Course

Beginner 2

Build on your Korean foundations with essential grammar for everyday conversations. This course covers how to make plans, express reasons and feelings, describe changes, and report what others have said. You'll learn key patterns for making suggestions, comparing options, and expressing wishes to make your spoken Korean more natural and descriptive.

33 episodes

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Episodes

EP.01

What do you want to eat for dinner? (Shall we...? / I will...)

저녁 뭐 먹을래요? (~(으)ㄹ래요)

An expression used to suggest an activity to a friend or someone close, or to ask their opinion. It's also used to state your own intention or decision.

EP.02

We decided to go to Gangneung this weekend (Deciding to...)

우리 주말에 강릉 가기로 했어 (~기로 하다)

Learn the expression '~기로 하다' used when you decide or promise to do something. You can use it naturally when making travel plans with friends or setting up important appointments.

EP.03

I called when you were studying (Time & Duration — when / while / during)

공부할 때 전화했어요 (~(으)ㄹ 때 / ~는 동안)

Learn how to express points in time versus durations of time using '-(으)ㄹ 때' for a specific moment an action happens, and '-는 동안' for the period during which an action continues.

EP.04

I'm busy now, so I'll call you later (Because/Since — `~(으)니까`)

지금은 바쁘니까 나중에 전화할게요 (~(으)니까)

Learn `~(으)니까` to state a reason for an action or situation, and `~거든요` to emphasize a reason by providing background information the listener may not know.

EP.05

The weather has gotten warmer (Changes of State — has gotten)

날씨가 따뜻해졌어요 (~아/어지다)

Learn the grammar pattern '-아/어지다,' used with adjectives to express a change of state. You'll be able to naturally describe changes in various situations like weather, health, and mood.

EP.06

I've made dinner (Actions Completed and Maintained)

저녁 만들어 놓았어요 (~아/어 놓다)

This expression is used when an action is completed and its resulting state is maintained. It's especially useful for describing situations where something has been prepared in advance.

EP.07

The book that I'm reading (Verb/Adjective + Noun)

제가 읽는 책 (~는/은/을 + 명사)

Learn how to modify nouns using verbs and adjectives. You'll be able to describe things in the present, past, and future, like 'the book I'm reading,' 'pretty clothes,' or 'a place to go.'

EP.08

You look tired (It looks/seems ~)

피곤해 보여요 (~아/어 보이다)

Learn how to guess how someone or something looks based on appearance using '~아/어 보이다', and how to describe the way an action is done using '~게'.

EP.09

This road is easy to drive on (It is easy/difficult to ~)

이 길은 운전하기 쉬워요 (~기 쉽다/어렵다)

Used to describe the ease or difficulty of performing an action. It attaches to a verb stem and is used to express the general difficulty of the action itself, rather than one's personal ability.

EP.10

If you want to go to the library, you need a student ID (If you want to... / You just need to...)

도서관에 가려면 학생증이 있어야 돼요 (~(으)려면 / ~(으)면 되다)

Learn how to ask for permission, state that something is sufficient, and explain the necessary conditions to achieve a goal. Compare a polite situation with a casual conversation between friends.

EP.11

How about we get dinner later? (Making Suggestions)

이따가 저녁 먹는 게 어때요? (~는 게 어때요?)

This expression is used to gently suggest something while asking for the other person's opinion. You can use it naturally when proposing an activity you want to do together with a friend or colleague.

EP.12

The weather is really cold today, right? (Seeking Confirmation — ...right? / ...you know.)

오늘 날씨가 정말 춥지요? (~지요? / ~잖아요)

Learn how to confirm information you assume the listener already knows, and how to state a reason or fact that is common knowledge between you.

EP.13

The professor said to send it by tomorrow (Indirect Speech)

교수님이 내일까지 보내라고 하셨어요 (~다고 하다)

Learn how to use indirect speech to report what other people have said, asked, or suggested. Different forms are used depending on the sentence type (statement, question, command, or suggestion).

EP.14

Jihye said class is canceled today (Shortened Indirect Speech)

지혜가 오늘 수업 취소됐대 (~대요/래요/재요/으래요)

Learn the shortened forms of indirect speech used when relaying what you've heard from others. These make your spoken Korean sound much more natural.

EP.15

Wow, this food is really delicious! (Expressing Surprise — ~네요)

와 이 음식 정말 맛있네요 (~네요)

Learn to use '~네요' to express admiration or surprise upon discovering something new. Practice using it naturally by comparing a polite reaction when seeing an office for the first time with a casual reaction to tasting a friend's cooking.

EP.16

Should we watch a movie or go to an exhibition this weekend? (or)

주말에 영화 보거나 전시회 갈까요? (~거나 / ~(이)나)

Learn '~(이)나' and '~거나' used when choosing one out of two or more nouns or actions. You can master them naturally through situations like planning a weekend date or deciding what to do at home on a rainy day.

EP.17

The design is pretty, but it's a bit uncomfortable (but / and... so)

디자인은 예쁜데 좀 불편해요 (~지만 / ~는데)

Learn '~지만' and '~는데', used to contrast two facts or to provide background information before adding another point.

EP.18

That one tends to be lighter than this laptop (Comparison with and Tendency with)

이 노트북보다 저게 더 가벼운 편이에요 (~보다 / ~(으)ㄴ 편이다)

Learn how to compare two items by discussing their pros and cons, and how to describe your personality or habitual tendencies.

EP.19

Shall we watch a movie after eating lunch? (after doing...)

점심 먹고 나서 영화 볼까요? (~고 나서)

Use this pattern after a verb to indicate that you will start the next action only after the first one is completely finished. It clearly shows the sequence of two actions.

EP.20

I wish the weather were good tomorrow (I wish/hope ~)

내일 날씨가 좋았으면 좋겠다 (~았/었으면 좋겠다)

This expression is used to express a hope or a wish, often for something that is contrary to the current situation or something you desire for the future. You can use it in various situations, like talking with friends or colleagues.

EP.21

You draw really well! (Expressing Surprise — ~네요)

그림 진짜 잘 그리네 (~네요)

Learn to use '~네요' to express admiration or surprise about something you've just discovered, like finding a friend's hidden talent or eating food that's much tastier than you expected.

EP.22

Do you know where this bus is going? (Knowing/Not knowing ~)

이 버스가 어디로 가는지 아세요? (~는지 알다/모르다)

This pattern is used to ask or answer whether you know a certain piece of information. It's often used with question words like 'where,' 'when,' 'who,' 'what,' 'how,' and 'why' to embed a question within a larger sentence.

EP.23

It looks like it's going to rain (Guessing — looks like)

비가 올 것 같아요 (~(으)ㄹ 것 같다)

Learn to use '-(으)ㄹ 것 같다' and '~겠-' to guess about the future or someone's state based on the current situation. Compare how these expressions are used differently in a polite conversation with a coworker versus a casual chat with a friend.

EP.24

What do you do every weekend? (Every ~)

주말마다 뭐 하세요? (~마다)

'~마다' is an expression used when an action or situation repeats regularly. It's attached to time-related nouns, like 'every day' or 'every week', to form phrases like '날마다' (every day) and '주말마다' (every weekend).

EP.25

What did you do while I was away? (while ~ing)

제가 없는 동안 뭐 하셨어요? (~는 동안)

Learn to use '~는 동안' to express that something else happened during the time an action was ongoing. Try talking about things that happened while you were traveling or other tasks you did while cooking.

EP.26

I study while listening to music (Simultaneous Actions — -(으)면서)

음악을 들으면서 공부해요 (~(으)면서)

Learn '-(으)면서', an expression used when doing two actions at the same time. We'll explore how its usage differs through a polite phone call with family versus a casual chat with a friend.

EP.27

I finished the presentation well thanks to you (Thanks to ~)

선배님 덕분에 발표 잘 끝냈어요 (~(으)ㄴ 덕분에)

This expression is used when a good result occurs because of a person or situation. Use it to express gratitude to someone who helped or to mention a fortunate circumstance.

EP.28

I Almost Got into an Accident (Almost did something)

하마터면 사고 날 뻔했어요 (-(으)ㄹ 뻔하다)

Learn the expression '-(으)ㄹ 뻔하다,' used when something bad almost happened but fortunately didn't. You can use it to vividly describe dangerous or regrettable moments.

EP.29

I think it's their first time (Pattern: -(으)ㄹ 것 같다)

저분은 처음인 것 같아요 (~(으)ㄹ 것 같다)

Learn '-(으)ㄹ 것 같다' used to make a guess about a situation or person's state based on evidence. We'll see how it's used differently in polite and casual situations.

EP.30

Try this food. (Trying an Action)

이 음식 한번 먹어 봐. (~아/어 보다)

This expression is used when you try an action for the first time or talk about a past experience. It's often used to recommend something new or ask about someone's experiences.

EP.31

Please Take a Picture for Me (Making a Request)

사진 좀 찍어 주세요 (~아/어 주세요)

Learn the expression '~아/어 주세요' used to politely ask someone to do something for you. It's useful for making requests in public situations or to people you don't know well.

EP.32

The library is open until 10 (Up to / Until)

도서관은 10시까지 해요 (~까지)

Learn how to use '~까지' to indicate the end point of a time or place, allowing you to ask about closing times or set a destination.

EP.33

You can go by bus (Means/Method — by)

버스로 갈 수 있어요 (~(으)로)

Learn how to use the particle '-(으)로' to indicate the means or tool used for an action. Let's explore how it's applied in various situations involving transportation, tools, and languages.

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