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Lesson 1- Basic Conversation

1. Hello?

1) ? (Annyong-haseyo)

Formal greeting to elders, business partners, or people we first meet

2) ? (Annyong)

Casual greeting to someone we are close to, especially friends

2. Good bye

1) To someone taking off: guests and visitors

Formal way: . (Annyonghi-gaseyo)

Casual way: . (Jal-ga)

2) To someone staying: hosts

Formal way: . (Annyonghi-geseyo)

Casual way: . (Jal-it-ssoe)

3. Thank you

: . (Kamsahamnida), . (Komapsumnida), . (Komawo)

4. Im sorry

: . (Joesong-hamnida), . (Mianhamnida), . (Mianhae)

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Lesson 2- Introducing oneself

1. I am NAME

NAME . ((Jeonun, Name, imnida)

Ex) Im Christine: Christine . (Jeonun, Christine, imnida)

2. Im from COUNTRY

COUNTRY . (Jeonun,COUNTRY,eseo,watsseoyo)

Ex) Im from America: . (Jeonun,Mikuk,eseo,watsseoyo)

3) Im American

. (Jeonun, Mikukin, imnida)

4. Nice to meet you.

. (Mannaseo bangap-sumnida)

5. Conversation

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Lesson 3- Location

1. Where is the PLACE?

1) Wheres the ~: ? (eodi-itsseoyo)

Ex) wheres the restroom? : ? (Hwajangsil, eodi, itsseoyo)

wheres the restaurant?: ? (Sik-dang, eodi, itsseoyo)

2. It is over there

1) It is over there: . (Jeogi-yeyo)

2) It is right here: . (Yeogi-yeyo)

3. Right and Left

1) It is on the right: . (O-leun-jjok-e-itsseoyo)

2) It is on the left: . (Oen-jjok-e-itsseoyo)

4. Next to and In front of

1) Its next to the exit: The exit .(the exit, yeppe, e-sseoyo)

2) Its in front of the exit: The exit .(the exit, appe, e-sseoyo)

Todays Words

- (Hwajangsil): Restroom - (Sik-dang): Restaurant

- (O-leun-jjok): Right - (Oen-jjok): Left
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Lesson 4- At the Supermarket

1. Do you have SOMETHING?

1) Do you have~: ~? (Itsseoyo)

Ex) Do you have tissue? : ? (Hwasangji, itsseoyo)

Do you have water? : ?

2. Please give me SOMETHING

1) Please give me~: ~ (Jooseyo)

Ex) Please give me tissue: .

Please give me coke: .

3. How much is this?

1) How much is this? : ? (E-geo, eolmayeyo)

4. How much is that?

2) How much is that? : ? (Jeogeo, eolmayeyo)

Todays Words

- (Hwajangsi): Tissue - (Mool): Water

- (Cola): Coke - (Dambae): Cigarette
- (E-geo): This - (Jeogoe): That
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Lesson 5- At the Restaurant

1. What should we eat?

1) What should we eat? : ? (Mue, meokeul-ggayo)

2. Please give me SOMETHING.

1) Please give me~ : ~ (Jooseyo)

Ex) Please give me Bulgogi: .( Bulgogi, jooseyo)

Please give me Bulgogi and 1Bibimbap: .

* Excuse me: . (Jeogiyo) When you call somebody; waiters, waitresses, or strangers

3. Bon appetite.

1) Bon appetite: (Jal, meokketsumnida)

4. It is really delicious

1) Really: (Jungmal)

2) It is really delicious: . (Jungmal, Masit-sseoyo)

Todays Words

- (Pija): Pizza - (hambeogeo): Hamburge

- (Bulgogi): Korean barbeque
- (Bibimbap): Rice with vegetables

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Lesson 6- Shopping

1. May I try this one?

1) May I try this one? : ? (Egeo, Ebeobwado, dweyo)

* Where is the fitting room? : ? (Taleuisil, eodi, itsseoyo)

2. Do you have anything bigger?

1) Anything bigger: (Deokeun-geo)

2) Do you have anything bigger? : ? (Deokeun-geo, itsseoyo)

* Anything smaller: (Deojakeun-gao)

3. I like this one.

1) I like this one: . (E-ge,maoum-e-deul-eo-yo)

4. I will have this one: . (Egeoro, halgeyo)

Todays Words

- (Taleuisil): A fitting room

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Lesson 7- Making an appointment

1. Do you have time?

1) Do you have time? : ? (Sigan, Itsseoyo)

Ex) Do you have time tomorrow? : ? (Neil, sigan, Itsseoyo)

2. What time should we meet?

1) What time: (Myeot, Si)

2) What time should we meet? : ? (Myeot, Si, e, mannal-ggayo)

3. Time (Oclock)

One (Han-si) Seven (Ilgop-si)

Two (Doo-si) Eight (Yeodeol-si)
Three (Se-si) Nine (Ahop-si)
Four (Ne-si) Ten (Yeol-si)
Five (Dasseot-si) Eleven (Yeolhan-si)
Six (Yeoseot-si) Twelve (Yeoldoo-si)

4. See you then.

1) See you then: . (Keutte,bwayo)

Todays Words

- (O-neul): Today - (Neil): Tomorrow

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Lesson 8- Taking a Taxi

1. Where should I catch a taxi?

1) Where should I catch a taxi? : ? (Taekssi, Eodiseo, Tayo)

2. Destination, please

1) Please : ~ . (Lo, Ga, Jooseyo)

Ex) Seoul hotel, please: . (Seoul hotel, lo ga jooseyo)

3. Please hurry up.

1) Please hurry up: . (Seodulleo, jooseyo)

2) Taxi driver: (Taxi gisa nim)

4. How much is it?

1) ? (Yogeum, elmayeyo)

Todays Words

- (Kyeongbokgung): A traditional palace for kings and queens lived in Joseon era.
- (Dongdaemun): A famous shopping center. All Korean fashion trends are gathered.
- (Yogeum): fees
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Lesson 9- Taking a Subway

1. Where is the subway station?

1) Where is the subway station? : ? (Jihacheol-Yeok, eodiyeyo)

* (Lesson 3) and are the same. So, we can also ask,

? in Korean.

2. What subway line do I have to take?

1) What subway line: (Myeot, Hoseon)

2) Do I have to take: ? (Tayahaeyo)

3) What subway line do I have to take? : ?

* Subway lines in Korea

Line 1 (ilhoseon) Line 6 (Yukhoseon)

Line 2 (Ehoseon) Line 7 (chilhoseon)
Line 3 (Samhoseon) Line 8 (Palhoseon)
Line 4 (Sahoseon) Line 9 (Goohoseon)
Line 5 (Ohoseon)

3. You have to transfer.

1) You have to transfer: (Gal-a-ta-ya-haeyo)

4. What exit should I go out?

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1) What exit: (Meot,beon,chulgoo)

2) What exit should I go out? : ? (Meot,beon,chulgoo,lo,nagayaheyo)

[The subway map in Korea]

- The map is a little dim so it may probably not be recognized clearly. But, it could be helpful for
you to be familiar with the map if youre planning to visit Korea sooner or later.

- Its written in Korean. Therere also English maps in the information desk in the subway.
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Lesson 10- Four seasons

1. Spring

1) Spring: (Bom)

2) The weather is warm: . (Nalssiga, ddadeut, haeyo)

3) Cherry blossom festival: (Beotkkot-chukje) held in every April

- Shall we go to: ~ ? (Galggayo)

- Shall we go to Cherry blossom festival? : ? (Beotkkot-chukje,e,galggayo)

2. Summer

1) Summer: ((Yeoleum)

2) The weather is humid: . (Nalssiga,seupheyo)

3) The weather is hot: . (Nalssiga,deowoyo)

4) Swimming pool: (Sooyoungjang)

Beach: (Badatga)

The rainy season: (Jangmachul):begins between July and August

3. Fall

1) Fall: (Gaeul)

2) The weather is cool: . (Nalssiga, siwonheyo)

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3) The blue sky: (Paran haneul)

Fallen leafs festival: (Nakyeop-chukje)

Ex) The sky is beautiful: .

4. Winter

1) Winter: (Gyeoul)

2) The weather is cold: (Nalssiga, chuwoyo)

3) Snow: (Noon) White snow: (Hayan noon)

Ski resort: (Seukijang)

[Pictures]

* Cherry blossom festival

* The beach, Busan .