개강
The start of a university semester or a specific series of lectures. A vital word for TOEFL Listening about university schedules.
Examples
3 of 5개강일이 언제인지 확인해 봐.
Check when the start date of the semester is.
개강 파티에 참석할 거니?
Are you going to attend the start-of-semester party?
이번 학기 개강은 온라인으로 진행됩니다.
This semester's opening will be held online.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gae (Open) + Gang (Lecture) = Opening the lectures.
Quick Quiz
방학이 끝나고 드디어 내일이 ___이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 개강
Examples
개강일이 언제인지 확인해 봐.
everydayCheck when the start date of the semester is.
개강 파티에 참석할 거니?
informalAre you going to attend the start-of-semester party?
이번 학기 개강은 온라인으로 진행됩니다.
formalThis semester's opening will be held online.
개강 후 첫 주에는 보통 오리엔테이션을 한다.
academicIn the first week after the semester starts, there is usually an orientation.
학원 개강 날짜를 미루기로 했다.
businessThe academy decided to postpone the class start date.
Word Family
Common Collocations
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
개학 is used for elementary, middle, and high schools, while 개강 is used for universities and private academies (lectures).
Usage Notes
Used specifically for higher education or private institute lectures.
Common Mistakes
Using '개학' for a university start is slightly unnatural.
Memory Tip
Gae (Open) + Gang (Lecture) = Opening the lectures.
Word Origin
From Hanja 開 (to open) + 講 (to lecture).
Grammar Patterns
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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