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Korean Grammar for Beginners

Last modified: Jul 05, 2024 | 14 min read | By Laura Toyryla

Learning Korean? If you’re studying the Korean language , then you’ll need to have your Korean grammar down!

Today, we’ll teach you the basics of Korean grammar so you can start forming sentences that mean exactly what you want to say.

Ready to become a grammar master? Let’s learn the basics of Korean grammar!

Here is an easy-to-learn Korean PDF on Korean Grammar that you can download and take with you:

• 1 Korean Grammar in Use
• 2.1 How are Korean sentences structured?
• 3 Effective Grammar Learning
• 4 Korean Nouns
• 5 Korean Pronouns
• 6 Korean Particles
• 7 Korean Adjectives
• 8.1 “To be” in Korean
• 8.2 “To have” in Korean
• 8.3 “To not have” in Korean
• 8.4 “To do” in Korean
• 9.1 Other Korean adverbs
• 9.2 Korean Adverbs of Frequency
• 9.3 Korean Adverbs of Place
• 9.4 Korean Adverbs of Time
• 10 Korean Conjugation
• 11 Korean Negative Verb Form
• 12 Korean punctuation
• 13 Korean Grammar PDF
• 14 Other helpful resources

Korean Grammar in Use

Korean grammar, like any other language, has a lot of rules and topics to cover. However, you don’t need to know everything and the more advanced topic as you’re starting. You’ll only need to know the Korean grammar in use .

These are basic grammar topics and rules that you’ll need to know to bring your Korean skills to the next level.

Below, we’ll explain Korean grammar in use with Hangeul (Korean Alphabet) and in Romanized English. You can learn the Korean Alphabet in under an hour here .

Is Korean grammar difficult?

It wouldn’t be accurate to say that Korean grammar is difficult or easy. Like many Asian languages, the grammar is quite different from English. But like the grammar of any foreign language, Korean grammar follows the rules and sentence structure that makes sense.

In fact, Korean grammar is pretty straightforward. This gives you more reason to love and learn Korean ! You just need to get used to the primary quirk of its grammar.

You may know that English basic grammar follows the structure:

SUBJECT (S) + VERB (V) + OBJECT (O)

For example, I (subject) study (verb) Korean (object). Most languages have an SVO grammar structure like this. The action leads the object so you know what is happening before  you know what it’s happening  to.

How are Korean sentences structured?

Basic Korean grammar, on the other hand, uses the order:

SUBJECT (S) + OBJECT (O) + VERB (V) .

For native speakers of languages that use the SVO grammar structure, such as English, this may sound confusing and incorrect.

Korean, Japanese, and to some extent German, all use SOV in their grammar. You’ll understand why this kind of grammar makes sense when forming a Korean sentence later in the lesson. For now, here are some examples of the sentence structure of Korean to help you get acquainted with the grammar:

Example 1: I ate an orange.

나는 오렌지를 먹었어요.

(naneun orenjireul meogeosseoyo)

I + orange + ate

Example 2: My big brother plays football.

오빠가 축구를 해요.

(oppaga chukgureul haeyo)

Big brother + football + to do

Example 3: I meet my friend.

나는 친구를 만나요.

(naneun chingureul mannayo)

I + friend + to meet

To understand why the Korean language uses grammar like this , you need to understand a bit about Korean verbs and how they work.

We’ll give you a quick introduction and explanation of how Korean verbs work in Korean grammar below. But before we get into Korean verbs, let’s learn about the other parts of speech:

• Korean nouns
• Korean pronouns

Korean Particles

Korean adjectives, effective grammar learning.

Korean grammar can be daunting and complex for beginners because it uses a sentence structure different from most languages. But don’t get intimidated by that. 

There are fun and motivating ways you can learn it. You can look for these in the courses you’re going to take to learn Korean.

• Step-by-step approach –  You can start with the basics and bring it up to the next level one step at a time. You don’t have to be good at the most complex sentence structure immediately. 
• 80/20 principle – Start by learning 20% of sentence structure, Korean words, and verb endings that you will use 80% of the time. This means that you don’t have to learn everything all at once. 
• Simple explanations – Grammar can become overwhelming if the explanations are too complex. You’ll find the lesson easy to understand if the explanations are simple.

In our Inner Circle program , we use these 3 frameworks to teach Korean grammar to our students. This has helped over 18,000 students in improving their Korean language skills. 

Korean Nouns

In any language, the first basic part of speech we all learn is the noun. We start building our vocabulary and knowledge of the language with nouns. Once we know them, we can easily build phrases or simple sentences.

Korean nouns are called 명사 (myeongsa). They are made plural by adding 들 after the noun. However, some nouns, like in the English language, don’t need 들 for them to be made plural as they’re already understood as plural nouns.

For example:

학생 → 학생들 남자 → 남자들 사람 → 사람들 책 → 책들 꽃 → 꽃들

Korean nouns are used as subjects and objects in sentences. The particles 이 and 가 are used when Korean nouns are used as a subject. On the other hand, the topic markers 을 and 를 are used when a Korean noun is used as an object in a sentence.

Example 1: Hyerim is eating an apple.

혜림이 사과를 먹고 있어요.

(hyerimi sagwareul meokgo isseoyo.)

Example 2: The students read a Science book.

학생들이 과학 책을 읽어요.

(haksaengdeuri gwahak chaegeul ilgeoyo.)

To know more about Korean nouns, we have lessons on Body Parts in Korean , Animals in Korean , Fruits, Nuts, and Vegetables in Korean , Fish in Korean , and Jobs in Korean to help you get started.

Korean Pronouns

Korean pronouns are a very important part of Korean grammar, especially in daily conversations. It’s also important to know that, unlike English pronouns, Korean pronouns can vary in terms of formality.

If you are speaking to someone of a higher position or social status, you should use Korean pronouns that are formal. It would be offensive to Koreans if you use Korean pronouns that are not appropriate to the relationship or the social status between you and the person you’re talking to or talking about.

Here is a resource that will help you learn about the basic Korean pronouns.

Korean particles are also another important part of Korean grammar. Without Korean particles, Korean sentences wouldn’t be complete. In general, Korean particles can have many functions but can be summarized as subject/object markers and indicators.

If you plan to be fluent in Korean, you’ll need to learn and understand how to properly use Korean particles. Here’s a resource for you to learn the most commonly used Korean particles.

Korean adjectives make story-telling and daily conversations easier and more fun. They help us describe and give a clear picture of nouns.

Korean adjectives are called 형용사 (hyeongyongsa) in Korean. They usually take the 하다 (hada) form.

• 시원하다 (siwonhada) → to be cool
• 따뜻하다 (ttatteutada) → to be warm
• 깨끗하다 (kkaekkeutada) → to be clean
• 유명하다 (yumyeonghada) → to be famous
• 똑똑하다 (ttokttokada) → to be smart
• 착하다 (chakada) → to be nice
• 건강하다 (geonganghada) → to be healthy

But it’s important to note that not all words ending with 하다 (hada) are adjectives.

• 많다 (manta) → to be much
• 적다 (jeokda) → to be a little
• 작다 (jakda) → to be small
• 크다 (keuda) → to be big
• 멀다 (meolda) → to be far
• 싸다 (ssada) → to be cheap
• 비싸다 (bissada) → to be expensive
• 가깝다 (gakkapda) → to be near
• 나쁘다 (nappeuda) → to be bad

When describing nouns with Korean adjectives, they usually take the Korean adjective + Korean noun form. This is similar to how we describe nouns in English.

• 비싼 시계 (bissan sigye) → an expensive watch
• 착한 남자 (chakan namja) → a nice guy
• 따뜻한 사람 (ttatteutan saram) → a warmhearted person

Korean adjectives are also like verbs. They are descriptive verbs and go at the end of a Korean sentence. And because they go at the end of a sentence, they also use the same verb endings when conjugated.

오늘은 날씨가 더워요. (oneureun nalssiga deowoyo.)

Today’s weather is hot.

이 시계는 비싸요. (i sigyeneun bissayo.)

This watch is expensive.

To learn more about Korean adjectives here’s a resource for you called Korean Adjectives – Descriptive verbs and how to conjugate them .

Basic Korean Verbs

Verbs are one of the most important parts of speech in Korean grammar. They’re called 동사 (dongsa) in Korean. The beauty of Korean verbs comes from the fact that by simply learning them and their correct conjugated forms, you’re able to form a sentence.

In Korean grammar, the verb needs to be conjugated based on the context. This means that Korean verbs follow certain grammar rules that control how they’re spelled.

You’ll conjugate the word depending on its tense, level of politeness, and whether the connecting vocabulary ends in a vowel or consonant.

For example, the verb 자다 (jada). This means “to sleep”. This word will be spelled differently depending on certain grammar rules, such as tenses.

• Polite Present tense: 자요 (jayo)
• Polite Past tense: 잤어요 (jasseoyo)
• Polite Future tense: 잘 거예요 (jal geoyeyo)
• Polite Present progressive: 자고 있어요 (jago isseoyo)

However, the form does not change depending on the subject! So you don’t have to worry about the Korean particle changing (a topic for another article).

Let’s dive a bit further into this grammar point with some examples of conjugation. Note that we’ll mention Korean honorific verbs. Go here  if you’re not familiar with them yet.

“To be” in Korean

The verb “to be” in Korean is 이다 (ida). This is usually when you want to specify something or when the subject and predicate are the same.

저는 중국사람이에요. (jeoneun jungguksaramieyo.)

I’m Chinese.

석민 씨는 가수예요. (seongmin ssineun gasuyeyo.)

Seokmin is a singer.

The Korean verb 이다 (ida) can be conjugated as 예요 (yeyo) or 이에요 (ieyo) or 입니다 (imnida).

“To have” in Korean

The verb “to have” in Korean is 있다 (itda). This is also used when expressing that something exists. When used in sentences, 있다 (itda) is conjugated as 있어요 (isseoyo) or 있습니다 (itseumnida).

신용 카드 있어요. (sinyong kadeu isseoyo.)

I have a credit card.

핸드폰 있어요? (haendeupon isseoyo?)

Do you have a cell phone?

책상 위에 책이 있어요. (chaeksang wie chaegi isseoyo.)

There is a book on the desk.

“To not have” in Korean

The verb “to not have” in Korean is 없다 (eopda). This is the opposite of the Korean verb 있다 (itda).

Similar to the 있다 (itda), 없다 (eopda) is conjugated as 없어요 (eopseoyo) or 없습니다 (eopseumnida) depending on the level of politeness you want to convey.

저는 언니가 없어요. (jeoneun eonniga eopseoyo.)

I don’t have a sister.

수연 씨는 고양이 없어요. (suyeon ssineun goyangi eopseoyo.)

Suyeon doesn’t have a cat .

냉장고에 우유가 없어요. (naengjanggoe uyuga eopseoyo.)

There is no milk in the refrigerator.

“To do” in Korean

The verb “to do” in Korean is 하다 (hada). You’ll often see this verb attached to many Korean verbs.

노래하다 (noraehada) → To sing

요리하다 (yorihada) → To cook

공부하다 (gongbuhada) → To study

말하다 (malhada) → To speak

Korean Adverbs

Korean adverbs help describe verbs and adjectives similar to how they work in English grammar. They are called 부사 (busa) in Korean.

Many Korean adverbs are from other forms, such as verbs and adjectives.

There are 3 common forms of Korean Adverbs.

The first form is -이 (-i).

• 완전하다 (wanjeonhada) – Complete → 완전히 (wanjeonhi) – completely
• 편하다 (pyeonhada) comfortable → 편히 (pyeonhi) – comfortably
• 솔직하다 (soljikada) – honest → 솔직히 (soljiki) – honestly

The second form is -게 (-ge)

• 빠르다 (ppareuda) – quick → 빠르게 (ppareuge) – quickly
• 맛있다 (masitda) – delcious → 맛있게 (masitge) – deliciously
• 멋지다 (meotjida) – awesome → 멋지게 (meotjige) awesomely

The third form is -으로 (-euro) or 적으로 (jeogeuro)

• 사적 (sajeok) – personal → 사적으로 (sajeogeuro) personally
• 공식 (gongsik) – official → 공식적으로 (gongsikjeogeuro) – officially
• 일반 (ilban) – common → 일반적으로 (ilbanjeogeuro) – commonly

Other Korean adverbs

There are also adverbs that aren’t from verbs/adjectives. A few of them are 잘 (jal), 매우 (maeu), and 바로 (baro).

나는 글씨를 잘 써요. (naneun geulssireul jal sseoyo.)

I write well.

그녀는 매우 아름다워요. (geunyeoneun maeu areumdawoyo.)

She is very beautiful .

나는 학교에서 바로 집에 왔어요. (naneun hakgyoeseo baro jibe wasseoyo.)

I came home straight from school.

Korean Adverbs of Frequency

They are used to describe how often an adjective, action, or verb happens.

Two examples of Korean adverbs of frequency are 항상 (hangsang) and 자주 (jaju). Below are sample sentences of both adverbs.

저는 항상 안전운전을 해요. (jeoneun hangsang anjeonunjeoneul haeyo.)

I always drive safely.

저는 자주 책을 읽어요. (jeoneun jaju chaegeul ilgeoyo.)

I often read books.

Korean Adverbs of Place

These are adverbs that help describe or modify adjectives and verbs. They help you know where the word it modifies happens.

Two examples of Korean adverbs of place are 야외 (yaoe) and 밖에 (bakke). Below are sample sentences of both adverbs.

야외에서 우리는 많은 이야기를 했어요. (yaoeeseo urineun maneun iyagireul haesseoyo.)

We talked a lot outdoors.

학생들은 밖에서 놀았어요. (haksaengdeureun bakkeseo norasseoyo.)

The students played outside.

Korean Adverbs of Time

Two examples of Korean Adverbs of Time are 지금 (jigeum) and 매년 (maenyeon). Below are sample sentences of both adverbs.

저는 지금 피곤해요. (jeoneun jigeum pigonhaeyo.)

I’m tired now .

매년 겨울은 무척 추워요. (maenyeon gyeoureun mucheok chuwoyo.)

Every winter , the weather is especially cold.

Korean Conjugation

One of the basic Korean grammar rules you need to learn is conjugation. In Korean grammar, there are 2 things you can conjugate. These are verbs and adjectives.

Korean conjugations determine the meaning, tense, tone, and mood of sentences. It’s important to learn Korean verb conjugation as you progress in learning Korean. Below is a list of the common conjugations of verbs according to their tenses.

• Verb + ㅂ니다/습니다 (ㅂ nida/seumnida) = honorific verb, present
• Verb + 아요/어요 (ayo/eoyo) = polite/formal verb, present
• Verb + 야/이야 (ya/iya) = casual/informal verb, present
• Verb + 았어요/었어요 (asseoyo/eosseoyo) = polite/formal verb, past
• Verb + 았어/었어 (asseo/eosseo) = casual/informal verb, past
• Verb + 겠어요 (gesseoyo) = polite/formal verb, future
• Verb + ㄹ/을 거예요 (ㄹ/eul geoyeyo) = polite/formal verb, future
• Verb + 겠어 (gesseo) = casual/informal verb, future
• Verb + ㄹ/을 거야 (ㄹ /eul geoya) = casual/informal verb, future

One plus about Korean verbs is that they generally stick to their conjugation rules, which makes it easier to know the correct grammar structure to follow in a given situation. This helps with deciding what to include in your grammar and vocabulary studies .

Check out this article for a detailed explanation of Korean Conjugations .

Korean Negative Verb Form

Turning sentences into negatives was already mentioned when we introduced you to 없다 (eopda) . Let’s briefly go over some other negative verb forms in Korean grammar.

By adding 안 (an)  in front of the verb, excluding 있다 (itda) , you are creating a negative. For example:

• 오늘 수업 안 해요 (oneul sueop an haeyo) = I don’t have class today
• 나는 미국에 안 가요 (naneun miguge an gayo) = I am not going to the US

By adding ~지 않다 (~ji anta) to the verb stem, you are also creating a negative. Like this:

• 오늘 수업하 지 않아요 (oneul sueopaji anayo) = I don’t have class today
• 나는 미국에 가 지 않아요 (naneun miguge gaji anayo) = I am not going to the US

* Note: This is not typically the most natural way to express it, although it is grammatically correct.

These two grammar forms are identical in their meaning. With practice, you’ll learn which situations 안 (an) and ~지 않다 (~ ji anta) sound most natural for.

One note before you finish is their use of the verb 하다 . With 안 , you will add the negative right in front of 하다 , breaking it into an object + verb, like this:

• 요리하다 (yorihada) → 요리를 안 했어요 (yorireul an haesseoyo) = to cook → did not cook

With ~지 않다 (~ ji anta), you will keep it intact and instead add the negative at the end, like this:

• 요리하다 (yorihada) → 요리하 지 않았어요 (yorihaji anasseoyo) = to cook → did not cook

Again, both grammar forms are correct, so practice to get a feel for what sounds most natural for you!

Korean punctuation

Korean punctuation is similar to the punctuation marks used in the English language. They are called 문장무호 (munjangmuho) in Korean.

There are 12 Korean punctuation marks. These are the following punctuation marks used in the Korean language:

• Question mark
• Exclamation Mark
• Single quotation mark
• Double quotation mark
• Parentheses

Learning them is important when writing essays, formal letters, emails, or academic papers.

You can find more about these punctuation marks in our lesson on Korean Punctuation .

Korean Grammar PDF

In this section, you’ll get a Korean grammar PDF with important grammar lesson points that you can download, print, and use.

Here’s how you can use the PDF:

• Read one lesson at a time. Each lesson discusses a grammar point or a pattern that can help you build Korean sentences.
• After reading one lesson, try to use the grammar point in creating your own sentence.
• Use the Korean words you already know to fill in the grammar points in each lesson. It will help you build more sentences if you have a good amount of Korean vocabulary.

Other helpful resources

Congratulations! You have now learned the basics of Korean grammar. It’s not that hard to learn Korean , after all. This is an essential first step in learning Korean and we’ve got lots more great Korean lessons to help you learn Korean. You might be interested in these topics as well:

• Get a plan for learning Korean here
• If you want to learn everything about South Korea, go here
• Head over here if you are interested in K-Pop , K-Dramas, or Korean movies
• Check out this page for lots of useful Korean phrases
• Get some of the most common Korean words here
• Go here to learn about Korean culture
• You can find Korean textbook recommendations here

Stick with us, and we’ll make Korean language learning fun and easy to learn!

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126 thoughts on “Korean Grammar for Beginners”

Thank you so much for this lesson, but i am still confused about when to use verb negation “an” and verb “eopseo” .

Hi, Faith! Here is when to use verb negation “안 (an)” the verb “없어요 (eopseoyo)”. Use “안 (an)” when you want to negate an action or state, like 저는 안 자요 (jeoneun an jayo) for “I’m not sleeping.” Use “없어요 (eopseoyo)” to indicate that something is not present, doesn’t exist, or you don’t have something. For example, 저는 침대가 없어요 (jeoneun chimdaega eopseo) for “I don’t have a bed.” I hope this helps!

Hello! Im a little confused where to start with learning Korean, ive memorized the alphabet and im starting on numbers for the native number system and sino number system where do i go from here?

Hi Avalia! Thanks for your comment! It’s a common challenge for Korean learners to feel confused on where to start with learning Korean. I suggest giving yourself some kind of structure so that you know you’re making progress. ^^ Since you’ve already memorized the Korean Alphabet , you can follow the lessons on How-To Guide for Language Study to help you further.

i am still confused please give me tips so can understand verb and adj please i need help

Thanks for your comment! ^^ You can check our articles below to help you in learning Korean verbs and adjectives:

Korean Verbs – The Complete List of Passive, Action, Irregular, and Adjective Words Korean Adjectives – Descriptive verbs and how to conjugate them

If you want, you can also check our blog and visit our YouTube channel for articles and videos with great Korean content.

I am confuse that sometimes we use jeoneun and sometimes other word??

Hello Aarohi, you may use 나는 (naneun) instead of 저는 (jeoneun), when speaking casually. 저 is a humble form of 나, which can be used in polite/formal speech. ^^

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30 Useful Korean Transitional Phrases For Essay Writing

Are you studying for an upcoming exam in your Korean class or the TOPIK exam that includes essay writing? 

If you are at an intermediate to advanced level, you should become familiar with some Korean transitional phrases to make your paragraphs more interesting to read. A transitional phrase can be used to make your message transition smoothly from one sentence to the next.  

If you just write a string of sentences without any transitional phrases, your essay can end up sounding awkward and robotic without a natural flow.

In this article, I have compiled a list of 30 Korean transitional phrases that will prove very useful for you to have in your writing arsenal.

Korean Transitional Phrases

Below are some examples of these phrases I have found in recent articles that appeared in Woman Sense , a women’s magazine in Korea. 

I have underlined and highlighted where transitional phrases are used, but you can use the links provided to read through the rest of the articles to find more on your own:

From Woman Sense magazine article about Taiwan (2/16/2020):

이처럼 대만에서 채식이 보편화된 이유는 종교와 관련이 있다. 대만의 일류 호텔에서 채식 케이터링을 담당하는 요리사 임언보 씨는 “내가 채식에 관심을 갖게 된 이유는 종교 때문”이라며 “채식 요리를 업으로 삼고 있는 나 역시 채식을 하고 있다”고 말한다. 현재 대만에는 70%의 도교 및 불교 신자가 살고 있다. 따라서 채식 문화가 잘 정립돼 있고 더불어 채식이 트렌드가 되면서 젊은 층 사이에서 건강과 환경을 위해 채식을 하려는 움직임 또한 늘고 있다.

이처럼 대만에서 채식이 보편화된 이유는... The reason the vegetarian diet has become widespread to this extent is... 따라서 채식 문화가 잘 정립돼 있고... Therefore, the vegetarian culture is well established...

From Woman Sense magazine aricle about South Korean actor Park Jung-min (2/17/2020):

따지고 보면 그는 작품의 흥행 여부와 상관없이 스크린 속에서 한 번도 관객을 실망시킨 적이 없다. <파수꾼>(2010), <동주>(2015), <그것만이 내 세상>(2018), <사바하>(2019)를 거쳐 노랑머리 반항가가 된 영화 <시동>까지 늘 그랬다.

따지고 보면 그는 작품의 흥행 여부와 상관없이 스크린 속에서 한 번도 관객을 실망시킨 적이 없다.

It can be argued that he has never disappointed his audience on screen regardless of his films’ blockbuster status. 

특히 <시동> 은…

In particular, “Start-Up” (movie) is...

From Woman Sense magazine article about the older generation in the spotlight (2/7/2020):

이들이 최근 주목받는 이유는 기본적으로 인구 변화 추이가 한몫했기 때문. 출산율이 현저히 낮아지면서 젊은 인구가 감소하는 대신 50~60대는 전체 인구의 30%에 육박하고 있다. 게다가 최근 IT 기술에 이들이 적응하기 시작하면서 요즘 몇 년간 온라인에서 가장 성장 속도가 빠른 구매층이기도 하다.

게다가 최근 IT 기술에 이들이 적응하기 시작하면서...

In addition to that, as they started to become more skilled in the latest information technology...

From Woman Sense magazine article about the importance of breakfast (1/29/2020):

아침을 잘 챙겨 먹으면 규칙적인 생활을 유지할 확률이 높아진다. 오전에 활동량이 많으므로 아침을 먹으면 에너지를 얻어 활동적인 하루를 보내게 된다. 특히 겨울에는 체온을 높이는 데도 도움을 줘 건강을 유지하는 데 좋다. 아침을 거르고 활동하면 몸은 활동에 필요한 에너지를 얻기 위해 체내 지방을 분해하는데, 이때 포도당과 젖산이 생성된다. 젖산은 몸의 피로도를 높이고 면역력을 떨어뜨린다. 그렇다면 아침으로 무엇을 먹으면 좋을까?

Especially in winter…

이때 포도당과 젖산이 생성된다.

At this time, glucose and lactic acid are created.

This is when glucose and lactic acid are created.

그렇다면 아침으로 무엇을 먹으면 좋을까?

If that is the case, what would be the best food to eat for breakfast?

Other useful Korean words and phrases you could check out:

Basic Korean Phrases for Travelers and Beginners

Korean Words and Phrases For Food Issues

In order to become more familiar with the above Korean transitional phrases, you should practice writing a variety of different sentences using the words/phrases listed.

I also want to emphasize how important it is for you to read other people’s writing as much as possible. As with any language, the more you read, the better you will become at writing. Try to find Korean books, magazines, newspapers, or any other types of written material that are appropriate for your level.

열심히 공부하세요!  화이팅!!

About the Author  Linda McKenna

Linda was born in Seoul, South Korea, and moved to the U.S. as a teen. She previously taught at a Korean language school. She is a language enthusiast and loves learning about different languages and cultures

Mastering Korean Writing In 6 Easy To Follow Steps

• , May 30, 2023

Welcome! Let’s learn Korean writing together.

Hangul, the Korean alphabet, may seem foreign now, but don’t worry. We’ll take it step by step.

Hangul is logical and easier than you might think. 

From the simple vowels and consonants, we’ll build up to syllables and words.

We’re aiming for a real understanding of writing in the Korean language here, not just memorization. 

So, are you ready?

Let’s get started with our step-by-step guide to mastering Korean writing.

A Brief History Of Korean Writing

Let’s take a quick detour down memory lane. 

The story of the Korean writing system starts before Hangul, back when Classical Chinese, or Hanja, was the standard. 

Yet, it was complex and not easily accessible for everyday folks. 

The Great King Sejong of South Korea saw this gap, and in the 15th century, he introduced Hangul, a writing system for all.

Hangul is smart and efficient. 

It’s not a random set of symbols but a system where shapes represent articulatory phonetics, mirroring how our mouth forms sound. 

For instance, the symbol ‘ㅁ’ represents ‘m’, resembling a mouth making the ‘m’ sound.

But enough of history. Let’s bring Hangul to life.

Let’s turn the page to the first chapter of your Hangul mastery!

1. Understanding The Basics Of Hangul

Right off the bat, Hangul can be deceptively simple. 

It all boils down to just 14 consonants and 10 vowels. That’s it! 

These symbols and sounds are the building blocks of the entire Korean language.

Learn The Basic Consonants And Vowels

Let’s start with Korean consonants. 

There are 14 of them: ㄱ (g/k), ㄴ (n), ㄷ (d/t), ㄹ (r/l), ㅁ (m), ㅂ (b/p), ㅅ (s), ㅇ (silent/ng), ㅈ (j), ㅊ (ch), ㅋ (k), ㅌ (t), ㅍ (p), ㅎ (h). 

Notice how some have two sounds? 

That’s because the pronunciation can change based on where they are in a word.

Now, onto vowels. 

There are 10 basic ones: ㅏ (a), ㅑ (ya), ㅓ (eo), ㅕ (yeo), ㅗ (o), ㅛ (yo), ㅜ (u), ㅠ (yu), ㅡ (eu), ㅣ (i). 

It may take some time to get these sounds right. 

So, practice Korean alphabet letters, and listen to Korean speech whenever you can.

2. Forming Syllables In Hangul

Mastered the basic sounds? Great! 

Now, we’re going to put these sounds together to form syllables. 

This is where Hangul really shines!

Combining Consonants And Vowels

Every Korean syllable starts with a consonant, followed by a vowel. 

They can be arranged in a square shape, with the consonant to the left and the vowel to the right, like “가” (ga). 

Or they can be arranged top to bottom, with the consonant on top and the vowel underneath, like “고” (go).

Also, some syllables have a third component, a final consonant, or “Batchim.” 

This goes underneath the vowel, forming a neat block, like “강” (gang). But we’ll dive deeper into “Batchim” later.

It’s like building blocks, really. 

By learning how to stack and arrange these Korean letters, you’ll soon find yourself forming words like “사랑” (Sarang – love) or “친구” (Chingu – friend). 

3. Exploring Complex Elements Of Hangul

By now, you’ve dipped your toes into Hangul’s waters. 

Now, let’s navigate the waves of double consonants, double vowels, and the often tricky ‘Batchim.’

Understanding Double Consonants And Vowels

First up, double Hangul consonants.

These are ㄲ (kk), ㄸ (tt), ㅃ (pp), ㅆ (ss), and ㅉ (jj). 

They have a stronger sound than their single counterparts. 

For instance, the Korean word “깎다” (to trim) starts with a double ‘ㄲ,’ which is pronounced with a stronger ‘k’ sound compared to the single ‘ㄱ.’

Double Korean vowels are a combo of two single vowels, creating new sounds altogether. 

Some examples include ㅐ (ae) as in “내” (my), and ㅒ (yae) as in “쌰” (slang for ‘hurry up’).

Grasping The Concept Of ‘Batchim’

The ‘Batchim’ is an essential character you’ll want to know. 

It’s like a secret agent working undercover at the end of a syllable block, changing the pronunciation game entirely. Here’s how it works.

Check out the syllable ’감’. 

Notice the ‘ㅁ’ just hanging out there at the bottom? 

That’s your ‘Batchim’!

It gives an ‘m’ sound to the end of the syllable. 

So, ‘감’ sounds like ‘gam,’ which is how you say ‘persimmon’ in Korean.

But the ‘Batchim’ isn’t a one-trick pony. 

Switch it out for a different character and have a new sound. 

For example, replace ‘ㅁ’ with ‘ㅂ’ and ‘감’ becomes ‘갑,’ pronounced ‘gap,’ meaning ‘sudden.’

Here’s the curveball: a ‘Batchim’ can change its tune based on the following syllable. 

Like a chameleon, it can match its sound to the first letter of the next syllable. 

So, if ‘갑’ is followed by a syllable starting with ‘ㅁ,’ the ‘ㅂ’ will sound like an ‘m’. 

So, ‘갑문’ (gapmun) ends up sounding like ‘gam-mun.’

4. Mastering Korean Writing Rules

With the sounds sorted, let’s dive into Hangul’s writing rules. 

Stroke order and spacing can make or break your Korean writing. 

Let’s take a close look.

Practicing Hangul Stroke Order

Picture yourself learning to dance. The order of steps is crucial, right? 

The same goes for the Hangul stroke order. It gives your writing fluidity and precision.

Look at the consonant ‘ㅁ.’ It’s four strokes forming a square. 

The dance begins with the top stroke: a horizontal line sweeping from left to right. 

Next, you draw the two vertical lines, starting from the left, then the right. 

Finally, the last step is the bottom stroke, moving from left to right again.

Take another consonant: ‘ㅅ’. It’s one single, elegant stroke. 

Your pen should dance along the page, moving in a natural flow.

Remember, the stroke order is a rule, not a suggestion. 

Learning Hangul Spacing Rules

Korean doesn’t use spaces to separate syllables. 

Instead, they are used to break up words or phrases.

Imagine you’re writing ‘저는 학생입니다’ (I am a student). 

You won’t space out every syllable like ‘저 – 는 – 학 – 생 – 입 – 니 – 다’. 

Instead, the sentence is grouped into words: ‘저는 / 학생입니다.’ 

Notice how ‘학생입니다’ is written as one word? 

That’s because it forms one cohesive idea.

Understanding this crucial difference will make your Korean writing more authentic. 

Don’t worry if it feels a bit foreign at first. That’s perfectly normal.

5. Expanding Your Knowledge

Alright, you’ve grasped the basics. Now let’s take it further. 

Here, we’ll delve into Hanja and the art of Seoye. 

These are important aspects of Korean writing that go beyond the essentials.

Introduction To Hanja

First, we’ll tackle Hanja, Chinese characters incorporated into the Korean writing systems.

In Korean, words like “학교” (school) or “사랑” (love) are usually written in Hangul. 

But they can also be written in Hanja as “學校” and “愛.”

Hanja is not commonly used in day-to-day life anymore.

Still, you’ll find it in academic texts, newspapers, and formal documents. 

It’s also prevalent in names.

For example, the name “지혜” (JiHye) can be written in Hanja as “智慧,” meaning wisdom.

Understanding some basic Hanja can help you decipher complex words and enrich your Korean vocabulary.

Experiencing Korean Calligraphy (Seoye)

Next up is Seoye, Korean calligraphy. 

This is a traditional art form where writing becomes a visual masterpiece.

In Seoye, artists use a brush and ink to create each Hangul character. 

They focus on the balance and harmony of the strokes. 

Each character should be clear and elegant, like a piece of artwork.

Seoye is not just about penmanship. It’s about expression and style. 

It’s a way to connect with the cultural heritage of Korea and experience the language in a unique way.

6. Regular Practice And Continued Learning

We’re almost at the finish line, but remember that language learning is a marathon, not a sprint. 

To truly master Korean writing, you need to weave it into your daily routine. 

Here are some practical tips for regular practice and continued learning.

Writing Practice

Daily writing practice is paramount. It’s the key to getting comfortable with Hangul, Hanja, and even Seoye. 

And the best part? 

There are a multitude of resources to help you along the way!

Try writing simple sentences, then gradually move on to paragraphs and, eventually, entire essays. 

There are also many websites and apps that offer structured practice for the modern Korean alphabet. 

For instance, some websites allow you to write in Korean and get feedback from native speakers.

Don’t forget about the old-fashioned way either: keeping a daily journal in Korean. 

This not only helps your writing but also improves your Korean vocabulary and grammar usage.

Reading Korean Texts

Reading Korean texts is just as crucial as writing. 

It helps reinforce what you’ve learned while exposing you to new vocabulary and sentence structures.

Start with children’s books or graded readers, as they usually use simpler language and short sentences. 

As your confidence grows, move on to Korean newspapers, novels, or webtoons. 

Websites like Naver Webtoon provide a vast selection of Korean comics that cater to different language levels .

Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself. 

The more you read, the more you’ll understand the nuances of Korean writing. 

Just remember, every new word or phrase you learn is a victory. 

Keep going, and soon, you’ll be reading and writing in Korean like a pro!

Learn More About Korean Writing With Ling!

Let’s face it. You’ve just begun an exciting ride into Korean writing. 

But remember, this isn’t the end. It’s the start of your adventure into a new language.

Now, here’s the best part. 

The Ling app , a cleverly crafted language app, is ready to join you in your journey. 

Think of it as a travel buddy but for language learning. 

The Ling app offers engaging, bite-sized lessons that cater to all, from beginners to seasoned language learners.

And Korean is just the beginning. 

Ling proudly hosts over 60 different languages. So, who knows? 

Today you’re exploring Korean. Tomorrow you could be diving into Tagalog or Thai. 

The possibilities are endless with Ling!

The next step? 

Grab your phone and download the Ling app from Google Play and App Store . 

It’s time to transform your language-learning experience!

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At this level, I am able to create individual words that have no extended meaning.

I can share some simple vocabulary, which deals with the prompt/task/situation, but I tend to struggle to connect those words to create meaning.

At this level, I am beginning to develop the ability to create meaning by grammatically connecting words.

Specifically, I can connect some basic subjects and verbs or verbs and objects, but I may be inconsistent at doing this.

I am often limited in my vocabulary to Novice level topics that I experience in my every-day life or that I have recently learned.

아이들 게임이 좋고 재밌게 놀고. 게임은 나쁘고 너무 마니 놀고.

At this level, I can create simple sentences with very basic grammatical control and accuracy.

There are often errors in my responses, while at the same time I might have good control with some very simple structures and functions of the language that I have just learned or studied.

At the Novice levels, errors are expected as I try to create simple sentences. Generally, the sentences that I am able to create are very basic and simple with few, if any, added details.

좋은 영향은 행복을 주고 게임이나 티비를 통해 많은 정보를 알수있습니다.

At this level, I can create simple sentences with some added detail; such sentences help create VARIETY.

At the Intermediate Low level, simple sentences are enhanced by use of prepositional phrases, helping verb usage, as well as some adverbs and a variety of adjectives.

I generally create independent sentences (ideas) that can be moved around without affecting the overall meaning of the response. There are still a number of errors in my response, but I have fairly good control of more basic sentences. I am feeling more confident in using different structures and expanding vocabulary and taking more risks with my responses.

비디오 게임과 티비는 아이들에게 좋은 영향과 나쁜 영향이 있다. 좋은 영향은 아이들의 집중력이 발달한다. 안 좋은 영향은 학급에 방해가 된다. 학교에서 성적이 떨어진다.

At this level, I can now create enough language to show groupings of ideas.

My thoughts are loosely connected and cannot be moved around without affecting meaning.

I can also create a few sentences with complexity and am able to use some transition words.  I am also able to use more than just simple present tense, but often make mistakes when I try to use other tenses.

My vocabulary use is expanding and I am able to use more than the usual, high frequency or most common vocabulary. I feel that I am able to create new language on my own and communicate my everyday needs without too much difficulty.

티비 시청과 비디오 게임을 하는 아이들은 좋은점과 안좋은점이 많아요. 티비 보는 아이들에게 좋은 점은 아이들이 말을 할수있어요. 아이들이 외국어 티비를 보면 한국어를 배울수있습니다. 제가 어렸을대 어머니 아버지와 한국 티비를 많이 봐서 제가 아직까지 한국어를 이해할수가 있습니다. 아이들이 티비를 보면 언어와 요즘 트렌드를 알수있어요. 그리고 아이들이 텔레비전 아니면 비디오 게임을 보면 좋은 이유가 안에서 노는거예요. 비디오 게임을 하면 밖에 안나가도돼요. 많은 부모님들이 좋아할 장점이죠. 그런대 티비 시청과 비디오 게임이 안좋은 이유는 방해가 돼서. 티비나 비디오 게임을 하면 모니터예 너무 집중을해서 게임을 그만 못해요. 티비 신청과 비디오 게임은 나쁜 점도있지만 좋은점도 있습니다.

At this level, I have good control of the language and feel quite confident about an increasing range of topics.

There are still some occasional errors in my language production, but that does not hinder my ability to communicate what I need to share.

I can use circumlocution to explain or describe things for which I do not know specific vocabulary or structures. I can understand and use different time frames and am just beginning to develop the ability to switch most time frames with accuracy. I can use transition words and concepts with some ease. My language has a more natural flow, but I still may have some unnatural pauses or hesitations.

랑 비디오 게임은 바쁜 부모의 해결책이다. 어린아이에게는 부모의 관심 또는 시간이 필요하다. 바쁜 부모들에게는 일과 유가를 둘다 소화하는게 쉽지만은 않다. 이런 아이들에게 할것을 주는게 TV랑 게임이다. 아이들은 잠간 부모의 관심이 없는동안 재미있게 시간을 보낼수있다. 어린 아이들에게는 친구 관계가 무척이나 중요하다. 이런 관계를 만들어나가고 유지하는데에는 공통점이 필요하다. 유행하는 드라마, 오락, 또는 게임을 통해 21세대 아이들은 친구관계를 만든다. 성자하는 아이들에게는 관계 만드는게 중요하다. 아이들의 뇌는 21-25살에 성장을 한다. 뇌가 굳기 전에 아이들에게 많은 것을 가르쳐야한다. 이 중요한 시기에 TV 시청과 비디오 게임에, 또는 전자파에 노출시키면 아이들은 정상적인 성장을 못 한다. TV랑 비디오 게임은 무척이나 중독성 있는 오락이다. 하여 아이들은 곧 게임에 중독이되 자기만에 세상에 빠져 해어나오지 못하는 경우가 수도록 많다. 어느세 굳어버린 아이들은 주류사회에 참여하는 인물들이되겠죠. 게임에 중독된 사람들은 사회생황 하는데 지장이 크다. 하루종일 게임만 하다보니 사회성이 떠러지는게 당연한 일이다. 사회에 덕이되기보다 민패가 되는 경우가 많다.

At this level my response contains a number of complexities with higher degree of accuracy.

Such language allows me to address each aspect of the prompt more completely and with more depth of meaning.

I am able to use Advanced vocabulary or Advanced terms, conjugations etc. with confidence. I feel that I can create natural flow using as much detail and descriptive language as possible to create a clear picture. Errors with more complex structures may still occur. My ability to switch time frames begins to increase in accuracy.

티비시청과 비디오 게임은 아이들에게 많은 영향을 미치는데요. 먼저 부정적인 영향을 적어본다면, 비디오 게임은 아이들의 폭력성을 높일 수 있다는 점이죠. 왜냐하면 요즘 게임들은 무기를 들고 적들과 싸우는 내용이 많기 때문입니다. 티비 또한 아이들에게 부정적은 영향을 줄수있는데요, 그건 바로 광고 떄문입니다. 티비에는 여러가지 광고가 나오죠 예를들어 맥주와 담배, 티비 광고에서는 너무 화려하게 재밌게 포장이되어있어서 아이들의 호기심을 자극할수도 있어요. 하지만 부정적인 영향이 많은 만큼 긍정적은 영향도 많아요. 아이들은 비디오 게임을 통해 아직해보지 못한 경험을 할수있어요, 게임에는 종류가 여러가지니까요, 동물키우기나 요리하기 등등. 티비도 역시나 똑같은 이유에요, 텔레비젼에도 여러가지의 채널과 프로그램이 있어요. 여행을 다니는 모습, 동물이 살아가는 모습, 아니면 다른나라의 문화, 이 모든것을 티비하나에서 다 볼수있죠. 이것을 통해 아이들은 세상에 있는 사람, 동물, 그리고 문화에 대해서 배워갈꺼에요. 티비 시청과 비디오 게임이 아이들에서 미치는 부정적인 영향이 있었지만, 그만큼 좋은 긍정적인 영향도 있습니다.

At this level my response demonstrates my ease with the language.

I am able to create a response which not only addresses each aspect of the prompt, but delves into each point with clarity and concise language.

I am able to incorporate a number of more complex structures as well as Advanced vocabulary and Advanced phrases with a higher degree of accuracy throughout the majority of the response.

The language I create has a natural flow due to the way I incorporate a variety of patterns and complexities into my response. My response shows my ability to create language that has sophistication of language skills and syntactical density. My ability to switch time frames accurately is evident, if called for in the prompt.

현대사회에서 TV시청과 비디오 게임은 아이들에게 많은 영향을 끼칩니다. 맞벌이를 하는 부모들의 수가 증가 할수록 아이들은 집에서 혼자서 할 수 있는 놀이를 통해 시간을 보내고 혼자있는 시간을 더 활용적으로 잘 보내려고 합니다. TV 시청과 비디오 게임을 반대하는 부모들도 있고 아이들의 선택에 맡기는 부모들도 있습니다. 먼저 TV 시청의 긍정적인 측면에서는 아이들이 TV시청을 통해 많은 정보를 얻을 수 있고 세상에 대해 좀 더 알아가게 됩니다. 왜냐하면 TV 속에는 다양한 사람들에 대한 방송하는 프로그램과 세상의 화제거리에 대해 방송하는 프로그램처럼 다양한 프로그램들이 많이 방송되고 있기 때문입니다. 다음으로 비디오게임을 통해서 아이들은 프로게이머라는 꿈을 키워나갈 수 있고 비디오 게임의 체계와 공략을 이해하고 탐구하면서 일상생활에서 쓰이는 탐구력이 증진될 수 있습니다. 그렇지만 이 두 분야에서 아이들은 긍정적인 영향만 얻을 수 있는 것이 아닙니다. 부정적인 측면에서는 현대사회에 TV 시청과 비디오 게임을 수요하는 아이들이 늘어감에 따라 그에 따른 중독현상과 정신적으로 피폐해지는 현상을 가져옵니다. TV 시청과 비디오게임은 티비, 컴퓨터, 스마트폰과 같은 전자기기를 통해서 이루어집니다. 이에 따라 아이들은 전자파를 통해 시력저하와 공감, 지각과 같은 능력발달 저하가 초래될 수 있습니다. 이 뿐만아니라 아이들이 TV 시청과 비디오게임에 중독이 된다면 일상생활에 큰 문제를 일으킬 수 있습니다. 자신이 해야할 일에 있어서 책임감이 없어지거나 시청과 비디오 게임 이외에는 신경을 쓰지 않게 될 수도 있습니다. 제 개인적인 의견은 아이들이 TV 시청과 비디오 게임을 하는 것이 무조건적으로 반대되어서는 안된다고 생각합니다. 하지만 보호자가 함께 즐긴다거나 적정선에서 멈출 수 있게 도와준다면 더 건강한 TV 시청과 비디오 게임 활동이 될 수 있다고 생각합니다.

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NSLI-Y Broken Down: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners in Korea

Posted on December 10, 2019 in Korean

Claire is from Atlanta, GA and participated in the 2019 Korean Summer Program in South Korea. 안녕하세요! 저는 클레어 입니다! 작년 여름에 전주시에서 한국어를 공부했어요. The day I received the notification from NSLI-Y about my acceptance to study Korean in Jeonju, I distinctly remember the wave of emotions that overwhelmed me as I sat, stunned, at my kitchen table. Not only was it a mixture of shock, excitement, and accomplishment, there was also a very distinguishable feeling that I had not expected: fear. Indeed, I was fearful of the experience. The few weeks before my departure, I was a mess of nerves to the point where I began having second thoughts about whether this was a good idea. Why? 1. Spending over six weeks outside the US, let alone in a country over 7000 miles away, was a reach from anything I ever had to do: the furthest I had traveled was Vancouver, a mere six hour plane ride across the country. 2. I had absolutely no knowledge of Korean besides what was offered in the pre-program handbook, and from some fellow NSLI-Y classmates who I contacted before our departure, they already had a handful of Korean knowledge under their belt. 3. I was not well versed with Korean culture to any extent. I neither listened to KPop nor watched Korean drama, and despite the large Korean presence in Atlanta, the only Korean dish I was familiar with was tofu soup or 순두부 찌개. Needless to say, I was very unfamiliar with the language and culture, and for applicants who may not have any experience with studying abroad or their target language, it’s safe to say they might have experienced the same concerns. However, don’t worry! 걱정 마세요! NSLI-Y Jeonju 2019 became one of the defining experiences of my high school career that not only changed my perspective on global studies but also sparked a new interest in Korea as a whole. In summary, it was life changing.

But to break the program down to new applicants, here is a holistic view of my experience. Topic: NSLI-Y Friends and Classmates 친구들과 함께 The first impressions of my NSLI-Y experience started with my new friends, who I met in Washington D.C. during orientation. They were the first and last memories of my journey to Jeonju in Korean and in the States. Despite coming from places across the U.S., including Texas, California, Arizona, and even Missouri, we created lasting friendships that I will never forget. From the smelting Jeonju summer humidity to the sudden torrential storms, we endured through six and a half weeks of rigorous study and language acquisition, yet we had the best of times. Usually, our go-to shopping spot was 객사, a large outdoor tourist area with dozens of cute clothing stores, makeup shops, and restaurants. We always had our fill of delicious 빙수 ‘bingsu’ with karaoke sessions at a 노래방 with an occasionally last adrenaline rush at the 디스코 팡팡 ‘disco pang pang.’ But overall, the many memories we cultivated as international students living in Jeonju were filled with happiness and support. No on ever beat each other down; they were all just bitter sweet moments at the end of the program.

Topic: Korean Class 한국어 수업 As a complete beginner in Korean, the first few weeks were quite a struggle. My 한글 (hangul) was only slowly improving, my pronunciation was way off the charts, and I could hardly catch an ‘안녕 (hello)’ within casual conversations. To add fuel to the fire, our teachers started off class with minimal English, but only basic Korean, which left me panicking. However, as we built up our vocabulary, enhanced our listening skills with dialogues, and improved our reading and writing skills with hours of homework, within the second week, I discovered that I could understand what they were saying through context clues and hand gestures. Classes became enjoyable and sometimes humorous, especially as our teachers cracked jokes. After three weeks, the language gains I experienced were shocking. We had an oral midterm completely in Korean that served as a placement test, dividing us into three classes based on fluency levels. Let me tell you, that week was hectic; most people barely got a wink of sleep, but we somehow managed to push through while stress-eating choco pies and indulging on Georgia Cold Brew coffee. Although it was a lot of work to keep up long schedules of class punctuated with ten minute breaks, I soon created close friendships with my classmates as we struggled, learned, and improved together. The teachers and tutors were the best, putting in all of their effort to help us understand the material. It was teamwork until the end. 화이팅! (fighting!)

Topic: Cultural Experiences in Jeonju 전주문화체험 From hiking with mosquitos in 안동 Andong to having photoshoots at the gorgeous 불국사 Bulguksa Buddhist Temples, the cultural excursions provided an interesting break from our studies. Instead, we were immersed within ancient Korean culture, taking a bus around the country on a two-day field trip. Not only did I have some of the best and most famous Korean foods, such as 안동찜닭 Andong jjimdak, but I also bathed in the beautiful scenery of Korea’s mountains, beaches, and other natural landmarks. However, back in Jeonju was where we experienced some of the most exciting traditional Korean traditions. Soaking ourselves in 42 degree Celsius 찜질방 jimjilbangs, a stone heated sauna and spa, we had the ultimate relaxation experience during one of our last weeks. Additionally, we had the chance to rent out traditional 한복 hanboks within the famous 한옥마을 Hanok Village, one of the oldest landmarks within Jeonju. While it was burning hot in the costumes, we had one of the best weekends during our stay, not to mention all the amazing pictures we managed to snatch in the blistering heat. Not only did these cultural experiences cultivate understanding in Korean culture but also exposed me to societal traditions that extend into the modern day.

Topic: Homestay Family 홈스테이 가족 Finally, the defining factor that made my NSLI-Y experience so exceptional was my homestay family. From the initial language barrier— for which we had Papago to communicate basic phrases— to sharing full conversations over a multitude of topics, we established a close bond that I still cherish today. They welcomed me with full hearts, cooked me delicious food, and took me on numerous excursions around Korea, where we shared some of our most beautiful memories together. As for my language gains, listening to their natural conversations and learning their speaking styles accelerated my Korean comprehension, composition, and oral acquisition skills. They not only helped me plow through the hundreds of grammar patterns we learned at school but also set aside time to make sure I felt comfortable and accepted within Korean society. By the end of the program, they were no longer strangers but family members for whom I owe so much of my gratitude. I really couldn’t have made the progress I did without their help. 그래서, 정말 감사합니다. 너무 보고싶어요! Overall, NSLI-Y provided me an opportunity of a lifetime that I never could have imagined. It not only widened my social lens, but it also allowed me to discover characteristics and interests about myself I never knew I had. It as much of a period of cultural immersion as it was a time of personal growth and accomplishment. Every experience, stumble, and obstacle was just part of the journey toward fluency. From the many memories I made, the friends I left behind in Korea, and the time I spent immersed in Korean I society, I fostered myself as a student, international ambassador, and a language lover that forever changed my life. And if I were to turn the clock back to the summer 2019, I wouldn't have changed a single thing. So, ultimately, to the beginners in Korea, or any other country, don’t worry! Your experience will be what you make it, so embrace challenges and thrive in unfamiliarity. It will, without a doubt, be one of the most memorable summers of your life. Good luck! 안녕!

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APA 형식으로 에세이 작성하는 방법 (예제 포함)

글쓰기 잠재력 잠금 해제: 학술 에세이를 위한 APA 형식 마스터하기. APA 형식으로 에세이를 작성하기 위한 팁과 예시!

APA 형식으로 에세이를 작성하는 방법에 대한 가이드에 오신 것을 환영합니다. 여기서 우리는 APA 스타일의 모든 것을 탐구하고 여러분을 안내할 예시를 제공하겠습니다. APA 스타일이 처음이거나 복습이 필요하다면 올바른 장소에 있습니다!

그러나 블로그 게시물에 들어가기 전에 APA 스타일을 살펴보겠습니다. APA는 사회 과학에서 자주 사용되는 널리 사용되는 인용 스타일입니다. 이 스타일은 형식 설정, 출처 인용 및 참고 사항 작성에 대한 구체적인 지침이 있어 몇몇 학생들에게는 압도적일 수 있습니다. 그렇기 때문에 우리는 여러분이 APA 스타일의 기본을 이해하고 에세이에 적용하는 데 도움이 되는 이 가이드를 만들었습니다.

이 가이드에서는 서사 에세이, 논증 에세이 및 연구 논문 등 APA 형식의 다양한 타입의 에세이에 초점을 맞춥니다. 우리는 여러분이 다양한 유형의 에세이에 APA 스타일을 적용할 수 있도록 APA 스타일 에세이 예시, APA 형식 에세이 예시, APA 에세이 예시 및 APA 스타일 에세이 예시를 제공할 것입니다.

Jenni.ai에서는 APA 형식으로 에세이를 작성하는 것이 쉬운 일입니다. Jenni의 AI 에세이 작성 도구 를 사용하면 APA 형식으로 여러분의 에세이를 신속하고 자신 있게 작성할 수 있습니다. 그러니, APA 스타일 전문가가 되기 위한 여정을 시작해 봅시다!

에세이에서 APA 스타일 형식 사용하는 방법: 단계별 가이드

여러분의 에세이에서 APA 스타일 형식을 사용하는 방법에 대한 포괄적인 가이드에 오신 것을 환영합니다. APA 형식으로 에세이를 작성하는 것은 반 무렵 스타일에 익숙하지 않은 학생에게 도전이 될 수 있습니다. APA( 미국 심리학회 ) 스타일은 사회 과학에서 널리 사용되며 형식 설정, 출처 인용 및 참고사항 작성을 위한 구체적인 지침이 있습니다. 이러한 요소를 올바르게 설정하면 여러분의 에세이가 잘 수용되고 학문적 능력을 반영합니다.

이 기사에서는 여러분의 에세이에서 APA 스타일 형식을 사용하는 방법에 대한 단계별 가이드를 제공할 것입니다. 페이지 레이아웃 및 글꼴 크기부터 인용 및 참고 목록에 이르기까지 모든 것을 다룰 것입니다. 에세이를 작성하고 있는 학생이든 논문을 출판하고 있는 연구자이든, 우리의 가이드는 여러분이 APA 스타일 형식을 올바르게 적용하는 데 도움을 줄 것입니다.

이 기사의 끝에서는 페이지 레이아웃부터 참고 목록까지 여러분의 에세이에서 APA 스타일 형식을 사용하는 방법에 대한 충분한 이해를 갖게 될 것입니다. 그러니, 단계별 가이드로 시작해 봅시다!

APA 스타일로 문서 설정: 여백, 글꼴 및 간격

APA 스타일로 문서를 설정하는 것은 미국 심리학회에서 설정한 형식 지침을 준수하는 에세이를 작성하는 필수 단계입니다. 적절한 여백, 글꼴 및 간격은 에세이가 전문적으로 보이도록 하고 읽기 및 이해하기 쉽게 만듭니다. 이 섹션에서는 APA 스타일 지침에 따라 문서를 설정하는 방법을 안내합니다.

문서의 여백은 모든 면에서 1인치로 설정해야 합니다. 이는 에세이에 대한 명확하고 일관된 시각적 구조를 제공하고 읽기 및 이해하기 쉽게 만듭니다.

APA 스타일은 에세이가 12포인트 글꼴로 작성되어야 하며, 타임스 뉴 로만과 같은 글꼴을 권장합니다. 이 글꼴 크기는 읽기 쉽고 문서 전체에서 일관된 모양과 느낌을 제공합니다.

APA 스타일은 에세이가 전체적으로 두 줄 간격을 두어야 한다고 요구합니다. 즉, 각 텍스트 행 사이에 한 줄의 빈 줄이 있어야 합니다. 두 줄 간격은 에세이를 읽기 및 이해하기 쉽게 하며, 강사나 교수님이 코멘트와 제안을 작성할 충분한 공간을 제공합니다.

헤더 및 실행 헤드: 

여백, 글꼴 및 간격 외에도 APA 스타일은 에세이의 조직 및 탐색을 개선하기 위해 헤더 및 실행 헤드를 사용하도록 요구합니다. 헤더는 에세이의 주요 섹션 및 하위 섹션을 나타내기 위해 사용되며, 여기에 에세이 제목 및 페이지 번호가 포함됩니다. 반면에 실행 헤드는 각 페이지 상단에 배치되어 에세이 제목을 나타냅니다. 다음 섹션에서는 APA 스타일 지침에 부합하는 헤더 및 실행 헤드를 만드는 방법에 대한 몇 가지 팁을 공유할 것입니다.

헤더 만들기: 

APA 스타일로 헤더를 만들려면 워드 프로세싱 소프트웨어에서 "삽입" 탭을 사용해야 합니다. "헤더"를 선택한 다음 "빈 프레임"을 선택합니다. 제목을 대문자로 입력한 다음 "페이지 번호" 기능을 사용하여 페이지 번호를 삽입합니다.

헤더 및 실행 헤드: 에세이를 전문적으로 보이게 하는 방법

헤더 및 실행 헤드는 APA 스타일로 작성된 에세이의 필수 요소입니다. 이들은 에세이를 전문적으로 보이게 할 뿐만 아니라 독자가 여러분의 작업을 탐색하기 쉽게 만듭니다. 이 섹션에서는 APA 스타일 지침에 따라 헤더 및 실행 헤드를 만드는 방법에 대한 팁을 제공할 것입니다.

헤더는 에세이 제목과 페이지 번호를 나타내는 데 사용됩니다. APA 스타일로 헤더를 만들려면 워드 프로세싱 소프트웨어에서 "삽입" 탭을 사용해야 합니다. "헤더"를 선택한 다음 "빈 프레임"을 선택합니다. 제목을 대문자로 입력한 다음 "페이지 번호" 기능을 사용하여 페이지 번호를 삽입합니다.

실행 헤드: 

실행 헤드는 여러분의 에세이 각 페이지에 사용되어 에세이 제목을 나타냅니다. APA 스타일로 실행 헤드를 만들려면 에세이 제목을 대문자로 입력한 다음 콜론과 함께 짧은 제목을 추가합니다. 실행 헤드는 각 페이지의 왼쪽 상단 코너에 배치되어야 하며, 50자를 초과하지 않아야 합니다.

인용 문헌: 에세이 내에서 출처 인용의 지침

인용 문헌은 APA 스타일로 작성된 모든 에세이의 필수 요소입니다. 이것들은 독자가 제공된 정보를 확인하고 원저자에게 크레딧을 주는 것입니다. 이 섹션에서는 여러분의 에세이 내에서 출처를 인용하기 위한 지침을 제공합니다.

APA 스타일 인용 문헌 형식: 

APA 스타일은 저자-날짜 인용 형식을 사용합니다. 이는 인용된 또는 요약된 텍스트 직후 괄호 안에 저자의 성과 출판 연도를 포함해야 함을 의미합니다. 여러 저자가 있는 출처를 인용할 경우 인용에 최대 다섯 명의 저자를 모두 나열하고, 여섯 명 이상의 저자가 있는 출처의 경우 첫 번째 저자의 이름 다음에 "et al."을 사용합니다.

직접 인용: 

에세이에 직접 인용을 포함할 때는 텍스트를 따옴표로 묶고 인용문이 발견된 페이지를 포함해야 합니다. 인용은 문장의 끝에 있는 마침표 앞에 표시되어야 합니다.

요약 인용: 

에세이에 요약된 내용을 포함할 때도 저자의 성과 출판 연도를 괄호 안에 포함해야 합니다. 인용은 문장의 끝에 있는 마침표 앞에 표시되어야 합니다.

다양한 출처 유형: 책, 저널 기사 및 온라인 출처

APA 스타일로 에세이를 작성할 때 사용하는 다양한 출처를 이해하는 것이 중요합니다. 이 섹션에서는 가장 일반적인 세 가지 출처, 즉 책, 저널 기사 및 온라인 출처에 대해 설명합니다.

APA 스타일로 책을 인용할 때 저자 이름, 출판 연도, 책 제목 및 출판사를 포함해야 합니다. 책의 일부 장 또는 섹션을 인용할 경우 장 또는 섹션 제목, 편집자 이름 및 페이지 번호를 포함해야 합니다.

저널 기사: 

APA 스타일로 저널 기사를 인용할 때 저자 이름, 출판 연도, 기사 제목, 저널 제목, 권 번호, 호 번호 및 페이지 번호를 포함해야 합니다. 온라인에서 기사를 접근한 경우 DOI(디지털 객체 식별자)가 있다면 포함해야 합니다.

온라인 출처: 

APA 스타일로 온라인 출처를 인용할 때는 저자 이름(존재하는 경우), 출판 연도(존재하는 경우), 웹 페이지 또는 기사 제목, 웹사이트 이름, URL 및 출처를 접근한 날짜를 포함해야 합니다. 온라인 저널 기사를 인용할 때는 인쇄 저널 기사와 동일한 형식을 따르지만 가능하면 DOI를 포함해야 합니다.

참고 목록: 올바르게 형식이 지정된 출처 목록 생성 방법

APA 스타일에서는 참고 목록이 에세이에서 인용하거나 요약한 출처의 목록입니다. 이 섹션에서는 APA 스타일에 따라 올바르게 형식이 지정된 참고 목록을 만드는 방법에 대해 설명합니다.

참고 목록은 두 줄 간격으로 작성되고, 걸려있는 들여쓰기를 해야 합니다. 이는 각 인용의 첫 번째 줄이 왼쪽 여백에 정렬되어 있고 다음 줄이 들여쓰기 되도록 합니다. 각 인용 사이에는 두 줄 간격을 둡니다.

참고 문헌은 저자 성의 알파벳 순서로 나열해야 합니다. 출처에 저자가 없는 경우 첫 번째 단어를 제목에서 알파벳 순으로 정렬합니다.

결론적으로, APA 스타일로 에세이를 작성하는 것은 세부 사항에 주의를 기울이고 엄격한 지침을 준수해야 합니다. 문서 형식에서 출처 인용에 이르기까지 따를 규칙이 많이 있습니다. 그러나 이 가이드의 도움으로 이제 APA 스타일을 사용하여 글쓰기를 더 잘 이해할 수 있을 것입니다.

APA 스타일로 논증 에세이 작성하기: 팁과 요령

논증 에세이 는 특정 주제에 대한 주장이나 주장을 제시하고 이를 증거와 논리로 지원해야 하는 일반적인 학술 글쓰기 유형입니다. APA 스타일로 논증 에세이를 작성하는 것은 도전이 될 수 있지만, 이것은 학생들이 마스터해야 하는 필수 기술입니다.

APA 스타일은 학술 논문, 특히 사회 과학 분야에서 미국 심리학회가 수립한 지침 집합입니다. 이는 출처 인용, 문서 형식 및 아이디어 조직에 대한 구체적인 규칙을 제공합니다.

이 기사는 APA 스타일로 논증 에세이를 작성하기 위한 팁과 요령을 제공합니다. 주제를 선택하는 것부터 에세이를 구성하는 것, 출처를 올바르게 인용하는 것까지 모든 것을 다룰 것입니다. 초보자이든 경험이 풍부한 저자이든 이 가이드는 APA 스타일로 논증 에세이 작문의 기술을 마스터하는 데 도움이 될 것입니다.

주제 선택 및 논제 개발:

주제 선택 및 논제 개발은 APA 스타일로 논증 에세이를 작성하는 과정에서 중요한 단계입니다. 여러분이 선택한 주제는 열정이 있고 주장을 뒷받침할 충분한 증거가 있으며 APA 스타일 지침에 부합해야 합니다. 다음은 논증 에세이를 위한 주제를 선택하고 논제를 개발하는 데 도움이 되는 몇 가지 팁입니다:

브레인스토밍 및 연구: 

관심 있는 잠재적 주제 목록을 브레인스토밍하고 APA 스타일 지침에 부합하는 주제를 선택하는 것부터 시작합니다. 각 주제를 조사하여 어떤 주제가 주장을 뒷받침할 충분한 증거를 보유하고 있는지 확인합니다.

초점 좁히기: 

잠재적 주제를 식별한 후 특정 주제의 한 측면으로 초점을 좁힙니다. 이렇게 하면 더 구체적인 논제로 발전할 수 있고 주장 체계를 구성하는 더 직관적인 경로를 제공할 수 있습니다.

APA 스타일의 정렬: 

주제를 선택하고 논제를 개발할 때 APA 스타일 지침을 고려합니다. 주제는 사회 과학과 관련되어야 하며, 논제는 명확하고 간결한 언어로 작성되어야 하고 1인칭 대명사 사용을 피해야 합니다.

논제와 주장을 계획한 후에는 에세이를 명확하고 논리적으로 구성하는 것이 다음 단계입니다. 이렇게 하면 독자가 여러분의 주장을 이해하고 글을 계속 읽도록 도울 수 있습니다. 다음은 APA 스타일로 논증 에세이를 구성하는 팁입니다:

개요 작성: 

에세이를 작성하기 전에 여러분의 논제와 이를 지원하는 주요 주장을 포함하는 개요 를 작성하세요. 이렇게 하면 집중력과 방향성을 유지하는 데 도움이 됩니다.

명확한 제목 사용: 

APA 스타일에서는 제목이 긴 텍스트 섹션을 나누고 독자가 에세이를 탐색하는 데 도움이 됩니다. 각 섹션의 주요 요점을 요약하는 명확하고 설명적인 제목을 사용하세요.

전환 구문 사용: 

독자가 여러분의 주장을 따라오도록 도와주기 위해 아이디어를 연결하고 그것들이 어떻게 관련되는지를 보여주는 전환 구문을 사용하세요. 전환 구문의 예시로는 "추가하여," "그러나," "따라서," 및 "반면에"가 있습니다.

서론-본론-결론 구조 따르기: 

여러분의 에세이는 주제를 제시하는 서론, 주장 및 증거를 제시하는 본론, 주요 요점을 요약하고 논제를 재진술하는 결론을 포함해야 합니다.

주장을 증거로 뒷받침하기:

논증 에세이의 주요 목표는 독자가 특정 관점을 채택하거나 특정 행동을 취하도록 설득하는 것입니다. 이를 달성하기 위해서는 주장을 신뢰할 수 있는 증거로 뒷받침하는 것이 필수적입니다. 다음은 APA 스타일의 논증 에세이에서 주장과 증거를 효과적으로 뒷받침하는 팁입니다.

신뢰할 수 있는 출처 사용: 

주장을 증거로 뒷받침할 때는 정확한 정보를 제공하는 신뢰할 수 있는 출처를 사용하는 것이 중요합니다. 신뢰할 수 있는 출처의 예로는 동료 심사를 거친 저널 기사, 학술 도서, 정부 출판물이 있습니다.

통계 및 데이터 통합: 

주장을 강화하기 위해 논증 에세이에 통계 및 데이터를 통합하는 것이 좋습니다. 통계를 사용할 때는 그것이 믿을 수 있는 출처에서 출처하며 주제와 관련이 있는지 확인하는 것이 필수적입니다.

직접 인용 및 요약 사용: 

주장을 뒷받침하는 데 증거를 활용할 때는 직접 인용과 요약을 모두 사용하는 것이 중요합니다. 직접 인용은 특정 요점을 지원하는 데 사용할 수 있으며, 요약은 정보를 간결하게 작성하는 데 도움이 됩니다.

APA 스타일에서 일반적인 실수 피하기:

논증 에세이를 APA 스타일로 작성할 때는 가이드라인을 따르는 것이 중요하며, 이는 완성도 높은 전문적 최종 결과를 보장합니다. 그러나 가이드라인을 따르더라도 실수가 발생할 수 있습니다. 이 기사에서는 APA 스타일로 논증 에세이를 작성할 때 피해야 할 일반적인 실수들을 논의합니다.

잘못된 인용 문헌: 

한 가지 일반적인 실수는 에세이의 텍스트 내에서 출처를 올바르게 인용하지 않는 것입니다. 텍스트 내에서 출처를 인용할 때는 저자의 이름과 출판 연도를 포함해야 합니다.

결론적으로, APA 스타일로 논증 에세이를 작성하는 것은 세심한 계획, 연구 및 세부 사항에 대한 주의가 필요합니다. 명확하고 관련성 있는 주제를 선택하고, 강력한 논제를 개발하고, 아이디어를 정리하고, 주장을 뒷받침하는 신뢰할 수 있는 출처를 사용하며, 효율적인 서론과 결론을 만드는 것은 모두 성공적인 에세이의 필수 요소입니다. 

학술 작문에서 적절한 APA 인용의 중요성

학술 작문에서 적절한 인용은 필수적 이며, 이는 주장을 전개하거나 아이디어를 지지하는 데 사용한 출처에 대한 신용을 부여합니다. 또한 특정 주제에 대한 기존 문헌에 대한 철저한 이해를 나타내며, 폭넓은 연구 출처가 여러분의 연구에 반영되었음을 보여줍니다. 

이 기사에서는 학술 작문에서 적절한 APA 인용의 중요성을 탐구합니다. 우리는 출처를 정확하게 인용하는 것이 왜 중요한지와 APA 지침에 따라 이를 수행하는 방법에 대해 논의할 것입니다. 

APA 스타일 및 인용 이해하기

APA 스타일은 학술 작문에서 가장 일반적으로 사용되는 형식으로, 특히 심리학, 교육 및 사회 과학 분야에서 사용됩니다. 여러분의 학술 작업이 전문적이고 일관되며 학술 작문의 높은 기준을 충족하도록 APA 스타일 지침을 정확하게 이해하고 적용하는 것이 중요합니다. APA 스타일의 가장 중요한 구성 요소 중 하나는 인용입니다.

학술 작문에서 정확한 인용의 중요성

학술 작문은 교육의 필수적인 측면이며, 학술 작문의 주요 요소 중 하나는 정확한 인용입니다. 인용은 학술 논문에서 사용된 정보의 출처를 신용하고 독자가 정보를 찾고 확인할 수 있도록 돕는 역할을 합니다. 

정확한 인용의 주요 이유 중 하나는 정보의 원저자에게 신용을 부여하는 것입니다. 다른 사람의 아이디어나 연구를 여러분의 논문에서 사용할 때 그들에게 적절한 신용을 부여하는 것이 중요합니다. 이는 그들의 작업을 인정하고 여러분이 철저한 연구를 진행했음을 보여줍니다. 

정확한 인용은 또한 여러분의 작업의 신뢰성을 강화하는 데 도움이 됩니다. 

일반적인 출처 유형 및 APA 스타일에서 인용하는 방법

학술 논문을 작성할 때는 사용한 모든 출처를 적절하게 인용하는 것이 중요합니다. 이렇게 하면 저자에게 신용을 부여하고 표절을 피할 수 있습니다. APA 스타일은 책, 저널 기사 및 온라인 출처를 포함하는 다양한 출처 인용에 대한 구체적인 지침이 있습니다. 이 기사에서는 가장 일반적인 출처 유형과 APA 스타일에서 인용하는 방법을 개요합니다.

표절 피하기: 부정확한 인용의 결과

표절은 학술 작문에서 심각한 문제로, 심각한 결과를 초래할 수 있습니다. 부정확한 인용은 표절 혐의로 이어질 수 있어 학생의 학업 및 직업적 평판이 손상될 수 있습니다. 학생들은 정확한 출처의 중요성을 이해하고 표절을 피하는 방법을 아는 것이 중요합니다.

표절을 피하는 첫 번째 단계는 무엇인지 이해하는 것입니다. 표절은 다른 사람의 단어나 아이디어, 작업을 적절한 출처 없이 사용하는 것입니다. 이는 출처의 텍스트를 복사 및 붙여넣기하고 인용하는 것 없이 요약하거나, 누군가의 작업을 자신의 것으로 제출하는 것도 포함될 수 있습니다.

표절을 피하는 가장 좋은 방법 중 하나는 모든 출처가 APA 스타일에 따라 올바르게 인용되도록 보장하는 것입니다. APA 인용 스타일은 책, 저널 기사, 웹사이트 및 기타 출처를 포함하여 출처를 인용하는 명확하고 일관된 형식을 제공합니다.

결론적으로, 학술 작문에서 정확하고 적절한 인용은 필수적입니다. 이는 작가가 표절을 피하도록 도움을 줄 뿐만 아니라 그들의 연구에 대한 신뢰성과 유효성을 제공합니다. APA 인용 스타일은 사회 과학에서 널리 사용되며, 규칙과 지침을 이해하는 것은 학생과 연구자에게 필수적입니다. 다양한 유형의 출처를 이해하고 이를 올바르게 인용하는 방법을 아는 것은 작가가 그들의 작업이 신뢰할 수 있고 신뢰할 수 있도록 보장하는 데 도움을 줄 수 있습니다. 더 나아가, 표절을 피하는 것이 중요하며 부정확한 인용의 결과를 아는 것은 작가가 올바른 길을 유지하도록 도움을 줄 수 있습니다. APA 스타일 지침을 따르고 정확하게 출처를 인용함으로써 작가는 학술 작문에서 그들의 지식, 신뢰성 및 전문성을 나타낼 수 있습니다.

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Why Learn Korean? 10 Reasons It’s the Best Decision You’ll Ever Make

There are plenty of reasons to want to learn Korean.

Maybe you want to binge on your favorite Korean media and not have to deal with the one-inch barrier of subtitles .

Maybe it’s something else entirely, like wanting to work in a Korean-speaking company.

No matter your reason (or lack thereof), this post will give you 10 compelling reasons why learning Korean is actually an excellent choice.

1. Korean’s writing system is easy to learn

2. korean is one of the most spoken languages in the world, 3. korean can help you learn other east asian languages, 4. “konglish” makes korean easier for english speakers, 5. learning korean gives you an edge in the job market, 6. koreans are among the friendliest in the world, 7. there’s plenty to love about korean travel and culture, 8. the ubiquity of k-pop practically forces you to learn korean, 9. you’ll better appreciate korean movies and tv, 10. knowing korean gives you bragging rights, and one more thing....

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Hangul only has 24 letters, which is already less than the English 26. Also, the way the Korean letters are written is said to reflect how your mouth or tongue looks when you produce their sound .

For example, ㄴ (ni-eun) , which is roughly equivalent to the English letter N, looks like the shape your tongue makes to touch the back of your teeth to produce the N sound.

Korean has over 75 million speakers worldwide . That means you don’t have to be physically in the “land of the morning calm” to meet a native Korean speaker.

In fact, Korean is the 25th most commonly spoken language in the world . When you consider that there are roughly 7,000 languages all over the globe today, Korean is right up there with the most popular ones.

Although the Korean writing system is distinct, the language itself has features similar to those of its neighboring countries, China and Japan.  

For example, like Mandarin and Nihongo, Korean also has a system of honorifics that clues you in to the age, sex or status of the person addressed. There’s formal language reserved for elders and bosses, and there are informal forms for family and friends. The former denotes deference and reverence, while the latter suggests welcome and warmth.

Because Korea has become a melting pot of various cultures around the world, it’s only natural that they’ve appropriated some English into Korean.

“Konglish” is a beautiful hybrid between Korean and English. For example, when Koreans say 디카 (dika) , it’s actually short for the English words “digital camera.” They also use 셀카 (selka) for “self camera.” (That’s a “selfie,” in case you’re wondering.)

South Korea is an important global player. For example, it’s an important partner to the US and plays host to technological giants like Samsung, which has been going head-to-head with Apple for years now.

The country has also gone from being one of the poorest after World War II to an economic powerhouse. To date, South Korea is the fourth largest economy in Asia, the 13th largest in the world and can potentially move further up to ninth place by 2027. Don’t take my word for it: Just check out the 2023 World Economic League Table .

Assuming these trends keep up (and they very likely will), learning Korean could be crucial for your business and career prospects.

Greet anyone in Korea 안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo) , and you may be amazed at how a single line can result in an outpouring of conversation.

You can also chat with Koreans about their nation’s obsession with skincare and karaoke , how to make kimchi and other staple Korean foods and a ton of other intriguing subjects.

If you’re able to carry on convos like these with native speakers, you’re going to win yourself some great friends.

South Korea is a beautiful spot on Earth, and it stays that way all through the four seasons. Trust me, you’ll definitely want to visit it in this lifetime .

For starters, it’s home to palaces, quaint villages, shrines and temples that take you to eras past. For those who prefer more modern sights, the N Seoul Tower bears witness to the sea of innovation and technological marvel that is the city of Seoul.

Also, South Korean culture is in a league of its own. Yes, it’s somewhat influenced by its neighbors (most prominently China), but you’ll still see things like the traditional hanbok and food that are uniquely Korean.

Learning to speak the language will add so much to your travel and cultural experience. It will infuse more meaning and insight into what you see. And who knows: Like so many, you might just fall in love with the country and want to stay there for good.

Who can forget the catchy and satirical “Gangnam Style,” which broke YouTube records by becoming the first online video to hit a billion views? It’s but a symptom of this Korean craze.

Sure, you can just bob your head along with K-pop’s famously earworm-y tunes and eat up all of the visual candy from their music videos. But why not take it a step further and actually try to understand what the singers are belting out?

You may just realize that the lyrics are far deeper than their bubblegum melodies may suggest. Or they could just be someone singing about their longing for a special someone over and over—but how would you know unless you study the language?

Remember “Parasite,” the first non-English film to win an Oscar? Or “A Tale of Two Sisters,” which regularly appears on my horror-loving friends’ lists of “most terrifying movies of all time?”

There’s a good chance you know someone (or are someone) who’s into K-dramas or movies . After all, they often have plotlines and characters that can rival anything that comes out of Hollywood.  

And wouldn’t it be great to watch them without constantly flicking your eyes between the subtitles and the action on screen? That’s yet another problem learning Korean can solve!

One way to ease yourself into these shows and films is with an authentic language learning program like FluentU . FluentU features videos with interactive and clickable subtitles, which give you information on each word’s English translation, pronunciation, part of speech and more. 

Did you know that Korean is rated as a Category 4 language by the U.S. government’s Foreign Service Institute (FSI)? In other words, it takes the average English speaker about 2,200 class hours to pick it up due to its relative level of difficulty.

That means if you’re fluent in it, you can impress people with the fact that you’ve picked up a language that couldn’t be any more different from the one you grew up with. And, as I’ve touched on earlier, you’ll gain an edge over other job applicants due to your English-Korean bilingualism.

Economically, politically, socially, culturally and entertainment-wise, Korean comes at you from all different angles. And each day, it’s coming at ever-increasing speeds.

Korean is an obvious pick for a language to learn, and the time to learn is today.

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TOPIK Beginner Writing Samples (Tests 21-30)

One of the BEST things I ever studied while preparing for the TOPIK test was the sample answers that the TOPIK website provides.

TOPIK-Beginner Writing Topics & Samples (21-30).DOCX

So, I’ve decided to collect ALL the previous TOPIK Writing topics and examples provided by www.topik.go.kr into a single document. However, since there are so many, I’ve decided to split the larger document into 2 smaller parts with 10 previous tests each (TOPIK Writing began from test 10).

Take a look:

Why were these writing samples so great?

Simply, I could see some of the grammar structures and vocabulary that would give me more points on the test if I used them. Take test 29 for example. In the fourth sentence, it says:

시내에는 볼 것도 많고 맛있는 것도 많이 있기 때문입니다.

When preparing, ~기 때문입니다 (because of doing something) was one of the most useful things I learned. I made it my mission from then on to use either ~기 때문입니다 or ~때문에 (because of) in my TOPIK writing at some point.

Take a look also at the second sentence:

저는 운동을 좋아해서 친구들을 만나면 집 근처에 있는 운동장에서 농구 나 축구를 합니다.

The sentence basically says: “Since I like to exercise, if I meet my friends, we like to play basketball or soccer at the playground near my house.”

This is a great sentence to use “since” (~서) and “if” (~면) and “or” (나) and “nearby” (근처에 있는) – or any combination of the four.

Those are just a few examples of the kinds of great grammar structures you can find, learn from, and practice as you prepare for TOPIK. And if you want more help TOPIK Writing resources for Beginners, check out the following:

• TOPIK Beginner Writing Topics & Tips (한국어능력시험 초급 쓰기)

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Essay on South Korea

Students are often asked to write an essay on South Korea in their schools and colleges. And if you’re also looking for the same, we have created 100-word, 250-word, and 500-word essays on the topic.

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100 Words Essay on South Korea

Introduction.

South Korea, officially known as the Republic of Korea, is a country in East Asia. It’s known for its green, hilly countryside, centuries-old Buddhist temples, and high-tech cities.

South Korea is located on the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. It is surrounded by the Yellow Sea to the west, and the East Sea to the east.

Capital City

The capital city, Seoul, is a bustling metropolis with modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways, and pop culture alongside historic palaces, and street markets.

Korean culture is rich with tradition, including the popular Korean music, K-pop, and Korean dramas that are famous worldwide.

250 Words Essay on South Korea

South Korea, officially known as the Republic of Korea, is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. Its rapid economic growth, technological advancements, and rich cultural heritage make it a fascinating subject of study.

Economic Growth and Technological Advancements

South Korea’s economic growth, often referred to as the “Miracle on the Han River,” transformed it from a war-torn nation to an economic powerhouse. It is home to renowned multinational corporations like Samsung, Hyundai, and LG. Moreover, the country’s technological advancements, particularly in the fields of IT and robotics, have positioned it as a global leader in innovation.

Culture and Heritage

South Korea’s rich cultural heritage, embodied in its traditional music, dance, and art forms, coexists with its modern pop culture. The global phenomenon of K-pop and Korean dramas (K-dramas) has significantly increased its cultural influence, a phenomenon known as the “Korean Wave” or “Hallyu.”

Political Landscape

The political landscape of South Korea is marked by its democratic system and ongoing tensions with North Korea. Despite these challenges, South Korea has maintained political stability, contributing to its economic and social progress.

South Korea’s journey from devastation to prosperity, its technological prowess, and cultural richness offer valuable insights into the transformative power of innovation, cultural preservation, and resilience. It stands as a testament to the potential of human endeavor in shaping a nation’s destiny.

500 Words Essay on South Korea

Economic development.

South Korea’s economic narrative is one of the most compelling stories of the 20th century. From the ashes of the Korean War, the nation rose to become the 10th largest economy in the world, a phenomenon often referred to as the “Miracle on the Han River.” South Korea’s economic model, heavily reliant on chaebols (family-controlled conglomerates), has been instrumental in this rapid development. Companies like Samsung, Hyundai, and LG have become global powerhouses, contributing significantly to the country’s GDP.

Technological Advancement

South Korea is a global leader in technological innovation and digital connectivity. With the highest internet speed in the world and a tech-savvy population, the nation is at the forefront of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. South Korea’s commitment to research and development, coupled with a robust education system, has fostered an environment conducive to technological advancement. The country is also home to the city of Songdo, one of the world’s first smart cities designed from the ground up.

Cultural Exportation

Despite its economic and cultural prowess, South Korea faces a complex and challenging political landscape. The nation is technically still at war with North Korea, as the Korean War ended with an armistice, not a peace treaty. This geopolitical tension, coupled with the pressure of being sandwiched between China and Japan, presents unique challenges for South Korea.

South Korea is a nation that has successfully navigated the path from war-torn poverty to economic prosperity and global cultural influence. Despite the geopolitical tensions that persist, the country continues to forge ahead, driven by innovation, cultural richness, and an indomitable spirit. South Korea’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience, strategic planning, and cultural vibrancy. It serves as an example for other nations aspiring to similar heights of development and global impact.

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Writing section is probably the most difficult component of TOPIK II test and most of the test takers score the lowest in this part. The reason is not that their grammar and vocabulary skills are poor but it’s that they don’t know what TOPIK evaluators look for in their essays. That’s why we provide exclusive evaluation and feedback service to all our customers taking TOPIK II. You can write up to two Korean essays on any topics from past TOPIK test papers and send them to us. Our TOPIK experts will evaluate them on the basis of TOPIK marking scheme and will give you a detailed feedback on your weak points along with suggestions for improvement.

What do you mean by priority support?

We get a lot of emails from our readers everyday asking for help regarding TOPIK test preparation. Sometimes we are not able to reply to all of them immediately. As a valued customer your emails get the top priority. Whether it is a general query about TOPIK test or asking for explanation of a Korean grammar pattern or something else, our experts are just an email away.

Will this study package help me learn Korean language?

Though studying with this package will definitely improve your Korean language skills, the study material is not for learning Korean language from scratch. This study package focuses on helping you pass TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) and we expect you to know at least basics of Korean. If you have just started learning Korean and can’t read and understand even basic Korean sentences, this study package is not for you.

What if I need any help with study material during test preparation?

As our premium customer your questions/queries will get top priority from our experts! Whenever you need any assistance with your TOPIK preparation, we will be just a mail away from you. Send us your questions/queries and we will respond as quick as possible. TOPIK II test aspirants will also get individual assistance with TOPIK essay writing from our experts.

When and how will I receive the study material?

It is a digital study package containing PDF guide books and video tutorials and you will receive all the study material via email immediately after completing the purchase. Please note that this is NOT A PRINTED BOOK and is not delivered to your physical address.

Will I have to pay again to get the updated study material later?

As we already said – No! All the customers who purchase this study package will get a Lifetime Subscription to this study package. We keep updating the study material regularly and as our valued customer you will be receiving all the updates at no extra cost.

Pricing (Limited Period Discount)

Topik i package.

For Level 1-2

• TOPIK - Self-Study Guide eBook
• Paper Structure & Question Pattern Analysis + Question Solving Strategies
• Video Tutorials for all Sections
• Comprehensive Grammar & Vocabulary material for TOPIK I -  Video Tutorial Set and eBooks
• All Past TOPIK Papers + Answer sheets + Listening Audio Files

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TOPIK II Package

For Level 3-6

• Comprehensive Guide for TOPIK Essay Writing - 1 Hour Video Tutorial
• TOPIK II Grammar & Vocabulary eBook-I for Level 3-4 & eBook-II for Level 5-6 Aspirants

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Some more testimonials from our customers

Korean language learner aspiring to study

Loving it so far

I am planning to take TOPIK II soon and want to pass level 3 so that it helps me get GKS graduate scholarship next year. I have already started studying for it and I am glad I bought this package. They have all the study material required to prepare for TOPIK well organized in a single folder.

English Language Teacher in Seoul

It's a real deal

It's a real deal for the price. Believe me, the price is nothing for the content that they provide. I bought their material because I trusted the site. It's one of the oldest Korean language sites, almost as old as Talk to me in Korean and these guys are super focused on TOPIK test. So it was an obvious choice for me. 

Graduate student, Kyung Hee University

The tutorials on Essay writing helped me pass level 5

I was very confident about reading and listening parts but writing was my biggest fear. I contacted TOPIK GUIDE and they gave me some tips and asked me to give their study package a try. Since they have a money back policy I bought it. I didn't check the grammar and other material much but the tutorials and content was really good and it helped me pass level 5. If I have to pay $49 just for that writing content, I would.

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