Essential Grammar
Core grammar: particles (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) and sentence structure
- Use Korean particles correctly (은/는, 이/가, 을/를)
- Build basic Korean sentences
- Understand subject-object-verb word order
Lessons
Particles: 을/를, 에, 에서
Learn object particles and location particles to build basic sentences.
Lesson 2Verb Conjugation Basics
Learn how to conjugate Korean verbs into polite present tense (아/어요).
Lesson 3Past Tense: 았/었어요
Turn present tense sentences into past tense using 았/었어요.
Lesson 4Negation: 안, 못, ~지 않다
Three ways to make negative sentences in Korean.
Lesson 5Want & Can: ~고 싶다, ~(으)ㄹ 수 있다
Express what you want to do and what you are able to do.
Lesson 6Counting & Units: 개, 명, 잔, 병
Learn Sino-Korean numbers and counting units (classifiers) for everyday objects.
Lesson 7Talking About the Future
Express future plans and intentions using -(으)ㄹ 거예요, -겠-, and -(으)ㄹ게요.
Lesson 8Sino-Korean vs Native Numbers: Usage Rules
Korean has two number systems. Learn which one to use for time, age, counting, dates, and money.
Lesson 9Dates & Days of the Week
Learn to read and say dates, months, and days of the week in Korean.
Lesson 10Money & Shopping: Prices and Calculations
Learn to read and use Korean won amounts, ask prices, give change, and handle money in everyday situations.