KOREAN 101
A PIECE OF RICE CAKE
누워서 떡 먹기 Korean for “a piece of cake”
10 phrases in 45 minutes
Come with nothing, leave saying ten things!
No alphabet, no grammar, no homework. In this relaxed lunchtime session, literary translator and writer Huck Kahng teaches ten everyday Korean phrases by ear — how they sound, when to use them, and what they really mean. The phrases include greetings, thank-yous, ordering and paying at a restaurant or shop.
The session is for anyone curious about Korean culture: people planning a trip to Korea, K-culture fans, or anyone who’d like to greet the staff at their favourite Korean restaurant here in Calgary in their own language. No prior knowledge needed!
The food theme is only in the title: “a piece of rice cake” is a Korean way of saying something is easy, which is exactly how this lesson should feel.
Please note, food will not be served, but participants are welcome to bring their oiwn lunch.
Location:
Studio 101
604 1st St SW
| DATE | TIME | COST |
| Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 12:00 Noon | Free |
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Huck Kahng 강동혁, Translator & Writer
Donghyuk “Huck” Kahng is from South Korea. He began his creative journey by translating English literature into Korean and now writes original fiction in English. Fluent in both English and Korean, he can guide you through Korean language and culture, helping you discover another piece of our world.
Part of INTERSECTIONS, an arts placemaking project by Salingpusa Creatives at 1st Street SW and 6th Avenue SW. Funded by the City of Calgary through its Downtown-in-Motion Grant Program.
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