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Self-Study Korean Podcasts for Beginners - KIIP Level 1

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  • 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 10–Essential Words and Phrases about Family Relations and Korean Honorifics

    KIIP 1 : Unit 10–Essential Words and Phrases about Family Relations and Korean Honorifics
    Jan 12 2025
    🎙️ 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. ________________________________________ 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 ________________________________________ 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! ________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________ 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! ________________________________________ 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!
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  • KIIP 1: Unit 9–Essential Words and Phrases about Weekend Activities

    KIIP 1: Unit 9–Essential Words and Phrases about Weekend Activities
    Jan 5 2025
    🎙️ 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. ________________________________________ 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 ________________________________________ 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! ________________________________________ 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! ________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________ 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!
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    11 mins
  • KIIP 1: Unit 8–Essential Words and Phrases about Units, Prices, and Common Objects

    KIIP 1: Unit 8–Essential Words and Phrases about Units, Prices, and Common Objects
    Dec 29 2024
    🎙️ 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. ________________________________________ Visit our website for more details: 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 ________________________________________ 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! ________________________________________ 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! ________________________________________ 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! ________________________________________ 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!
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    11 mins

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