Bootstrap Korean Grammar · Free book sample
Free Korean
grammar PDF
Start with 10 small steps. Read clear explanations, follow the translated examples, and see how Korean sentences fit together.
A sample of the companion book, with the first 10 grammar topics
A manageable place to begin
Inside your free sample
Start with 이에요/예요, work through topic and subject markers, and meet Korean word order and verb forms.
- 01The verb ‘to be’ - 이에요/예요
- 02The Topic marker - 은/는
- 03The Subject marker 이/가 and Existence/Possession 있다
- 04The Subject marker 이/가 and Absence 없다
- 05Subject - Object - Verb (SOV)
- 06Pronouns - 저, 우리, 그 and 그녀
- 07This and that: 이, 그, and 저
- 08The verb ‘to not be’ - 아니다
- 09The location of existence - the particle 에
- 10Korean Verbs - The Infinitive
Put the page into practice
Read the rule
Then hear it work
The Bootstrap Korean Grammar app adds native-speaker audio and interactive exercises. Make a mistake and a “Why?” explanation helps you understand it. Spaced repetition helps you revisit what you learn.
The first 10 app topics are free, with explanations, audio and exercises. One purchase unlocks all 185 topics for lifetime access. No subscription.
Before you download
A few questions
Is this the full grammar book?
No. This is a free sample containing the first 10 topics, plus the book’s introductory material. Explore the full book or continue in the app.
Does the PDF include audio?
The PDF is a reading sample. Native-speaker audio and interactive exercises are available in the Bootstrap Korean Grammar app. The first 10 app topics are free.
Do I need an account to download it?
No. Use the download button to save the PDF directly. There is no signup form.
Can I use the sample alongside the app?
Yes. Match the topic number in the sample to the same topic in the app. You can read the explanation in the PDF and listen to the examples in the app.