Back to school.
Back to work.
Back to Korean.

If you’ve taken a break over the summer — or if you’re feeling a little behind — this episode is for you.

Eliza shares five real Korean expressions to help you restart gently, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with your goals — without guilt or overwhelm.

In This Episode:

•   Common emotional blocks in September — and how to shift them


•   Korean phrases for saying “I’m starting again” (in real life)


•   Speaking practice: repeat-after-me segments to get back into your flow


•   What’s coming to TOPIK & Beyond this season


•   A sneak peek at the upcoming 5-Day Speaking Challenge 

Today’s Korean Phrases:

•   다시 시작하려고요 – I’m trying to start again


•   요즘 좀 쉬었어요 – I’ve been on a break lately


•   이번 달부터 다시 해보려고요 – I’ll try again starting this month


•   괜찮아요, 천천히 해도 돼요 – It’s okay. You can go slowly


•   이번엔 꾸준히 해보고 싶어요 – I want to stay consistent this time

Resources Mentioned:

➕ Practice Real Korean — With Confidence

➕ Get Ready for the 5-Day Speaking Challenge

Details coming soon — stay on the email list to be the first to know!
Want a personal invite to the challenge? Join my email list at www.joaacademy.com

Resources & Links:
www.joaacademy.com – study tools & program updates
Instagram: @korean.joaacademy

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