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A+아/어/여 보이다 ~ To seem like A
The grammar structure +아/어/여 보이다 is added to adjectives to express conjection based on outward appearance. That is, that is it ’looks like A’ or ‘seems like A’. Examples 그분이 피곤해 보여요. He looks tired....
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Useful Grammatical Terminology
If the last time you studied what adjectives, clauses and conjunctions were was as long ago for you as it was for me, here are some useful definitions! Object : The object is the who/what that recieves...
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Intermediate TOPIK Practice #8
Questions from the 18th Intermediate TOPIK paper. These are the last of the grammar/vocab section. ※ [27～28] 다음을 읽고 물음에 답하십시오. Read the following and answer the questions. 가 : 요즘 취직하기 정말 어렵다던데, 어떻게...
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A/V+고 해서 ~ because of a number of reasons, including A/V
An interesting grammar point, used to state the primary reason for an action in the following clause, while also indicating there are other reasons. Examples 시간이 없고 해서 못 가요. I don’t have time (amongst...
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Music Vocab: Doom Dada – T.O.P.
간질간질하다: to be ticklish 구석에: in a corner, nook 따끈따끈하다: to be hot, warm 잠재: lie dormant, be hidden 세포: cell 영혼: soul, spirit 범상치 않다: to be out of the ordinary 침착하다: to be calm, poised 과열: overheat 생명:...
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Happy New Year & Favourite Posts of 2013
Happy New Year everyone! 새해 복 많이 받으세요~ May this new year be bigger and better than the last! Here are the top 10 posts of the last year: Top 100 Most Useful Korean Verbs: Full List Top 100 Most Useful...
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+다고요, + 다고 하던데, +다면서요, + 다니요 ~ Clarifying and Confirming Information
This is a great example of why Korean can be such a difficult language to learn! Each of these grammar points are used to clarify and confirm information from others, in slightly different contexts....
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Referring to Future Plans and their Certainty
A useful tidbit I noted in Korean Grammar in Use: Intermediate regarding expressing the degree of certainty of future plans: V+(으)ㄹ 거예요: When referring to a virtually definite plan, ‘going to’ V+(으)려고...
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Reader Letter: Joy
Hi Z, I just recently stumbled on your blog in Hanguk Drama. I am from Sydney as well and is self-studying Korean I guess as a result of my love for Korean drama. I have 4 kids and a full time job but...
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Billy Go Kickstarter: Korean Made Simple Textbook
Quick announcement! Billy Go has an interesting kickstarter project ending soon. What is it for? In his own words: I’m creating a book that anyone can use to learn the Korean language – from children...
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