Korean Language Exam Preparation

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Master Hangul, vocabulary, grammar, and ace your Korean language exams!

Korean Alphabet (Hangul)

Hangul is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It was created during the Joseon Dynasty in 1443. Master these basic consonants and vowels to start reading Korean!

Basic Consonants (자음)

ㄱ

g/k

giyeok

ㄴ

nieun

ㄷ

d/t

digeut

ㄹ

r/l

rieul

ㅁ

mieum

ㅂ

b/p

bieup

ㅅ

siot

ㅇ

ng/-

ieung

ㅈ

jieut

ㅊ

chieut

ㅋ

kieuk

ㅌ

tieut

ㅍ

pieup

ㅎ

hieut

Basic Vowels (모음)

ㅏ

ㅓ

ㅗ

ㅜ

ㅡ

ㅣ

ㅐ

ㅔ

ㅚ

ㅟ

Essential Vocabulary

Build your Korean vocabulary with these essential words organized by category.

Greetings & Basic Phrases

안녕하세요

annyeonghaseyo

Hello (formal)

감사합니다

gamsahamnida

Thank you (formal)

죄송합니다

joesonghamnida

I'm sorry

네

Yes

아니요

aniyo

만나서 반갑습니다

mannaseo bangapseumnida

Nice to meet you

Numbers

하나 / 일

hana / il

One (native/Sino)

둘 / 이

dul / i

Two (native/Sino)

셋 / 삼

set / sam

Three (native/Sino)

넷 / 사

net / sa

Four (native/Sino)

다섯 / 오

daseot / o

Five (native/Sino)

열 / 십

yeol / sip

Ten (native/Sino)

Common Verbs

가다

gada

To go

오다

oda

To come

먹다

meokda

To eat

마시다

masida

To drink

보다

boda

To see/watch

하다

hada

To do

Essential Grammar

Master these fundamental Korean grammar patterns to form sentences and communicate effectively.

1. Topic Marker -은/는 (eun/neun)

Used to mark the topic of a sentence. Use -은 after consonants and -는 after vowels.

저는 학생입니다.

Jeoneun haksaengimnida.

I am a student. (As for me, I am a student.)

이것은 책입니다.

Igeoseun chaekimnida.

This is a book.

2. Subject Marker -이/가 (i/ga)

Used to mark the subject of a sentence. Use -이 after consonants and -가 after vowels.

비가 옵니다.

Biga omnida.

It is raining. (Rain is falling.)

친구가 왔습니다.

Chinguga watseumnida.

A friend came.

3. Object Marker -을/를 (eul/reul)

Used to mark the object of a sentence. Use -을 after consonants and -를 after vowels.

저는 밥을 먹습니다.

Jeoneun babeul meokseumnida.

I eat rice/a meal.

책을 읽습니다.

Chaegeul ikseumnida.

I read a book.

4. Polite Ending -ㅂ니다/습니다 (-mnida/seumnida)

Formal polite ending used in declarative sentences. Use -ㅂ니다 after vowels and -습니다 after consonants.

갑니다

gamnida

go(es)

먹습니다

meokseumnida

eat(s)

5. Question Ending -ㅂ니까/습니까? (-mnikka/seumnikka?)

Formal polite ending used in questions. Use -ㅂ니까 after vowels and -습니까 after consonants.

갑니까?

gamnikka?

Do you go? / Are you going?

먹습니까?

meokseumnikka?

Do you eat? / Are you eating?

Practice Exercises

Test your knowledge with these practice questions!

Question 1: Translate to Korean

What is "Thank you" in Korean (formal)?

A. 안녕하세요

B. 감사합니다

C. 죄송합니다

D. 만나서 반갑습니다

Question 2: Choose the correct meaning

What does "안녕하세요" mean?

A. Thank you

B. I'm sorry

C. Hello

D. Goodbye

Question 3: Complete the sentence

저 ___ 학생입니다. (Fill in the correct particle)

A. 이

B. 가

C. 을

D. 는

Question 4: Translate to English

What does "비가 옵니다" mean?

A. The wind is blowing

B. The sun is shining

C. It is snowing

D. It is raining

Question 5: Identify the Hangul letter

What is the romanization of "ㅁ"?

A. b/p

B. n

C. m

D. s

Exam Preparation Tips

Follow these strategies to excel in your Korean language exams!

📚 Study Strategies

Practice Hangul daily until you can read it fluently
Learn vocabulary in context, not just isolated words
Focus on high-frequency words first
Review grammar patterns regularly
Use spaced repetition for long-term retention

🎯 Listening Skills

Listen to Korean podcasts and news
Watch Korean dramas with subtitles
Practice with Korean language learning apps
Focus on distinguishing similar sounds
Take notes while listening to practice

✍️ Writing Practice

Practice writing Hangul characters daily
Keep a journal in simple Korean
Write summaries of what you've learned
Practice proper stroke order
Get feedback from native speakers if possible

🗣️ Speaking Skills

Practice pronunciation aloud
Record yourself and compare with native speakers
Learn common phrases and greetings
Practice shadowing techniques
Don't be afraid to make mistakes

📝 Exam Day Tips

Get enough sleep the night before
Arrive early to the exam center
Read all instructions carefully
Manage your time wisely
Review your answers if time permits

🔄 Regular Practice

Set aside dedicated study time each day
Use language exchange platforms
Join Korean language study groups
Take practice tests regularly
Track your progress and celebrate milestones

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