Day 30: Reviewing and Summarizing What You've Learned in Korean Congratulations on reaching Day 30 of your Korean language journey! You’ve made incredible progress, and today, we’ll review and summarize everything you’ve learned so far. This lesson will help you reinforce the material, ensure that you understand the key concepts, and prepare you to start using your Korean in real-life situations. Let’s go over all the important topics and structures we’ve covered in this program! 1. Review of Key Grammar Topics Throughout the 30-day program , we’ve covered essential grammar topics that form the foundation of your Korean learning journey. Let’s quickly recap the key grammar structures: Basic Sentence Structure : [Subject] + [Object] + [Verb] This is the core sentence structure in Korean, used to form simple sentences like 저는 사과를 먹어요. (Jeoneun sagwareul meogeoyo.) – I eat an apple. Polite and Informal Speech : We learned the difference between formal speech (존댓...

 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 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 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...

 Day 21: Talking About Hobbies and Interests in Korean Welcome to Day 21 of your Korean language journey! Today, we’ll be learning how to talk about your hobbies and interests in Korean. Being able to talk about what you like to do in your free time is an important part of building conversations. Whether you enjoy sports, music, or reading, knowing how to express your hobbies and interests will help you engage more meaningfully with others in Korean. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to talk about your favorite activities, explain what you enjoy, and ask others about their hobbies too! 1. Basic Structure for Talking About Hobbies The basic sentence structure for talking about hobbies and interests in Korean is: [Subject] + [Object] + 좋아하다 (joahada) – To like [object]. Example : 저는 운동을 좋아해요. (Jeoneun undongeul joahaeyo.) – I like exercising. Example : 그녀는 음악을 좋아해요. (Geunyeoneun eumageul joahaeyo.) – She likes music. When talking about hobbies, we often u...