and actually help curb your appetite. So, they won’t leave you pear-shaped.

Korean pears or bae aren’t the most affordable fruit out there, but are totally worth trying.

Check out how Koreans enjoy pears, along with some awesome recipes and things you might find interesting!

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Soju Bars for Beginners: the Best Anju to Order

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Looking for new and creative ways to get plastered?

Head on over to the nearest Koreatown and enter a soju bar. They serve drinks and side dishes (anju) that’ll change your perspective on what a night out means.

I’m going to cover some ways to fully enjoy a soju bar including:

  • What soju to order
  • What anju to order
  • What to do for fun

Let’s do it!

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16 Awesome Jobs in Korea for Foreigners Without a Degree

Lingua Asia Awesome Jobs in Korea for Foreigners Without a Degree
Lingua Asia Awesome Jobs in Korea for Foreigners Without a Degree

College isn’t for everyone.

But not in Korea. It has one of the highest university enrollment rates on the planet.

Don’t let that stop you though. Having a special set of skills will help you get jobs that locals can’t or won’t do.

Here are some jobs you can get as a foreigner in Korea without a degree.

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12 Best Korean Tea Brands for a Healthier Mind and Body

Lingua Asia Best Korean Tea Brands for a Healthier Mind and Body

If I told you there’s a zero-calorie drink that tastes great and is healthy, you wouldn’t believe me.

Guess what, there is. Korean tea! 🍵

Korean teas are made from every root, herb and flower imaginable with rich and unique flavors. After a few thousand years of experimenting, they really whittled it down to the gems. Some lower blood pressure, boost immunity and help you lose weight too.

But which ones are the best?

I’m going to cover Korean tea brands by which tea variety they do best. I also include the region most famous for each tea type.

Get ready for some tasty, high-quality and (sometimes) affordable Korean teas.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Korean Email Etiquette to Impress Your Reader

Lingua Asia Korean Email Etiquette to Wow Your Reader

Writing an email in Korean the first time feels like taking the training wheels off.

You have to get the grammar right, while understanding Korean cultural norms.

No need to worry! This guide will show you exactly how to write an email in Korean.

It covers both formal and casual levels of speech with a handy template at the end.

I learned email etiquette at my first job like most Koreans.

Let’s dive right in!

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