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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 decide in advance what to do and how to do it. Essential for talking about future goals and schedules in IELTS.

"우리는 다음 주말에 등산을 가기로 계획했어요."

noun

The things or materials that one needs to prepare in advance for an activity, trip, or class.

"내일 소풍 갈 때 필요한 준비물이 뭐예요?"

noun

The final date or time by which something must be completed or submitted; a deadline.

"서류 제출 마감일이 언제예요?"

adjective

Giving pleasure or contentment; being good enough for a particular need or expectation.

"시험 결과가 생각보다 만족스러워요."

verb

To buy or purchase something. It is more formal than '사다' and frequently appears in IELTS letters regarding shopping or faulty goods.

"새로 출시된 노트북을 구입했습니다."

noun

An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event, typically purchased during a vacation.

"여행지에서 친구들에게 줄 기념품을 샀어요."

verb

To find and start a job in a company or organization.

"졸업 후에 드디어 원하는 회사에 취업했습니다."

noun

A general medical examination to assess a person's overall health and detect any potential issues.

"1년에 한 번씩 정기적으로 건강검진을 받아요."

noun

The act of changing or modifying something, such as a plan, schedule, or setting. Essential for IELTS tasks involving rescheduling or updating information.

"비행기 시간을 변경하고 싶습니다."

noun

A formal written request or document used to apply for something, such as a job, a course, or a service.

"신청서를 작성해서 제출해 주세요."

verb

To inform the public about a product, event, or organization to attract attention or promote it.

"우리 회사는 새로 나온 앱을 홍보하고 있어요."

verb

To give something and receive something else of the same kind in return, often due to a defect or size issue.

"다른 색상으로 교환하고 싶습니다."

noun

A written notice, sign, or document that provides information, directions, or instructions to people.

"게시판에 있는 안내문을 읽어 보세요."

verb

To lend or rent out land, buildings, or objects to someone else for a fee.

"그는 건물 일부를 임대하여 수익을 얻습니다."

noun

The place to which someone or something is going or being sent.

"드디어 우리의 목적지에 도착했습니다."

noun

The formal procedures or paperwork required to complete a certain process, such as checking in at an airport or applying for a visa.

"출국 수속을 밟으러 공항에 일찍 가야 해요."

verb

To reach a destination after a journey.

"기차가 역에 정시에 도착했어요."

verb

To begin a journey or to leave a place to go somewhere else.

"우리는 아침 일찍 산으로 출발했어요."

verb

To deal with a task, problem, or document. It is used in work contexts to describe completing duties or resolving issues.

"이 서류들을 오늘 안에 처리해야 해요."

noun

The activity of buying goods from shops or online.

"주말에 백화점에 쇼핑하러 가요."

noun

Activities that one engages in during free time for relaxation or enjoyment, away from work or duties.

"주말에는 주로 어떤 여가활동을 하세요?"

verb

To hire or recruit someone for a job.

"우리 회사는 올해 신입 사원을 많이 채용할 계획입니다."

verb

To stay or reside in a certain place for a certain period of time, especially during travel or a temporary visit abroad.

"비자 기간 동안 한국에 체류할 계획입니다."

noun

A condition on transport networks that occurs as use increases, characterized by slower speeds and longer trip times; traffic jam.

"출퇴근 시간에는 교통체증이 정말 심해요."

noun

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties.

"드디어 새로운 아파트 계약을 마쳤습니다."

noun

The environment and terms under which an employee is required to work, including salary, hours, and safety.

"그 회사는 근무조건이 아주 좋기로 유명해요."