Why you need to know Formal Speech | Korean FAQ

Опубликовано: 15 Апрель 2026
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A common mistake made by beginners is mismatching politeness levels. For example, using 나 with 입니다 or 저 with the (이)야 ending. In this video I talk about when formal speech is used, as well as why you need to know it (even if you’re not giving a speech). And I talk about how formal speech should be used with 저 instead of 나.

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Music by Kevin MacLeod: "Beachfront Celebration," “MJS Strings,” and “Brightly Fancy.” (http://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...)