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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 send goods or documents to a person or place. Relevant for online shopping and logistics-related topics.

"주문하신 물건을 오늘 배송할 예정입니다."

noun

The process of gradual development or change in organisms or systems over time; evolution.

"인간은 수백만 년에 걸쳐 현재의 모습으로 진화해 왔습니다."

verb

The act of moving from one's current workplace to another job or company. It is a common topic in IELTS writing and speaking regarding career development.

"그는 더 나은 연봉과 복지를 위해 이직하기로 결심했다."

noun

Staying or sleeping at a place away from home, such as a hotel, during a trip or journey.

"여행을 갈 때 가장 먼저 숙박 시설을 예약해야 한다."

adjective

Not different or special; ordinary. Used to describe a typical day or a normal background in IELTS Speaking.

"저는 평범한 직장인입니다."

noun

The money an employee receives for their work; salary or wages. Crucial for IELTS Task 2 essays on work-life balance and employment.

"이 회사는 급여 수준이 높은 편입니다."

noun

An extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from home or in traveling, often granted as time off from work.

"이번 여름 휴가에 어디로 갈 계획인가요?"

adjective

Not ordinary or usual; different from what is common. Used in IELTS to describe unique experiences, festivals, or people.

"오늘은 제 생일이라서 아주 특별한 날이에요."

noun

Giving something (usually money or benefits) to make up for a loss, damage, or hard work. It can refer to legal compensation or psychological rewards.

"노력에 대한 적절한 보상이 주어져야 한다."

noun

The act of going to work and coming back home from work.

"출퇴근 시간에는 지하철이 매우 붐빕니다."

noun

A state of disagreement or argument between parties, often involving conflicting interests. It can range from personal disputes to international conflicts.

"두 나라 사이의 영토 분쟁이 심화되고 있다."

noun

A standard or rule that members of a society are expected to follow. It includes laws, ethics, and social customs.

"사회 구성원으로서 기본적인 사회 규범을 지켜야 한다."

noun

The process of managing or running something principally for financial gain, or making a new product available on the market.

"기술의 상업화가 성공적으로 이루어졌다."

noun

The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain. It is a key metric for evaluating investment efficiency.

"이 사업은 수익성이 매우 높을 것으로 예상된다."

noun

The collective opinion of many people on a particular issue or problem. It is often measured by polls or reflected in media.

"정부는 여론의 흐름을 파악하기 위해 노력하고 있다."

noun

The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group, or a system of government support for people in need.

"정부는 노인 복지 예산을 대폭 늘리기로 했다."

noun

The total amount of goods or products produced within a specific period. It is often used to measure industrial or agricultural output.

"올해는 가뭄 때문에 쌀 생산량이 크게 줄었다."

noun

The people available for work or service, often referred to as human resources or manpower. It can also mean physical human strength.

"우리 회사는 전문 인력이 부족한 실정이다."

noun

Voluntary work or service performed for the benefit of the community or others without pay.

"주말마다 유기견 보호소에서 봉사활동을 합니다."

noun

The fundamental purpose, intent, or core meaning behind an action, plan, or statement. It refers to the 'spirit' or 'point' of why something is being done.

"이 행사의 취지는 지역 경제를 활성화하는 데 있다."

verb

To make a firm decision to do something. Important for IELTS Speaking when discussing life changes or goals.

"새해에는 매일 운동하기로 결심했어요."

noun

A place where someone stays for a short time, such as a hotel, guest house, or hostel. A key word for travel-related listening and writing.

"여행할 때 깨끗한 숙소를 찾는 것이 중요해요."

noun

The area or surroundings around a specific place or person.

"집 주변에 공원이 있어서 산책하기 좋아요."

verb

To satisfy or meet a certain requirement, standard, condition, or desire.

"이 제품은 소비자의 요구를 충족시킨다."

verb

To lose an object or a document, often by mistake.

"버스에서 지갑을 분실했어요."

verb

To play a part in, contribute to, or help achieve a certain result or situation.

"그의 헌신적인 노력이 팀의 우승에 일조했다."