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20 Lessons: Comprehensive Korean Language Series for Beginners This 20-part series provides a comprehensive introduction to the Korean language for complete beginners. By following these lessons, you’ll build a strong foundation that will prepare you for more advanced Korean studies. Below are 50 example sentences in Korean, along with their phonetic pronunciation and English translation. 1. 안녕하세요! An-nyeong-ha-se-yo! Hello! 2. 감사합니다. Gam-sa-ham-ni-da. Thank you. 3. 이거 얼마예요? I-geo eol-ma-ye-yo? How much is this? 4. 한국어를 배우고 있어요. Han-gug-eo-reul bae-u-go iss-eo-yo. I am learning Korean. 5. 어디에 가고 싶어요? Eo-di-e ga-go sip-eo-yo? Where do you want to go? 6. 이건 뭐예요? I-geon mwo-ye-yo? What is this? 7. 저는 미국에서 왔어요. Jeo-neun mi-gug-e-seo wa-sseo-yo. I am from the United States. 8. 오늘 날씨가 어때요? O-neul nal-ssi-ga eo-ttae-yo? How is the weather today? 9. 시간 있어요? Si-gan iss-eo-yo? Do you have time? 10. 화장실 어디에 있어요? Hwa-jang-sil eo-di-e iss-eo-yo? Where is the bathroom? 11. 배고파요. Bae-go-pa-yo. I am h...

Lesson 19: Korean Culture and Traditions - Understanding Key Aspects In Lesson 19, we will explore key aspects of Korean culture and traditions. You will learn about important holidays, cultural norms, and how to show respect in various situations. This lesson will enhance your understanding of Korean society and prepare you for interactions in Korea. Below are 50 example sentences with Korean sentences, phonetic pronunciation, and English translation. 1. 설날은 한국의 중요한 명절입니다. Seol-nal-eun Han-gug-ui jung-yo-han myeong-jeol-im-ni-da. Seollal is an important holiday in Korea. 2. 추석은 한국의 대표적인 전통 명절입니다. Chu-seok-eun Han-gug-ui dae-pyo-jeog-in jeon-tong myeong-jeol-im-ni-da. Chuseok is a representative traditional holiday in Korea. 3. 한복은 한국의 전통 의상입니다. Han-bok-eun Han-gug-ui jeon-tong ui-sang-im-ni-da. Hanbok is the traditional clothing of Korea. 4. 한국에서 두 손으로 물건을 건네는 것이 예의입니다. Han-gug-e-seo du son-eu-ro mul-geon-eul geon-ne-neun geot-i ye-ui-im-ni-da. In Korea, it is polite to hand over thin...

Lesson 18: Making Plans in Korean - How to Arrange Meetups with Friends In this lesson, you will learn how to make and talk about plans in Korean. We will cover essential vocabulary related to dates, times, and activities. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently arrange meetups with your friends in Korean. Below, you will find 50 example sentences, each with the Korean sentence, phonetic pronunciation, and English translation. 1. 내일 만날까요? nae-il man-nal-kka-yo? Shall we meet tomorrow? 2. 저녁에 시간 있어요? jeo-nyeok-e si-gan it-seo-yo? Do you have time in the evening? 3. 주말에 뭐 할 거예요? ju-mal-e mwo hal geo-ye-yo? What are you doing this weekend? 4. 다음 주에 만나요. da-eum ju-e man-na-yo. Let's meet next week. 5. 오후에 커피 마실래요? o-hu-e keo-pi ma-sil-lae-yo? Do you want to drink coffee in the afternoon? 6. 몇 시에 만날까요? myeot si-e man-nal-kka-yo? What time shall we meet? 7. 오늘 저녁에 뭐 할 거예요? o-neul jeo-nyeok-e mwo hal geo-ye-yo? What are you doing this evening? 8. 주중에 시간이 있어요? ju-jung-e ...

Lesson 17: Expressing Likes and Dislikes in Korean - 50+ Essential Sentences Understanding how to express your likes and dislikes is crucial for engaging in meaningful conversations and making connections in Korean. In Lesson 17, we’ll explore how to articulate your preferences and ask others about theirs. This post provides over 50 example sentences to help you practice expressing likes, dislikes, and preferences in Korean. 1. Basic Phrases for Expressing Likes Start with fundamental phrases for stating what you like: Examples: 저는 [activity/food]을/를 좋아해요. (Jeoneun [activity/food] eul/reul joahaeyo.) - I like [activity/food]. 나는 [activity/food]을/를 좋아해요. (Naneun [activity/food] eul/reul joahaeyo.) - I like [activity/food]. [activity/food]이/가 좋다. ([Activity/food] i/ga jota.) - [Activity/food] is good. 저는 [activity/food]을/를 즐겨요. (Jeoneun [activity/food] eul/reul jeulgyeoyo.) - I enjoy [activity/food]. [activity/food]을/를 좋아하는 편이에요. ([Activity/food] eul/reul joahaneun pyeonieyo.) - I tend t...

Lesson 14: Talking About Weather in Korean - Essential Sentences Understanding and discussing the weather is a crucial part of daily conversations. In Lesson 14, we’ll explore weather-related vocabulary and phrases in Korean. You’ll learn how to describe the weather, ask about the weather forecast, and talk about seasons. This post includes over 50 example sentences to help you practice and communicate effectively about weather conditions in Korean. 1. Basic Weather Vocabulary Start by familiarizing yourself with essential weather-related terms: Weather - 날씨 (Nalssi) Temperature - 온도 (Ondo) Sunny - 맑다 (Malda) Cloudy - 흐리다 (Heurida) Rain - 비 (Bi) Snow - 눈 (Nun) Wind - 바람 (Baram) Hot - 덥다 (Deopda) Cold - 춥다 (Chupda) Humid - 습하다 (Seuphada) Storm - 폭풍 (Pokpung) Forecast - 일기예보 (Ilgi yebo) Season - 계절 (Gyejeol) 2. Describing the Current Weather Use these phrases to describe the weather conditions you’re experiencing: Examples: 오늘 날씨가 좋네요. (Oneul nalssiga jonneyo.) - The weather...

Lesson 13: Korean Transportation and Directions - 50+ Essential Sentences Navigating in a new country can be challenging, especially when you don't speak the language. In this lesson, we’ll introduce essential vocabulary and phrases related to transportation and directions in Korean. You’ll learn how to navigate Korean cities by bus, train, or taxi, and how to ask for and understand directions. This post includes over 50 example sentences to help you practice and gain confidence in using these terms. 1. Basic Korean Transportation Vocabulary Familiarize yourself with common transportation-related terms: Bus - 버스 (Beoseu) Subway - 지하철 (Jihacheol) Train - 기차 (Gicha) Taxi - 택시 (Taeksi) Bicycle - 자전거 (Jajeongeo) Airport - 공항 (Gonghang) Station - 역 (Yeok) Ticket - 표 (Pyo) 2. Talking About Different Modes of Transportation Learn how to discuss different ways of getting around: Examples: 저는 버스를 타고 학교에 가요. (Jeoneun beoseureul tago hakgyoe gayo.) - I take the bus to school. 오늘 지하철이 ...

Lesson 11: Korean Food and Dining Vocabulary - 50+ Useful Sentences Learning how to communicate effectively in a restaurant is an essential part of mastering any language. In this lesson, we'll explore Korean food vocabulary and useful phrases for dining out. You’ll learn how to order food, ask for the bill, and express your preferences in a Korean restaurant. This post includes over 50 example sentences to help you practice and become confident when dining in Korea. 1. Basic Korean Food Vocabulary Here are some essential food-related words you need to know: Rice - 밥 (Bap) Soup - 국 (Guk) Noodles - 면 (Myeon) Meat - 고기 (Gogi) Fish - 생선 (Saengseon) Vegetables - 야채 (Yachae) Spicy - 매운 (Maeun) Sweet - 달콤한 (Dalkomhan) Salty - 짠 (Jjan) Bitter - 쓴 (Sseun) 2. Ordering Food in a Korean Restaurant Knowing how to order food is a crucial skill. Below are sentences to help you navigate the ordering process. Examples: 메뉴 주세요. (Menyu juseyo.) - Please give me the menu. 이거 주세요. (Igeo juse...

Lesson 8: Basic Korean Question Words: Mastering Who, What, Where, When, and Why Learning Korean can be both exciting and challenging, especially when it comes to forming questions. Knowing the basic question words like "who," "what," "where," "when," and "why" in Korean is essential for everyday conversations. In this guide, we’ll dive into these key question words and provide you with over 50 examples to help you practice and master them. 1. Who? - 누구? (Nugu?) "누구" is the Korean word for "who." It's used when asking about a person. Examples: 이 사람은 누구예요? (I sarameun nuguyeyo?) - Who is this person? 저기 있는 사람은 누구야? (Jeogi inneun sarameun nuguya?) - Who is that person over there? 이 책을 쓴 사람은 누구인가요? (I chaegeul sseun sarameun nuguingayo?) - Who wrote this book? 오늘 만날 사람은 누구죠? (Oneul mannal sarameun nugujyo?) - Who are we meeting today? 이 노래 부른 사람은 누구예요? (I norae burun sarameun nuguyeyo?) - Who sang this song? 2. What...

Lesson 7: Talking About Time in Korean Welcome to Lesson 7! In this lesson, we’ll focus on how to talk about time in Korean. You’ll learn how to ask for and tell the time, along with essential Korean time-related vocabulary such as days of the week, months, and more. Understanding how to express time is crucial for making appointments, planning your day, and communicating effectively in Korean. We’ve included over 50 example sentences to help you practice and master these concepts. 1. How to Ask for the Time in Korean To ask for the time, you can use the following phrases: 지금 몇 시예요? (Jigeum myeot siyeyo?) - What time is it now? 몇 시입니까? (Myeot siimnikka?) - What time is it? (Formal) 2. Telling the Time in Korean In Korean, telling the time combines native Korean numbers for hours and Sino-Korean numbers for minutes. 1시 (Hana-si) - 1:00 2시 (Dul-si) - 2:00 3시 (Set-si) - 3:00 4시 (Net-si) - 4:00 5시 (Daseot-si) - 5:00 6시 (Yeoseot-si) - 6:00 7시 (Ilgop-si) - 7:00 8시 (Yeodeol-si) - 8:...

Lesson 6: Counting in Korean - Master Numbers 1 to 10 Welcome to Lesson 6! In this lesson, we’ll focus on counting in Korean, covering numbers 1 to 10. Understanding both the Sino-Korean and native Korean numbering systems is essential for everyday communication, whether you’re shopping, telling time, or counting objects. We’ll guide you through both systems and provide over 50 practical example sentences to help you master these basics. 1. Understanding the Two Korean Numbering Systems Korean uses two numbering systems: Sino-Korean (based on Chinese characters) and Native Korean . Each has its own usage depending on the context. Sino-Korean Numbers are used for dates, money, phone numbers, addresses, and minutes. Native Korean Numbers are used for counting objects, people, age, and hours. 2. Numbers 1 to 10 in Korean Here’s a quick overview of the numbers 1 to 10 in both systems: Sino-Korean: 일 (il) 이 (i) 삼 (sam) 사 (sa) 오 (o) 육 (yuk) 칠 (chil) 팔 (pal) 구 (gu) 십 (sip) Native Korean: 하...

Lesson 5: Understanding Korean Pronouns and Simple Sentence Structures Welcome to Lesson 5! In this lesson, you'll dive into Korean pronouns and basic sentence structures. Learning how to use pronouns like "I," "you," "he," and "she," along with simple verbs such as "to be" (이다) and "to have" (있다), is essential for constructing basic sentences. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to form simple Korean sentences confidently. We’ve also included over 50 example sentences to help you practice. 1. Korean Pronouns: "I," "You," "He/She" 나 (na) - I (informal) Example: 나는 학생이다. (Naneun haksaengida.) - I am a student. 저 (jeo) - I (formal) Example: 저는 회사원입니다. (Jeoneun hoesawonimnida.) - I am an office worker. 너 (neo) - You (informal) Example: 너는 내 친구야. (Neoneun nae chinguya.) - You are my friend. 당신 (dangsin) - You (formal, rarely used in direct conversation) Example: 당신은 의사입니다. (Dangsineu...

Lesson 10: Simple Korean Verbs in Present Tense: 50+ Practice Sentences Learning how to conjugate verbs in the present tense is a crucial step in mastering Korean. In this lesson, we'll focus on basic Korean verbs and guide you through how to use them in the present tense. This post includes over 50 example sentences using common verbs like "to eat," "to drink," and "to go." By the end of this lesson, you'll have a solid understanding of how to form and use these verbs in everyday conversations. 1. Common Korean Verbs and Their Present Tense Conjugation Here are some essential Korean verbs and how they are conjugated in the present tense: To eat - 먹다 (Meokda) → 먹어요 (Meogeoyo) To drink - 마시다 (Masida) → 마셔요 (Masyeoyo) To go - 가다 (Gada) → 가요 (Gayo) To come - 오다 (Oda) → 와요 (Wayo) To see/watch - 보다 (Boda) → 봐요 (Bwayo) To do - 하다 (Hada) → 해요 (Haeyo) To make - 만들다 (Mandeulda) → 만들어요 (Mandeureoyo) To sleep - 자다 (Jada) → 자요 (Jayo) To read - 읽다 (Ikd...