Lecture Notes: Korean with Miss Vicky

Introduction

• A warm welcome to the class.
• Discusses common pitfalls in Korean language learning regarding direct translations.

Common Translation Pitfall

• Example: Saying "I'm too lazy to clean"
  • Incorrect Translation: 청소하기 게을러요 (using 게으르다 for lazy)
  • Correct Expression: Verb-기 귀찮아요 (귀찮다 means bothersome/troublesome)

Learning Approach

• 70 common sentences selected for practice.
• Importance of accepting sentences as they are rather than trying to modify them.
• Useful for high-beginner to intermediate learners.
• Listening and repeating helps train ears and mind.
• Recognizing patterns in expressions over time.

Key Advice

• Focus on structure, grammar, and vocabulary to aid understanding.
• Avoid getting too caught up in details that may hinder natural absorption of the language.
• Use English equivalents to grasp how expressions are formed in Korean.

Common Korean Expressions (with English translation)

• Long time no see! - 오랜만이네요.
• I'll keep in touch. - 연락 드릴게요.
• Get well soon. - 얼른 나으세요.
• I knew it. - 그럴 줄 알았어요.
• I can't believe it. - 안 믿겨요.
• I'm just kidding. - 장난이에요.
• I'm a huge fan. - 완전 팬이에요!
• I couldn't care less. - 전혀 신경 안 써요.
• It's not as difficult as I thought. - 생각보다 어렵지 않네요.

Questions and Requests

• What's your ETA? - 언제쯤 도착 예정이세요?
• Can I have a bite? - 한 입만 먹어도 돼요?
• Can I call you right now? - 지금 통화 가능하세요?
• Could you slow down a bit? - 조금만 천천히 얘기해주시겠어요?
• Can you take a picture for me, please? - 사진 한 장만 찍어주실 수 있나요?

Technical Issues

• The internet connection is unstable. - 인터넷이 자꾸 끊겨요.
• You're muted. - 음소거 되어 있어요.
• Please unmute yourself. - 음소거 해제해주세요.

Gratitude and Apologies

• Thank you for your help. - 도와주셔서 감사합니다.
• I'm sorry about the late reply. - 답변이 늦어서 죄송해요.
• I really like it! - 진짜 마음에 들어요.
• To be honest, I don't really like it. - 솔직히 좀 별로예요.

Conclusion

• Emphasizes the importance of practice and natural learning in mastering Korean expressions.