Self-Study Korean Podcasts for Beginners - KIIP Level 1

🎙️ 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

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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

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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!