Korean Language Learning Tips

Aug 22, 2024

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?