Basic Korean

우리 같이 영화 보러  가자 . In this lesson, we're going to learn 'Verb-자' which can be used in 4 ways. If you want to watch the lesson in Korean with English subtitles, please click the link below. 1. Usage ● '-자' attaches after a verb stem. ● '-자' is used when talking about requests, approval, demands, and assumptions. ● '-자' is mainly used in spoken language and informal situations. ● '-자' is used when talking to close friends such as friends or peers. ● Similar expression is '-읍시다/ㅂ시다' which is used in official or formal situations. 2. Explanation with example sentences '-자' ①  -자 Request (청유):  when asked to do something together. In this case, it's similar to 'let's' in English. ✏︎ 미소: 이번 주말에 뭐 할까?               (What do we do this weekend?) ✏︎ 나나: 우리 같이 영화 보러  가자 . (가다 + 자)              (Let's go see a movie together.) Here, '가자' is a combination of the verb '가다' and '-자.' Nana wants to

Hello~In this lesson, we will look at the expression 'V-는 바람에.’

In this lesson, we will look at the expression ‘A/V-ㄹ 텐데/을 텐데, N-일 텐데.’

In this lesson, we will look at the expression V-느라고. If you want to watch this lesson in Korean with English subtitles, please click the link below. 🌷  Korean grammar lesson 144:  https://youtu.be/YxJHxqgMDTo ⭐️ Korean Grammar 144: V-느라고 회의 준비를 하느라고 점심을 못 먹었어요. 1. Short Conversation - 미소: 나나 씨, 점심 먹었어요? - 나나: 아니요. 아직이요. - 미소: 지금 2시가 넘었는데 아직도 못 먹었어요? - 나나: 네, 회의 준비를 하느라고 못 먹었어요. → The grammar we're going to learn today is ‘ 하느라고 .’ (in English) - Miso: Nana, did you have lunch? - Nana: No.Not yet. - Miso: It's past 2 o'clock, haven't you eaten yet? - Nana: No. I couldn't eat because I was preparing for the meeting. 2. Usage (1) Connecting ending:  '-느라고' is a connecting ending that connects the preceding and following sentences. (2) Cause (reason) + result - The preceding sentence with '느라고' tells the cause or reason for the following sentence.  - The following sentence mainly uses expressions such as '못 해요, 안 해요, 힘들어요, 바빠요', so, it is tal

In this lesson, we will look at the expression 'V-자마자.' 

In this lesson, we will look at the expression 'V-읍시다/ㅂ시다, V-지 맙시다.' Let's learn Korean grammar 'V-읍시다/ㅂ시다, V-지 맙시다.' 

Hi, welcome to Basic Korean. In this video, we will look at the expression 'V-을 거라고 하다/ㄹ 거라고 하다' which is used to indirectly quotes a sentence whose type of sentence is 'declarative sentence', ends with 'verb', and the point of time is 'the future tense'. Let's learn 'indirect quotation' in Korean 'V-을 거라고 하다/ㄹ 거라고 하다.' 

Hello, welcome to Basic Korean. In this lesson, we’re going to learn ‘V-았다고 하다/었다고 하다/했다고 하다' which is used to indirectly quotes a sentence whose type of sentence is 'declarative sentence', ends with 'verb', and the point of time is 'the past tense'.  Let's learn 'indirect quotation' in Korean 'V-았다고 하다/었다고 하다/했다고 하다.'

In this lesson, we’re going to learn ‘V-는다고 하다/ㄴ다고 하다.’ ‘미소 씨가 먼저 간다고 했어요.’ (lit. Miso said she goes first. )

Hello, welcome to Basic Korean. In this lesson, we will look at the expression 'A-다고 하다' that is used to quote a declarative sentence that ends with an adjective. Let's learn 'indirect quotation' in Korean 'A-다고 하다.'

In this lesson, we’re going to learn ' -라고/이라고 ’ which  is used  to quote someone's words directly.  밥 먹기 전에 "잘 먹겠습니다"라고 말해요. (We say "I'll enjoy the meal." before eating.)