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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

A person who buys goods or services for their own use. Often used in IELTS discussions about economy, environment, and marketing.

"기업은 소비자의 요구에 귀를 기울여야 한다."

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."

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

"대중교통을 이용하면 탄소 배출을 줄일 수 있습니다."

noun

The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad for sale. It also refers to personal or national income.

"원자재 가격 상승으로 수입 비용이 증가했습니다."

noun

A situation in which people or organizations try to be more successful than others. A very common theme in IELTS Task 2 essays regarding education and the global market.

"과도한 경쟁은 아이들에게 스트레스를 줄 수 있다."

verb

To give someone support, confidence, or hope. It is often used in the context of teachers, parents, or leaders supporting others.

"선생님은 실패한 학생들을 따뜻하게 격려해 주셨다."

noun

The raw materials or components needed to make something or build a structure. It is commonly used in construction and manufacturing industries.

"건축 자재의 가격이 올라서 공사 비용이 늘어났습니다."

noun

The act of living in a particular place. It refers to residence or housing.

"그는 현재 서울에 거주하고 있습니다."

noun

The state of continuing without stopping. It refers to the duration or persistence of a condition or activity.

"폭염이 며칠째 지속되고 있습니다."

verb

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

"정부는 사치품에 높은 세금을 부과한다."

adjective

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

"담배 연기는 인체에 매우 유해하다."

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

"공사를 마치는 데 3개월이 소요될 예정이다."

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

"그 회사는 10년 만에 세계적인 기업으로 성장했습니다."

verb

To have a free and skillful command of a language, skill, or technique. It implies a high level of proficiency.

"그녀는 3개 국어를 자유자재로 구사한다."

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

"한국은 자동차와 반도체 수출이 많습니다."

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

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

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

The quality of having special skill or knowledge in a particular field. It implies a high level of competence.

"직원들의 전문성을 높이기 위해 교육 프로그램을 실시합니다."

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."