Learning a new language can be an exciting yet challenging journey. The Korean Immigration and Integration Program (KIIP) is designed to help immigrants and foreign residents in Korea learn the language and culture, making it easier to adapt to life in the country.
In KIIP Level 1, Lesson 2, the
focus is on everyday objects and places, and introducing basic sentence
structures using -이/가 and -에 있다. These grammar points are crucial for describing
locations and asking about the existence of objects or places. Below, we’ll
walk through the essential vocabulary and phrases that will help you talk about
your surroundings in Korean.
Essential Vocabulary
|
Category |
Korean |
English |
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Places |
회사 |
Company/Office |
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기숙사 |
Dormitory |
|
|
학교 |
School |
|
|
교실 |
Classroom |
|
|
화장실 |
Bathroom |
|
|
거실 |
Living Room |
|
|
부엌 |
Kitchen |
|
|
Everyday Objects |
시계 |
Clock/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 |
|
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식탁 |
Dining Table |
|
|
컵 |
Cup |
|
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냉장고 |
Refrigerator |
Key Phrases to Practice
Now that you’ve learned the
essential vocabulary, let’s put them into use with these common phrases:
1. 여기 어디예요? – Where is this?
기숙사예요. – It’s the dormitory.
2. 이거 뭐 예요? – 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 will help you
ask and describe the location of objects and places in daily conversations.
Grammar Notes:
Please refer to the below link for details:
KIIP Grammar Level 1 -이/가 and -에 있다 = ‘subject indicator’ and ‘be in a place’
Quiz Section:
Let’s test your knowledge! Try
translating the following into Korean:
- Is there a refrigerator
in the kitchen?
- There is no mirror in the
bathroom.
- Is there a computer in
the office?
Conclusion:
Unit 2 of KIIP Level 1 focuses on everyday objects and places, as well as the important grammar structures -이/가 and -에 있다 to describe the existence and location of things. Mastering these will help you talk about your surroundings and make it easier to interact with others in everyday situations. Keep practicing, and you’ll soon be confident in using these basics in your conversations!