Kyunghee Korean Intermediate 1 Grammar

Kyung Hee Korean Grammar: An Innovative Approach to Mastering Korean

A Comprehensive Online Course

“Kyung Hee Korean Grammar” is an exceptional online course, collaboratively developed with Kyung Hee Cyber University. This course offers a swift and efficient path to mastering Korean grammar. It skillfully integrates elements from both “Listening and Speaking Kyung Hee Korean” and “Reading and Writing Kyung Hee Korean,” providing a cohesive learning experience. The course’s structure enhances speaking abilities by interweaving unit introductions with summary activities.

Ideal for Intermediate Learners

Designed specifically for adult learners at an intermediate level, “Kyunghee Korean Intermediate 1 Grammar” stands as the third installment in a series of six comprehensive Korean language textbooks. It focuses on enabling learners to construct accurate sentences in a variety of communication contexts.

Real-Life and Social Contexts

The curriculum spans a wide array of topics, from everyday life scenarios to more complex social subjects. This approach ensures learners grasp the practical application of grammar in diverse situations. The course also emphasizes the enhancement of communication skills through progressive exercises and a multitude of activity types.

Fluent and Accurate Communication

By the end of this course, students will have developed the ability to communicate fluently and accurately, employing grammar that is apt for various conversational settings.

Course Content Overview

Grammar Topics

1. State verbs
2. Action verbs (eu)ㄴ
3. Verb-verb constructs
4. Status verbs (ah/uh looks)
5. Verb nuances (ugh)ㄴji/ji
6. Verb forms for ‘become’
7. Expressing ongoing actions or states
8. Inquiry forms in action and status verbs
9. Conjugations for ‘It’s (yo)’
10. Ado/Ado verb forms
11. Expressions with ‘Ouch/Ouch’
12. Conditional ‘If there is (yo)’
13. Observational forms in action and status verbs
14. Immediate action verbs
15. Obligatory action forms
16. Speculative verb forms
17. Expressing ‘to say’
18. Forms for ‘to ask’
19. Narrative action verbs
20. The verb ‘to sleep’
21. Citation abbreviations
22. Placement verbs (ah/put/place)
23. Exclusive noun constructs
24. Existential forms (Ah/uh there is)
25. Negative noun forms
26. Reporting verbs
27. Conjunction forms (ah/uh)
28. Encouraging verb forms
29. Conditional constructs (is/ㄴ) if
30. Expressions for ‘dawn’
31. Question forms (is/ㄴ) said (yo)?
32. Alternative constructs (eu)ㄴ/
33. Passive voice
34. Worthwhile action constructs
35. Predictive forms (ugh) ㄹ teuni (ka)
36. Choice expressions (ugh) or mana
37. Comparative noun structures
38. Speculative action forms
39. Equivalence constructs (eu)ㄴ/
40. Attemptive forms (eu)ryeoda (a)
41. Verb ‘to crawl (yo)’
42. Inclusive noun constructs
43. Necessity expressions (ugh) ㄹ
44. Causal action forms
45. Temporal noun phrases
46. Relational constructs
47. Expressions of fear
48. Exit verbs
49. Status changes (Ahada/Ahada)
50. Side-by-side comparisons (ugh)ㄴ/

Additional Resources

• Listening passages
• Model answers
• A comprehensive grammar index

Publisher’s Insights

• The course meticulously selects 50 grammatical items commonly used in everyday and social contexts.
• Each grammatical item is presented through a structured process: introduction, meaning, practice, and activity. This gradual learning method allows students to intuitively understand and apply grammar in context-appropriate manners.
• The variety of activities provided enables students to practically use the grammar in different types, fostering both accuracy and fluency.

“Kyung Hee Korean Grammar” is not just a course but a journey towards mastering the Korean language with confidence and proficiency.