KIIP 1: Unit 12–Essential Words and Phrases about Holidays and Vacations

In this KIIP Level 1 Unit 12, you will learn essential vocabulary and phrases to talk about holidays (휴일) and vacations (휴가) in Korean. Additionally, you’ll practice grammar structures like -ㄹ/을 거예요 to express future intentions and A/V-고 to link multiple actions or descriptions.

KIIP 1 Unit 12 Holidays and vacations

 

Essential Vocabulary

Activities on Holidays (휴일)

Korean	English
공원에서 농구를 하다	To play basketball at the park
컴퓨터 게임을 하다	To play computer games
여행을 가다	To go on a trip
가족하고 외식하다	To dine out with family
아이하고 놀이공원에 가다	To go to an amusement park with kids
한국어를 열심히 공부하다	To study Korean diligently
한국 요리를 배우다	To learn Korean cooking
낮잠을 자다	To take a nap
친구 집에 놀러 가다	To visit a friend’s house

Activities on Vacation (휴가)

Korean	English
바다	Sea
수영을 하다	To swim
배를 타다	To ride a boat
낚시를 하다	To go fishing
산	Mountain
등산을 하다	To hike
캠핑을 하다	To camp
꽃구경을 하다	To go flower viewing
놀이공원	Amusement park
동물을 구경하다	To watch animals
놀이 기구를 하다	To go on rides
불꽃놀이를 보다	To watch fireworks
고향	Hometown
고향 친구들을 만나다	To meet hometown friends
부모님을 만나다	To meet parents
고향 음식을 먹다	To eat hometown food

Additional Vocabulary

Korean	English
인삼차	Ginseng tea
화장품	Cosmetics
친척	Relatives
빨리	Quickly
안산	Ansan (city)

Key Phrases to Practice

Talking About Future Plans

1.     이번 휴일에 뭐 할 거예요?
(What are you going to do this holiday?)

- 놀이공원에 갈 거예요.
(I’m going to go to the amusement park.)

2.     저녁에 뭐 먹을 거예요?
(What are you going to eat for dinner?)

- 김치찌개를 먹을 거예요.
(I’m going to eat kimchi stew.)

3.     이번 휴가에 뭐 할 거예요?
(What are you going to do on vacation?)

- 산에서 등산도 하고 캠핑도 할 거예요.
(I’ll hike and camp in the mountains.)

4.     휴가 때 어디에 갈 거예요?
(Where are you going for vacation?)

- 휴가 때 바다에 갈 거예요.
(I’m going to the sea for vacation.)

Talking About Regular Weekend Activities

5.     주말에 보통 뭐 해요?
(What do you usually do on weekends?)

- 저는 장도 보고 운동도 해요.
(I usually do the grocery shopping and exercise.)

Grammar Notes

1. -ㄹ/을 거예요

This grammar expresses future plans or intentions.

For example:

• 놀이공원에 갈 거예요. (I’m going to go to the amusement park.)
• 등산도 하고 캠핑도 할 거예요. (I’ll hike and camp as well.)

2. A/V-고

Use this grammar to connect multiple actions or descriptions.

For example:

• 장도 보고 운동도 해요. (I do the grocery shopping and exercise.)
• 등산도 하고 캠핑도 할 거예요. (I’ll hike and camp as well.)

Quiz Section

Translate the following sentences into Korean:

1. What are you going to do this weekend?
2. I’m going to visit my parents and eat hometown food.

3. I'm going fishing and ride a boat this holiday.

Answer:

1. 이번 주말에 뭐 할 거예요?

2. 부모님 뵙고 고향 음식을 먹을 거예요.

3. 이번 휴가에 낚시하고 배를 탈 거예요.

Conclusion

In Unit 12, you’ve expanded your vocabulary to describe holiday and vacation activities, while practicing future tense and action-linking grammar. These expressions will help you discuss plans, make schedules, and share experiences in Korean!

Keep practicing to master these structures and enjoy your holidays! 🎉