Korean grammar guides

Learn the grammar patterns that make Korean writing sound natural.

These guides focus on the parts of Korean that show up again and again in short learner writing: sentence order, particles, endings, tense, questions, and irregular stems.

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Each guide is designed to answer one clear learner question and then send you back to writing practice.

  • Word order English vs Korean sentence structure

    Learn why Korean often puts the main action at the end and why direct translation can sound awkward.

  • Particles Korean particles

    Understand 은/는, 이/가, 을/를, 에, 에서, 도, 만, and other markers in short sentences.

  • Topic vs subject 은/는 vs 이/가

    Focus on the particle pair that learners ask about constantly: topic, contrast, subject, and new information.

  • Endings Korean sentence endings

    Review 아요/어요, 습니다, connecting endings, and how endings shape tone.

  • Past tense Korean past tense

    Learn 았어요, 었어요, 했어요, and common past-tense examples for diary writing.

  • Questions Korean question words

    Practice 누구, 뭐, 어디, 언제, 왜, 어떻게, 몇, and 얼마 with natural question patterns.

  • Irregulars Korean irregular verbs and adjectives

    Learn common ㄷ, ㅂ, ㅅ, 르, ㅎ, and ㄹ irregular patterns.

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