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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."

noun

The act of sending goods or services to another country for sale. It is a vital component of international trade.

"한국은 자동차와 반도체 수출이 많습니다."

noun

The act of preventing something from continuing or happening smoothly. It refers to an interruption or obstacle that gets in the way of progress or concentration.

"소음 때문에 공부에 방해가 됩니다."

noun

The conditions and surroundings in which people live, including housing quality, neighborhood safety, and access to facilities.

"도시의 무분별한 개발은 주거환경을 악화시킬 수 있습니다."

noun

The process of increasing in size, importance, or maturity. It can refer to physical growth, economic development, or personal improvement.

"경제 성장이 둔화되고 있습니다."

noun

Facts provided or learned about something or someone; data that is processed and communicated.

"인터넷에는 방대한 양의 정보가 넘쳐납니다."

noun

The group of people with the authority to govern a country or state. Very high frequency in IELTS Task 2 essays about policy and social issues.

"정부는 새로운 일자리 정책을 발표했다."

noun

The quality of being able to make someone believe or do something through reasoning or use of evidence.

"그의 주장은 근거가 확실해서 설득력이 있다."

noun

Public transportation systems such as buses, trains, and subways that are available for use by the general public.

"대중교통을 이용하면 탄소 배출을 줄일 수 있습니다."

verb

To take or be required, usually referring to time, money, or resources needed to complete a task.

"공사를 마치는 데 3개월이 소요될 예정이다."

verb

To put a plan, idea, or theory into action. It emphasizes the movement from thinking or promising to actually doing.

"계획을 세우는 것보다 실천하는 것이 더 중요하다."

verb

To become skilled or proficient in a certain task through long practice and experience.

"그는 오랜 경험을 통해 숙련된 기술자가 되었다."

verb

To form or organize a group, system, or structure to achieve a specific purpose or function.

"학생들은 축제를 준비하기 위해 위원회를 조직했습니다."

verb

To polish a skill or knowledge through steady practice and effort. It originally refers to grinding or polishing a stone.

"그는 훌륭한 요리사가 되기 위해 기술을 연마했다."

verb

To grow in size, quantity, or degree; to develop or advance in maturity or quality.

"그 회사는 10년 만에 세계적인 기업으로 성장했습니다."

noun

The process where students register for the specific classes they want to take during an upcoming academic semester.

"내일 아침 9시에 수강신청을 해야 해서 일찍 일어나야 해요."

noun

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

"무분별한 개발은 생태계를 파괴할 수 있습니다."

noun

The process of studying or learning at school or university. It refers to the pursuit of knowledge and formal educational activities.

"그는 학업에 전념하기 위해 동아리 활동을 중단했다."

noun

The act of putting money, effort, or time into something to get a profit or advantage in the future. It is widely used in both financial and personal development contexts.

"자기 계발을 위한 투자는 결코 아깝지 않다."

noun

The classification of being male or female. It is used in data collection, surveys, and discussions about social equality.

"지원자의 성별은 채용 결과에 영향을 미치지 않습니다."

noun

The act of living in a place, or the place itself where one lives. It is often used in terms of housing policy and living conditions.

"정부는 청년들을 위한 주거 지원 대책을 마련했다."

noun

Money available for a specific purpose, such as starting a business or funding a project.

"새로운 사업을 시작하기 위해 막대한 자금이 필요합니다."

noun

Public or private facilities designed to increase the comfort and convenience of residents or visitors in a specific area.

"이 아파트는 주변에 편의 시설이 잘 갖춰져 있어 생활하기 편리합니다."

adjective

Being harmful or injurious to health, the environment, or a situation. It describes something that causes negative effects.

"담배 연기는 인체에 매우 유해하다."

noun

Facts or information used to calculate, analyze, or plan something. In modern contexts, it often refers to digital information.

"충분한 데이터가 모여야 정확한 결과를 얻을 수 있다."

verb

To officially force a rule, tax, punishment, or duty to be obeyed or received.

"정부는 사치품에 높은 세금을 부과한다."

noun

The state of being without a job, especially when one is actively seeking work. It is a major social and economic indicator.

"청년 실업 문제는 사회적으로 매우 심각한 이슈입니다."