Korean grammar for beginners

Mastering Korean Particles: Understanding ‘부터’ vs ‘에서’ with K-pop Examples

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Anime-style full-body illustration of a beautiful young woman from head to toe, representing the phrase 머리부터 발끝까지

Learn the subtle differences between the Korean particles ‘부터’ and ‘에서’. Explore practical examples from everyday Korean, travel, time expressions, and K-pop lyrics like Kim Jong-kook’s ‘사랑스러워’ and 4Minute’s ‘Hot Issue’ to understand coverage, sequence, and emphasis.   1. Introduction: The Fascinating World of Korean Particles “부터” and “에서” For learners of Korean, particles like … Read more

Mastering Korean Particles: Understanding -이/가 vs. -은/는 for Fluent Conversation

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Understanding 이, 가 vs 은, 는

Learn how to use Korean particles -이/가 and -은/는 correctly in everyday conversations. Understand new vs. given information, emphasis, contrasts, and friendly name forms for natural Korean speech.   1. Introduction — Why Korean Particles Are Tricky for Learners For many learners coming from English and other Indo-European languages, Korean particles (조사) feel like a … Read more