In KIIP Level 2, you’ll learn essential grammar rules that will help you express yourself more naturally in everyday situations—whether you’re making plans, asking questions, describing experiences, or connecting ideas in conversation.
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| 36 KIIP Level 2 Grammar Rules for High Beginners |
In this guide, we’ve organized 36 key grammar rules from KIIP Level 2 Units 1–18 with simple explanations, clear usage notes, and practical examples. You can use this list as a quick reference during your study or as a structured review before class and exams.
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Unit 1 Introducing your hometown
1. Noun + (이)라고 하다 (To be called / Named)
Use this when
introducing or defining the name of something.
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한국의
전통 옷을 한복이라고 해요.
(The traditional Korean clothing is called hanbok.)
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베트남의
유명한 쌀국수는 '포'라고 합니다.
(Vietnam’s famous pho is called 'Pho'.)
2. Adjective +
ㄴ/은 (Describing Nouns)
Use this to
modify a noun with an adjective.
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싸고
예쁜 옷이 많아요.
(There are many cheap and pretty clothes.)
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넓은
집에서 살고 싶어요.
(I want to live in a spacious house.)
3. Verb + 을게요 (Making a
Promise)
Use this to
make a promise or spontaneous decision.
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제가
생일 케이크를 준비할게요.
(I will prepare the birthday cake.)
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엄마, 앞으로 일찍 일어날게요.
(Mom, I will wake up early from now on.)
4. Verb + 은 다음에 (After Doing
Something)
Use this to
show one action happens after another.
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과일을
씻은 다음에 냉장고에 넣으세요.
(Wash the fruit first and then put it in the fridge.)
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영화
본 다음에 밥을 먹을까요?
(Shall we eat after watching the movie?)
Unit 3 Trying on Clothes and Shoes
5. Noun + 이나 (Expressing
Choices or Alternatives)
Use this to
suggest one or more options.
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토요일이나
일요일에 시간이 있어요?
(Are you free on Saturday or Sunday?)
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저는
버스나 지하철을 타고 회사에 가요.
(I take the bus or subway to work.)
6. Verb + 아/어 보다 (Trying Something)
Use this to
show trying or experiencing something.
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제주도
가 봤어요?
(Have you been to Jeju Island?)
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한번
신어 보세요.
(Try them on.)
7. Verb + 을 수 있다/없다 (Ability or Inability)
Use this to
express being able or unable to do something.
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저는
한국 음식을 만들 수 있어요.
(I can cook Korean food.)
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저는
자전거를 탈 수 없어요.
(I can’t ride a bicycle.)
8. 반말 (Informal
Speech)
Use this when
speaking casually with close friends or younger people.
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주말에
시간 있어? → 아니.
(Are you free this weekend? → No.)
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이따가
같이 쇼핑하러 갈 거야.
(I’ll go shopping with you later.)
9. Verb/Adjective
+ 으면 (Conditional)
Use this to
express a condition or situation.
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많이
아프면 병원에 가 보세요.
(If you feel very sick, go to the hospital.)
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방학을
하면 고향에 갈 거예요.
(When vacation starts, I’ll visit my hometown.)
10. Verb + 아/어서 (Sequential Actions)
Use this to
connect two actions in sequence.
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친구를
만나서 영화를 봤어요.
(I met my friend and watched a movie.)
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집에서
요리해서 먹어요.
(I cook at home and eat.)
Unit 6 Expressing
Feeling and Emotion
11.
Verb/Adjective + 겠다 (Assumption / Future Feeling)
Use this for
assumptions about situations or others’ feelings.
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와, 정말 좋겠어요.
(Wow, you must be really happy!)
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오랜만에
가족을 만나서 반갑겠어요.
(You must be glad to meet your family after so long.)
12.
Verb/Adjective + 을/ㄹ 때 (When...)
Use this to
describe an action at a specific time.
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힘들
때 한국 친구가 도와줘요.
(When I struggle, my Korean friend helps me.)
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가족들과
먹을 때 행복해요.
(I feel happy when eating with family.)
Unit 7 Invitation and
Visiting
13. Verb + 을래요? (Shall we...?
/ Would you like to...?)
Use this to
make casual suggestions or invitations.
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우리
집에 올래요?
(Would you like to come to my house?)
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같이
밥 먹을래요?
(Shall we eat together?)
14.
Verb/Adjective + 으니까 (Because / Since)
Use this to
explain reasons or causes.
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비가
오니까 우산을 쓰세요.
(It’s raining, so use an umbrella.)
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집들이를
하니까 선물을 사는 게 어때요?
(Since it’s a housewarming, how about buying a gift?)
Unit 8 Signing up for A
Korean Class
15. Verb + 기 전에 (Before
Doing...)
Use this when
one action happens before another.
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출발하기
전에 전화 주세요.
(Please call before leaving.)
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밥
먹기 전에 손을 씻으세요.
(Wash your hands before eating.)
16. Verb + 기로 하다 (Decide to
do...)
Use this to
express a decision or plan.
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바다로
가기로 했어요.
(I decided to go to the beach.)
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노래방에서
모이기로 했어요.
(We decided to meet at the karaoke.)
Unit 9 Food Tasting and
Dining
17.
Verb/Adjective + 을
것 같다 (Seems like / Probably will...)
Use this to
express assumptions or predictions.
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곧
비가 올 것 같아요.
(It’ll probably rain soon.)
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동생이
좋아할 것 같아요.
(My sibling will probably like it.)
18. Verb + 는 (Describing
Ongoing Actions / Characteristics)
Use this to
describe ongoing actions or characteristics of nouns.
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저기
웃는 사람은 누구예요?
(Who is that person laughing?)
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제가
사는 곳은 인천이에요.
(The place I live in is Incheon.)
19. Verb/Adjective + 는데 (But / And / Background Information)
Use this to connect sentences or give
context/background.
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배고픈데 우리 밥 먹으러 가요.
(I’m hungry, so let’s go eat.)
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요즘 한국어를 배우는데 아주 재미있어요.
(I’m learning Korean these days, and it’s very fun.)
20. Verb/Adjective + 기 때문에 (Because...)
Use this to explain reasons in a formal way.
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사람이 많기 때문에 교통이 복잡합니다.
(Because there are many people, traffic is complicated.)
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운동을 열심히 하기 때문에 건강해요.
(Because I exercise hard, I’m healthy.)
21. Adjective + 게 (Adverb Form)
Use this to turn adjectives into adverbs (e.g.,
quick → quickly).
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명절에는 가족들과 재미있게 놀아요.
(On holidays, we play happily with family.)
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옷을 따뜻하게 입어야 해요.
(You should dress warmly.)
22. Verb + 으면서 (While doing...)
Use this to describe two actions happening at the
same time.
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음악을 들으면서 공부해요.
(I study while listening to music.)
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인사를 하면서 세배를 해요.
(We bow while exchanging New Year’s greetings.)
Unit 12 Emotions and Cultural Mistakes
23. Verb + 은 적이 있다 (Have ever
done...)
Use this to talk about past experiences.
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네, 먹은 적이 있어요.
(Yes, I’ve eaten it before.)
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저는 가방을 잃어버린 적이 있어요.
(I’ve lost my bag before.)
24. Verb/Adjective + 는 편이다 (Tend to...)
Use this to describe tendencies or habits.
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지난번 방보다 큰 편이에요.
(It’s relatively bigger than my last room.)
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저는 운동을 자주 안 하는 편이에요.
(I hardly exercise.)
Unit 13 Sending a Parcel and Banking
25. Verb + 으려고 하다 (Intend
to...)
Use this to express plans or intentions.
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오늘은 집에 있으려고 해요.
(I plan to stay home today.)
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주말에 한국어 수업을 들으려고 해요.
(I’m planning to take Korean classes on the
weekends.)
26. Verb/Adjective + 어야 되다 (Must / Have to...)
Use this to express obligations or requirements.
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신분증이 있어야 돼요.
(You need an ID.)
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청소를 해야 돼요.
(I must clean the room.)
Unit 14 Applying for VISA Extension
27. Verb + 어도 되다 (Can I...? /
You may...)
Use this to ask for or give permission.
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인터넷으로 신고를 해도 돼요?
(Can I report it online?)
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네, 해도 돼요.
(Yes, you can.)
28. Verb/Adjective + 으려면 (If you want to...)
Use this to state conditions for achieving
something.
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비자 연장을 하려면 예약을 해야 돼요.
(To extend your visa, you must book an appointment.)
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한국어를 잘하려면 드라마를 봐야 돼요.
(To improve Korean, watch dramas.)
29. Verb + 고 있다 (Currently
doing...)
Use this to express ongoing actions.
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번역 일을 하고 있어요.
(I’m working as a translator.)
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저는 지금 울산에서 살고 있어요.
(I’m currently living in Ulsan.)
30. Verb/Adjective + 은 (Completed actions / Past modifiers)
Use this to describe completed actions or past
states.
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아까 도착한 택배를 옮겨 주세요.
(Please move the package that arrived earlier.)
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이건 제가 찍은 사진이에요.
(This is a photo I took.)
31. Verb + 을 (Future
Intentions)
Use this to show plans or future decisions.
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다음 학기에도 수업을 들을 계획이에요.
(I plan to take classes next semester.)
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새 아파트로 이사할 생각이에요.
(I’m thinking of moving to a new apartment.)
32. Verb/Adjective + 거든요 (Explaining Reasons)
Use this to explain reasons or background
politely.
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오늘 엘리베이터를 이용할 수 없거든요.
(Because the elevator is under maintenance.)
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음식이 너무 매웠거든요.
(Because the food was too spicy.)
33. Verb/Adjective + 으면 좋겠다 (I hope / I wish)
Use this to express hopes or wishes.
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주말에 비가 오지 않으면 좋겠어요.
(I hope it doesn’t rain this weekend.)
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선생님이 빨리 나으면 좋겠어요.
(I hope the teacher gets well soon.)
34. Noun + 에 좋다 (Good for...)
Use this to describe health benefits.
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마늘은 면역력에 좋아요.
(Garlic is good for immunity.)
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수영은 허리에 좋아요.
(Swimming is good for the back.)
Unit 18 Choosing a Cultural Course
35. Verb + 는 게 어때요? (How
about...? / Why don’t you...?)
Use this to make friendly suggestions.
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박물관에 가는 게 어때요?
(How about going to the museum?)
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요리 교실을 신청하는 게 어때요?
(Why don’t you apply for a cooking class?)
36. Adjective + 아/어 보이다 (Seems / Looks...)
Use this to describe appearances or impressions.
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이 강좌는 유용해 보여요.
(This course looks useful.)
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그 영화는 재미있어 보여요.
(That movie seems fun.)
These 36 KIIP Level 2 grammar rules form the
foundation for expressing yourself in Korean with greater clarity and
confidence. By understanding their usage and practicing with examples, you’ll
be able to handle real-life conversations more naturally—whether you’re talking
about daily routines, making suggestions, or explaining reasons.
Keep reviewing these patterns regularly, and try applying
them in your speaking and writing practice. The more you use them, the faster
they’ll become part of your natural Korean communication.
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