Korean Language Lecture Notes with Miss Vicky

Introduction

• Welcome message
• Discusses common issues with direct translation from other languages to Korean.

Example of Translation Issue

• Example phrase: "I'm too lazy to clean."
  • Direct translation: "청소하기 게을러요"
  • Correction: Use "Verb-기 귀찮아요" (귀찮다 means bothersome)

Importance of Natural Phrases

• Many expressions sound awkward if translated directly; it's best to accept them as they are.
• Emphasis on listening and repeating natural Korean expressions.
• Helps in understanding patterns and structures in the language.

Learning Approach

• Relax and let natural learning occur.
• Focus on understanding context rather than getting caught up in grammar.
• Recognize expressions by comparing with English equivalents.

Common Korean Expressions

1. Long time no see!
   • 오랜만이네요.
2. I'll keep in touch.
   • 연락 드릴게요.
3. Get well soon.
   • 얼른 나으세요.
4. I knew it.
   • 그럴 줄 알았어요.
5. I told you.
   • 제가 그랬잖아요.
6. I can't believe it.
   • 안 믿겨요.
7. I'm just kidding.
   • 장난이에요.
8. I'm a huge fan.
   • 완전 팬이에요!
9. I take back what I said.
   • 그 말 취소할게요.
10. I couldn't care less.
    • 전혀 신경 안 써요.

More Common Phrases

• It's not as difficult as I thought: 생각보다 어렵지 않네요.
• What's your ETA?: 언제쯤 도착 예정이세요?
• We have similar taste in music: 저랑 음악 취향이 비슷하시네요.
• I binge-watched it in a day: 하루 만에 다 봤어요.
• I'm too lazy to go out: 나가기 귀찮아요.
• I'm on my way: 가는 중이에요.
• I'm almost there: 거의 다 왔어요.
• I'm late for class: 수업에 늦었어요.
• Take your time: 천천히 하세요.

Communication Phrases

• Can I have a bite?: 한 입만 먹어도 돼요?
• Can I have a sip?: 한 모금만 마셔도 돼요?
• I'm a picky eater: 저는 편식이 심해요.
• It doesn't matter: 상관없어요.
• Is something wrong?: 무슨 일 있어요?
• I need to use the bathroom, I'll be right back: 잠깐 화장실 좀 다녀올게요.

Phone & Internet Communication

• Excuse me for a moment. I'll be right back: 잠시만요. 금방 올게요.
• Something came up, so I have to go: 일이 생겨서 가봐야 될 것 같아요.
• Can I call you right now?: 지금 통화 가능하세요?
• I'll call you back soon: 조금 이따가 다시 전화 드릴게요.
• Can you hear me?: 들려요?
• Can you see me?: 보여요?
• I can't hear you: 안 들려요.
• I can't hear you very well: 잘 안 들려요.
• I can't see anything: 아무것도 안 보여요.

Understanding and Clarifications

• What does it mean?: 무슨 뜻이에요?
• Could you slow down a bit?: 조금만 천천히 얘기해주시겠어요?
• I'm having trouble understanding what you said: 잘 못 알아듣겠어요.
• Could you say that one more time?: 다시 한 번 말씀해주시겠어요?

Closing Remarks

• Thank you for your help: 도와주셔서 감사합니다.
• Thank you for saying that: 그렇게 말해주셔서 감사합니다.
• Thank you for letting me know: 알려주셔서 고맙습니다.
• 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.
• I think so: 그런 것 같아요.
• I don't think so: 아닌 것 같아요.
• I agree: 저도 그렇게 생각해요.
• I disagree: 저는 좀 다르게 생각해요.
• It looks good on you: 잘 어울려요.
• It looks natural: 자연스러워 보여요.
• It sounds natural: 자연스럽게 들려요.
• I hit it off with that person: 그 사람하고 잘 맞아요.
• It depends on the person: 사람마다 달라요.

Questions and Requests

• Do you need help with anything?: 뭐 좀 도와드릴까요?
• Is this seat occupied?: 여기 자리 있나요?
• Can I ask you something?: 뭐 좀 여쭤봐도 되나요?
• Can you take a picture for me, please?: 사진 한 장만 찍어주실 수 있나요?