Course

Intermediate 1

Build on your Korean foundations by learning to express more complex thoughts and situations. This course introduces key intermediate grammar for discussing tentative plans, explaining reasons, recalling past experiences, and reacting to surprising news in natural, spoken Korean.

28 episodes

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Episodes

EP.01

I'm thinking of watching a movie this weekend (I'm thinking of ~)

주말에 영화나 볼까 해요 (~(으)ㄹ까 하다)

Learn the expression '-(으)ㄹ까 하다' used to softly express a plan or intention you're considering but haven't finalized yet.

EP.02

Do you know how to drive? (Knowing how to do something)

운전할 줄 아세요? (~(으)ㄹ 줄 알다/모르다)

This expression is used to ask or answer whether you know the method or skill to do something. It focuses on knowing 'how to' do something, not just knowing a fact.

EP.03

I feel refreshed after I exercise (After doing...)

운동하고 나면 기분이 상쾌해요 (~고 나면)

Learn '~고 나면' used to describe the result or change in state that appears after an action is completed. It's useful for talking about how you feel after a hobby.

EP.04

I'll drop off these pants in addition to this shirt (Adding on with ~에다가)

이 셔츠에다가 바지도 맡길게요 (~에다가)

Learn the expression '~에다가', used when adding another item to something already mentioned, or adding another action to a previous one. It's used naturally, mostly in spoken Korean.

EP.05

Shall we buy groceries and then make dinner? (Sequential Actions — V-다가)

장을 봐다가 저녁을 만들까요? (~아/어다가)

This pattern is used when you perform an action in one place, and then take the result or object to another place to perform the next action. It's useful for dividing chores or explaining plans that involve sequential steps in different locations.

EP.06

Why don't you take a short break? (Making a suggestion — Why don't you?)

잠깐 쉬지 그래요? (~지 그래요?)

This expression is used to gently suggest or recommend an action to someone. It's often used when giving advice to people you are close with.

EP.07

Maybe It's Because I Didn't Sleep Well... (Uncertain Reason - Maybe)

어제 잠을 잘 못 자서 그런지 피곤해요 (~아/어서 그런지)

Learn '~아/어서 그런지' used when guessing the reason for something. You can use it to soften your explanation when you're not entirely sure of the cause.

EP.08

It was so sad I could cry (to the extent that~)

눈물이 날 정도로 슬펐어요 (~(으)ㄹ 정도로)

Use this expression to emphasize the high degree of an action or state. You can vividly describe how sad a movie was, how crowded a concert was, and more.

EP.09

I went yesterday and it was so pretty. (I noticed that)

어제 가 보니까 정말 예쁘더라. (~더라)

Learn the expression '~더라', used when relaying a fact you learned from direct past experience or expressing admiration about that fact.

EP.10

it looks like there's an event (I guess that...)

무슨 행사를 하나 봐요 (~나 보다)

This expression is used when you guess something based on a situation or evidence you've seen. When talking with friends, you can casually say '~나 봐'.

EP.11

I really have to study now (I have to / I must)

이제 진짜 공부해야겠어 (~아야겠/~어야겠)

Learn '~아야겠/~어야겠' used to express a strong will or necessity for a future action. It's useful for stating your resolutions or determination.

EP.12

I'm studying hard in order to get a good job (in order to ~)

좋은 회사에 취직하기 위해서 열심히 공부하고 있어요 (~기 위해(서))

We'll learn '~기 위해(서)' used to explain the purpose or intention of an action. Compare how it's used differently in a formal situation versus a conversation with a friend.

EP.13

Let me know when you come over (If [condition], then...)

오시거든 연락 주세요 (~거든) | Ep. 13

'~거든' is a conversational expression used to present a condition or situation first, and then make a related suggestion or command. Try using it naturally in secondhand trading situations.

EP.14

I work while drinking coffee (While / On the occasion of)

커피 마시면서 작업해요 (~(으)면서 / ~는 김에)

Learn how to express doing two actions at the same time, or doing an additional action when an opportunity arises. You'll be able to naturally describe multitasking or handling tasks efficiently in daily life.

EP.15

I was late because it suddenly started raining (Reasons & Causes · due to)

갑자기 비가 오는 바람에 늦었어요 (~는 바람에)

Learn the expression '~neun barame,' used when an unexpected event causes a negative result. It's useful for explaining to a friend why you were late or talking about a situation where plans went wrong.

EP.16

That Was a Close Call (I almost ~)

하마터면 큰일 날 뻔했어요 (-(으)ㄹ 뻔하다)

Learn the expression '-(으)ㄹ 뻔하다' used when something almost happened but didn't. It's useful for expressing relief or talking about a close call.

EP.17

Minjun is getting married?! (is surprising/unbelievable)

민준이가 결혼한다니? (~다니/라니)

Learn the expression '~dani/~rani', used when you are surprised or can't believe something you heard from someone else.

EP.18

I started YouTube in order to share Korean culture (in order to ~)

한국의 문화를 알리고자 유튜브를 시작했어요 (~고자)

This expression is used to emphasize the purpose or intention behind an action. It's often used in formal situations or in writing.

EP.19

Why do you keep questioning it? (Expressing Annoyance)

왜 자꾸 따지고 들어요? (~고 들다)

This pattern is used to express annoyance or frustration when someone persistently continues a negative action or maintains a negative attitude, often in an unreasonable way. It's frequently used with verbs like "to question/nitpick," "to ask," or "to challenge" to show strong dissatisfaction.

EP.20

Remember the cafe we used to go to? (used to)

우리가 자주 가던 카페 기억나? (~던)

An expression used to recall a past action that was done repeatedly or a state that continued in the past but is no longer the case. It's useful for talking about the past that is different from the present.

EP.21

I burnt them because I missed the timer (reason)

타이머를 못 본 탓에 다 태웠어요 (~(으)ㄴ 탓에)

Learn '탓에', used to state the cause or reason for a negative event. It's mainly used to explain undesirable outcomes and can carry a nuance of blaming someone or something.

EP.22

What do you think about this issue? (about/regarding ~)

이 문제에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요? (~에 대해) | Ep. 22

Let's learn '~에 대해', used to indicate the topic of an action or state. You can use it in formal situations like presentations and discussions, as well as when talking deeply about a specific subject with a friend.

EP.23

I have a headache, or I feel nauseous (Listing Facts with, whether... or)

머리가 아프다거나 속이 안 좋다거나 해요 (~다거나) | Ep. 23

Let's learn '-다거나' used to list and explain multiple facts or situations. It's useful for giving several reasons for something or describing various symptoms.

EP.24

I told my friend to buy dinner (Using, to (someone))

친구보고 저녁 사 오라고 했어 (~보고)

Learn how to use '~보고' a colloquial particle used to indicate the recipient of an instruction or request, often when quoting someone else.

EP.25

I was going to buy a dress, but I switched to this (was going to... but then)

원피스 사려다가 이걸로 바꿨어 (~(으)려다가)

Learn to use '-(으)려다가' to explain situations where you stopped what you were about to do and did something else instead. You'll be able to talk naturally about changed plans.

EP.26

I completely forgot about the appointment (Unintended Outcome — ended up ~ing)

깜빡하고 약속을 잊어버리고 말았어요 (~고 말다)

Learn how to use '~go malda' to express regret or disappointment when something happens against your intentions.

EP.27

I came to buy a textbook and also to look around (indicating that it is both..)

전공 책도 살 겸 구경도 할 겸 왔어요 (~(으)ㄹ 겸) | Ep. 27

This pattern is used to express that an action has two or more purposes or intentions. It's typically used to list two simultaneous goals.

EP.28

This house is spacious, but on the other hand, it's a bit far from the station (Contrasting Facts — whereas)

이 집은 넓은 반면에 역에서 좀 머네요 (~(으)ㄴ/는 반면(에))

This expression is used to present two contrasting facts or two different sides of a situation. It's often used to talk about the pros and cons of something.

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