Build Your Korean Word Power

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

Official work or tasks that one performs as part of a job or business duty.

"그는 자신의 업무에 매우 충실합니다."

noun

The act of returning money to a customer who is not satisfied with a purchase or when a service is cancelled.

"사이즈가 안 맞아서 환불을 받고 싶어요."

noun

Advancement to a higher rank or position in a company. Common in IELTS Task 1 letters about work or Task 2 about career.

"그는 이번에 과장으로 승진했습니다."

noun

Official permission to do something. Frequently used in IELTS letters requesting permission or discussing laws.

"정부로부터 건축 허가를 받았습니다."

noun

The act of fixing or restoring something that is broken, damaged, or not working properly.

"컴퓨터가 고장 나서 수리를 맡겼어요."

verb

To suggest someone or something as being suitable for a particular role or purpose based on its merits.

"이 책을 친구에게 추천하고 싶어요."

verb

To enhance, uplift, or boost something like spirit, morale, or awareness to a higher level. It is often used in contexts of motivation or cultural appreciation.

"이 캠페인은 시민들의 환경 보호 의식을 고양시키기 위해 기획되었습니다."

noun

An arrangement made in advance to have a seat, room, or service held for one's use.

"식당에 미리 예약을 하고 갔어요."

verb

To ask for information about something. This is a very common word in IELTS General Training letters when asking for details about a job, course, or service.

"더 자세한 내용은 관리 사무소에 문의하시기 바랍니다."

verb

To show the way or provide information about something to others. Frequently used in service and workplace contexts.

"박물관 직원이 관람객들을 안내하고 있습니다."

verb

To get in touch with someone by phone, email, or other means. Essential for closing IELTS letters (e.g., 'I look forward to hearing from you').

"도착하면 바로 연락해 주세요."

verb

To ask someone to do something for you as a favor. A core word for IELTS General letters where you ask for assistance or a favor.

"친구에게 강아지를 돌봐 달라고 부탁했습니다."

verb

To change or modify something that has already been decided or arranged, such as a time, place, or plan. Critical for rescheduling tasks in IELTS.

"예약 시간을 오후 3시로 변경하고 싶습니다."

verb

To go to a place or see a person for a specific reason, such as for business, social, or sightseeing purposes.

"다음 주에 할머니 댁을 방문할 예정입니다."

verb

To be present at a meeting, event, or social gathering.

"이번 회의에 꼭 참석해 주세요."

adjective

Being able to be done or achieved; existing as a choice or potential.

"오늘 오후 3시에 회의가 가능한가요?"

verb

To give back or receive money for a product that is returned to a shop.

"사이즈가 안 맞아서 옷을 환불했어요."

noun

The act of sharing information or feelings between people. Essential for IELTS topics about technology, family, and workplace relationships.

"원활한 소통을 위해 대화가 필요합니다."

noun

A state of being not comfortable or easy. Often used to apologize for or describe a problem in a formal context.

"교통이 불편해서 이사가고 싶어요."

verb

To use a facility, service, or tool for a specific purpose. This is more formal than '쓰다' and is perfect for IELTS tasks regarding public transportation or libraries.

"출퇴근할 때 지하철을 이용하면 편리합니다."

noun

The act of asking for information about something. Essential for formal emails and customer service contexts.

"더 궁금한 점이 있으면 전화로 문의해 주세요."

noun

A state of not being satisfied with something, or the feeling of dissatisfaction itself. Essential for writing complaint letters in IELTS General.

"고객들의 불만을 해결하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다."

verb

To arrange for something (like a room, seat, or ticket) to be kept for use in the future. Essential for travel and dining topics in IELTS.

"식당에 가기 전에 미리 예약해야 합니다."

noun

Facilities or amenities designed to provide comfort, convenience, or service to people in a particular area or building.

"이 아파트는 주변에 편의시설이 잘 갖춰져 있습니다."

adjective

To be inconvenient, uncomfortable, or causing physical/mental unease. It is a key word for expressing dissatisfaction in IELTS complaint letters.

"지하철역이 멀어서 교통이 매우 불편합니다."

noun

A formal request to an authority or organization for something, such as a job, a course, or a service.

"비자 신청을 하러 대사관에 갔습니다."