🎙️ 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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KIIP Level 1: Unit 9–Essential Words and Phrases about Weekend Activities

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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!