Only Heart - Learning Korean Through Stories

Welcome! Today, we will learn Korean vocabulary related to places. Enhance your Korean language skills by mastering essential location words and using them in meaningful sentences. 장소 jangso location Vocabulary 1 학교, 은행, 교회, 집, 극장, 병원, 약국, 상점. 학교 은행 교회 집 극장 병원 약국 상점. haggyo eunhaeng gyohoe jib geugjang byeong-won yaggug sangjeom. school bank church house theater hospital pharmacy store. Vocabulary 2 음식점, 주유소, 공원, 공장, 유원지, 놀이터. 음식점 주유소 공원 공장 유원지 놀이터. eumsigjeom ju-yuso gong-won gongjang yu-wonji nol-iteo. res...

1. The Difference Between Casual Speech (반말) and Honorific Speech (존댓말) Casual speech (반말) and honorific speech (존댓말) are fundamental elements of the Korean language’s honorific system. Casual speech is used when speaking to close friends or those younger than you , and it tends to be more concise and direct compared to honorific speech. On the other hand, honorific speech is used to show respect and is essential in formal or public settings . Understanding the difference is crucial for Korean language learners to communicate effectively and appropriately. Casual Speech Ending Rules "~어" : Used when the verb stem ends with the vowels ㅓ, ㅜ, ㅡ, ㅣ . "~아" : Used when the verb stem ends with the vowels ㅏ, ㅗ . Examples : 먹다 (to eat) → 나는 밥을 먹어 . 주다 (to give) → 나는 선물을 줘 . 기다리다 (to wait) → 나는 너를 기다려 . 가다 (to go) → 나는 학교에 가 . 보다 (to see) → 나는 영화를 봐 . 오다 (to come) → 친구가 와 . 2. Using Informal Polite Speech (비격식 존댓말) Informa...

Today we will learn about Korean vocabulary related to transportation. Learning through examples is a great way to practice. Let’s get started 교통수단 gyotongsudan Means of Transportation Vocabulary 1 자전거, 승용차, 택시, 버스, 기차, 지하철, 트럭, 비행기, 배. 자전거 승용차 택시 버스 기차 지하철 트럭 비행기 배 jajeongeo seung-yongcha taegsi beoseu gicha jihacheol teuleog bihaenggi bae Bicycle Car Taxi Bus Train Subway Truck Airplane Boat Vocabulary 2 운전, 조종, 출발, 도착, 승객. 운전 조종 출발 도착 승객 unjeon ...

"Two Goats" is a simple yet profound fable that teaches the importance of making concessions. This story helps learners understand how stubborn competition without compromise can lead to negative consequences for everyone involved. We present this tale in 10 easy-to-read sentences, designed to be enjoyable and accessible for Korean language learners. 두 마리 염소 du mali yeomso Two goats Sentence 1 좁은 다리 위에 한 마리 염소가 있었습니다. job-eun dali wi-e han mali yeomsoga iss-eoss-seubnida. There was a goat on a narrow bridge. Sentence Analysis: Word Romanization Translation Part of Speech / Explanation 좁은 jobeun narrow 좁다(Adjective) + 은(Adjective Suffix) 다리 dari bridge 다리(Noun) 위에 wie on 위(Noun...

Learning Korean through stories is an effective way to grasp new vocabulary and sentence structures. This post features the tale of 'Ant and Pigeon,' perfect for beginner Korean learners. Follow the sentence analysis to expand your understanding of Korean grammar and expressions 개미와 비둘기 gaemi-wa bidulgi Ant and pigeon Sentence 1 어느 더운 여름날, eoneu deo-un yeoleumnal, One hot summer day, Sentence Analysis: Word Romanization English Translation Part of Speech / Explanation 어느 eoneu one 어느(Determiner) 더운 deoun hot 덥다(Adjective) + 은(Adjective Suffix) 여름날 yeoreumnal summer day 여름(Noun) + 날(Noun) Sentence 2 작은 개미가 강가에서 물을 마시려다 강물에 빠지고 말았습니다. ja...