Learn Hardcore Korean: jeoneun geoui maeil yeongeoreul gongbuhaeyo.

In Korean, 저는 uses the topic marker -는, indicating “as for me…” It’s common when stating routines or general facts. 제가 would use the subject marker -가, often highlighting who performs an action in contexts like answering “Who is doing this?”

What does 거의 mean here?

거의 translates to almost or nearly. It modifies 매일 (every day) to show that the action happens on most days, but not literally every single day.

Why is 거의 placed before 매일? Could we say 매일 거의?

Adverbs like 거의 usually come right before the word they modify. 거의 매일 naturally means “almost every day.” While 매일 거의 isn’t strictly ungrammatical, it sounds awkward because it makes 거의 seem to modify the verb rather than the time expression.

What role does 를 play in 영어를 공부해요?

를 is the object marker, attaching to 영어 (English) to indicate it’s what you’re studying. So 영어를 공부해요 literally means “study English.”

Why is the verb 공부해요 and not 배워요?

공부하다 means “to study” in a general sense—reading, practicing, reviewing. 배우다 means “to learn” or “to acquire” something new. If you’re talking about actively studying English as a subject, 공부해요 is the natural choice.

What level of politeness does 공부해요 convey? Could I use a different form?

공부해요 is the polite -요 form, suitable for everyday conversations with people you’re not extremely close to. You can switch levels: • Casual: 공부해 (with friends or younger people)
• Formal polite: 공부합니다 (presentations, formal writing)
• Intimate/narrative: 공부한다 (journaling, informal narration)

Can I omit 저는 here?

Yes. Korean often drops the topic or subject when it’s obvious from context. 거의 매일 영어를 공부해요 still means “I study English almost every day” if it’s clear you’re talking about yourself.

What’s the typical word order in this sentence?

Korean follows Subject–Object–Verb order. In this sentence: Subject (저는) – Time/Adverb (거의 매일) – Object (영어를) – Verb (공부해요)