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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 officially issue a document, certificate, or card from an organization or government office.

"새로운 여권을 발급받았습니다."

adjective

Relating to communication that does not involve words, such as body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice.

"의사소통에서 비언어적 표현은 말보다 더 많은 정보를 전달하기도 합니다."

noun

A period of time during which an employee is absent from work but still receives their regular salary. A very common topic in IELTS General letters and work-related reading.

"회사는 일 년에 15일의 유급 휴가를 제공합니다."

adjective

Relating to the human body as opposed to the mind. Frequently used in IELTS to discuss health, sports, or the impact of work on the body.

"규칙적인 운동은 신체적 건강에 매우 유익합니다."

noun

The act of showing respect for each other between two or more parties. It is a fundamental principle for healthy relationships and successful collaboration.

"원만한 대인관계를 위해서는 서로에 대한 상호존중이 필수적입니다."

verb

To extend the length of time, distance, or a physical object.

"비자 기간을 연장해야 합니다."

noun

The characteristic way in which people spend their money on goods and services.

"최근 1인 가구의 증가로 소비패턴이 크게 변했습니다."

noun

The typical way of life of an individual, group, or culture. It includes habits, views, and patterns of behavior.

"현대인의 생활양식은 과거와 많이 달라졌습니다."

noun

The feeling or opinion that someone has about something or someone, especially after their first meeting.

"그는 첫인상이 매우 좋아서 면접관들에게 인기가 많았다."

noun

A person who visits a place, such as a museum, a city, or a company. It implies a sense of being a guest or a spectator.

"주말에는 박물관에 방문객이 아주 많다."

noun

Activities performed during one's free time for relaxation, hobbies, or enjoyment outside of work or study.

"바쁜 일상 속에서도 여가생활을 즐기는 것이 중요합니다."

adjective

To be colorful, diverse, or varied in appearance or content.

"이번 축제에는 다채로운 행사가 마련되어 있습니다."

noun

The end of a period of time or the deadline for finishing something.

"과제 마감 기한을 지켜야 한다."

noun

A building providing living quarters for students or staff at a school or college.

"학교 기숙사에서 살면 통학 시간을 줄일 수 있어요."

noun

A specific subject or area of study that is part of a curriculum.

"제가 가장 좋아하는 과목은 역사와 수학입니다."

noun

A temporary leave of absence from school or university, usually for a semester or a year.

"저는 군대에 가기 위해 이번 학기에 휴학을 했어요."

noun

The unit of measurement for academic credit, or the grade point average (GPA) earned by a student in a course.

"이번 학기에 학점을 잘 받아서 기분이 좋아요."

noun

The physical or digital work produced by a student for an assignment, such as an essay, report, or project.

"교수님께 이메일로 과제물을 제출했어요."

noun

The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.

"그녀는 사람들의 행동을 이해하기 위해 심리학을 전공했어요."

noun

General knowledge or liberal arts education that a person should have to be considered well-educated; also refers to refinement and good manners.

"그는 교양이 풍부하고 예의가 바른 사람이에요."

noun

The amount of work that a person or organization has to do. It is often used in the context of stress and time management.

"최근 업무량이 급증하여 야근을 자주 하고 있습니다."

noun

The act of losing something, or the state of being lost.

"지하철에서 가방을 분실해서 분실물 센터에 갔습니다."

noun

Activities that involve interacting with others in society, such as volunteering, joining clubs, or participating in community events.

"은퇴 후에도 꾸준히 사회활동을 하는 것이 건강에 좋습니다."

noun

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system; a major change in the way something works.

"산업 혁명은 인류의 생활 방식을 완전히 바꾸어 놓았다."

adjective

Not harmful to the environment; eco-friendly. It refers to products or practices that help conserve the environment.

"우리는 친환경적인 제품을 사용해야 합니다."

noun

The conditions and physical/mental atmosphere in which an employee works. A key term for discussing jobs and employment in IELTS.

"그 회사는 근무 환경이 좋기로 유명하다."