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🔵 Mastering Long Sentences with Multiple Clauses | Advanced Level (TOPIK 5–6) Do long Korean sentences confuse you, especially when reading news or academic texts? At the advanced level, mastering sentences with multiple clauses is crucial for understanding novels, research papers, and TOPIK 5–6 reading sections. This guide will show you how to analyze connector endings, break down complex clauses, and build natural long sentences yourself. 📚 Table of Contents Understanding Multiple Clauses Common Connectors and Patterns Practice Dialogue Did You Know? Final Thoughts 💡 Understanding Multiple Clauses 복문(複文, multiple clauses)은 두 개 이상의 절이 결합해 하나의 문장을 이루는 구조입니다. 한국어에서는 연결어미(-아서/어서, -지만, -면서 등)와 관형절·명사절을 조합하여 복잡한 의미를 표현합니다. Multiple-clause sentences combine two or more clauses into one. Korean uses connector endings (-아서/어서, -지만, -면서) and noun/relative clauses to convey nuanced meanings. 예시: 비가 많이 와서 길이 막혔지만, 우리는 결국 약속 시간에 맞춰 도착했다. (Be...

Are you preparing for TOPIK II or aiming to write persuasive Korean essays? Opinion writing, especially in Korean, requires not only grammar mastery but also cultural understanding and vocabulary precision. Let’s learn how to write high-quality opinion essays with structure, advanced expressions, and cultural depth. 🖋️ 🧠 Understanding the Structure Korean opinion essays usually follow this format: 서론 (Introduction): Present the topic and your stance. 본론 (Body): Provide supporting reasons, examples, or counterarguments. 결론 (Conclusion): Summarize your argument and give a final opinion or solution. Use connectors such as: 첫째로, 게다가, 반면에, 따라서, 결국에는 to enhance flow and cohesion. 📄 Sample Essay: Should Korea Ban Plastic Bags? 📝 서론 (Introduction) 오늘날 환경 오염 문제는 전 세계적으로 심각해지고 있으며, 특히 일회용 플라스틱 사용은 주요 원인 중 하나이다. 따라서 한국에서도 플라스틱 봉투를 전면 금지해야 한다는 의견에 동의한다. Onelnal hwangyeong oyeom munjeneun jeon segyeteukjeok-eulo simgakhaejigo issgo, teughi ilhoeyong peu...