TOPIK Mastery Ep2: Basic Korean Grammar for TOPIK I

 

Episode 2: Basic Korean Grammar for TOPIK I

[1: Sentence Structure ]

Korean follows a Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) order. This means the verb always comes at the end. Let's look at an example:

• 저는 사과를 먹어요. (I eat an apple.)

  • 저 = I (subject)

  • 사과를 = apple (object)

  • 먹어요 = eat (verb)

Practice saying this with me: 저는 사과를 먹어요."

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[2: Particles ]

Particles indicate the role of a word in a sentence. Here are a few important ones:

1. 은/는 - Topic particle (저는 학생이에요. I am a student.)

2. 이/가 - Subject particle (책이 있어요. There is a book.)

3. 을/를 - Object particle (사과를 먹어요. I eat an apple.)

Remember, 은/는 gives general information, while 이/가 highlights the subject. Let’s practice using each of these."

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[3: Present Tense Conjugation ]

 In the present tense, verbs typically end in -아요 or -어요. Here’s how it works:

• 먹다 (to eat) → 먹어요

• 보다 (to see) → 봐요

Let’s practice: 저는 밥을 먹어요 (I eat rice.)

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[4: Common Expressions ]

Here are some commonly used expressions that often appear in the TOPIK exam:

• 감사합니다 (Thank you)

• 죄송합니다 (I’m sorry)

• 얼마예요? (How much is it?)

Try using these in daily conversations for better retention.

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