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verb

to be

"학생이에요."

verb

to have

"책이 있어요."

verb

to do

"공부해요."

verb

to go

"학교에 가요."

noun

house

"우리 집."

noun

water

"물을 주세요."

noun

tea

"차가 좋아요."

noun

family

"우리 가족."

noun

mother

"저의 어머니."

noun

father

"저의 아버지."

verb

To be situated or located in a specific place. It is the formal way to say '있다' when describing geographical positions.

"그 호텔은 시청 근처에 위치하고 있습니다."

noun

The successful completion of a course of study at a school, college, or university, and the ceremony associated with it.

"저는 내년 2월에 대학교를 졸업합니다."

verb

To officially record one's name on a list for a specific purpose, such as enrolling in a school, signing up for a class, or joining an organization.

"이번 학기 수업을 듣기 위해 수강 신청을 하고 등록했습니다."

noun

A group of people living in the same local area or sharing common interests.

"그는 지역사회 발전을 위해 봉사활동을 합니다."

noun

The act of being present at a place, such as a school, meeting, or event. It is often used to track attendance.

"성적에서 출석 점수가 매우 중요합니다."

verb

To work at a certain place or in a certain position, usually referring to formal employment. It emphasizes the place or the shift of work.

"그는 대기업 마케팅 부서에서 10년째 근무하고 있다."

noun

A feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get when you have done something special or difficult. It is a key internal motivator for learners and workers.

"어려운 문제를 해결하면 큰 성취감을 느낀다."

noun

An educational talk or presentation delivered to an audience or class, especially at a college or university.

"오늘 들은 역사 강의는 정말 흥미로웠습니다."

noun

The degree of urgency or the quality of needing immediate attention. It is used to prioritize tasks or policies.

"이 문제는 해결의 시급성이 매우 높습니다."

noun

The act of falling down or collapsing. It can refer to physical structures like buildings or abstract concepts like social systems, economies, or families.

"경제 위기로 인해 중산층의 붕괴가 가속화되고 있습니다."

verb

To take part in an event, activity, or group. Very useful for IELTS topics regarding research studies, sports, or social activities.

"많은 학생들이 대회에 참가했습니다."

verb

To expand means to increase in size, range, or amount. It often refers to business growth, physical space, or the scope of an idea.

"그 회사는 해외 시장으로 사업을 확장했다."

verb

To refer to something for information or evidence. It is commonly used when citing sources or looking at additional materials.

"자세한 내용은 다음 페이지를 참조하세요."

noun

The opening part of a book, speech, or essay that introduces the main topic and provides context.

"서론에서는 연구의 목적을 명확히 밝혀야 합니다."

noun

The main body or principal part of a speech, book, or essay, where the main arguments and details are presented.

"이제 서론을 마치고 본론으로 들어가겠습니다."

noun

A feeling of happiness or fulfillment when one's needs or expectations are met. It can also refer to the state of being sufficient.

"현재의 삶에 만족하며 사는 것이 중요하다."

noun

The process of making something advanced or modernized to reach the level of developed nations. It often refers to systems, technology, or social consciousness.

"정부는 교육 시스템의 선진화를 위해 노력하고 있다."

noun

The process of bringing a private or hidden issue into the public sphere for open discussion and debate.

"그 문제는 사회적 공론화가 필요하다."

noun

The act of representing information, data, or concepts in a visual form such as charts, graphs, or images.

"복잡한 데이터를 시각화하면 이해하기 쉽다."

noun

The act of making something clear and easy to understand. It involves removing ambiguity or confusion from a statement or concept.

"연구 질문의 명료화는 논문 작성의 첫 번째 단계이다."

adjective

Working hard and carefully; diligent. It describes a person who consistently puts in effort and is dedicated to their work or studies.

"그는 근면한 태도로 직장에서 인정을 받았습니다."

noun

The gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth's atmosphere generally attributed to the greenhouse effect.

"지구온난화로 인해 북극의 빙하가 녹고 있습니다."

verb

To take the place of or serve as a substitute for someone or something. It is common in discussions about automation, energy, and resource management.

"인공지능이 많은 일자리를 대체할 것이라는 전망이 있다."

verb

To prepare and issue a book, journal, or other piece of writing for public sale or distribution.

"그 작가는 드디어 첫 번째 소설을 출판했다."

noun

The basic truth, law, or mechanism that explains how something works or why something happens. It is the fundamental basis of a system or theory.

"비행기가 하늘을 나는 원리를 배우고 싶어요."

adjective

Increasing or expanding at an extremely rapid rate, where the rate of growth itself increases over time.

"인터넷 사용자의 수가 기하급수적으로 늘어났다."