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.
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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.
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Particles
Korean particles
Understand 은/는, 이/가, 을/를, 에, 에서, 도, 만, and other markers in short sentences.
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Topic vs subject
은/는 vs 이/가
Focus on the particle pair that learners ask about constantly: topic, contrast, subject, and new information.
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Endings
Korean sentence endings
Review 아요/어요, 습니다, connecting endings, and how endings shape tone.
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Past tense
Korean past tense
Learn 았어요, 었어요, 했어요, and common past-tense examples for diary writing.
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Questions
Korean question words
Practice 누구, 뭐, 어디, 언제, 왜, 어떻게, 몇, and 얼마 with natural question patterns.
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Irregulars
Korean irregular verbs and adjectives
Learn common ㄷ, ㅂ, ㅅ, 르, ㅎ, and ㄹ irregular patterns.
Turn grammar into writing practice
Pick one guide, write one sentence, and use Nati to check whether your grammar choice sounds natural in context.