B1 noun Neutral

개강

kɛɡaŋ

The start of a university semester or a specific series of lectures. A vital word for TOEFL Listening about university schedules.

Examples

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1

개강일이 언제인지 확인해 봐.

Check when the start date of the semester is.

2

개강 파티에 참석할 거니?

Are you going to attend the start-of-semester party?

3

이번 학기 개강은 온라인으로 진행됩니다.

This semester's opening will be held online.

Word Family

Noun
개강
Verb
개강하다
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Memory Tip

Gae (Open) + Gang (Lecture) = Opening the lectures.

Quick Quiz

방학이 끝나고 드디어 내일이 ___이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 개강

Examples

1

개강일이 언제인지 확인해 봐.

everyday

Check when the start date of the semester is.

2

개강 파티에 참석할 거니?

informal

Are you going to attend the start-of-semester party?

3

이번 학기 개강은 온라인으로 진행됩니다.

formal

This semester's opening will be held online.

4

개강 후 첫 주에는 보통 오리엔테이션을 한다.

academic

In the first week after the semester starts, there is usually an orientation.

5

학원 개강 날짜를 미루기로 했다.

business

The academy decided to postpone the class start date.

Word Family

Noun
개강
Verb
개강하다

Common Collocations

개강 날짜 semester start date
개강 파티 semester opening party
개강 준비 preparation for the semester start
개강 연기 postponement of the semester start
개강 첫날 the first day of the semester

Common Phrases

개강 증후군

post-vacation blues (specifically for students starting a semester)

개강을 맞이하다

to welcome the start of the semester

Often Confused With

개강 vs 개학

개학 is used for elementary, middle, and high schools, while 개강 is used for universities and private academies (lectures).

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Usage Notes

Used specifically for higher education or private institute lectures.

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Common Mistakes

Using '개학' for a university start is slightly unnatural.

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Memory Tip

Gae (Open) + Gang (Lecture) = Opening the lectures.

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Word Origin

From Hanja 開 (to open) + 講 (to lecture).

Grammar Patterns

~이/가 개강하다
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Cultural Context

In Korea, university semesters usually start in March (Spring) and September (Fall).

Quick Quiz

방학이 끝나고 드디어 내일이 ___이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 개강

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