Unit 1 Comprehensive Review

Welcome to the Unit 1 Review

Congratulations on completing all 25 lessons of Unit 1. This review lesson summarizes the key concepts from every lesson, provides mixed practice exercises, and prepares you for the next stage of your Korean learning journey.

Lesson-by-Lesson Summary

Lessons 1--5: Foundations

Core principle from Lessons 1--5: Korean sentences end with the verb. Particles mark the grammatical role of each noun. Verbs and adjectives conjugate based on their stem's final vowel.

Lessons 6--10: Expanding Expression

Core principle from Lessons 6--10: Korean has multiple speech levels that must match the social context. Tense markers attach to the verb stem before the speech level ending. Sentences can be connected with conjunctive endings.

Lessons 11--15: Numbers, Time & Practical Skills

Core principle from Lessons 11--15: Korean uses two number systems. Native Korean numbers pair with counters and hours. Sino-Korean numbers are used for dates, money, minutes, and abstract counting.

Lessons 16--20: Grammar Depth

Core principle from Lessons 16--20: Korean expresses nuances like ability, ongoing actions, and opinions through verb endings and auxiliary constructions. These patterns stack onto the verb stem.

Lessons 21--25: Advanced Basics

Core principle from Lessons 21--25: Mastering irregulars, question patterns, and adverbs allows you to express yourself naturally and handle real conversations.

Key Grammar Points Review

Particles Summary

Verb Endings Summary

Connective Endings Summary

Irregular Verb Quick Reference

Mixed Practice Exercises

Exercise 1: Particle Selection

Choose the correct particle:

1. 저 ___ 한국어를 공부해요. (은/는 or 이/가?) → 는
2. 물 ___ 주세요. (을/를 or 은/는?) → 을
3. 학교 ___ 가요. (에 or 에서?) → 에
4. 도서관 ___ 공부해요. (에 or 에서?) → 에서
5. 버스 ___ 왔어요. (으로/로 or 에서?) → 로

Exercise 2: Conjugation

Conjugate each verb to the specified form:

Exercise 3: Sentence Building

Build complete sentences from these elements:

1. 저 / 매일 / 아침 / 커피 / 마시다 (해요체) → 저는 매일 아침에 커피를 마셔요.

2. 어제 / 친구 / 같이 / 영화 / 보다 (past) → 어제 친구랑 같이 영화를 봤어요.

3. 내일 / 몇 시 / 만나다 (question) → 내일 몇 시에 만날까요?

4. 한국 음식 / 맵다 / 맛있다 (but) → 한국 음식은 맵지만 맛있어요.

5. 비 / 오다 / 우산 / 가져오다 (if) → 비가 오면 우산을 가져오세요.

Exercise 4: Translation Challenge

Translate these sentences to Korean:

1. "I studied Korean for two hours yesterday." → 어제 두 시간 동안 한국어를 공부했어요.

2. "Please speak slowly. I don't understand well." → 천천히 말해 주세요. 잘 못 알아들어요.

3. "This is more expensive than that." → 이것이 그것보다 비싸요.

4. "Shall we eat lunch together at 12 o'clock?" → 열두 시에 같이 점심을 먹을까요?

5. "I have been to Korea three times." → 한국에 세 번 간 적이 있어요.

Self-Assessment Checklist

Rate your confidence for each skill area:

Sentence Structure & Particles

• [ ] I can form basic SOV sentences
• [ ] I know when to use 은/는 vs. 이/가
• [ ] I can correctly use 을/를, 에, 에서
• [ ] I understand the difference between 에 and 에서

Verb Conjugation

• [ ] I can conjugate verbs in present, past, and future tense
• [ ] I can form negative sentences (안, ~지 않다)
• [ ] I know the major irregular verb types
• [ ] I can conjugate irregular verbs in 해요체

Speech Levels & Politeness

• [ ] I understand the difference between 해요체 and 합쇼체
• [ ] I can use honorific verb forms with ~(으)세요
• [ ] I can make polite requests with ~아/어 주세요

Numbers & Time

• [ ] I can use both Sino-Korean and Native Korean numbers
• [ ] I can tell time using the correct number system
• [ ] I know the days of the week and months
• [ ] I can use counters with the correct numbers

Questions & Communication

• [ ] I can ask yes/no questions and wh-questions
• [ ] I know all the basic interrogative words
• [ ] I can make suggestions with ~(으)ㄹ까요?
• [ ] I can express wants, ability, and opinions

Vocabulary & Adverbs

• [ ] I know frequency adverbs (항상, 자주, 가끔...)
• [ ] I know degree adverbs (매우, 너무, 조금...)
• [ ] I know time adverbs (이미, 아직, 곧...)
• [ ] I know manner adverbs (빨리, 천천히, 잘...)

What to Expect in Unit 2

Unit 2 builds on everything you have learned and introduces more complex grammar patterns and real-world communication skills:

Tips for Success in Unit 2

1. Review irregular verbs regularly. They appear constantly in natural Korean.
2. Practice particles in context. Read Korean sentences and identify each particle's role.
3. Listen actively. Watch Korean media and focus on the speech level being used.
4. Write daily. Even 3--5 sentences per day builds muscle memory for grammar patterns.
5. Speak out loud. Pronunciation and rhythm improve only through verbal practice.

Final Review: Key Phrases You Should Know