Course

Basic Grammar

Build a strong foundation in Korean grammar, starting with basic sentence structure and progressing to essential particles. This course covers core concepts like subject markers 이/가, object markers 을/를, and the crucial distinction between polite (존댓말) and casual (반말) speech. Work through the lessons in order to master verb conjugation, tenses, and a wide variety of particles that will make your Korean sound more natural.

22 episodes

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Episodes

EP.01

Korean Sentence Structure (SV and SOV)

한국어 문장의 기본 구조 (SV와 SOV)

Learn the basic word order of Korean sentences: Subject-Predicate (SV) and Subject-Object-Predicate (SOV). Practice getting used to the word order which is different from English.

EP.02

Subject and Topic Markers 이/가 and 은/는

주어, 주제 이름표 '이/가', '은/는'

Learn how to use the markers '이/가' and '은/는' to mark subjects and topics in a sentence. Master when and how to use them with clear examples.

EP.03

The Object Marker '을/를'

목적어 이름표 '을/를'

Learn how to use the object particle '을/를' to mark the target of an action in a sentence. We'll cover how to choose between '을' and '를' based on the final consonant and practice with example sentences.

EP.04

The Concept of 존댓말 (Polite Speech)

존댓말의 개념

Learn about 존댓말, an important feature of the Korean language. Understand the basic concept of when and to whom you should use polite speech.

EP.05

Making Polite Speech (-아요/어요/해요)

존댓말 만들기 (-아요/어요/해요)

Learn how to make the most basic polite speech form in Korean, -아요/어요/해요. Find out which form to use based on the last vowel of the verb stem and practice with various example sentences.

EP.06

Banmal: Casual Korean Speech

반말의 개념과 만들기

Learn what Banmal (casual speech) is, when to use it, and how to form it.

EP.07

Speech Levels by Situation: Commands & Suggestions

상황별 총정리: 명령, 제안

Learn different ways to make commands and suggestions using formal (존댓말) and informal (반말) speech. Practice choosing the right expression for the situation.

EP.08

Verbs vs. Descriptive Verbs (Adjectives)

동사 vs 형용사

Learn the difference between Korean action verbs and descriptive verbs (adjectives) and how they are used differently in sentences.

EP.09

Present, Past, Future (Basic Tenses)

현재, 과거, 미래 (기본 시제)

Learn how to conjugate Korean verbs and adjectives into the basic present, past, and future tenses. Practice with various example sentences focusing on regular conjugations.

EP.10

Irregular Verbs and Adjectives

불규칙 활용

Let's learn about irregular conjugations for Korean verbs and adjectives. We'll focus on the 'ㅂ', 'ㄷ', '르', and '으' irregulars.

EP.11

Subject Particle 이/가

주격 조사 '이/가' (심화)

Learn the in-depth usage of the subject particle 이/가 which marks the subject of a sentence. Master how its form changes based on the final consonant and how it's used in various sentences.

EP.12

Object Particle '을/를'

목적격 조사 '을/를'

Learn how to use the object particle '을/를', which attaches to a noun to mark it as the object of an action in a sentence.

EP.13

Location Particles '에' and '에서'

부사격 조사 '에, 에서'

Learn the difference between the location particles '에' and '에서' and understand when to use each one.

EP.14

The Particle '(으)로' (Direction, Means, Status)

부사격 조사 '(으)로'

Learn the many uses of the particle '(으)로', which can indicate direction, means, tools, status, and more.

EP.15

Possessive Particle '-의'

관형격 조사 '-의'

Learn the particle '-의', which connects two nouns to show possession or belonging.

EP.16

Vocative Particle '-아/야'

호격 조사 '-아/야'

Learn how to use the vocative particle '-아/야' to call someone's name or get their attention. You'll practice how to choose between '-아' and '-야' based on whether a name ends in a consonant or a vowel.

EP.17

Special Particles for Limiting/Selecting: 만, 밖에, 뿐

한정/선택 보조사: 만, 밖에, 뿐

Learn the differences and usage of the special particles '만', '밖에', and '뿐', which all express the meaning of 'only that one thing'.

EP.18

Special Particles for Addition: 도, 까지, 마저, 조차

추가/포함의 보조사: 도, 까지, 마저, 조차

Learn various special particles like '도' used for adding or including something. Let's explore the nuance differences in how they are used in positive and negative situations.

EP.19

Connecting Nouns: 와/과, 하고, and (이)랑

연결 조사 '와/과, 하고, (이)랑'

Learn how to connect nouns with 'and' using the particles 와/과, 하고, and (이)랑, and understand their different nuances.

EP.20

Starting Points and Repetition: 부터 and 마다

시작과 반복: 부터, 마다

Learn how to use '부터' to indicate a starting point and '마다' to indicate repetition or 'every'. Practice with examples showing their use in various situations involving time, place, and order.

EP.21

Listing and Adding: -에다가, -(이)며

나열/추가: -에다가, -(이)며

Learn the special particles '-에다가' and '-(이)며' used to list or add two or more items or actions. Understand their nuances and usage through examples.

EP.22

Nuance Particles: 깨나, 치고, 커녕

뉘앙스 보조사: 깨나, 치고, 커녕

Learn how to use the special particles '깨나', '치고', and '커녕' to add subtle nuances to your sentences. Use these expressions to make your Korean sound more natural and expressive.

🎙️Basic Grammar