Korean For All 1 Chapter 12: ~(으)러 가다/ 오다, ~(으)로, Korean noun +도

Traveling in Korea – Mastering ~(으)러 가다 & More!

안녕하세요, 여러분! (Hello, everyone!)

Today, we’ll learn:

✅ How to say “I’m going somewhere to do something” with ~(으)러 가다/오다
✅ How to use 로/으로 to describe methods or tools
✅ How to use 도 to say “also” or “too”
✅ Travel-related vocabulary and expressions

1. Essential Vocabulary – Traveling & Directions

Before we jump into grammar, here are some useful travel-related words!

📌 Useful Expressions:

• “주말에 뭐 해요?” (What do you do on the weekend?)
• “어떻게 가요?” (How do you go?)
• “버스로 가요.” (I go by bus.)

2. Grammar Spotlight: ~(으)러 가다/오다

Use ~(으)러 가다/오다 to express going somewhere in order to do something.

How to Use:

✔ If the verb stem ends in a vowel or ㄹ, use 러 가다/오다
✔ If the verb stem ends in a consonant, use 으러 가다/오다

Examples:

• 공연을 보다 → 공연을 보러 가요. (I’m going to watch a performance.)
• 놀다 → 놀러 와요. (Come to hang out.)
• 먹다 → 먹으러 가요. (I’m going to eat.)
• 책을 읽다 → 책을 읽으러 와요. (I’m coming to read a book.)

💡 TIP: Some verbs change irregularly!

• 듣다 → 들으러 가요 (I’m going to listen.)
• 돕다 → 도우러 가요 (I’m going to help.)

3. Grammar Spotlight: Using 로/으로 for Methods & Tools

Use 로/으로 to describe how you do something!

✔ If the noun ends in a vowel or ㄹ, add 로
✔ If the noun ends in a consonant, add 으로

Examples:

• 기차 → 기차로 가요. (I go by train.)
• 지하철 → 지하철로 가요. (I go by subway.)
• 트럭 → 트럭으로 가요. (I go by truck.)
• 젓가락 → 젓가락으로 먹어요. (I eat with chopsticks.)

🎯 Practice: Try making your own sentences with 로/으로!

4. Grammar Spotlight: Using 도 for “Also”

The particle 도 is super easy! Just add 도 after a noun to say “also” or “too.”

Examples:

• 저도 한국 음식을 좋아해요. (I also like Korean food.)
• 수현 씨도 멋져요. (Suhyun is also cool.)
• 저는 과일을 좋아해요. 저도 고기를 좋아해요. (I like fruit. I also like meat.)

📌 Practice Tip: Try using 도 in multiple sentences!

5. K-Culture Corner – Public Transportation in Korea

Korea has one of the best public transportation systems in the world! 🚆

The Metro – Seoul has 17 subway lines connecting almost every part of the city. Just grab a T-money card for easy payments!
Buses – Color-coded for easy navigation. No eating or drinking allowed!
Bikes – Seoul has 800+ rental stations for eco-friendly travel.

💡 TIP: Download KakaoMetro or Naver Maps for real-time transit info!

6. Your Homework!

✅ Write three sentences using ~(으)러 가다/오다
✅ Practice using 로/으로 to describe methods of travel
✅ Complete exercises on pages 118-120 in your textbook
✅ Watch a K-drama and listen for 도 in conversations!

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