Learn Korean Ep. 62: Prepositions

Summary

In this lesson, Thomas explains the concept of prepositions in English and Korean, illustrating how they differ in their usage. He provides examples of prepositions such as 'above,' 'behind,' 'inside,' and 'outside,' emphasizing that in Korean, these prepositions follow the noun, unlike in English where they precede it. By showing example sentences in both languages, he helps learners understand how to use prepositions naturally in Korean. The lesson encourages viewers to practice by creating their own sentences, and viewers can access a PDF version for further study. The video is designed to enhance Korean language skills and make speech sound more fluent.

Takeaways

• 😀 Prepositions in English show the relationship between nouns and other elements in a sentence, often indicating position (e.g., above, below, inside).
• 😀 Korean prepositions work similarly to English but are placed after the noun, unlike in English where they come before the noun.
• 😀 In English, an example sentence would be: 'I am outside of the house.' In Korean, the order would be reversed to 'House outside of I am.'
• 😀 Common Korean prepositions include 'above,' 'on,' 'below,' 'in front of,' 'behind,' 'by,' and 'inside,' among others.
• 😀 Learning Korean prepositions involves understanding their position in sentences, which is different from English sentence structure.
• 😀 The example sentence 'The bag is on the desk' in Korean would be structured as 'Bag on desk is.'
• 😀 The example 'I am in front of the school' in Korean would be structured as 'School in front of I am.'
• 😀 'He went behind our house' in Korean would be structured as 'House behind he went.'
• 😀 Knowing prepositions in Korean will help make your speech sound more natural and allow you to express a wider range of ideas.
• 😀 The video encourages practicing prepositions by creating your own sentences and re-watching the lesson for reinforcement.
• 😀 The lesson includes a PDF version for further study and regular updates with new content in future videos.

Q & A

What is a preposition in English?

A preposition in English is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. It shows position or direction, like 'above', 'below', 'next to', or 'behind'.

How do prepositions in English differ from those in Korean?

In English, prepositions usually come before the noun, while in Korean, prepositions come after the noun. For example, 'outside of the house' in English would be 'house outside' in Korean.

Can you give an example of a preposition in a sentence in English?

'I am outside of the house' is an example, where 'outside' is the preposition indicating the position in relation to the house.

What are some examples of common prepositions in Korean?

Some common prepositions in Korean include 'above', 'on', 'below', 'in front of', 'behind', 'next to', 'inside', and 'outside'.

What is the order of words in Korean when using prepositions?

In Korean, the noun comes first, followed by the preposition. For instance, 'house outside' instead of 'outside of the house' in English.

What are some example sentences using prepositions in Korean?

Some examples are: 'The bag is on the desk' (책상 위에 가방이 있어요), 'I am in front of the school' (학교 앞에 있어요), and 'He went behind our house' (우리 집 뒤로 갔어요).

Why is learning prepositions important for speaking Korean?

Learning prepositions helps make your Korean sound more natural and allows you to express yourself more clearly and accurately.

What is the advantage of learning prepositions in Korean as mentioned in the transcript?

Once you get the hang of prepositions, you'll be able to say more things and your Korean will sound more fluent and natural.

What additional resource is provided for learning prepositions in this lesson?

A PDF version of the lesson is available on the website for further study.

How can students practice using prepositions after watching the video?

Students are encouraged to watch the video again and then practice by making their own sentences using the prepositions they've learned.