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KIIP 1 Unit 13 Transportation |
Essential Vocabulary
Transportation
Types
Korean |
English |
자동차 |
Car |
지하철 |
Subway |
오토바이 |
Motorcycle |
걸어서 |
On foot |
자전거 |
Bicycle |
택시 |
Taxi |
버스 |
Bus |
정류장 |
Bus stop |
공항 |
Airport |
비행기 |
Airplane |
지하철역 |
Subway station |
기차역 |
Train station |
기차 |
Train |
고속버스 |
Express bus |
고속버스 터미널 |
Express bus terminal |
택시 타는
곳 |
Taxi stand |
Verbs
and Activities
Korean |
English |
타다 |
To ride |
운전하다 |
To drive |
환전하다 |
To exchange money |
소포 |
Parcel |
Places
and Experiences
Korean |
English |
남산 |
Namsan |
전망대 |
Observatory |
케이블카 |
Cable car |
대중교통 |
Public transportation |
수단 |
Means |
Grammar Notes
1. Noun + -(으)로
- 지하철로 가요. (I go by subway.)
- 택시로 공항에 가요. (I go to the airport by taxi.)
2. Verb + -(으)러 가다/오다
- 자전거 타러 가요. (I’m going to ride a bicycle.)
- 점심을 먹으러 가요. (I’m going to eat lunch.)
Key Phrases to Practice
Talking About Transportation
1. 버스로 집에 가요?
Do you go home by bus?
- 아니요, 지하철로 가요.
No, I go by subway.
2. 학교에 어떻게 와요?
How do you come to school?
- 자전거로 와요.
I come by bicycle.
3. 공항에 택시로 가요.
I go to the airport by taxi.
4. 공원에 가요?
Are you going to the park?
- 네, 자전거 타러 가요.
Yes, I’m going to ride a bicycle.
Talking About Activities and Purposes
5. 한국에 왜 왔어요?Why did you come to Korea?
- 일하러 왔어요.
I came to work.
6. 친구들과 식당에 점심을 먹으러 가요.
I’m going to the restaurant with my friends to eat lunch.
7. 여기에서 지하철까지 어떻게 가요?
How do I get to the subway from here?
- 걸어서 가세요. 가까워요.
Go on foot. It’s close.
Quiz Section
Translate the following sentences into Korean using -(으)로 and -(으)러:
1. How do you come to school? - I come by bus.
2. Why did you come to Korea? - I came to study Korean.
3. I go to the airport by taxi.
Answer:
1. 학교에 어떻게 와요? - 버스로 와요.
2. 왜 한국에 왔어요? - 한국어를 배우러 왔어요.
3. 택시로 공항에 가요.
Conclusion
In
Unit 13,
you learned how to talk about transportation, describe your commute, and
express the purpose of your travel. These expressions are essential for
navigating life in Korea and will help you communicate effectively while using
public transportation or discussing travel plans.
Keep practicing, and soon you’ll master these key skills! 🚍✈️🚴