Day 29: Expressing Wishes and Desires in Korean – How to Talk About What You Want Welcome to Day 29 of your Korean language journey! Today, we’ll focus on how to express your wishes , desires , and hopes in Korean. Talking about wants and wishes is a common part of everyday conversation, whether you’re talking about personal desires, hopes for the future, or wishes for others. Learning how to express these ideas is essential for communicating more naturally and expressing your feelings in Korean. By the end of today’s lesson, you’ll be able to talk about what you want , express your wishes , and talk about hopes for yourself and others in Korean. 1. Expressing Wants in Korean (원하다 사용하기) To express wants in Korean, the verb 원하다 (wonhada) – to want is commonly used. It’s used to talk about things you wish to have or actions you want to take. Structure : [Subject] + [Object] + 원하다 (wonhada) – I want [object]. Examples : 저는 책을 원해요. (Jeoneun chaekeul wonhaeyo.) – I w...

 Day 28: Giving and Following Commands in Korean – How to Tell Others to Do Things Welcome to Day 28 of your Korean language journey! Today, we’ll learn how to give and follow commands in Korean. In Korean, giving and following commands is an important part of communication. Whether you’re telling someone to do something, giving instructions, or asking for a favor, understanding how to use commands (imperatives) correctly will help you communicate clearly in various situations. It’s also essential to know how to give commands politely, especially in more formal settings. By the end of today’s lesson, you’ll be able to give polite commands , ask for things to be done , and follow instructions in Korean. 1. How to Give Commands in Korean (명령형 사용하기) In Korean, commands are typically formed by using imperative verb forms. The verb form you use depends on the level of politeness you want to convey. There are three main levels of politeness in giving commands: Informal Comm...

 Day 27: Making Decisions and Giving Opinions in Korean Welcome to Day 27 of your Korean language journey! Today, we’ll learn how to make decisions and give opinions in Korean. Being able to express your opinions and make decisions is essential for conversations, whether you're discussing your preferences, deciding on an activity, or sharing your thoughts with others. In Korean, there are specific ways to express what you think and how to make decisions, which will allow you to communicate confidently and clearly. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to express your opinions , ask for others’ opinions , and make decisions in Korean. 1. Giving Opinions in Korean (의견 표현하기) When giving your opinion in Korean, it’s important to use polite language, especially if you’re speaking to someone older or of higher status. The most common way to express opinions is by using verbs like 생각하다 (saenggakhada) – to think, and 생각이에요 (saenggak-ieyo) – to be one’s thought or opinion. T...

 Day 26: Making Comparisons in Korean – How to Compare People, Objects, and Situations Welcome to Day 26 of your Korean language journey! Today, we’ll focus on how to make comparisons in Korean. Making comparisons is an important part of any language, especially when you want to highlight the differences or similarities between two or more things. In Korean, there are specific structures and words used to compare people , objects , and situations . By the end of today’s lesson, you’ll be able to make comparisons between things, talk about which one is better , bigger , or more interesting , and explain your preferences in Korean. 1. Basic Structure for Making Comparisons In Korean, the general structure for comparisons is as follows: [Noun 1] + (이/가) + [Adjective] + (보다) + [Noun 2] This structure translates to "Noun 1 is [adjective] than Noun 2." You can use 보다 (boda) to indicate "than" or to make a direct comparison. Examples : 이 책이 그 책보다 좋아요. (I chae...

 Day 25: Making Suggestions and Offering Help in Korean Welcome to Day 25 of your Korean language journey! Today, we’ll focus on how to make suggestions and offer help in Korean. In Korean, making suggestions and offering help is essential for polite conversation. Whether you want to offer assistance to a friend or suggest something to do, knowing how to express these ideas politely will improve your ability to communicate and build good relationships. By the end of today’s lesson, you’ll know how to make suggestions , offer help, and politely ask if someone needs assistance. 1. Making Suggestions in Korean (제안하기) When you want to make a suggestion in Korean, the most common way is to use the verb -자 (-ja) , which means “let’s” in English. This form is used to suggest an activity or invite someone to do something together. The basic structure for making suggestions is: [Verb Stem] + -자 (-ja) – Let’s [verb]. Examples : 가다 (gada) – to go → 가자 (gaja) – Let’s go 공원에 ...

Day 24: Understanding Honorifics and Formal Speech in Korean Welcome to Day 24 of your Korean language journey! Today, we’re going to focus on honorifics and formal speech in Korean. Korean has a complex system of politeness levels, and understanding honorifics and how to speak formally is essential for making a good impression, especially when talking to people you don’t know well or people who are older than you. Korean culture places a strong emphasis on respect , and speaking politely is a sign of good manners. By the end of today’s lesson, you’ll understand when and how to use formal speech and honorifics , and you’ll be able to speak politely in various situations. 1. What Are Honorifics in Korean? (존댓말이란 무엇인가요?) In Korean, honorifics are special words, particles, and verb endings used to show respect. Honorifics are used to address people who are older , higher in status , or when you want to show politeness . Korean has two main types of speech: 존댓말 (jondaetmal) ...

 Day 23: Talking About the Future – How to Use the Future Tense in Korean Welcome to Day 23 of your Korean language journey! Today, we’ll focus on how to talk about the future and express future actions in Korean. Now that you’ve learned how to use the present tense and past tense , it’s time to tackle how to express what you will do in the future. Being able to talk about your plans , intentions , and predictions is an important skill for having complete conversations in Korean. By the end of today’s lesson, you’ll be able to confidently use the future tense in Korean to describe things that will happen in the future. 1. Forming the Future Tense in Korean In Korean, the future tense is typically formed by adding -ㄹ 거예요 (-l geoyeyo) or -을 거예요 (-eul geoyeyo) to the verb stem. The choice between the two depends on the final vowel of the verb stem. -ㄹ 거예요 (-l geoyeyo) is used after verb stems that end in a vowel (except for -하다 ). -을 거예요 (-eul geoyeyo) is used a...