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🎙️ 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! 🎙️

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! ________________________________________ 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

🎙️ 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”

Welcome to Korean Topik Podcast. This is your go-to podcast for mastering the Korean language while learning essential cultural insights. I’m your host, and in today’s episode, we’re diving into KIIP Level 1: Unit 2 – Essential Words and Phrases about Places and Everyday Objects. Essential Vocabulary Let’s first explore the key vocabulary for this lesson. I’ll break it down into two categories: places and everyday objects. Listen carefully and repeat after me to practice pronunciation. Places • 회사 – Company or Office • 기숙사 – Dormitory • 학교 – School • 교실 – Classroom • 화장실 – Bathroom • 거실 – Living Room • 부엌 – Kitchen Everyday Objects • 시계 – Clock or 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 Take a moment to practice these words on your own. The more you repeat them, the more familiar they’ll become. Key Phrases to Practice Now, let’s put this vocabulary into action with some useful phrases. I’ll say each one twice—listen carefully and repeat after me. 1. 여기 어디예요? – Where is this? 기숙사예요. – It’s the dormitory. 2. 이거 뭐예요? – What is this? 침대예요. – It’s a bed. 3. 여기는 냉장고가 있어요. – There is a refrigerator here. 4. 교실에 책상이 있어요. – There is a desk in the classroom. 5. 집에 에어컨 없어요. – There is no air conditioner at home. 6. 부엌에 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 are incredibly practical for describing your surroundings or asking about specific objects or places. Grammar Notes To help you construct sentences confidently, let’s break down two key grammar points from this lesson. 1. -이/가 Grammar This is a subject marker used to indicate the subject of a sentence. For example: • 책상이 있어요. – "There is a desk." Here, 책상 (desk) is the subject of the sentence. 2. -에 있다 Grammar This structure is used to express the existence or location of something. It combines a location with -에 (location particle) and 있다 (to exist). For example: • 부엌에 식탁이 있어요. – "There is a dining table in the kitchen." These grammar points are essential for describing locations and the existence of objects or places in Korean. For a deeper dive into these structures, check out the resources available at KoreanTopik.com. Quiz Time Now, let’s test your knowledge with a quick quiz! Try translating these sentences into Korean. I’ll pause after each question to give you time to think. 1. Is there a refrigerator in the kitchen? 2. There is no mirror in the bathroom. 3. Is there a computer in the office? How did you do? Check the phrases we practiced earlier to see if your answers were correct! Conclusion That’s all for today’s episode on KIIP Level 1: Unit 2. We covered essential vocabulary, practical phrases, and key grammar points to help you describe places and everyday objects in Korean. Keep practicing these basics to build your confidence in everyday conversations. For further details, visit our official website for detailed lesson content here: ⁠KIIP 1: Unit 2 Vocabulary and Phrase about Places and Everyday Objects⁠ ⁠KIIP 1: Unit 2 -이/가 and -에 있다 grammar

Welcome to the Korean Topik Podcast, where we make learning Korean accessible and engaging! In today’s episode, we’re diving into "KIIP Level 1: Unit 1–Essential Words and Phrases about Country and Occupation." Introduction Learning a new language is an exciting and challenging journey, and the Korean Immigration and Integration Program, or KIIP, is here to support you! This program helps immigrants and foreign residents in Korea not only learn the language but also understand the culture, making it easier to adapt to life here. In KIIP Level 1, Unit 1, we’re focusing on the basics: introductions, countries, jobs, and languages. Whether you're just beginning or reviewing, this lesson is a great foundation for communicating in Korean. Let’s go through the essential vocabulary and phrases you’ll need for a confident introduction in Korean. 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 [이름: 수지, 투안]입니다. – My name is [Name: Suzy, Tuan]. 저는 [직업: 학생, 영어 강사]입니다. – I am a [Job: Student, English instructor]. 저는 [나라: 미국, 중국] 사람입니다. – I am from [Country: USA, China]. 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. Grammar Notes Here are some quick tips on grammar to help you construct sentences confidently: Sentence Structure: Korean follows a Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) sentence structure. For example, "저는 학생입니다" (I am a student) follows this pattern. Use of "은/는" and "이/가": "은/는" is a topic marker, while "이/가" is a subject marker. In "저는" (I), the "는" marks the topic, meaning the sentence is about you. For more details, check out the grammar guide on KoreanTopik.com, where you’ll find in-depth explanations for these markers and more! 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 essential words and phrases that will help you as you start your Korean language journey. Mastering these basics will make 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 by yourself. The more you practice, the more confident you’ll feel in speaking Korean. Keep going, and soon you’ll be well on your way! Thank you for joining us at Korean Topik. Until next time, happy studying and see you in the next lesson! For further details, visit our official website for detailed lesson contents here: KIIP 1: Unit 1 Vocabulary and Phrase about Country and Occupation KIIP 1: Unit 1 -이에요/예요 and -은/는 grammar