In Unit 14 of KIIP Level 1, we focus on talking about appointments, scheduling, and explaining reasons for missing plans. This lesson is essential for daily life in Korea, helping you manage your commitments effectively and communicate about your availability.
Additionally, you’ll learn two
important grammar points: how to make suggestions using Verb + ㄹ/을까요? and how to express inability using 못 + Verb.
Essential Vocabulary
Common Terms
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Korean |
English |
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모임 |
Meeting/Gathering |
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친구 모임 |
Friends’ meeting |
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반 모임 |
Class meeting |
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직장 모임 |
Workplace meeting |
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약속 |
Appointment/Promise |
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약속하다 |
To make an appointment |
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약속을 지키다 |
To keep a promise |
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약속 시간을 정하다 |
To set an appointment time |
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약속 장소를 정하다 |
To set an appointment place |
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약속 장소를 바꾸다 |
To change the appointment place |
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약속 시간에 늦다 |
To be late for an appointment |
Explaining Situations
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Korean |
English |
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일이 많다 |
To have a lot of work |
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야근을 하다 |
To work overtime |
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회식이 있다 |
To have a company dinner |
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몸이 아프다 |
To be sick |
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가족 모임이 있다 |
To have a family gathering |
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시험이 있다 |
To have an exam |
Other Useful Words
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Korean |
English |
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같이 |
Together |
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그래서 |
So/Therefore |
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못 |
Cannot |
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답장하다 |
To reply (to a message) |
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새 |
New |
Grammar Notes
1. Making Suggestions: Verb + ㄹ/을까요?
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Use this structure to make suggestions or ask someone’s opinion.
커피 마실까요? (Shall we drink coffee?)
무엇을 할까요? (What shall we do?)
2. Expressing Inability: 못 + Verb
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Use 못 before a verb to express
inability due to external factors.
못 갔어요. (I couldn’t go.)
밥을 못 먹어요. (I can’t eat.)
Key Phrases to Practice
Making Plans
1.
커피 마실까요?
(Shall we drink coffee?)
- 네, 좋아요. 같이 마셔요.
(Yes, that sounds good. Let’s drink together.)
2.
내일 몇 시에 만날까요?
(What time shall we meet tomorrow?)
- 11시에 만나요.
(Let’s meet at 11.)
3.
수업 끝나고 무엇을 할까요?
(What shall we do after class?)
- 같이 숙제를 해요.
(Let’s do homework together.)
Explaining Why You Can’t Keep Plans
4.
어제 등산 갔어요?
(Did you go hiking yesterday?)
- 아니요. 일했어요. 그래서 못 갔어요.
(No, I worked. So I couldn’t go.)
5.
내일 같이 영화를 보러 갈까요?
(Shall we go watch a movie together tomorrow?)
- 미안해요. 내일 가족 모임이 있어요. 그래서 못 가요.
(I’m sorry. I have a family gathering tomorrow, so I can’t go.)
6.
왜 밥을 안 먹어요?
(Why aren’t you eating?)
- 배가 아파요. 그래서 밥을 못 먹어요.
(My stomach hurts, so I can’t eat.)
7.
오늘 같이 쇼핑할까요?
(Shall we go shopping together today?)
- 미안해요. 오늘은 약속이 있어요.
(I’m sorry. I have an appointment today.)
Quiz
1.
Translate the following sentences into Korean:
Shall we meet at the park tomorrow?
Why didn’t you attend the meeting?
2.
Fill in the blanks:
오늘 같이 영화를 ______? (Shall we watch a movie together today?)
배가 아파서 점심을 ______. (My stomach hurts, so I couldn’t eat lunch.)
Conclusion
In Unit 14, you’ve
learned how to discuss appointments, make suggestions, and explain why you
might miss a plan. These expressions are vital for effective communication in
Korean social and work life.
Practice these phrases in your daily conversations to build confidence and fluency! 😊