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How to Write a Speech in Korean | Advanced Korean (TOPIK 5–6) Have you ever needed to give a speech in Korean but weren’t sure where to begin? This guide will teach you how to structure formal speeches in Korean, use advanced honorifics, and incorporate cultural elements to impress in academic, business, or public settings. 📚 Table of Contents Why Speech Writing Matters in Korean Formal Speech Structure Key Phrases and Honorifics Example Speech Excerpts Practice Exercise Did You Know? Final Thoughts 💡 Why Speech Writing Matters in Korean Korean speeches (연설문) reflect not only language skills but also cultural understanding. Properly crafted speeches use honorifics, indirect expressions, and humility —essential for showing respect in business, academic ceremonies, and public events. 📝 Formal Speech Structure Typical Korean speeches follow a three-part structure: Opening (시작): Greetings and gratitude to the audience ...

Understanding Passive and Honorific Verbs in Korean | Advanced Korean (TOPIK 5–6) Do you find Korean honorifics and passive verbs confusing? This guide helps advanced learners understand how to combine respect and passivity in verbs—a crucial skill for formal writing, business communication, and advanced TOPIK exams. 📚 Table of Contents What Are Passive and Honorific Verbs? Key Passive and Honorific Forms Complex Sentence Examples Practice Dialogue: Formal Context Did You Know? Historical and Cultural Insights Final Thoughts 💡 What Are Passive and Honorific Verbs? Passive verbs describe actions received by the subject, while honorific verbs show respect to the subject. In Korean, you often combine these two to maintain politeness and objectivity in formal settings. Example: - Passive: 문이 열렸다 (The door was opened). - Honorific: 선생님께서 오셨어요 (The teacher came [respectfully stated]). Advanced learners must master when to prioritize respect vs...

Using Reported Speech in Complex Korean Sentences | Advanced Korean (TOPIK 5–6) Have you struggled to report what someone said or thought in Korean, especially in long and complex sentences? This advanced lesson guides you through reported speech (간접화법) with multiple clauses, different tenses, and emotional nuances. I’ll teach you as if we are in a real class, breaking it down with examples and tips for formal writing and conversations. 📚 Table of Contents What is Reported Speech (간접화법)? Key Reported Speech Forms Complex Sentence Examples Practice Dialogue: Advanced Quoting Did You Know? Politeness in Reported Speech Final Thoughts 💡 What is Reported Speech (간접화법)? Reported speech in Korean allows you to **relay what someone else said or thought** without quoting them directly. Instead of using quotation marks (“ ”), you attach specific endings like -다고 하다 , -냐고 하다 , or -자고 하다 . At the advanced level, you’ll combine these forms into **comp...

Curious about how Koreans address their siblings and why age matters so much in everyday conversation? This post explores the linguistic and cultural depth of sibling terms and age hierarchy in Korea. 👨‍👩‍👧 Basic Sibling Terms in Korean 📏 Why Age Determines Language 🧓 Hierarchy in Everyday Speech 🔄 How to Adjust Language Based on Age 🎭 Practice Dialogue 💡 Did You Know? 💬 Final Thoughts 🔗 Related Posts 👨‍👩‍👧 Basic Sibling Terms in Korean In Korean, sibling terms vary by the speaker’s gender and the age relationship. You never simply say “brother” or “sister”—context is everything. 형 (hyeong): older brother (used by a male) 누나 (nuna): older sister (used by a male) 오빠 (oppa): older brother (used by a female) 언니 (eonni): older sister (used by a female) 남동생 (namdongsaeng): younger brother (used by anyone) 여동생 (yeodongsaeng): younger sister (used by anyone) Unlike English, Koreans **never** use a sibling’s first name ...