KIIP 1: Unit 13–Essential Words and Phrases about Transportation

In Unit 13 of KIIP Level 1, we’ll explore vocabulary and phrases related to transportation in Korea. You’ll learn how to describe travel methods, ask for directions, and talk about your commute using essential terms and expressions.

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

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 + -()

Use -() to indicate the means of transportation.

For example:
  • 지하철로 가요. (I go by subway.)
  • 택시로 공항에 가요. (I go to the airport by taxi.)

 

2. Verb + -() 가다/

Use -() before 가다 or 오다 to indicate the purpose of movement.

For example:
  • 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 -() and -():


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! 🚍✈️🚴

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