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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
  • KIIP 1: Unit 7–Essential Words and Phrases about Foods and Restaurants

    KIIP 1: Unit 7–Essential Words and Phrases about Foods and Restaurants
    Dec 23 2024
    🎙️ 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. ________________________________________ Visit our website for more details: 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 ________________________________________ 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! ________________________________________ 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! ________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________ 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!
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  • KIIP 1: Unit 6–Essential Words and Phrases about Native Numbers, Times, and Basic Verbs

    KIIP 1: Unit 6–Essential Words and Phrases about Native Numbers, Times, and Basic Verbs
    Dec 15 2024
    🎙️ Hello and welcome to the Self-study Korean Podcast, where we help you master Korean, one unit at a time. Today, we’re covering Unit 6 of KIIP Level 1, focusing on native Korean numbers, time expressions, and basic verbs. This unit is crucial for discussing schedules, arranging meet-ups, and expressing daily activities. ________________________________________ Visit our official website for more details: 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-6essential-words-and.html ________________________________________ Essential Vocabulary 🎙️ Let’s start with the essential vocabulary. Numbers (Native Korean) Native Korean numbers are used for counting hours and objects: • 하나 / 한 – One • 둘 / 두 – Two • 셋 / 세 – Three • 넷 / 네 – Four • 다섯 – Five • 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.” ________________________________________ Additional Vocabulary 🎙️ Here are more words to expand your vocabulary: • 부터 – From • 까지 – Until • 점심시간 – Lunch break • 커피숍 – Coffee shop • 테니스 – Tennis 🎙️ These words will come in handy when talking about your day or activities. ________________________________________ Key Phrases to Practice 🎙️ Let’s practice some phrases to help you talk about time, routines, and activities: 1. 몇 시예요? - What time is it? o 여덟 시예요. – It’s 8:00. 2. 몇 시부터 몇 시까지 점심시간이에요? - What time is lunch break? o 12시부터 1시까지 점심시간이에요. – Lunch time is from 12 to 1PM. 3. 저는 7시 10분에 일어나요. 7시 30분부터 8시까지 아침을 먹어요. o I wake up at 7:10. From 7:30 to 8:00, I eat breakfast. 4. 커피숍에서 친구를 만나요. 그리고 이야기해요. o I meet a friend at the coffee shop, and we talk. 5. 오늘은 일요일이에요. 출근을 안 해요. o Today is Sunday. I don’t go to work. 6. 오늘 공원에 가요? - Are you going to the park today? o 아니요, 공원에 안 가요. – No, I’m not going to the park. ________________________________________ Quiz Time! 🎙️ It’s time to test your knowledge. Translate these sentences into Korean: 1. What time do you wake up? 2. I meet a friend at the coffee shop at 2:00. 3. I am not going to the office tomorrow. 🎙️ Pause here if you need time to think. And now for the answers: 1. 몇 시에 일어나요? 2. 2시에 커피숍에서 친구를 만나요. 3. 내일 회사에 안 가요. 🎙️ How did you do? Keep practicing, and these phrases will become second nature. ________________________________________ Conclusion 🎙️ That’s all for today’s episode on Unit 6. With native Korean numbers, time expressions, and essential verbs, you now have the tools to talk about your daily life confidently. 🎙️ For more learning resources, visit us at KoreanTopik.com, and stay tuned for our next episode. Thank you for listening, and happy studying!
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  • KIIP 1: Unit 5–Essential Words and Phrases about Numbers, Dates, and Days

    KIIP 1: Unit 5–Essential Words and Phrases about Numbers, Dates, and Days
    Dec 8 2024
    🎙️ Welcome to the Korean Topik Podcast! Your guide to learning Korean step by step. I’m your host, and in today’s episode, we’re exploring KIIP Level 1: Unit 5 – Essential Words and Phrases about Numbers, Dates, and Days. Mastering numbers, dates, and days is a must for everyday conversations. Whether you’re planning your week, sharing your birthday, or scheduling appointments, this lesson will give you the tools you need to express dates, days, and numbers in Korean. Let’s dive in! ________________________________________ Visit our official website for more: KIIP Level 1: Unit 5–Essential Words and Phrases about Sino-Numbers, Dates, and Days https://www.koreantopik.com/2024/11/kiip-level-1-unit-5essential-words-and.html KIIP 1급 5과:-에 and -이/가 아니다 = ‘on, in’ time and ‘to be not’ https://www.koreantopik.com/2023/12/kiip-1-and-grammars-on-in-time-and-to.html ________________________________________ Essential Vocabulary We’ll start by going over the key words from this lesson. Listen carefully and repeat after me to practice your pronunciation. Numbers 영 / 공 – 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 Days of the Week 월요일 – Monday 화요일 – Tuesday 수요일 – Wednesday 목요일 – Thursday 금요일 – Friday 토요일 – Saturday 일요일 – Sunday Other Useful Words 주말 – Weekend 생일 – Birthday 층 – Floor 호 – Room number Great job! These words will be your foundation for understanding dates, days, and numbers in Korean. ________________________________________ Key Phrases to Practice Now let’s practice some common phrases you’ll use in everyday life. I’ll say each phrase twice, so you can listen and repeat after me. 1. 몇 월이에요? – 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 3층 301호에 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. ________________________________________ Grammar Notes Let’s talk about two important grammar points from this unit. 1. (Time, Date)에 The particle 에 is used to indicate specific times and dates, similar to "on" or "at" in English. Examples: 월요일에 만나요. – Let’s meet on Monday. 생일에 파티해요. – We have a party on my birthday. 2. -이/가 아니에요 This structure is used to say something is not in Korean. The subject marker 이/가 pairs with 아니에요, which means "is not." Examples: 오늘이 월요일이 아니에요. – Today is not Monday. 저는 학생이 아니에요. – I’m not a student. These two patterns are very common, so try to use them in your daily conversations. ________________________________________ Quiz Section It’s quiz time! Let’s test your understanding. Try translating the following sentences into Korean. 1. What day is it today? 2. My house is on the 5th floor, room 502. 3. What do you do on the weekend? Take a moment to think about your answers. Ready for the answers? Here they are: 1. 오늘이 무슨 요일이에요? 2. 우리 집은 5층 502호에 있어요. 3. 주말에 뭐 해요? How did you do? If you need more practice, replay this section or visit KoreanTopik.com for more exercises. ________________________________________ Conclusion That’s all for today’s episode on KIIP Level 1: Unit 5 – Essential Words and Phrases about Numbers, Dates, and Days. We’ve covered essential vocabulary, practical phrases, and useful grammar points to help you talk about dates, days, and schedules in Korean. Make sure to practice these regularly, and don’t forget to share this podcast with fellow learners! For more resources, visit KoreanTopik.com, your hub for learning Korean. Thank you for listening, and see you in the next episode. Until then, happy studying! 🎙️
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  • KIIP 1: Unit 4–Essential Words and Phrases about Various Places

    KIIP 1: Unit 4–Essential Words and Phrases about Various Places
    Nov 30 2024

    Welcome to Korean Topik Podcast!

    Your go-to podcast for mastering the Korean language and uncovering essential cultural insights. I’m your host, and in today’s episode, we’re diving into KIIP Level 1: Unit 4 – Essential Words and Phrases about New Places.


    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!


    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.


    Grammar Notes

    Let’s look at two essential grammar patterns that will help you describe locations and actions.

    1. N에 가다 Grammar

    This structure is used to say "going to" a place. The particle 에 indicates the destination.

    학교에 가요. – I’m going to school.

    편의점에 가요. – I’m going to the convenience store.

    2. N에서 Grammar

    This pattern is used to describe actions happening "at" a location. The particle 에서 marks the place where the activity occurs.

    식당에서 밥을 먹어요. – I’m eating at a restaurant.

    카페에서 커피를 마셔요. – I’m drinking coffee at the café.

    These grammar points are essential for talking about where you’re going and what you’re doing in Korean, so practice using them in your sentences!

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    Quiz Section

    Let’s see how much you’ve learned. Try translating these sentences into Korean. I’ll pause after each question to give you time to think.

    1. I’m going to the movie theater.

    2. I’m exercising at the gym.

    3. Is there a bookstore near here?


    Conclusion

    That’s all for today’s episode on KIIP Level 1: Unit 4 – Essential Words and Phrases about New Places. To build confidence, try using these words and phrases in your daily life. For more practice materials, visit KoreanTopik.com, where you’ll find resources to help you on your Korean learning journey.

    Visit our official website for detailed lesson content here:

    KIIP Level 1: Unit 4–Essential Words and Phrases about Places

    KIIP 1급 4과: -에 가다 and -에서 = go to 'a place' and 'at' a location
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  • KIIP 1:Unit 3–Essential Words and Phrases about Basic Adjectives and Verbs

    KIIP 1:Unit 3–Essential Words and Phrases about Basic Adjectives and Verbs
    Nov 24 2024
    🎙️ Welcome to Korean Topik Podcast! Your go-to resource for mastering the Korean language and gaining essential cultural insights. I’m your host, and in today’s episode, we’re exploring KIIP Level 1: Unit 3 – Essential Words and Phrases about Basic Adjectives and Verbs. Let’s dive in! ________________________________________ Essential Vocabulary We’ll start with vocabulary. Listen carefully and repeat after me to practice pronunciation. Adjectives • 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 Verbs • 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 Take a moment to practice these words on your own. The more you say them, the more natural they’ll feel in conversation. Key Phrases to Practice Now, let’s put this vocabulary into action with some practical sentences. I’ll say each phrase twice—listen carefully and repeat after me. 1. 빵을 맛있어요? – Did you eat the bread? 네, 맛있어요. – Yes, it’s delicious. 2. 한국어 공부가 어려워요? – Is studying Korean difficult? 아니요, 재미있어요. – No, it’s fun. 3. 지금 뭐해요? – What are you doing right now? 한국어를 공부해요. – I’m studying Korean. 4. 오늘 뭐 해요? – What are you doing today? 친구를 만나요. – I’m meeting a friend. 5. 저는 오늘 책을 읽어요. 책이 재미있어요. – I’m reading a book today. The book is interesting. Grammar Notes To help you construct sentences confidently, let’s break down two key grammar points: 1. -아/어요 Grammar This is a polite sentence ending used to describe actions in the present tense. It attaches to the verb stem. For example: • 공부하다 (to study) → 공부해요 (I’m studying). • 먹다 (to eat) → 먹어요 (I’m eating). 2. 을/를 Grammar These are object markers. Use 을 after a consonant and 를 after a vowel to indicate the object of a sentence. For example: • 책을 읽다 → "to read a book." • 커피를 마시다 → "to drink coffee." These grammar structures are essential for daily conversations in Korean, so practice them as much as you can. Quiz Time Now, let’s test your knowledge! Try translating these sentences into Korean. I’ll pause after each question to give you time to think. 1. The food is delicious. 2. I’m meeting a friend. 3. What are you doing right now? How did you do? Check the phrases we practiced earlier to see if your answers were correct! Conclusion That’s it for today’s episode on KIIP Level 1: Unit 3 – Essential Words and Phrases about Basic Adjectives and Verbs. Keep practicing these words and phrases, and don’t forget to review what you’ve learned. For more resources, visit KoreanTopik.com. Visit our official website for detailed lesson content here: KIIP Level 1: Unit 3–Essential Words and Phrases about Basic Adjectives and Verbs KIIP Grammar Level 1 -아/어요 and -을/를 = “polite ending” and “object particle”
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