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V-(으)라고, 지 말라고 = He/She Said Do | Quoting Commands
Quoting lesson part 3. This time, we’ll learn to quote commands in Korean. Commands include the forms: 으세요, 지 마세요, and 아/어 주세요. There are 4 different forms to be aware of. (으)라고, 지 말라고, 아/어 달라고, and 아/어 주라고. Practice is also included.
KSJ 쌤
Jul 313 min read


Quoting Questions - 냐고 하다 Lesson | He asked, She asked..
Part 2 of Quoting Lessons | In this lesson, you’ll learn how to quote questions. 냐고 하다 = (I/he/she) asked ...
KSJ 쌤
Jul 213 min read


던데요 = I realized.., From what I saw.. | 던데요 vs 더라고요
던데요 is a very common Korean ending used when you're recalling or mentioning something you personally experienced, observed, or remember.
Translated as:
"I remember that...", "From what I saw...", "Actually...", "But I noticed that..."
KSJ 쌤
Jun 152 min read


(으)ㄹ까 하다 - I’m thinking about doing
(으)ㄹ까 하다 - I’m thinking about doing
~ㄹ/을까 하다 is often connected to the grammatical principle ~아/어서
KSJ 쌤
Feb 123 min read
Don’t say 안 재미있어요, 안 맛있어요 | How to negate adjectives
안 재미있다 , 안 맛있다 is unnatural to say in Korean. Let’s learn why and how to say negatives more naturally!
KSJ 쌤
Nov 26, 20253 min read


안 vs 지마 | How to say "don't" in Korean
안 & 지 마세요 are both translated as “don’t”. Yet they are quite different. Some of my students slip up and mistake them from time to time.
KSJ 쌤
Nov 17, 20254 min read


(으)ㄹ까요 vs (으)ㄹ래요
These 2 have a similar usage. Let’s discuss the different usages, differences, and compare examples!
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Nov 12, 20252 min read


-고프다 = want to | What 배고프다 really means
고프다 originally means “to be empty” or “to crave,” and is most commonly seen in the form 배고프다 (hungry = stomach-empty).
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Aug 18, 20252 min read


V/A/N-다기보단 =Rather than X, It's Y | Upper Intermediate Grammar Lesson
In conversation, people use 다기보단 to correct or clarify something softly without sounding harsh or argumentative. A very natural grammar form
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May 16, 20254 min read


어디 있어요? vs 어디예요?
did you know there is a difference between 어디 있어요? and 어디예요? This post will help you learn the difference and when to use them!
Vaibhavi
Sep 18, 20243 min read


걱정되다 vs. 걱정하다 vs. 걱정이다: Which One Should You Use When You're Worried in Korean?
Korean learners often find themselves scratching their heads over the differences between 걱정되다, 걱정하다, and 걱정이다. But don't worry—I've got you
Vaibhavi
Sep 13, 20243 min read


Nuances of Korean Past Tense: Understanding ~던 and ~았/었던 (1)
안녕하세요 여러분! I'm Vaibhavi from India. Before beginning this lesson, please review and understand the concept of (으)ㄴ/는 것 . To review and...
Vaibhavi
Aug 26, 20246 min read


A Short Story In Korean | Reunion 재회
안녕하세요 여러분! I'm Vaibhavi from India. Two old friends who haven't spoken in a long time converse in the blog post that follows at an art exhibition. It is designed for beginners and lower-intermediate learners to practice their reading skills. Additionally, there is a list of grammar and vocabulary words taken from the conversation at the end. DIALOGUE 지수: 와, 여기서 만나다니 너무 신기해! 오랜만이야, 민수야. 민수: 정말 오랜만이야, 지수야. 너를 이렇게 다시 만나다니 너무 반갑다. 어쩌다 이렇게 됐어? 지수: 그냥 이 미술 전시회에 오게 됐어. 네가 이곳에 온
Vaibhavi
Aug 23, 20243 min read


Hello, 안녕하세요: A Guide to Polite and Effective Phone Talk in Korean
For those looking to navigate the world of Korean phone conversations, understanding the essential vocabulary and phrases is crucial. I...
Vaibhavi
Feb 19, 20242 min read


을 테니까 vs 을 텐데 Lesson | I assume, I think that..
These grammar structures are the source of lots of confusion for tons of Intermdiate learners, but hopefully this lesson can help
KSJ 쌤
Aug 4, 20233 min read


Why do Korean sentences end with 는다/ㄴ다?
는다 is a plain present tense sentence ending. It has no special meaning on its own, but it conveys a feeling of neutrality directed to no one
KSJ 쌤
Jul 28, 20232 min read


Easy Korean Grammar for Everyday Use
A grammar lesson about ㄹ까 말까 (whether or not), 는 데 걸리다 (It takes X time), ㄴ 적이 있다/없다 (I have done, I haven’t done).
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Jun 30, 20232 min read


How To Conjugate Verbs In Korean | All Tenses and Politeness Levels
The easiest way to conjugate Korean verbs into past, present, and future tenses. There are conjugation charts included
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May 5, 20233 min read
Verb + 어/아/여 보다 and Adjective + 어/아/여 보이다
안녕하세요!! Hello! I am Vaibhavi. In today's lesson we are going to learn how to use the grammar pattern Verb + 어/아/여 보다 and Adjective +...
Vaibhavi
Jan 3, 20232 min read


Difference between 벌써 and 이미
벌써 and 이미 both mean “already”, but there’s a slight difference in when to use them.
Vaibhavi
Dec 26, 20222 min read
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