Welcome to Self-Study Korean Podcasts for Beginners - KIIP Level 1, the ultimate podcast for beginners learning Korean! In this 18-episode series, we’ll guide you through the essential vocabulary, phrases, and grammar needed to start speaking Korean confidently. Whether you’re a complete beginner or refreshing your basics, this series covers everything from introductions, daily activities, and essential conversation skills. Each episode breaks down key concepts in a clear, easy-to-understand way, with practical tips and quizzes to reinforce your learning. Join us today at koreantopik.com
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KIIP 1: Unit 18–Essential Words and Phrases about Life in Korea
Season 1 · Episode 18
Sunday, March 9, 2025 • Duration 17:42
🎙️ 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:
• 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!
KIIP 1: Unit 17–Essential Words and Phrases about Public Places and Activities
Season 1 · Episode 17
Monday, March 3, 2025 • Duration 15:54
🎙️ 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.
🎙️ 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) 🏛️
KIIP 1: Unit 16–Essential Words and Phrases about Health and Hospital
Season 1 · Episode 16
Saturday, February 22, 2025 • Duration 14:33
🎙️ 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.
🎙️ 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
KIIP 1: Unit 15–Essential Words and Phrases about Seasons and Weather
Season 1 · Episode 15
Monday, February 17, 2025 • Duration 15:08
🎙️ 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.
🎙️ 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
KIIP 1: Unit 14–Essential Words and Phrases about Scheduling and Appointments
Season 1 · Episode 14
Sunday, February 9, 2025 • Duration 15:25
🎙️ 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).
🎙️ 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
KIIP 1: Unit 13–Essential Words and Phrases about Transportation
Season 1 · Episode 13
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 • Duration 14:00
🎙️ 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!
🎙️ 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
KIIP 1: Unit 12–Essential Words and Phrases about Holidays and Vacations
Season 1 · Episode 12
Monday, January 27, 2025 • Duration 14:36
🎙️ 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!
🎙️ 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
KIIP 1: Unit 11–Essential Words and Phrases about Special Days and Activities
Season 1 · Episode 11
Sunday, January 19, 2025 • Duration 13:18
🎙️ 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.
🎙️ 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
KIIP 1 : Unit 10–Essential Words and Phrases about Family Relations and Korean Honorifics
Season 1 · Episode 10
Sunday, January 12, 2025 • Duration 14:55
🎙️ 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.
🎙️ 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
KIIP 1: Unit 9–Essential Words and Phrases about Weekend Activities
Season 1 · Episode 9
Sunday, January 5, 2025 • Duration 11:01
🎙️ 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.
🎙️ 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:
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• 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!
• 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! 😊🎧
• 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! 😊🌸❄️
• 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!
• 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! 🚍✈️🚴
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! 🎉
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!
• 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!
• 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.
