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noun

The pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art. Used to describe restaurants, homes, or office cultures.

"이 카페는 분위기가 참 좋네요."

noun

A plan of things to be done or events to occur at particular times. Essential for travel planning and work management.

"이번 주 일정이 아주 빡빡해요."

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."

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."

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 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 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

A sum of money paid as a guarantee that an obligation will be met, usually when renting a house or car.

"이 방은 보증금이 얼마예요?"

verb

To fix or restore something that is broken, damaged, or not working correctly.

"고장 난 컴퓨터를 수리하러 갔어요."

verb

To call for or collect people, members, or money for a specific purpose like a job, club, or fund.

"우리 동아리에서 신입 회원을 모집하고 있어요."

noun

The act of making a journey, typically of some length or for pleasure. Essential for IELTS Speaking Part 1 and Writing Task 1.

"이번 여름 휴가에 제주도로 여행을 갈 거예요."

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."

noun

Electrical machines used in the home to perform household functions such as cooking, cleaning, or food preservation.

"새로 이사한 집에 필요한 가전제품을 샀어요."

noun

An extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from home or in traveling, often granted as time off from work.

"이번 여름 휴가에 어디로 갈 계획인가요?"

verb

To call off a planned event, order, or reservation. It is a vital word for managing schedules and transactions.

"비가 너무 많이 와서 야유회를 취소했어요."

verb

To pay for goods or services, typically using a credit card, cash, or mobile transfer.

"현금보다는 신용카드로 결제하는 것이 편해요."

verb

To keep or store something safely in a specific place for future use.

"귀중품은 호텔 금고에 보관하세요."

verb

To take goods, letters, or parcels to people's houses or places of work.

"점심으로 피자를 배달시켰어요."

adjective

To be familiar with something or someone, or to be accustomed to a certain situation through repetition or experience.

"이제는 한국 생활에 많이 익숙해졌습니다."

noun

A written list of your education and previous jobs that you send when you are looking for a new job. Essential for IELTS General work-related tasks.

"새로운 직장에 지원하기 위해 이력서를 썼습니다."

noun

A place where someone stays for a short time, such as a hotel, guest house, or hostel. A key word for travel-related listening and writing.

"여행할 때 깨끗한 숙소를 찾는 것이 중요해요."

noun

A formal meeting in which you are asked questions in order to find out if you are suitable for a job or a course of study. A central theme in IELTS General work topics.

"내일 대기업에서 면접이 있어서 긴장돼요."

noun

A person that you work with, especially in a profession or a business. Common in IELTS tasks discussing workplace relationships.

"직장 동료들과 점심을 먹으러 갔어요."

noun

An activity that you do for pleasure when you are not working. A basic but essential word for IELTS Speaking Part 1.

"제 취미는 주말에 산에 가는 거예요."

verb

To study a particular subject as your main field at a university. Essential for describing educational background.

"대학교에서 경제학을 전공하고 있습니다."

verb

To refuse to accept, submit to, or comply with something. Essential for IELTS Task 1 letters when turning down an invitation or job offer.

"그는 무리한 부탁을 단호하게 거절했습니다."

noun

The money an employee receives for their work; salary or wages. Crucial for IELTS Task 2 essays on work-life balance and employment.

"이 회사는 급여 수준이 높은 편입니다."