Core Grammar Level 1

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Level 1 of our Core Grammar series is now a full video course, with more structure and visual explanations! New levels are coming soon.

Explore New Level 1

Core Grammar Level 1 (formerly Essential Course Level 1)

Target level

from upper beginners to advanced learners

What can you achieve through this course?

  • Learn to express flavors with delicate words and expressions
  • Learn to express textures with the most natural Korean words
  • Broaden your vocabulary by learning the expanded meanings of Korean expressions for flavors and how they are used in daily life
  • Learn relevant grammar points and pronunciation rules"

 

Trailer

Lecturer

Yeji Kim

Course language

English

What can you find inside the course?

  • 11 video lesson and lesson notes with more detailed explanation
  • 2 lessons for review quizzes

Table of contents

  1. 맵다 - to be spicy
  2. 짜다 - to be salty
  3. 싱겁다 - to be bland
  4. 달다 - to be sweet
  5. 쓰다 - to be bitter
  6. Review Session (Lessons 1-5)
  7. 고소하다 - to be nutty + α
  8. 느끼하다 - to be greasy
  9. 담백하다 - to be mild-tasting
  10. 떫다 - to be astringent
  11. 시원하다 - to be cool
  12. Review Session (Lessons 7-11)
  13. 식감 - Textures in Korean

This course is exclusively available to subscribers.

Join now to begin your Korean learning journey!

Reviews

  1. Kenzy & Izzy,

    I’m almost at level 2 in 3 weeks of studying. The experience is great because of the teachers. Please do join me in your study sessions, but I don’t have kakaotalk though, lol. Some groupchats or just someone to talk to, thank you.

  2. Carina López Colli,

    I finally reached the end of level 1!! I’m so excited! It was amazing to listen to your nice Spanish speaking!!! I wish I could help you in any way, as a native speaker.
    Thanks a lot for your teaching. Learning Korean is my biggest goal!

    • TalkToMeInKorean Staff,

      Thank you very much!!! 🥰

  3. Samantha Herrera,

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    I am currently a beginner but i’d love to work with someone to learn together or maybe even help me learn? Contact me!
    instagram @gnarlysamieeee
    KKT: Gnarlysammieee

    • Kendall Hiddleston,

      hi there

      • Samantha Herrera,

        Hello! Sorry for my late response!

  4. Ирина Кулинич,

    heey~
    in the middle of the 1 level now and i would be happy to find study partner to stay motivated and to share good things to help our learning! i’m 22, have been in korea once this spring and want to come back in summer 🙂 please, contact me in instagram if you would like to study together – @12.oct
    and maaany thanks to ttmik team! this place is amazing

  5. Arias,

    im learning Korean, this website is very good, very understanding, I love it, anyhow I live in 20 minutes away from Bakersfield california i feel like if I had someone whole also speaks Korean would help me even more that way can learn from them too if there is a group with Korean people who know English or any other people around the world who also know Korean, I would like too know so I can be added and learn and meet knew people . KKT: askurboiabtme 🙂

    • Isabel Catrina Agbas Miclat,

      What is KKT?

      • Julia Skow,

        I believe they are referring to Kakao Talk. It is a messaging app.

    • Isabel Catrina Agbas Miclat,

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  6. Bruna,

    Hello! I just started learning Korean and I learn better if there’s a way I can talk Korean all the time. if anyone would like a study buddy I’m on KKT too as brunasophia (:

    • Isabel Catrina Agbas Miclat,

      Hi! Just started also to learn korean. Anyways, what is KKT?

      • Viola,

        KKT means Kakaotalk. That’s a messaging app 🙂

      • GABRIELLE FRANKS,

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  7. Michelle Lin,

    Hey! If there’s a group chat can I please be added to them, I’m hoping to learn Korean with people🥰
    Kakaotalk- michellexll
    Instagram- _michellexl_

  8. Kossiwa Assiobo,

    Hello, everyone! I have been learning Korean by myself for a while and I thought about using other resources to reinforce my pronouncing. I hope this resource does help me. Nice to meet everyone. By the way, I am from Nebraska and I am 25. I hope to visit Korea someday.
    Let’s be friend online. Insta: kossiwa_25

  9. BN,

    if there’s a group or anything else for studying Korean, please tell me if i can join

  10. Xstarlust,

    I’m 17 and from Canada!
    Kakaotalk: vicvic777
    Please add me to groups!! 🙂

    • Isabel Catrina Agbas Miclat,

      I will add you on kkt 🙂

      • Dalia Mimed,

        kakaotalk:daliahope

      • Dalia Mimed,

        I want add me also in the groups, can you that

  11. Xstarlust,

    I’m so proud of myself omggg!!! Thank you so much!!

  12. Lan,

    감사합니다!

  13. BYUN ANGEL,

    I just finished level 1,
    please add me to your group study!
    Kakao: Angeluluuu

    • Isabel Catrina Agbas Miclat,

      I’ll add you

  14. Amal Augustine,

    I’ve been here in korea for 1 year now and have somewhat acquired the language but I still have trouble constructing sentences. I think i should start all over again so here goes nothing. Add me to any study groups or just text me if y’all are bored/have questions.
    Kakao: Yamalu96
    Insta: Yamalu96

    • Camelia Rosner,

      Hii!
      Cool that you are in Korea already. I have been studying for a while by myself but really want some company. Could I join your study group
      Kkt: Camelia10

  15. Chelsea Minka,

    hey my name is Chelsea I am 17 and I’m from France if you have a study group or just to learn together here’s my instagram
    chelsea_mka

    • Barno Nurmukhamedova,

      Hi, I am learning Korean too. Do u have kakao talk?

  16. My Kookie,

    Im spending all of April doing 1 to 2 lessons everyday, and if I miss the time to do a lesson I just review all that I have learnt so far. This is by far the best website I have used to learn anything honestly. I am a very auditory learner, and I get bored very easily. For me, the lessons are very fun and get me to laugh, while also teaching me. Ironically the best teachers I have ever had and they don’t even know who I am

    • TalkToMeInKorean Staff,

      Thank you for studying with TTMIK! ❣️

  17. Stephanie Blake,

    Hey guys! I’ve been studying Korean for about 4 months now with a teacher and talk to me in Korean. I have noticed that i have no confidence speaking out loud to people in Korean. I was wondering if anyone can give me advice to over come this. I do have Line ID skynight001

    • Deano Wilson,

      Hey, I’ve been learning since before Christmas and it’s only now that I’m coming across a turning point. Keep pushing forwards and one day, suddenly, things will just click. Don’t worry about it too much 🙂 The same happened when I was learning Thai… it just… clicks 😀

    • gee,

      You don’t have to act like you’re fluent when speaking, just the effort enough to speak someone else’s language will make their day. Even if you make a mistake, no worries! That’s all about learning a language- making mistakes that you can learn from. Give yourself patience and understanding, and practice whenever you can. You got this !!

  18. Sriya Roy Barman,

    hey guys I’M Sriya if you want to be my study buddy please message me
    Line ID sriya18
    Instagram sriya.sugarm/ sriyaroybarman/ jiwonishkim( fan page of kim jiwom actress)

    • Kossiwa Assiobo,

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      I am also a fan of Kim Ji Won and have you seen Arthdal Chronicles? If not, you watch it on Netflix and she did a great job acting. Here is instagram kossiwa_25

  19. Aya Bentoumi,

    hey guys m Aya from Morroco , if you have guys any group study please add me; )

  20. Marlene,

    Hey, I’m a German Teenage girl trying to learn Korean, and it would help if there was someone doing it with me so feel free to reply if you’re interested 🙂

    • Erika Nellyed,

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    • Khushi,

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      • Marlene,

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    • Ashly,

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    • Sriya Roy Barman,

      i would like to join

      • Marlene,

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      • Chelsea Minka,

        hey guys i am Chelsea i’m 17yo and i would like to join too 🙂

  21. Jia Peruda,

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  22. Dynesha,

    Is making a study group on kakao talk a good idea??

    • Chelsea Minka,

      it is ! and i would like to join ;))

  23. Angel,

    hey guys! if anyone of you has a group study, I wanna join.

  24. ,

    Im 36 yr old, mexican, stay at home mom to 2 , i began using duolingo to learn korean and posted it on my IG stories, and someone recommended ttmik and here i am 🙂

    • Blanca García,

      Yo también soy de México!!

      • Alicia Ll,

        yay!! en que curso vas ???