Self-Study Korean Podcasts for Beginners - KIIP Level 2

Welcome to the Self-Study Korean Podcast. Today we’re diving into KIIP Level 2: Unit 3.
In this episode, we’ll learn how to talk about clothes and shoes in Korean. Get ready to expand your vocabulary, learn two important grammar points, and practice practical phrases for shopping or describing what you wear. Let’s begin!
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KIIP Level 2: Unit 3–Essential Words and Phrases about Clothes and Shoes
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Essential Vocabulary
First, let’s learn the key words divided into categories.
👒 Hats and Glasses
• 쓰다 – To wear (hat, glasses)
• 모자 – Hat
• 헬멧 – Helmet
• 안전모 – Safety helmet
• 안경 – Glasses
• 선글라스 – Sunglasses
👟 Shoes
• 신다 – To wear (shoes)
• 운동화 – Sneakers
• 구두 – Dress shoes
• 슬리퍼 – Slippers
• 샌들 – Sandals
• 부츠 – Boots
• 작업화 – Work shoes
👚 Clothing Items
• 입다 – To wear (clothes)
• 티셔츠 – T-shirt
• 셔츠 – Shirt
• 블라우스 – Blouse
• 코트 – Coat
• 바지 – Pants
• 청바지 – Jeans
• 치마 – Skirt
• 원피스 – One-piece dress
• 점퍼 – Jumper
• 조끼 – Vest
• 작업복 – Work uniform
🧣 Accessories
• 하다 – To wear (accessories)
• 스카프 – Scarf
• 목도리 – Muffler
• 귀걸이 – Earrings
• 목걸이 – Necklace
👗 Describing Clothing
• 치수 – Size
• 잘 맞다 – To fit well
• 어울리다 – To look good on someone
• 굽이 높다 – To have high heels
• 길이 – Length
• 짧다 – To be short
• 길다 – To be long
• 편하다 – To be comfortable
• 디자인 – Design
• 마음에 들다 – To like (lit. to enter one’s heart)
• 시원하다 – To be cool, refreshing
• 땀 – Sweat
• 마르다 – To dry
• 주머니 – Pocket
• 정장 – Formal wear

Grammar Notes & Example Sentences
1. Noun + 이나 (Choices or Alternatives)
Use this to offer one or more options.
Conjugation rules:
• If the verb ends in a consonant → -을게요
• If it ends in a vowel → -ㄹ게요
Examples:
• 생일에 무엇을 선물로 좋아할까요? (I can't eat spicy food well.)
→ 옷이나 액세서리를 받고 싶어요. (I want to receive clothes or accessories.)
• 라민 씨, 토요일이나 일요일에 시간 있어요? 같이 영화 봐요. (Ramin, are you free on Saturday or Sunday? Let’s watch a movie together!)
• 저는 버스나 지하철을 타고 회사에 가요.
(I take the bus or subway to work.)
2. Verb + 아/어 보다 (Trying Something)
This pattern is used when trying something out for the first time or suggesting someone try it.
Conjugation Rules:
· If the verb stem ends in ㅏ, ㅗ → -아 보다
· Otherwise → -어 보다
Examples:
• 제주도 가 봤어요? (Have you been to Jeju Island?)
→ 네, 작년 여름에 가 봤어요. (Yes, I went there last summer.)
• 이 운동화가 편해요. 한번 신어 보세요.
(These sneakers are comfortable. Try them on.)
• 이 원피스 한번 입어 보세요.
(Try on this dress.)

Listening Comprehension
Let’s listen to a short passage:
우리 회사의 작업복
이 옷은 우리 회사의 작업복입니다. 우리는 작업복으로 티셔츠, 바지, 조끼를 입습니다. 이 티셔츠와 바지는 시원하고 편합니다. 땀도 빨리 마릅니다. 조끼에는 주머니가 많이 있습니다. 그래서 필요한 물건을 넣습니다. 저는 이 옷이 아주 마음에 듭니다.

Translation:
These are our company's work uniforms. We wear T-shirts, pants, and vests. The T-shirts and pants are cool and comfortable, and sweat dries quickly. The vest has many pockets, so we can store necessary items. I really like these clothes.

Quiz Time!
Translate the following into Korean using today’s grammar:
1. I want to buy shoes or a bag.
2. Shall we go shopping on Saturday or Sunday?
3. Try on these sneakers; they are comfortable!

Answers
1. 신발이나 가방을 사고 싶어요.
2. 토요일이나 일요일에 쇼핑 갈까요?
3. 이 운동화를 신어 보세요. 편해요!
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🎙️ Welcome to the Self-Study Korean Podcast! Today, we're diving into KIIP Level 2: Unit 2 – Essential Words and Phrases about Housework.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about household chores in Korean. We’ll go through essential vocabulary, grammar points, a reading passage, and a short quiz. Let's begin!
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Essential Vocabulary & Key Phrases
Household Chores – 집안일
• 청소하다 – To clean
• 빨래하다 – To do laundry
• 요리하다 – To cook
• 책장을 정리하다 – To organize the bookshelf
• 방을 닦다 – To wipe the room
• 방을 치우다 – To tidy up the room
• 방을 쓸다 – To sweep the room
• 청소기를 돌리다 – To vacuum
• 쓰레기를 버리다 – To throw out the trash
• 분리수거를 하다 – To separate recyclables
• 바닥을 쓸다 – To sweep the floor
• 책상을 정리하다 – To organize the desk
• 음료수를 준비하다 – To prepare drinks
• 풍선을 달다 – To hang balloons
• 빨래를 널다 – To hang the laundry
• 빨래를 개다 – To fold the laundry
• 세탁기를 돌리다 – To run the washing machine
• 손빨래를 하다 – To hand wash laundry
• 다림질을 하다 – To iron clothes
• 설거지하다 – To wash the dishes
• 음식을 만들다 – To make food

Grammar Notes & Example Sentences

1. Verb + 을게요 (Making a Promise)
Use -을게요 when you make a promise or commitment. It’s often used when responding to someone or deciding on the spot.
Conjugation rules:
• If the verb ends in a consonant → -을게요
• If it ends in a vowel → -ㄹ게요
Examples:
• 수지 씨, 오늘 지각했어요. → 죄송합니다. 다음부터 일찍 올게요.
(Suji, you were late today. → I’m sorry. I’ll come early next time.)
• 저는 아직 일을 다 못 했어요. → 밥은 나중에 먹을게요.
(I haven’t finished work yet. I’ll eat later.)
• 누가 바닥을 쓸 거예요? → 제가 바닥을 쓸게요.
(Who will sweep the floor? → I’ll do it.)
• 제가 생일 케이크를 준비할게요.
(I’ll prepare the birthday cake.)
• 엄마, 앞으로 일찍 일어날게요.
(Mom, I’ll wake up early from now on.)

2. Verb + 은 다음에 (After Doing Something)
Use -은 다음에 to show that one action follows another.
Conjugation rules:
• If the verb ends in a consonant → -은 다음에
• If it ends in a vowel → -ㄴ 다음에
Examples:
• 지금 쓰레기를 버릴까요? → 아니요. 청소를 한 다음에 버리세요.
(Should I throw out the trash now? → No, clean first, then throw it out.)
• 과일을 씻은 다음에 냉장고에 넣으세요.
(Wash the fruit first, then put it in the fridge.)
• 영화 본 다음에 밥을 먹을까요? → 네, 좋아요.
(Shall we eat after the movie? → Yes, sounds good.)
• 언제 숙제를 할 거예요? → 조금 쉰 다음에 할 거예요.
(When will you do your homework? → I’ll rest a little, then do it.)

📖 Listening Comprehension
Message 1 – From Jamshid:
보부르 씨,
오늘 저녁에 우리 집에서 파티가 있어요. 잊지 않았지요?
퇴근 후에 마트에서 장 보고 갈게요.
보부르 씨가 거실 청소를 해 주세요.
청소기를 돌린 다음에 걸레질을 부탁해요.
아참, 부엌에 음식물 쓰레기가 있어요. 쓰레기도 버려 주세요.
잠시드 드림
🎙️ Here’s the English translation:
Message from Jamshid:
Bobur, there’s a party at my house tonight. You didn’t forget, right?
After work, I’ll go to the mart and buy groceries.
Please clean the living room.
After vacuuming, please wipe the floor.
Oh, and there’s food waste in the kitchen. Please throw it away.

Message 2 – From Iryung:
왕혼 씨~
급한 일이 생겨서 먼저 나가요.
좀 전에 세탁기를 돌리기 시작했어요.
세탁이 끝난 다음에 빨래를 널어 주세요.
오늘은 집에 일찍 올게요. 이따가 저녁에 봐요. ^^
이링 드림
🎙️ Here’s the English translation:
Message from Iryung:
Wanghon, something urgent came up, so I had to leave early.
I just started the washing machine a little while ago.
After it’s done, please hang the clothes.
I’ll come home early today. See you tonight!

Quiz Time!
1. I will vacuum and then wipe the floor.
Answer: 청소기를 돌린 다음에 걸레질을 할게요.
2. After cooking, I will wash the dishes.
Answer: 요리를 한 다음에 설거지할게요.
3. I will go grocery shopping after work.
Answer: 퇴근한 다음에 장 볼게요.
4. After washing the fruit, put it in the fridge.
Answer: 과일을 씻은 다음에 냉장고에 넣으세요.

Conclusion
🎙️ That’s all for today’s episode on KIIP Level 2: Unit 2 – Talking About Your Housework!
✅ Be sure to review this lesson and practice using these words and phrases in daily conversations. The more you use them, the more natural they’ll feel!
🌐 Visit KoreanTopik.com for more learning resources, and stay tuned for our next episode!
🎙️ Thank you for listening, and as always, happy studying!

🎙️ Welcome to the Self-Study Korean Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into KIIP Level 2 Unit 1 – Essential Words and Phrases about Hometown.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to describe your hometown in Korean using key vocabulary, grammar structures, and practical phrases. Let’s get started!
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Essential Vocabulary
🎙️ First, let’s go over some important words. Listen carefully and repeat after me.
Hometown and Places
고향 – Hometown
오래되다 – To be old
건물 – Building
호수 – Lake
맥주 – Beer
벚꽃 – Cherry blossom
한강 – Han River
해산물 – Seafood
생선회 – Sliced raw fish
절 – Buddhist temple
사원 – Temple
박물관 – Museum
유명하다 – To be famous

Describing Hometowns
건물이 높다 – The buildings are tall
박물관이 많다 – There are many museums
길이 복잡하다 – The roads are complicated
사람이 많다 – There are many people
야경이 아름답다 – The night view is beautiful
교통이 편리하다 – Transportation is convenient
차가 많다 – There are many cars
산과 강이 있다 – There are mountains and rivers
물이 깨끗하다 – The water is clean
공기가 깨끗하다 – The air is clean
경치가 아름답다 – The scenery is beautiful
건물이 낮다 – The buildings are low

Grammar Notes
Now, let’s learn two important grammar points that will help you talk about your hometown naturally.
1. Noun + (이)라고 하다 (To be called/Named)
This structure is used to introduce names.
• 이것을 한국말로 뭐라고 해요? → 한국말로 프린터라고 해요.
(What is this called in Korean? → It's called 'printer' in Korean.)
• 이 동물을 한국말로 뭐라고 해요? → 원숭이라고 해요.
(What is this animal called in Korean? → It's called 'monkey.')
• 한국의 전통 옷을 한복이라고 해요.
(The traditional Korean clothing is called hanbok.)
• 베트남의 유명한 쌀국수는 '포'라고 합니다.
(Vietnam’s famous pho is called 'Pho'.)
🎙️ Try practicing by saying the name of your hometown in Korean!
2. Adjective + ㄴ/은 (Describing Nouns)
This structure is used to modify nouns with adjectives.
• 싸고 예쁜 옷이 많아요.
(There are many cheap and pretty clothes.)
• 넓은 집에서 살고 싶어요.
(I want to live in a spacious house.)
• 서울은 큰 도시예요.
(Seoul is a big city.)
• 시장에는 싸고 맛있는 음식이 많아요.
(There are many cheap and delicious foods in the market.)
🎙️ This structure will help you describe places more naturally in Korean.

Listening Comprehension
Now, listen carefully to a short passage about my hometown.
🎙️ 제 고향은 베트남 하노이입니다.
하노이는 베트남의 수도이고 베트남에서 제일 큰 도시입니다.
하노이에는 높은 건물이 많고 길도 복잡합니다. 특히 오토바이가 많아서 좀 복잡합니다.
하노이는 음식이 싸고 맛있습니다. 가장 유명한 음식은 쌀국수입니다. 베트남 말로는 '포'라고 합니다.
베트남 사람들은 거의 매일 '포'를 먹습니다.
하노이 근처에 유명한 관광지 '하롱베이'가 있습니다.
하롱베이에는 여러 개의 섬이 있어서 배를 타고 갑니다.
경치가 아름다운 곳이라서 외국 사람도 많이 옵니다.
🎙️ Now, let’s go over the English translation.
My hometown is Hanoi, Vietnam.
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and the largest city in Vietnam.
There are many tall buildings and complicated roads in Hanoi. Especially, there are many motorcycles, making it a bit complicated.
Food in Hanoi is cheap and delicious. The most famous dish is pho. In Vietnamese, it is called 'Pho.'
Vietnamese people eat pho almost every day.
Near Hanoi, there is a famous tourist destination called Halong Bay.
Halong Bay has many islands, so people travel there by boat. Since it is a beautiful place, many foreigners visit it.

Quiz
Question 1:
How do you say "My hometown is called Busan." in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 제 고향은 부산이라고 해요.
Question 2:
How do you say "This building is very tall." in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 이 건물은 아주 높아요.
Question 3:
How do you say "Seoul is a big and convenient city." in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 서울은 크고 편리한 도시예요.
Question 4:
How do you say "Hanoi has many beautiful tourist attractions." in Korean?
🎙️ The answer is: 하노이에는 아름다운 관광지가 많아요.

🎙️ That’s all for today’s episode on KIIP Level 2: Unit 1 – Talking About Your Hometown!
Now, you know how to describe where you’re from using essential vocabulary and grammar. Keep practicing by writing about your hometown in Korean.
Thank you for listening, and as always, happy studying! 😊🎧