🎙️ Welcome to the Self-Study Korean Podcast, your guide to mastering the Korean language and culture.
In today’s episode, we’re exploring Unit 18, which focuses on essential vocabulary and phrases about life in Korea. This lesson will help you talk about:
✅ Daily life in Korea and common activities
✅ Public transportation and local services
✅ Education and healthcare in Korea
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KIIP Level 1: Unit 18–Essential Words and Phrases about Korean Life
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Essential Vocabulary
Life in Korea (한국 생활) 🇰🇷
• 교통 – Transportation
• 대중교통 – Public transportation
• 수단 – Means
• 이용하다 – To use
• 대중교통 수단을 이용하다 – To use public transportation
• 편하다 – Comfortable
• 택시 잡다 – To hail a taxi
• 교통 카드 – Transportation card
• 익숙하다 – To be accustomed
• 평일 – Weekday
Education (교육) 🎓
• 고등학교 – High school
• 졸업하다 – To graduate
• 입학하다 – To enroll
• 여름방학 – Summer vacation
• 겨울방학 – Winter vacation
• 방학이 있다 – To have a vacation
Health and Public Services (건강과 공공서비스) 🏥
• 외국인 등록증 – Alien registration card
• 필요하다 – To need
• 외국인 등록증이 필요하다 – To need an alien registration card
• 건강 보험 – Health insurance
• 점심시간 – Lunchtime
• 의식주 – Food, clothing, and shelter
• 진료하다 – To provide medical treatment
Neighborhood and Local Services (동네) 🏡
• 배달 – Delivery
• 24시간 배달 – 24-hour delivery
• 24시간 배달이 되다 – To have 24-hour delivery
• 팔다 – To sell
• 쓰레기봉투를 팔다 – To sell garbage bags
• 문을 닫다 – To close (a store or building)
• 문을 열다 – To open (a store or building)
• 약을 팔다 – To sell medicine
• 도로 – Road
• 자전거 도로 – Bicycle road
• 전용 – Exclusive use
• 차로 – Lane
• 버스 전용 차로 – Bus-only lane
• 팥빙수 – Korean shaved ice dessert
• 특징 – Characteristic
Key Phrases to Practice
🎙️ Now, let’s practice some useful phrases that will help you confirm information, describe situations, and ask about services in your neighborhood. Listen and repeat after me!
Confirmation with 지요?
오늘 날씨가 많이 덥지요?
(The weather is very hot today, isn’t it?)
– 네, 정말 더워요.
(Yes, it’s really hot.)
🎙️ You can use this pattern for other weather conditions:
오늘 비가 많이 오지요? (It’s raining a lot today, isn’t it?)
– 네, 우산이 필요해요. (Yes, you need an umbrella.)
여보세요. 거기 대한병원이지요?
(Hello, is this Daehan Hospital?)
– 네, 맞습니다.
(Yes, it is.)
🎙️ You can use this when calling other places:
여보세요. 거기 서울 도서관이지요? (Hello, is this Seoul Library?)
– 네, 맞아요. (Yes, that’s correct.)
Describing and Contrasting with 는데
한국어 생활이 어때요?
(How’s life in Korea?)
– 조금 힘든데 재미있어요.
(It’s a bit tough, but fun.)
밤 12시에 지하철은 다니는데 버스는 안 다녀요.
(The subway runs at midnight, but buses don’t.)
한국에는 산이 많은데 제 고향에는 산이 적어요.
(Korea has many mountains, but my hometown has few.)
🎙️ You can try describing differences between places as follows:
서울에는 사람이 많은데 내 고향에는 사람이 적어요.
(Seoul has many people, but my hometown has few.)
Neighborhood and Services
우리 동네 은행은 주말에 문을 열어요.
(The bank in our neighborhood is open on weekends.)
🎙️ You can replace 은행 (bank) with other places:
우리 동네 편의점은 24시간 문을 열어요. (The convenience store in our neighborhood is open 24 hours.)
쓰레기봉투를 어디에서 살 수 있어요? (Where can I buy garbage bags?)
- 편의점에서 살 수 있어요. (You can buy it at convenient store.)
24시간 배달이 돼요? (Is 24-hour delivery available?)
- 네, 배달이 돼요. (Yes, it is.)
🎙️ Great job! Keep practicing these phrases in daily conversations, and you’ll feel more confident using Korean in real-life situations.
Quiz Time!
Question 1:
How do you say “Is this Daehan Hospital?” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 여보세요. 거기 대한병원이지요?
Question 2:
How do you say “Korea has many mountains, but my hometown has few.” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 한국에는 산이 많은데 제 고향에는 산이 적어요.
Question 3:
How do you say “Don’t enter the bus-only lane.” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 버스 전용 차로에 들어가지 마세요.
🎙️ How did you do? Keep practicing, and soon you’ll feel confident using these phrases in real-life situations!
🎙️ Welcome to the Self-Study Korean Podcast. In today’s episode, we’ll explore Unit 17, where we focus on vocabulary and phrases related to public places and activities. This lesson will help you navigate different locations, describe activities, and follow public rules in Korean.
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KIIP Level 1: Unit 17 – Essential Words and Phrases about Public Places and Activities
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Essential Vocabulary
🎙️ Let’s start with some important vocabulary about public places, activities, and directions.
Public Places (공공장소) 🏢
• 은행 – Bank
• 백화점 – Department store
• 주차장 – Parking lot
• 박물관 – Museum
• 경찰서 – Police station
• 주민 센터 – Community center
• 우체국 – Post office
• 공원 – Park
• 국립공원 – National park
• 동물원 – Zoo
• 공연장 – Performance venue
• 미술관 – Art museum
• 편의점 – Convenience store
🎙️ These words will help you navigate the city and ask for locations in Korean.
Activities at Public Places (공공장소에서 활동) 🏛️
• 환전하다 – To exchange money
• 선물을 사다 – To buy a gift
• 주차하다 – To park
• 역사 공부를 하다 – To study history
• 수영반에 등록하다 – To register for a swimming class
• 소포를 보내다 – To send a package
• 잔디밭에 들어가다 – To enter the grass field
• 뛰다 – To run
• 쓰레기를 버리다 – To throw away trash
• 꽃을 만지다 – To touch flowers
• 사진을 찍다 – To take a photo
• 담배를 피우다 – To smoke
🎙️ These verbs will help you talk about what you’re doing at different public places.
Directions and Locations (방향과 위치) 🗺️
• 오른쪽 – Right
• 왼쪽 – Left
• 위층 – Upstairs
• 아래층 – Downstairs
• 지하층 – Basement
• 옆 – Beside
• 뒤 – Behind
• 안 – Inside
🎙️ These direction words will help you ask for and give directions in Korean.
Key Phrases to Practice
🎙️ Now, let’s practice some useful phrases that will help you navigate public places, ask for directions, and follow rules.
Navigating Public Places
은행에서 뭐 할 거예요?)
(What will you do at the bank?
– 환전할 거예요.
(I will exchange money.)
🎙️ You can replace 은행에서 (at the bank) with other public places, for example:
우체국에서 뭐 할 거예요? (What will you do at the post office?)
→ 소포를 보낼 거예요. (I will send a package.)
주민 센터가 어디에 있어요?
(Where is the community center?)
– 오른쪽으로 조금만 가세요.
(Go a little to the right.)
🎙️ You can use this pattern for other places:
박물관이 어디에 있어요? (Where is the museum?)
→ 왼쪽으로 가세요. (Go to the left.)
주차장은 어디에 있어요?
(Where is the parking lot?)
– 건물 뒤에 있어요. 오른쪽으로 가세요.
(It’s behind the building. Go to the right.)
🎙️ This phrase helps you describe locations in more detail.
수영반 등록은 어디에서 해요?
(Where can I register for the swimming class?)
– 저기 사무실에서 해요. 왼쪽으로 가세요.
(Over there in the office. Go to the left.)
🎙️ This phrase is useful when you need to find a service or registration location.
Rules and Prohibitions
공원에서 잔디밭에 들어가지 마세요.
(Don’t enter the grass field in the park.)
공연장 안에서 사진을 찍지 마세요.
(Don’t take photos inside the performance venue.)
시험 시간에 말하지 마세요.
(Don’t talk during the exam.)
사무실에서 담배를 피우지 마세요.
(Don’t smoke in the office.)
🎙️ These phrases help you follow public rules and restrictions in Korean.
Quiz Time!
Question 1:
How do you say “Go to the left.” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 왼쪽으로 가세요.
Question 2:
How do you say “Don’t take photos in the performance venue.” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 공연장 안에서 사진을 찍지 마세요.
Question 3:
How do you say “The restaurant is on the 7th floor.” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 식당은 7층에 있어요.
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Conclusion
🎙️ That’s all for today’s episode on Unit 17 – Public Places and Activities!
🎙️ Be sure to review this lesson and practice using these words and phrases in everyday situations. Visit KoreanTopik.com for more learning resources, and stay tuned for our next episode!
🎙️ Thank you for listening, and as always, happy studying!
🎙️ Welcome to the Self-Study Korean Podcast, your guide to mastering the Korean language and culture. In today’s episode, we’ll explore Unit 16, where we focus on health and hospital-related vocabulary and phrases. These expressions will help you describe symptoms, seek medical help, and give advice when someone is sick.
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KIIP Level 1: Unit 16–Essential Words and Phrases about Health and Hospital
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Essential Vocabulary
🎙️ First, let’s go over some important body parts, hospital departments, and health-related verbs.
Body Parts (몸) 🏥
• 눈 – Eye
• 귀 – Ear
• 이 – Tooth
• 코 – Nose
• 목 – Neck/Throat
• 팔 – Arm
• 손 – Hand
• 허리 – Waist
• 배 – Stomach
• 다리 – Leg
• 무릎 – Knee
• 발 – Foot
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Hospital (병원) 🏥
• 병원 – Hospital
• 내과 – Internal medicine
• 이비인후과 – ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat)
• 정형외과 – Orthopedics
• 안과 – Ophthalmology (Eye clinic)
• 치과 – Dental clinic
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Health-Related Verbs and Expressions 💊
• 아프다 – To be sick/hurt
• 감기에 걸리다 – To catch a cold
• 눈이 아프다 – Eyes hurt
• 다리가 부러지다 – To break a leg
• 생강차 – Ginger tea
• 푹 쉬다 – To rest well
• 병원에 가다 – To go to the hospital
• 약을 먹다 – To take medicine
• 비타민 C – Vitamin C
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Key Phrases to Practice
🎙️ Now, let’s practice some useful phrases that will help you describe symptoms, seek help, and give advice.
Describing Symptoms and Seeking Help
이가 아파요.
My tooth hurts.
– 그럼, 빨리 치과에 가세요.
(Then, go to the dentist quickly.)
🎙️ You can replace 이가 아파요 (My tooth hurts) with:
배가 아파요. (My stomach hurts.)
or
눈이 아파요. (My eyes hurt.)
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어제 왜 병원에 갔어요?
Why did you go to the hospital yesterday?
– 배가 아파서 병원에 갔어요.
(I went to the hospital because my stomach hurt.)
🎙️ This phrase is useful for talking about past health issues.
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어느 병원에 가요?
Which hospital are you going to?
– 눈이 아파서 안과에 가요.
(I’m going to the eye clinic because my eyes hurt.)
🎙️ You can also say:
이가 아파서 치과에 가요. (I’m going to the dentist because my tooth hurts.)
or
감기에 걸려서 내과에 가요. (I’m going to internal medicine because I caught a cold.)
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Giving Advice
목이 너무 아파서 잠을 못 잤어요.
My throat hurt so much I couldn’t sleep.
– 그러면 생강차를 마시는 것이 좋아요.
(Then, drinking ginger tea is good.)
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선생님, 오늘 배가 아파서 학교에 못 가요.
Teacher, my stomach hurts, so I can’t go to school today.
– 그래요? 그러면 빨리 병원에 가는 것이 좋아요.
(Really? Then, it’s good to go to the hospital quickly.)
🎙️ This phrase can be adapted to other situations, like work or appointments.
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Explaining Situations
어제는 피곤해서 집에서 쉬었어요.
I was tired yesterday, so I rested at home.
저는 감기에 걸려서 약을 먹었어요.
I caught a cold, so I took medicine.
🎙️ These phrases help you explain why you did something because of health reasons.
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Quiz Time!
Question 1:
How do you say “I couldn’t sleep because my throat hurt.” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 목이 아파서 잠을 못 잤어요.
Question 2:
How do you say “It’s good to rest well when you’re sick.” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 아플 때 푹 쉬는 것이 좋아요.
Question 3:
How do you say “I caught a cold, so I took medicine.” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 감기에 걸려서 약을 먹었어요.
🎙️ How did you do? Keep practicing, and soon you’ll feel confident talking about health in Korean!
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🎙️ That’s all for today’s episode on Unit 16 – Health and Hospital!
🎙️ Be sure to review this lesson and practice using these words and phrases in everyday situations. Visit KoreanTopik.com for more learning resources, and stay tuned for our next episode!
🎙️ Thank you for listening, and as always, happy studying! 😊🎧
🎙️ Welcome to the Self-Study Korean Podcast, your guide to mastering the Korean language and culture. In today’s episode, we’ll explore Unit 15, where we’ll learn essential words and phrases related to seasons and weather.
By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to:
✅ Talk about the four seasons in Korean.
✅ Describe different weather conditions.
✅ Make comparisons about the weather between places.
📌 This lesson will help you talk about the changing seasons, describe the weather, and express admiration in daily conversations.
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KIIP Level 1: Unit 15– Essential Words and Phrases about Seasons and Weather
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Essential Vocabulary
🎙️ First, let’s go over some important words related to seasons and weather.
Seasons (계절) 🍂🌞❄️🌸
• 봄 – Spring
• 여름 – Summer
• 가을 – Fall/Autumn
• 겨울 – Winter
• 따뜻하다 – To be warm
• 꽃이 피다 – Flowers bloom
• 덥다 – To be hot
• 바닷가 – Beach
• 쌀쌀하다 – To be chilly
• 단풍이 아름답다 – The autumn leaves are beautiful
• 춥다 – To be cold
• 눈썰매를 타다 – To go sledding
• 스키를 타다 – To ski
• 사계절 – Four seasons
Weather (날씨) 🌤️🌧️❄️
• 안개가 끼다 – To be foggy
• 눈이 오다 – To snow
• 천둥이 치다 – Thunder strikes
• 번개가 치다 – Lightning strikes
• 맑다 – To be clear
• 구름이 끼다 – To be cloudy
• 흐리다 – To be overcast
• 비가 오다 – To rain
• 바람이 불다 – To be windy
Other Useful Words
• 인구 – Population
• 매우 – Very
🎙️ These words will help you describe the weather and seasons in daily conversations.
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Key Phrases to Practice
🎙️ Now, let’s practice some useful phrases for talking about the weather and seasons.
Talking About the Weather
지금 서울 날씨가 어때요?
– How is the weather in Seoul right now?
– 맑아요.
(It’s clear.)
요즘 고향 날씨가 어때요?
– How’s the weather in your hometown these days?
– 요즘은 비가 많이 와요.
(It’s raining a lot these days.)
러시아 겨울 날씨는 어때요?
– How is the winter weather in Russia?
– 러시아는 한국보다 추워요.
(Russia is colder than Korea.)
🎙️ These phrases are very useful when discussing weather conditions with friends or colleagues.
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Expressing Surprise or Admiration
🎙️ Sometimes, we want to express admiration or surprise about the weather or the seasons. Try using these phrases!
와! 꽃이 많이 피었네요.
– Wow! So many flowers have bloomed!
우리 가족 사진이에요.
– This is my family photo.
– 아이가 정말 예쁘네요.
(Your child is so pretty!)
오늘 한국어 수업이 재미있네요.
– Today’s Korean class is fun!
🎙️ These expressions help make conversations more natural and engaging!
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Comparing Preferences
🎙️ Now, let’s practice making comparisons using "보다" (than).
저는 농구보다 축구를 잘해요.
– I’m better at soccer than basketball.
백화점이 시장보다 옷값이 더 비싸요.
– Clothes at the department store are more expensive than at the market.
🎙️ Using these comparison phrases makes your conversations more dynamic and detailed.
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Quiz Time!
🎙️ It’s Quiz Time!
Question 1:
How do you say “The autumn leaves are more beautiful than the flowers.” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 단풍이 꽃보다 아름다워요.
Question 2:
How do you say “Wow! It’s very foggy today.” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 와! 오늘 안개가 매우 많이 꼈네요.
🎙️ Fill in the blank with the correct word!
한국은 러시아______ 따뜻해요.
(Korea is warmer than Russia.)
🎙️ The correct answer is 보다.
So, the full sentence is: 한국은 러시아보다 따뜻해요.
오늘 날씨가 정말 좋______!
(The weather is really nice today!)
🎙️ The correct answer is 네요.
So, the full sentence is: 오늘 날씨가 정말 좋네요!
🎙️ How did you do? Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be comfortable using these expressions in real conversations!
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Conclusion
🎙️ That’s all for today’s episode on Unit 15 – Seasons and Weather!
🎙️ Be sure to review this lesson and practice using these words and phrases in real-life conversations. Visit koreantopik.com for more learning resources, and stay tuned for our next episode!
🎙️ Thank you for listening, and as always, happy studying! 😊🌸❄️
🎙️ Welcome to the Self-Study Korean Podcast, your guide to mastering the Korean language and culture. In today’s episode, we’re covering Unit 14, where we’ll talk about scheduling, making appointments, and explaining why you can’t attend plans.
By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to:
✅ Make and change appointments.
✅ Suggest plans using 을까요? (Shall we…?)
✅ Explain why you can’t do something using 못 (Cannot).
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KIIP Level 1: Unit 14–Essential Words and Phrases about Scheduling and Appointments
https://www.koreantopik.com/2024/12/kiip-level-1-unit-14essential-words-and.html
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Essential Vocabulary
🎙️ First, let’s review some important words related to appointments and scheduling.
Common Terms 📅
• 모임 – Meeting/Gathering
• 친구 모임 – Friends’ meeting
• 반 모임 – Class meeting
• 직장 모임 – Workplace meeting
• 약속 – Appointment/Promise
• 약속하다 – To make an appointment
• 약속을 지키다 – To keep a promise
• 약속 시간을 정하다 – To set an appointment time
• 약속 장소를 정하다 – To set an appointment place
• 약속 장소를 바꾸다 – To change the appointment place
• 약속 시간에 늦다 – To be late for an appointment
Explaining Situations 🤒
• 일이 많다 – To have a lot of work
• 야근을 하다 – To work overtime
• 회식이 있다 – To have a company dinner
• 몸이 아프다 – To be sick
• 가족 모임이 있다 – To have a family gathering
• 시험이 있다 – To have an exam
Other Useful Words
• 같이 – Together
• 그래서 – So/Therefore
• 못 – Cannot
• 답장하다 – To reply (to a message)
• 새 – New
🎙️ These words will help you discuss plans and explain scheduling conflicts with ease!
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Key Phrases to Practice
🎙️ Now, let’s practice some key phrases for making plans and explaining why you can’t attend an event.
Making Plans 🗓️
1. 커피 마실까요?
– Shall we drink coffee?
– 네, 좋아요. 같이 마셔요.
(Yes, that sounds good. Let’s drink together.)
2. 내일 몇 시에 만날까요?
– What time shall we meet tomorrow?
– 11시에 만나요.
(Let’s meet at 11.)
3. 수업 끝나고 무엇을 할까요?
– What shall we do after class?
– 같이 숙제를 해요.
(Let’s do homework together.)
🎙️ Try using Verb + ㄹ/을까요? when suggesting plans!
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Explaining Why You Can’t Keep Plans 🚫
4. 어제 등산 갔어요?
– Did you go hiking yesterday?
– 아니요. 일했어요. 그래서 못 갔어요.
(No, I worked. So I couldn’t go.)
5. 내일 같이 영화를 보러 갈까요?
– Shall we go watch a movie together tomorrow?
– 미안해요. 내일 가족 모임이 있어요. 그래서 못 가요.
(I’m sorry. I have a family gathering tomorrow, so I can’t go.)
6. 왜 밥을 안 먹어요?
– Why aren’t you eating?
– 배가 아파요. 그래서 밥을 못 먹어요.
(My stomach hurts, so I can’t eat.)
7. 오늘 같이 쇼핑할까요?
– Shall we go shopping together today?
– 미안해요. 오늘은 약속이 있어요.
(I’m sorry. I have an appointment today.)
🎙️ 못 + Verb is very useful for explaining why you can’t do something. Use it to politely decline invitations or explain situations.
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Quiz Time!
🎙️ Alright, it’s Quiz Time! I’ll say a sentence in English, and your task is to translate it into Korean. I’ll pause after each question to give you time to think. Ready? Let’s go!
Question 1: How do you say “Shall we meet at the park tomorrow?” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 내일 공원에서 만날까요?
Question 2: How do you say “Why didn’t you attend the meeting?” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 왜 모임에 안 갔어요?
Question 3: Fill in the blank:
• 오늘 같이 영화를 ______? (Shall we watch a movie together today?)
🎙️ The answer is: 볼까요?
• 배가 아파서 점심을 ______. (My stomach hurts, so I couldn’t eat lunch.)
🎙️ The answer is: 못 먹었어요.
🎙️ How did you do? Keep practicing, and you’ll improve quickly!
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🎙️ That’s all for today’s episode on Unit 14 – Scheduling and Appointments! You’ve learned:
✔️ How to make plans and appointments
✔️ How to politely decline plans
🎙️ Be sure to review this lesson and practice making plans in Korean. Visit KoreanTopik.com for more learning resources, and tune in next time for another useful lesson!
🎙️ Thank you for listening, and as always, happy studying!
🎙️ Welcome to the Self-Study Korean Podcast, your guide to mastering the Korean language and culture. In today’s episode, we’re diving into Unit 13, where you’ll learn how to talk about transportation in Korea. By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to describe different modes of transportation, ask for directions, and talk about your commute with essential expressions!
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Visit our website for more details:
KIIP Level 1: Unit 13 – Essential Words and Phrases about Transportation
https://www.koreantopik.com/2024/12/kiip-level-1-unit-13essential-words-and.html
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Essential Vocabulary
🎙️ Let’s start by reviewing key vocabulary related to transportation in Korea.
Transportation Types 🚗🚆✈️
• 자동차 – Car
• 지하철 – Subway
• 오토바이 – Motorcycle
• 걸어서 – On foot
• 자전거 – Bicycle
• 택시 – Taxi
• 버스 – Bus
• 정류장 – Bus stop
• 공항 – Airport
• 비행기 – Airplane
• 지하철역 – Subway station
• 기차역 – Train station
• 기차 – Train
• 고속버스 – Express bus
• 고속버스 터미널 – Express bus terminal
• 택시 타는 곳 – Taxi stand
Verbs and Activities
• 타다 – To ride
• 운전하다 – To drive
• 환전하다 – To exchange money
• 소포 – Parcel
Places and Experiences
• 남산 – Mt. Namsan
• 전망대 – Observatory
• 케이블카 – Cable car
• 대중교통 – Public transportation
• 수단 – Means
🎙️ These words will help you navigate transportation in Korea and describe how you get around!
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Key Phrases to Practice
🎙️ Now, let’s practice some key phrases for talking about transportation.
Talking About Transportation 🚍🚲
1. 버스로 집에 가요?
Do you go home by bus?
– 아니요, 지하철로 가요.
(No, I go by subway.)
2. 학교에 어떻게 와요?
How do you come to school?
– 자전거로 와요.
(I come by bicycle.)
3. 공항에 택시로 가요.
I go to the airport by taxi.
4. 공원에 가요?
Are you going to the park?
– 네, 자전거 타러 가요.
(Yes, I’m going to ride a bicycle.)
Talking About Activities and Purposes
5. 한국에 왜 왔어요?
Why did you come to Korea?
– 일하러 왔어요.
(I came to work.)
6. 친구들과 식당에 점심을 먹으러 가요.
I’m going to the restaurant with my friends to eat lunch.
7. 여기에서 지하철까지 어떻게 가요?
How do I get to the subway from here?
– 걸어서 가세요. 가까워요.
(Go on foot. It’s close.)
🎙️ These phrases will be very useful when asking for directions or discussing travel plans!
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Quiz Time!
🎙️ Alright, it’s Quiz Time! I’ll give you some sentences in English, and your job is to translate them into Korean. Take your time and pause if needed.
Question 1: How do you say, “How do you come to school? (I come by bus.)” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 학교에 어떻게 와요? 버스로 와요.
Question 2: How do you say, “Why did you come to Korea? (I came to study Korean.)” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 한국에 왜 왔어요? 한국어를 공부하러 왔어요.
Final Question: Complete the sentence using -(으)로:
• 공항에 ______. (I go to the airport by taxi.)
The answer is: 공항에 택시로 가요.
🎙️ How did you do? Keep practicing to get more comfortable with these expressions!
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Conclusion
🎙️ That’s all for today’s episode on Unit 13 – Transportation. You’ve learned essential vocabulary, key phrases, and grammar points to talk about how you travel and ask for directions. These skills will help you navigate Korea and communicate your travel plans confidently!
🎙️ Be sure to review this lesson and practice speaking out loud. Visit KoreanTopik.com for more learning resources, and join us next time for another useful lesson!
🎙️ Thank you for listening, and as always, happy studying! 🚍✈️🚴
🎙️ Welcome to the Self-Study Korean Podcast, your guide to mastering the Korean language and culture. In today’s episode, we’re diving into Unit 12, where you’ll learn how to talk about holidays (휴일) and vacations (휴가). By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to describe your plans, share activities, and link multiple actions in Korean!
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Visit our website for more details:
KIIP Level 1: Unit 12 – Essential Words and Phrases about Holidays and Vacations
https://www.koreantopik.com/2024/12/kiip-level-1-unit-12essential-words-and.html
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Essential Vocabulary
🎙️ Let’s start by reviewing vocabulary for activities during holidays and vacations.
Activities on Holidays (휴일)
Here are some things you might do on a holiday:
• 공원에서 농구를 하다 – To play basketball at the park
• 컴퓨터 게임을 하다 – To play computer games
• 여행을 가다 – To go on a trip
• 가족하고 외식하다 – To dine out with family
• 아이하고 놀이공원에 가다 – To go to an amusement park with kids
• 한국어를 열심히 공부하다 – To study Korean diligently
• 한국 요리를 배우다 – To learn Korean cooking
• 낮잠을 자다 – To take a nap
• 친구 집에 놀러 가다 – To visit a friend’s house
Activities on Vacation (휴가)
For longer breaks, here are some fun vacation activities:
• 바다 – Sea
• 수영을 하다 – To swim
• 배를 타다 – To ride a boat
• 낚시를 하다 – To go fishing
• 산 – Mountain
• 등산을 하다 – To hike
• 캠핑을 하다 – To camp
• 꽃구경을 하다 – To go flower viewing
• 놀이공원 – Amusement park
• 동물을 구경하다 – To watch animals
• 놀이 기구를 하다 – To go on rides
• 불꽃놀이를 보다 – To watch fireworks
• 고향 – Hometown
• 고향 친구들을 만나다 – To meet hometown friends
• 부모님을 만나다 – To meet parents
• 고향 음식을 먹다 – To eat hometown food
Additional Vocabulary
Here are some extra words you might find useful:
• 인삼차 – Ginseng tea
• 화장품 – Cosmetics
• 친척 – Relatives
• 빨리 – Quickly
• 안산 – Ansan city
🎙️ These words will help you describe your holiday or vacation plans in detail!
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Key Phrases to Practice
🎙️ Next, let’s practice key phrases to discuss holidays and vacations.
Talking About Future Plans
1. 이번 휴일에 뭐 할 거예요?
What are you going to do this holiday?
– 놀이공원에 갈 거예요.
(I’m going to go to the amusement park.)
2. 저녁에 뭐 먹을 거예요?
What are you going to eat for dinner?
– 김치찌개를 먹을 거예요.
(I’m going to eat kimchi stew.)
3. 이번 휴가에 뭐 할 거예요?
What are you going to do on vacation?
– 산에서 등산도 하고 캠핑도 할 거예요.
(I’ll hike and camp in the mountains.)
4. 휴가 때 어디에 갈 거예요?
Where are you going for vacation?
– 휴가 때 바다에 갈 거예요.
(I’m going to the sea for vacation.)
Talking About Regular Weekend Activities
5. 주말에 보통 뭐 해요?
What do you usually do on weekends?
– 저는 장도 보고 운동도 해요.
(I usually do the grocery shopping and exercise.)
🎙️ Practice these phrases to describe your plans or ask about someone else’s!
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Quiz Time!
🎙️ Alright, it’s Quiz Time! Let’s test your knowledge. I’ll say a sentence in English, and you’ll translate it into Korean. Take your time and pause if needed.
Question 1: How would you say, “What are you going to do this weekend?” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 이번 주말에 뭐 할 거예요?
Question 2: Translate: “I’m going to visit my parents and eat hometown food.”
🎙️ The answer is: 부모님을 만나고 고향 음식을 먹을 거예요.
Final Question: Connect these actions using -고:
• “I study Korean and learn Korean cooking.”
• 🎙️ The answer is: 한국어를 공부하고 한국 요리를 배워요.
🎙️ How did you do? Don’t forget, practice makes perfect!
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Conclusion
🎙️ That’s all for today’s episode on Unit 12 – Holidays and Vacations. You’ve learned vocabulary, phrases, and grammar to talk about your plans and connect multiple actions. These skills are essential for discussing schedules and sharing experiences in Korean!
🎙️ Be sure to review this episode and practice describing your next vacation in Korean. Visit KoreanTopik.com for more resources, and join us next time for another lesson.
🎙️ Thank you for listening, and as always, happy studying! 🎉
🎙️ Welcome to the Self-study Korean Podcast, your guide to mastering Korean language and culture. In today’s episode, we’ll explore Unit 11, where we focus on talking about special days, celebrations, and related activities. By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to discuss special occasions, express gratitude, and use honorifics to show respect in Korean.
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Visit our website for more details:
KIIP Level 1: Unit 11 – Essential Words and Phrases about Special Days and Activities
https://www.koreantopik.com/2024/12/kiip-level-1-unit-11essential-words-and.html
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Essential Vocabulary
🎙️ Let’s start with the essential vocabulary. This unit is divided into three categories: Verbs, Special Days, and Other Vocabulary.
Verbs
Here are common action words related to special days:
• 주다 – To give
• 보내다 – To send
• 받다 – To receive
• 초대를 하다 – To invite
• 초대를 받다 – To be invited
• 선물을 하다 – To give a gift
• 선물을 받다 – To receive a gift
• 이야기를 하다 – To talk
• 이야기를 듣다 – To listen to a conversation
• 전화를 하다 – To make a phone call
• 전화를 받다 – To receive a phone call
Special Days
Here are some common special days in Korea:
• 어버이날 – Parents’ Day
• 스승의 날 – Teachers’ Day
• 졸업식 – Graduation ceremony
• 결혼식 – Wedding ceremony
• 생일 – Birthday
• 생신 – Birthday (honorific)
• 여성의 날 – Women’s Day
• 어린이날 – Children’s Day
Other Vocabulary
A few more words you’ll need:
• 기분이 좋다 – To feel good
• 부모님 – Parents
• 선생님 – Teacher
🎙️ These words will help you talk about giving and receiving gifts, expressing gratitude, and celebrating special occasions.
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Key Phrases to Practice
🎙️ Now, let’s practice some key phrases to help you talk about special days and activities:
Talking About Giving and Receiving
1. 친구 생일에 뭐 해요?
– What do you do for a friend’s birthday?
– 선물을 줘요.
(I give a gift.)
2. 누구에게 전화를 했어요?
– Who did you call?
– 동생에게 전화를 했어요.
(I called my younger sibling.)
3. 아버지께 생신 선물 보냈어요?
– Did you send a birthday gift to your father?
– 네, 옷을 보냈어요.
(Yes, I sent clothes.)
Expressing Gratitude
4. 어버이날에 부모님께 뭐하고 말해요?
– What do you say to your parents on Parents’ Day?
– 부모님, 감사합니다.
(Thank you, parents.)
5. 스승의 날에 선생님께 뭐 해요?
– What do you do for your teacher on Teachers’ Day?
– 선생님께 선물을 드려요.
(I give a gift to my teacher.)
Making Requests
6. 창문을 좀 닫아 주세요.
– Please close the window.
– 네, 알겠습니다.
(Yes, I understand.)
7. 딸에게 책을 읽어 줘요.
– I read a book to my daughter.
8. 한국은 어린이날에 아이에게 선물을 사 줘요.
– In Korea, people buy gifts for children on Children’s Day.
🎙️ Combine these phrases with the vocabulary to talk about your experiences or ask about others’ activities!
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Quiz Time!
🎙️ Alright, it’s Quiz Time! Let’s test your knowledge with a quick quiz. I’ll say a sentence in English, and your task is to translate it into Korean. I’ll pause after each question to give you time to think. Ready? Let’s begin!
First question: How would you say, “What do you do on Parents’ Day?” in Korean?
[Pause for listener to think]
🎙️ The answer is: 어버이날에 뭐 해요?
Next question: How would you say, “Who did you call yesterday?” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 어제 누구에게 전화를 했어요?
Final question: How would you say, “Please help me buy a gift for my friend” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 친구 선물 사는 것을 도와주세요.
Repeat after me: 친구 선물 사는 것을 도와주세요.
🎙️ How did you do? Don’t worry if you made mistakes – that’s part of the learning process.
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Conclusion
🎙️ That’s all for today’s episode on Unit 11 – Special Days and Activities. In this lesson, you’ve learned essential vocabulary, phrases, and grammar for talking about special occasions and showing respect through honorifics.
🎙️ Be sure to review this lesson and practice talking about your own special days or asking about others’. Visit KoreanTopik.com for additional resources, and stay tuned for our next episode.
🎙️ Thank you for listening, and as always, happy studying!
🎙️ Welcome to the Self-study Korean Podcast, your guide to mastering Korean language and culture. In today’s episode, we’ll explore Unit 10, where we focus on talking about family and using Korean honorifics. By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to describe your family, ask about others’ families, and use honorific expressions to show respect in Korean conversations.
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Visit our website for more details:
KIIP Level 1: Unit 10 – Essential Words and Phrases about Family Relations and Korean Honorifics
https://www.koreantopik.com/2024/12/kiip-level-1-unit-10essential-words-and.html
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Essential Vocabulary
🎙️ Let’s begin with some essential vocabulary. This unit is divided into three categories: Family Members, Honorific Expressions, and Others.
Family Members
Here are common words for family members:
• 가족 – Family
• 할아버지 – Grandfather (paternal)
• 할머니 – Grandmother (paternal)
• 외할아버지 – Grandfather (maternal)
• 외할머니 – Grandmother (maternal)
• 아버지 – Father
• 아빠 – Dad
• 어머니 – Mother
• 엄마 – Mom
• 여자 – Woman
• 언니 – Older sister (female speaker)
• 오빠 – Older brother (female speaker)
• 남자 – Man
• 형 – Older brother (male speaker)
• 누나 – Older sister (male speaker)
• 남동생 – Younger brother
• 여동생 – Younger sister
Honorific Expressions
These are common honorific forms in Korean:
• 이름 / 성함 – Name
• 나이 / 연세 – Age
• 생일 / 생신 – Birthday
• 명 / 분 – Person (counting unit)
• 있다 / 계시다 – To be/exist
• 먹다, 마시다 / 드시다, 잡수시다 – To eat, to drink
• 자다 / 주무시다 – To sleep
• 죽다 / 돌아가시다 – To die/pass away
• 말하다 / 말씀하시다 – To speak/say
Others
• 부모님 – Parents
• 초등학생 – Elementary school student
• 중학생 – Middle school student
• 고등학생 – High school student
🎙️ Make sure to remember these words, as they will help you describe your family and interact politely with others!
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Key Phrases to Practice
🎙️ Now, let’s practice some useful phrases for talking about family and using honorifics:
Talking About Family Members
1. 가족이 몇 명이에요? (How many family members do you have?)
– 네 명이에요. 아버지, 어머니, 여동생이 있어요.
(Four. Father, mother, and younger sister.)
2. 언니가 있어요? (Do you have an older sister?)
– 네, 한 명 있어요.
(Yes, I have one.)
Asking About Activities (Honorifics)
3. 할머니가 지금 뭐 하세요? (What is grandmother doing now?)
– 책을 읽으세요. (She’s reading a book.)
4. 김 선생님은 지금 뭐 하세요? (What is Teacher Kim doing now?)
– 선생님은 지금 한국어를 가르치세요.
(The teacher is teaching Korean.)
Using Honorific Locations and Activities
5. 이분은 김 선생님이세요. 김 선생님은 한국어를 가르치세요.
(This is Teacher Kim. Teacher Kim teaches Korean.)
6. 할머니가 방에 계세요. 할머니가 주무세요.
(Grandmother is in the room. She is sleeping.)
Expressing Preferences and Contrast
7. 한국어 공부가 어때요? (How is studying Korean?)
– 한국어가 어렵지만 재미있어요.
(Korean is difficult but interesting.)
8. 오빠는 회사원이지만 저는 학생이에요.
(My older brother is an office worker, but I am a student.)
🎙️ These phrases are great for discussing family and learning how to use honorifics in real-life conversations.
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Quiz Time!
First question: How would you say, “How many family members do you have?” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 가족이 몇 명이에요?
Next question: How would you say, “What does your grandmother do in her free time?” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 할머니가 여가 시간에 뭐 하세요?
Final question: How would you say, “My father is a doctor, but I am a student” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 아버지는 의사지만 저는 학생이에요.
🎙️ How did you do? Keep practicing these sentences to build your confidence in Korean!
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Conclusion
🎙️ That’s all for today’s episode on Unit 10 – Family Relations and Korean Honorifics. In this lesson, you’ve learned essential vocabulary, phrases, and honorific expressions that will help you talk about your family and communicate respectfully in Korean.
🎙️ Thank you for listening, and as always, happy studying!
🎙️ Welcome to the Self-study Korean Podcast, your guide to mastering Korean language and culture. In today’s episode, we’ll explore Unit 9, where we focus on weekend activities. By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to talk about weekend activities, from relaxing at home to visiting markets or spending time with friends in Korean.
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Visit our website for more details:
KIIP Level 1: Unit 9–Essential Words and Phrases about Weekend Activities
https://www.koreantopik.com/2024/11/kiip-level-1-unit-9essential-words-and.html
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Essential Vocabulary
🎙️ First, let’s review some essential vocabulary. This unit is divided into two categories: Weekend Activities and Places & Activities.
Weekend Activities
Here are some things you might do on a weekend:
• 집에서 쉬다 – Rest at home
• 청소를 하다 – Clean
• 빨래를 하다 – Do laundry
• 축구를 하다 – Play soccer
• 산에 가다 – Go to the mountain
• 산책하다 – Take a walk
• 친구를 만나다 – Meet friends
• 아르바이트를 하다 – Work part-time
• 한국어를 배우다 – Learn Korean
Places & Activities
Now, let’s explore some places and what you can do there:
• 공원 – Park
• 자전거를 타다 – Ride a bicycle
• 공놀이를 하다 – Play ball
• 시장 – Market
• 과일을 사다 – Buy fruits
• 신발을 사다 – Buy shoes
• 백화점 – Department store
• 쇼핑하다 – Shop
• 저녁을 먹다 – Have dinner
• 카페 – Cafe
• 이야기를 하다 – Talk
• 차를 마시다 – Drink tea
• 집 – Home
• 식사를 하다 – Eat a meal
• 텔레비전을 보다 – Watch TV
• 회사 – Company
• 일하다 – Work
• 전화를 받다 – Answer a call
🎙️ These words will help you describe your weekend and talk about your favorite activities!
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Key Phrases to Practice
🎙️ Let’s move on to some key phrases you can use to talk about your weekends:
Talking About Weekend Plans
1. 주말에 뭐 해요? (What do you do on the weekend?)
– 한국어를 배워요. (I learn Korean.)
2. 지난 주말에 뭐 했어요? (What did you do last weekend?)
– 시장에서 갔어요. (I went to the market.)
3. 어제 뭐 했어요? (What did you do yesterday?)
– 드라마를 봤어요. 재미있었어요. (I watched a drama. It was fun.)
Expressing Preferences
4. 무슨 운동을 좋아해요? (What sports do you like?)
– 저는 수영을 좋아해요. 축구도 좋아해요. (I like swimming. I also like soccer.)
5. 시장에서 뭘 샀어요? (What did you buy at the market?)
– 포도를 샀어요. 수박도 샀어요. (I bought grapes. I also bought a watermelon.)
🎙️ Practice these phrases to confidently share your plans and preferences!
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Quiz Time!
🎙️ Alright, it’s Quiz Time! Let’s test your knowledge with a quick quiz based on what we’ve learned today. I’ll say a sentence in English, and your task is to translate it into Korean. I’ll pause after each question to give you some time to think. Ready? Let’s go!
First question: How would you say, “I rested at home last weekend” in Korean?
Next question: How would you say, “I bought apples and also oranges at the market” in Korean?Final question: Create a sentence using -았/었- to describe an activity you did yesterday.
🎙️ How did you do? Remember, practice makes perfect!
🎙️ The answer is:
1. 저는 지난 주말에 집에서 쉬었어요.
2. 저는 시장에서 사과를 샀어요. 오렌지도 샀어요.
3. 저는 어제 카페에서 차를 마셨어요.
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Conclusion
🎙️ That’s all for today’s episode on Unit 9 – Weekend Activities. With these words, phrases, and expressions, you’ll be ready to talk about your weekend plans, describe past events, and share your preferences in Korean.
🎙️ Be sure to review this lesson and practice using these phrases in real-life conversations. Don’t forget to visit KoreanTopik.com for more learning resources, and stay tuned for our next episode.
🎙️ Thank you for listening, and happy studying!
🎙️ Welcome to the Self-study Korean Podcast, your guide to mastering Korean language and culture. In today’s episode, we’ll explore Unit 8, where we focus on units, prices, and common objects. By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to count items, express prices, and navigate everyday transactions with confidence in Korea.
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KIIP Level 1: Unit 8–Essential Words and Phrases about Units, Prices, and Common Objects
https://www.koreantopik.com/2024/11/kiip-level-1-unit-8essential-words-and.html
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Essential Vocabulary
🎙️ First, let’s review some essential vocabulary. This unit is divided into three categories: units, prices, and objects.
Units-Related Vocabulary
Here are the most common units used in Korean:
• 대 – Unit for machines
• 잔 – Unit for Cup or glass
• 장 – Unit for Sheets (e.g., paper, tickets)
• 권 – Unit for Books
• 명 – Unit for People
• 개 – Unit for General items
• 조각 – Unit for Slices
• 병 – Unit for Bottles
• 마리 – Unit for Animals
Prices-Related Vocabulary
Let’s look at how numbers are used to discuss prices:
• 일 – One
• 십 – Ten
• 백 – Hundred
• 천 – Thousand
• 만 – Ten thousand
• 십만 – Hundred thousand
• 백만 – Million
• 천만 – Ten million
Common Objects Vocabulary
These are everyday items you’ll encounter:
• 물 – Water
• 커피 – Coffee
• 케이크 – Cake
• 강아지 – Puppy
• 잡지 – Magazine
• 사진 – Photo
• 노트북 – Laptop
• 녹차 – Green tea
• 채소 – Vegetables
• 라면 – Instant noodles
• 청소기 – Vacuum cleaner
• 주스 – Juice
• 공책 – Notebook
• 가위 – Scissors
• 봉투 – Envelope
• 닭 – Chicken (alive)
• 닭고기 – Chicken (meat)
• 계란 – Egg
• 칫솔 – Toothbrush
• 치약 – Toothpaste
• 샴푸 – Shampoo
• 휴지 – Tissue
• 모두 – All, everything
• 할인 – Discount
• 상품 – Product, item
🎙️ These words are essential for handling everyday transactions and describing items in Korean!
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Key Phrases
🎙️ Now, let’s practice some useful phrases to help you count items, talk about prices, and order in Korean.
Talking About Quantities and Units
1. 학생이 몇 명 있어요?
How many students are there?
– 학생이 다섯 명 있어요.
-There are five students.
2. 무엇을 사요?
What are you buying?
– 콜라 한 병하고 라면 두 개를 사요.
- I’m buying one bottle of cola and two packs of ramen.
Ordering Items
3. 주문하세요.
Please place your order.
– 커피하고 케이크 주세요.
- Coffee and cake, please.
4. 이거 얼마예요?
How much is this?
– 사천오백 원이에요.
- It’s 4,500 won.
5. 텔레비전이 얼마예요?
How much is the TV?
– 텔레비전이 오십구만 구천 원이에요.
- It’s 599,000 won.
🎙️ Combine these phrases with your vocabulary to navigate purchases and orders like a pro!
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Quiz Time!
🎙️ It’s quiz time! Let’s see how much you remember.
1. How would you ask, “How much is the laptop?” in Korean?
2. Translate: “I’m buying three notebooks and one pen.”
3. How to say “Coffee and cake, please” using -하고 grammar.
🎙️ Take a moment to think. Ready for the answers?
Answers:
1. 노트북이 얼마예요?
2. 공책 세 권하고 펜 한 개를 사요.
3. 커피하고 케이크 주세요.
🎙️ How did you do? Keep practicing these phrases to build your confidence!
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Conclusion
🎙️ That’s all for today’s episode on Unit 8 – Units, Prices, and Common Objects. With these words and phrases, you’ll be ready to count items, express prices, and handle everyday transactions in Korea.
🎙️ Be sure to review this lesson and try using these expressions the next time you’re shopping or placing an order. Don’t forget to visit koreantopik.com for more learning resources, and stay tuned for our next episode.
Thank you for listening, and happy studying!
🎙️ Welcome to the Self-study Korean Podcast, your guide to mastering Korean language and culture. In today’s episode, we’ll explore Unit 7, where we focus on foods and restaurants. By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to navigate menus, order food, and express your preferences with confidence in Korea.
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KIIP Level 1: Unit 6–Essential Words and Phrases about Native Numbers, Times, and Basic Verbs
https://www.koreantopik.com/2024/11/kiip-level-1-unit-7essential-words-and.html
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Essential Vocabulary
🎙️ First, let’s review some essential vocabulary. This unit is divided into two categories: foods and restaurant-related terms.
Foods-Related Vocabulary
Here are some common Korean dishes you’ll encounter:
• 삼계탕 – Ginseng chicken soup
• 삼겹살 – Grilled pork belly
• 비빔밥 – Mixed rice bowl
• 불고기 – Marinated beef
• 김치찌개 – Kimchi stew
• 된장찌개 – Soybean paste stew
• 김밥 – Seaweed rice rolls
• 순대 – Blood sausage
• 떡볶이 – Spicy rice cakes
• 라면 – Instant noodles
• 짜장면 – Black bean noodles
• 짬뽕 – Spicy seafood noodles
• 만두 – Dumplings
• 탕수육 – Sweet and sour pork
• 생선회 – Sliced raw fish
• 초밥 – Sushi
• 우동 – Udon noodles
• 돈가스 – Pork cutlet
• 피자 – Pizza
• 햄버거 – Hamburger
• 스파게티 – Spaghetti
• 샐러드 – Salad
Restaurant-Related Vocabulary
• 한식집 – Korean restaurant
• 분식집 – Snack shop
• 중국집 – Chinese restaurant
• 일식집 – Japanese restaurant
• 이탈리아 식당 – Italian restaurant
• 기다리다 – To wait
• 반찬 – Side dishes
• 숟가락 – Spoon
• 젓가락 – Chopsticks
• 그릇 – Bowl
• 주문하다 – To order
• 메뉴 – Menu
🎙️ These are great starting points for exploring Korean cuisine!
Restaurant-Related Vocabulary
Next, let’s cover words you’ll need in a restaurant:
• 한식집 – Korean restaurant
• 분식집 – Snack shop
• 중국집 – Chinese restaurant
• 일식집 – Japanese restaurant
• 이탈리아 식당 – Italian restaurant
• 기다리다 – To wait
• 반찬 – Side dishes
• 숟가락 – Spoon
• 젓가락 – Chopsticks
• 그릇 – Bowl
• 주문하다 – To order
• 메뉴 – Menu
🎙️ Now, let’s learn how to put these into action!
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Key Phrases for Dining Out
🎙️ Here are some useful phrases to help you order food and interact at restaurants:
1. 무슨 음식을 좋아해요?
– What food do you like?
저는 떡볶이를 좋아해요.
– I like spicy rice cakes.
2. 뭐 먹고 싶어요?
– What do you want to eat?
저는 냉면을 먹고 싶어요.
– I want to eat cold noodles.
3. 지금 뭐 하고 싶어요?
– What do you want to do now?
저는 집에 가고 싶어요.
– I want to go home.
4. 이름을 쓰세요.
– Please write your name.
5. 반찬 좀 더 주세요.
– Please give me more side dishes.
6. 불고기 3인분 주세요.
– Please give me three servings of bulgogi.
7. 물 좀 주세요.
– Please give me some water.
8. 짜장면 하나 주세요.
– Please give me one black bean noodle dish.
네, 잠깐만 기다리세요.
– Yes, please wait a moment.
🎙️ Combine these phrases with your food vocabulary to navigate menus like a pro!
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Quiz Time!
🎙️ It’s quiz time! Let’s see how much you remember.
1. How do you say:
o "I want to eat spaghetti."
o "Please give me two servings of kimchi stew."
2. Translate into Korean:
o "What food do you like?"
o "I like sushi."
🎙️ Take a moment to think. Ready for the answers?
Answers:
1. 스파게티를 먹고 싶어요.
김치찌개 2인분 주세요.
2. 무슨 음식을 좋아해요?
저는 초밥을 좋아해요.
🎙️ How did you do? Keep practicing these phrases to gain confidence.
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Conclusion
🎙️ That’s all for today’s episode on Unit 7 – Foods and Restaurants. With these words, phrases, and grammar points, you’ll be ready to navigate restaurants, order meals, and express your preferences in Korean.
🎙️ Be sure to review this lesson and try practicing at your favorite Korean restaurant or at home. Don’t forget to visit KoreanTopik.com for more learning resources, and stay tuned for our next episode.
Thank you for listening, and happy studying!
🎙️ Welcome to the Self-Study Korean Podcast, your guide to mastering the Korean language and culture. In today’s episode, we’re diving into Unit 6 – Essential Words and Phrases about Native Korean Numbers, Time Expressions, and Daily Routines
By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to use native Korean numbers and express times in Korean.
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KIIP Level 1: Unit 6–Essential Words and Phrases about Native Korean Numbers and Time Expressions
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Essential Vocabulary
🎙️ First, let’s start with some important words. Listen carefully and repeat after me to practice pronunciation.
Numbers (Native Korean)
Native Korean numbers are used for counting hours and objects:
하나 – One
한 개 – one unit
둘 – Two
두 개 – two units
셋 – Three
세 개 – three units
넷 – Four
네 개 – four units
다섯 – Five
다섯 개 – five units
여섯 – Six
일곱 – Seven
여덟 – Eight
아홉 – Nine
열 – Ten
열하나 – Eleven
열둘 – Twelve
스물 – Twenty
서른 – Thirty
마흔 – Forty
쉰 – Fifty
예순 – Sixty
일흔 – Seventy
여든 – Eighty
아흔 – Ninety
🎙️ These numbers are often combined with counters or time expressions. For example, 열 시 means "10 o’clock."
Time Expressions
Here are common terms to talk about time:
오전 – A.M.
오후 – P.M.
새벽 – Early morning
아침 – Morning
낮 – Daytime
저녁 – Evening
밤 – Night
시 – Hour
분 – Minute
반 – Half (30 minutes)
하루 – One day
🎙️ These terms help you discuss your daily schedule in Korean.
Basic Verbs for Daily Life
🎙️ Next, let’s go over some essential verbs you’ll use to describe your day:
일어나다 – To wake up
세수하다 – To wash one’s face
옷을 입다 – To get dressed
잠을 자다 – To sleep
친구를 만나다 – To meet a friend
한국어를 배우다 – To learn Korean
출근하다 – To go to work
일하다 – To work
퇴근하다 – To leave work
🎙️ Here’s how you can combine these verbs with time:
저는 7시에 일어나요.
“I wake up at 7 o’clock.”
8시에 출근해요.
“I go to work at 8 o’clock.”
Take a moment to review and practice these words. The more you repeat them, the easier it will be to recall them in conversations!
Key Phrases to Practice
Now, let’s put this vocabulary into action to help you talk about time, routines, and activities. I’ll say each phrase twice—listen carefully and repeat after me.
1. 몇 시예요? - What time is it?
여덟 시예요. – It’s 8:00.
2. 몇 시부터 몇 시까지 점심시간이에요? - What time is lunch break?
12시부터 1시까지 점심시간이에요. – Lunch time is from 12 to 1PM.
3. 저는 7시 10분에 일어나요. 7시 30분부터 8시까지 아침을 먹어요.
I wake up at 7:10. From 7:30 to 8:00, I eat breakfast.
4. 커피숍에서 친구를 만나요. 그리고 이야기해요.
I meet a friend at the coffee shop, and we talk.
5. 오늘은 일요일이에요. 출근을 안 해요.
Today is Sunday. I don’t go to work.
6. 오늘 공원에 가요? - Are you going to the park today?
아니요, 공원에 안 가요. – No, I’m not going to the park.
Practice these phrases regularly, and you’ll become more confident in expressing time and routine in Korean.
Quiz Time!
🎙️ It’s Quiz Time! Let’s test your knowledge with a quick quiz. I’ll say a sentence in English, and your task is to translate it into Korean. I’ll pause after each question to give you time to think. Ready? Let’s go!
Question 1:
How do you say “What time do you wake up?” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 몇 시에 일어나요?
Question 2:
How do you say “I meet a friend at the coffee shop at 2 PM.” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 오후 2시에 커피숍에서 친구를 만나요.
Question 3:
How do you say “I am not going to the company tomorrow.” In Korean?
🎙️ The answer is 내일 회사에 안 가요.
🎙️ How did you do? Keep practicing, and soon you’ll feel confident using these expressions in real conversations!
🎙️ That’s all for today’s episode on Unit 6 about Native Numbers and Time in Korean.
✅ Be sure to review this lesson and practice using these words and phrases in daily conversations. The more you use them, the more natural they’ll feel!
🌐 Visit koreantopik.com for more learning resources, and stay tuned for our next episode!
🎙️ Thank you for listening, and as always, happy studying! 😊🎧
🎙️ Welcome to the Self-Study Korean Podcast, your guide to mastering the Korean language and culture. In today’s episode, we’re diving into Unit 5 – Essential Words and Phrases about Numbers, Dates, and Days.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to use numbers, talk about dates and days in Korean.
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KIIP Level 1: Unit 5–Essential Words and Phrases about Numbers, Dates, and Days
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Essential Vocabulary
🎙️ First, let’s start with some important words. Listen carefully and repeat after me to practice pronunciation.
Numbers
공 – Zero
영 – Zero
일 – One
이 – Two
삼 – Three
사 – Four
오 – Five
육 – Six
칠 – Seven
팔 – Eight
구 – Nine
십 – Ten
백 – Hundred
Dates and Time
월 – Month
일 – Day
며칠 – What date?
날짜 – Date
어제 – Yesterday
오늘 – Today
내일 – Tomorrow
주말 – Weekend
생일 – Birthday
Days of the Week
월요일 – Monday
화요일 – Tuesday
수요일 – Wednesday
목요일 – Thursday
금요일 – Friday
토요일 – Saturday
일요일 – Sunday
Take a moment to review and practice these words. The more you repeat them, the easier it will be to recall them in conversations!
Key Phrases to Practice
Now, let’s put this vocabulary into action. I’ll say each phrase twice—listen carefully and repeat after me.
1.
– What month is it?
일월이에요.
– It’s January.
2. 며칠이에요?
– What’s the date?
십일일이에요.
– It’s the 11th.
3. 오늘이 무슨 요일이에요?
– What day of the week is it today?
수요일이에요.
– It’s Wednesday.
4. 내일이 무슨 요일이에요?
– What day of the week is tomorrow?
목요일이에요.
– It’s Thursday.
5. 생일에 뭐 해요?
– What do you do on your birthday?
같이 밥 먹어요.
– I eat together (with others).
6. 우리 집은 삼층 삼백일호에 있어요.
– My house is on the 3rd floor, room 301.
Practice these phrases regularly, and you’ll become more confident in expressing dates, schedules, and locations.
Quiz Time!
🎙️ It’s Quiz Time! Let’s test your knowledge with a quick quiz. I’ll say a sentence in English, and your task is to translate it into Korean. I’ll pause after each question to give you time to think. Ready? Let’s go!
Question 1:
How do you say “What day is it today?” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 오늘이 무슨 요일이에요??
Question 2:
How do you say “My house is on the 5th floor, room 502.” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 우리 집은 오층 오백이호에 있어요.
Question 3:
How do you say “What do you do on the weekend?” In Korean?
🎙️ The answer is 주말에 뭐 해요?
🎙️ How did you do? Keep practicing, and soon you’ll feel confident using these expressions in real conversations!
Conclusion
🎙️ That’s all for today’s episode on Unit 5 about Numbers, Dates, and Days in Korean
✅ Be sure to review this lesson and practice using these words and phrases in daily conversations. The more you use them, the more natural they’ll feel!
🌐 Visit KoreanTopik.com for more learning resources, and stay tuned for our next episode!
🎙️ Thank you for listening, and as always, happy studying! 😊🎧
🎙️ Welcome to the Self-Study Korean Podcast, your guide to mastering the Korean language and culture. In today’s episode, we’re diving into Unit 4 – Essential Words and Phrases about New Places.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to name common locations, describe where you’re going, and talk about activities you do in different places.
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KIIP Level 1: Unit 4–Essential Words and Phrases about Various Places
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Essential Vocabulary
🎙️ First, let’s start with some important words. Listen carefully and repeat after me to practice pronunciation.
Places
학교 – School
편의점 – Convenience store
회사 – Company
은행 – Bank
집 – Home
식당 – Restaurant
카페 – Café
병원 – Hospital
약국 – Pharmacy
시장 – Market
마트 – Mart or Supermarket
영화관 – Movie theater
극장 – Theater
찜질방 – Sauna
백화점 – Department store
헬스장 – Gym
노래방 – Karaoke room
피시방 – Internet café
미용실 – Hair salon
빨래방 – Laundromat
우체국 – Post office
서점 – Bookstore
Other Useful Words
근처 – Nearby
밖 – Outside
공원 – Park
아주 – Very
남편 – Husband
기타 – Etc.
주말 – Weekend
문화 센터 – Cultural center
배우다 – To learn
Take a moment to review and practice these words. The more you repeat them, the easier it will be to recall them in conversations!
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Key Phrases to Practice
Now, let’s put this vocabulary into action. I’ll say each phrase twice—listen carefully and repeat after me.
1. 어디에 가요?
– Where are you going?
학교에 가요.
– I’m going to school.
2. 집 근처에 약국이 있어요?
– Is there a pharmacy near your house?
네, 약국이 있어요.
– Yes, there is a pharmacy.
3. 어디에서 운동해요?
– Where do you exercise?
헬스장에서 운동해요.
– I exercise at the gym.
4. 거기에서 뭐 해요?
– What are you doing there?
서점에서 책을 사요.
– I’m buying a book at the bookstore.
By practicing these phrases, you’ll become more comfortable describing where you’re going and what you’re doing.
Quiz Time!
🎙️ It’s Quiz Time! Let’s test your knowledge with a quick quiz. I’ll say a sentence in English, and your task is to translate it into Korean. I’ll pause after each question to give you time to think. Ready? Let’s go!
Question 1:
How do you say “I’m going to the movie theater.” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 영화관에 가요.
Question 2:
How do you say “I’m exercising at the gym.” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 헬스장에서 운동해요.
Question 3:
How do you say “Is there a bookstore near here?” In Korean?
🎙️ The answer is 여기 근처에 서점이 있어요?
🎙️ How did you do? Keep practicing, and soon you’ll feel confident using these expressions in real conversations!
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Conclusion
🎙️ That’s all for today’s episode on Unit 4 – Various Places!
✅ Be sure to review this lesson and practice using these words and phrases in daily conversations. The more you use them, the more natural they’ll feel!
🌐 Visit KoreanTopik.com for more learning resources, and stay tuned for our next episode!
🎙️ Thank you for listening, and as always, happy studying! 😊🎧
🎙️ Welcome to the Self-Study Korean Podcast, your guide to mastering the Korean language and culture.
In today’s episode, we’ll explore Unit 3, where we focus on basic adjectives and verbs. These words will help you describe people, objects, and actions, forming the foundation for everyday Korean conversations.
By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to:
✅ Describe things using basic adjectives.
✅ Talk about daily activities using common verbs.
✅ Use these words to form simple sentences in Korean.
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KIIP Level 1: Unit 3–Essential Words and Phrases about Basic Adjectives and Verbs
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Essential Vocabulary
🎙️ First, let’s go over some important adjectives and verbs that you’ll need for basic conversations.
Adjectives (형용사) 📏
• 싸다 – Cheap
• 비싸다 – Expensive
• 크다 – Big
• 작다 – Small
• 어렵다 – Difficult
• 쉽다 – Easy
• 재미있다 – Fun / Interesting
• 재미없다 – Boring / Not fun
• 예쁘다 – Pretty
• 바쁘다 – Busy
• 많다 – Many
• 적다 – Few
• 맛있다 – Delicious
• 맛없다 – Not delicious
• 춥다 – Cold
• 덥다 – Hot
• 좋다 – Good
• 나쁘다 – Bad
• 아프다 – Sick
• 배가 고프다 – Hungry
🎙️ These adjectives will help you describe things, feelings, and experiences in daily life.
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Verbs (동사) 🔄
• 음식을 요리하다 – To cook food
• 책을 읽다 – To read a book
• 한국어를 공부하다 – To study Korean
• 텔레비전을 보다 – To watch television
• 커피를 마시다 – To drink coffee
• 방을 청소하다 – To clean a room
• 빵을 먹다 – To eat bread
• 친구를 만나다 – To meet a friend
• 옷을 사다 – To buy clothes
• 일하다 – To work
• 자다 – To sleep
• 운동하다 – To exercise
🎙️ These verbs are useful for describing daily actions and making simple sentences.
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Key Phrases to Practice
🎙️ Now, let’s practice some useful phrases that combine these adjectives and verbs.
Talking About Food 🍞
빵을 맛있어요?
– Did you eat the bread?
– 네, 맛있어요.
(Yes, it’s delicious.)
🎙️ You can replace 빵 (bread) with other foods, like 김치 (kimchi) or 라면 (ramen).
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Talking About Studying 📚🖊️
한국어 공부가 어려워요?
– Is studying Korean difficult?
– 아니요, 재미있어요.
(No, it’s fun.)
🎙️ This phrase is great for talking about your learning experience in Korean.
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Talking About Daily Activities
지금 뭐해요?
– What are you doing right now?
– 한국어를 공부해요.
(I’m studying Korean.)
🎙️ Try changing 공부해요 (studying) to other actions like 운동해요 (exercising) or 텔레비전을 봐요 (watching TV).
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Talking About Plans
오늘 뭐 해요?
– What are you doing today?
– 친구를 만나요.
(I’m meeting a friend.)
🎙️ You can also say:
• 일해요. (I’m working.)
• 집에서 쉬어요. (I’m resting at home.)
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Describing Activities
저는 오늘 책을 읽어요. 책이 재미있어요.
– I’m reading a book today. The book is interesting.
🎙️ You can swap 책이 재미있어요 (The book is interesting) with:
• 영화가 재미있어요. (The movie is interesting.)
• 수업이 재미있어요. (The class is interesting.)
🎙️ These phrases help you describe your activities and experiences in Korean.
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Quiz Time!
Question 1:
How do you say “I am drinking coffee.” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 커피를 마셔요.
Question 2:
How do you say “The book is interesting.” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 책이 재미있어요.
Question 3:
How do you say “I am reading a book today.” In Korean?
🎙️ The answer is 저는 오늘 책을 읽어요.
🎙️ How did you do? Keep practicing, and soon you’ll feel confident using these expressions in real conversations!
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Conclusion
🎙️ That’s all for today’s episode on Unit 3 – Basic Adjectives and Verbs!
🎙️ Be sure to review this lesson and practice using these words and phrases in daily conversations. Visit KoreanTopik.com for more learning resources, and stay tuned for our next episode!
🎙️ Thank you for listening, and as always, happy studying! 😊🎧
🎙️ Welcome to theSelf-Study Korean Podcast, your guide to mastering the Korean language and culture. In today’s episode, we’ll explore Unit 2, where we’ll learn about places, everyday objects, and how to describe their locations in Korean.
By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to:
✅ Identify common places and objects in Korean.
✅ Use -이/가 to mark subjects in sentences.
✅ Use -에 있다 to express the location or existence of something.
📌 This lesson is essential for describing your surroundings and asking about the location of things in daily life.
Before we jump in, don’t forget to check the podcast description for today’s list of vocabulary words and key phrases.
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KIIP Level 1: Unit 2–Essential Words and Phrases about Places and Everyday Objects
https://www.koreantopik.com/2024/10/kiip-level-1-unit-2essential-words-and.html
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Essential Vocabulary
🎙️ First, let’s review some important words related to places and everyday objects.
Places 🏢
• 회사 – Company/Office
• 기숙사 – Dormitory
• 학교 – School
• 교실 – Classroom
• 화장실 – Bathroom
• 거실 – Living Room
• 부엌 – Kitchen
Everyday Objects 🏠
• 시계 – Clock/Watch
• 침대 – Bed
• 휴대 전화 – Mobile Phone
• 책상 – Desk
• 컴퓨터 – Computer
• 의자 – Chair
• 지도 – Map
• 칠판 – Blackboard
• 책 – Book
• 볼펜 – Pen
• 필통 – Pencil Case
• 옷장 – Wardrobe
• 수건 – Towel
• 거울 – Mirror
• 휴지 – Tissue
• 에어컨 – Air Conditioner
• 소파 – Sofa
• 식탁 – Dining Table
• 컵 – Cup
• 냉장고 – Refrigerator
🎙️ These words will help you talk about common places and objects in daily conversations.
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Key Phrases to Practice
🎙️ Now, let’s practice some key phrases for asking about places and describing objects.
1️여기 어디예요?
– Where is this?
– 기숙사예요.
(It’s the dormitory.)
2️이거 뭐예요?
– What is this?
– 침대예요.
(It’s a bed.)
3️여기는 냉장고가 있어요.
– There is a refrigerator here.
4️교실에 책상이 있어요.
– There is a desk in the classroom.
5️집에 에어컨 없어요.
– There is no air conditioner at home.
6️부엌에 식탁이 있어요?
– Is there a dining table in the kitchen?
– 네, 부엌에 식탁이 있어요.
(Yes, there is a dining table in the kitchen.)
🎙️ These phrases will help you ask and describe the location of objects and places in daily conversations.
Quiz Time!
🎙️ Alright, it’s Quiz Time! Let’s test your knowledge with a quick quiz. I’ll say a sentence in English, and your task is to translate it into Korean. I’ll pause after each question to give you time to think. Ready? Let’s go!
Question 1:
How do you say “Is there a refrigerator in the kitchen?” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 부엌에 냉장고가 있어요?
Question 2:
How do you say “There is no mirror in the bathroom.” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 화장실에 거울이 없어요.
Question 3:
How do you say “Is there a computer in the office?” in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 회사에 컴퓨터가 있어요?
🎙️ How did you do? Keep practicing, and these sentences will become second nature!
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Conclusion
🎙️ That’s all for today’s episode on Unit 2 – Places and Everyday Objects! You’ve learned:
✔️ Common places and objects in Korean.
✔️ How to ask about locations and describe objects.
✔️ How to use -이/가 and -에 있다 to structure sentences.
🎙️ Be sure to review this lesson and practice describing your surroundings in Korean. Visit KoreanTopik.com for more learning resources, and tune in next time for another useful lesson!
🎙️ Thank you for listening, and as always, happy studying! 🏡😊
Welcome to the Self-Study Korean Podcast, your guide to mastering the Korean language and culture. I’m thrilled to have you here with us today!
In today’s episode, we’re diving into Unit 1, where you’ll learn essential words and phrases about Country and Occupation. Whether you’re just starting out or reviewing, today’s lesson will give you the vocabulary and phrases you need to introduce yourself confidently in Korean.
Before we jump in, don’t forget to check the podcast description for today’s list of vocabulary words and key phrases.
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KIIP 1: Unit 1–Essential Words and Phrases about Country and Occupation
KIIP 1 Grammar :-이에요/예요 and -은/는 = 'polite ending' and 'subject marker'
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Essential Vocabulary
First, let’s look at some key vocabulary in three categories: personal information, countries, and occupations.
이름 – Name.
직업 – Job.
국적 – Nationality.
어느 – Which.
나라 – Country.
사람 – Person.
한국 – Korea.
필리핀 – Philippines.
미국 – USA.
이집트 – Egypt.
중국 – China.
방글라데시 – Bangladesh.
선생님 – Teacher.
회사원 – Office Worker.
영어 강사 – English Instructor.
학생 – Student.
공장 직원 – Factory Worker.
판매원 – Salesperson.
주부 – Housewife.
초등학생 – Elementary School Student.
영어 – English.
한국어 – Korean.
Key Phrases to Practice.
Now that you’ve learned the essential vocabulary, let’s put them to use in some common phrases.
안녕하세요? – Hello.
제 이름은 수지입니다. – My name is Suzy.
저는 학생입니다. – I am a Student.
저는 미국 사람입니다. – I am from USA.
어느 나라 사람입니까? – Which country are you from?
무슨 일을 하십니까? – What do you do for a living?
직업이 무엇입니까? – What is your job?
저는 영어 강사입니다. – I am an English instructor.
안녕히 계세요. – Goodbye (when you’re the one leaving).
안녕히 가세요. – Goodbye (when someone else is leaving).
Practicing these phrases will help you engage in basic conversations about yourself and others. Simple introductions like these can open the door to deeper conversations as you continue learning Korean.
Quiz Time!
Now, let’s test your knowledge. Try translating these into Korean:
"Teacher"
"I am from the USA."
"What is your job?"
Conclusion
That’s it for Lesson 1 of KIIP Level 1! In this episode, we introduced some essential words and phrases to help you on your Korean language journey. By mastering these basics, you’ll find it easier to introduce yourself, talk about your job, and share where you’re from.
Remember to practice these phrases with friends, classmates, or even on your own. The more you practice, the more comfortable and confident you’ll feel in speaking Korean.
Visit KoreanTopik.com for more learning resources. Thank you for tuning in Self-study Korean podcast! Keep studying, stay motivated, and we’ll see you in the next lesson. Until next time, happy studying, and 안녕히 계세요!
