Choosing a Simple Review Routine | Learn Korean in English

Korean lesson set in a contemporary Seoul everyday setting: After class, two classmates compare review methods and agree on a simple routine that balances notes, examples, and speaking practice..

EN → KO / Level: B1

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Dialogue

A

오늘 배운 내용을 복습하고 싶어.

oh-NEUL bae-OON nae-YONG-eul bok-SSEUP-ha-go SHEE-puh I want to review today's lesson.
A

하지만 어디서 시작해야 할지 잘 모르겠어.

ha-JI-man uh-DEE-suh shee-JAK-hae-ya hal-jee jal mo-reu-GESS-uh But I am not sure where to start.
B

실제 상황에 바로 연결되는 노트부터 시작해.

SHIL-jeh sang-HWANG-eh ba-ro yeon-GYOL-dweh-neun noh-TEU-bo-tuh shee-JAH-kae Start with the notes that connect directly to real situations.
A

나는 보통 전부 다시 읽는데, 그러면 시간이 너무 많이 걸려.

na-neun boh-TONG jeon-BOO da-SHEE ing-NEUN-deh, geu-REO-myun shee-GAH-nee neo-MOO ma-NEE geol-LYUH I usually reread everything, but that takes too much time.
B

짧은 대화에서 쓸 수 있는 부분을 골라.

JJAL-beun dae-HWA-eh-suh sseul soo IN-neun boo-BUN-eul goh-LAH Choose the parts you can use in a short conversation.
A

말하기 연습을 하기 전에 예문을 써도 좋겠어.

mal-ha-GHEE yeon-SEU-beul ha-GHEE jeon-eh YEH-mun-eul sseo-DOH joh-GESS-uh We could write example sentences before we practice speaking.
B

예문을 소리 내어 말해 보면 그 표현들을 대화에서 사용할 수 있는지 알 수 있을 거야.

YEH-mun-eul SOH-ree nae-UH mal-hae BOH-myun geu pyo-HYUN-deu-reul dae-HWA-eh-suh sa-YONG-hal soo IN-neun-jee al soo ee-SSEUL guh-ya Saying the example sentences aloud will show whether you can use the phrases in conversation.
A

그러면 페이지 전체를 다시 베껴 쓰는 것보다 더 유용할 것 같아.

geu-REO-myun PAY-jee jeon-CHEH-reul da-SHEE BEH-kkyeo sseu-neun geot-BO-da duh yoo-YONG-hal geot GAHT-ah That sounds more useful than copying the whole page again.
B

어떤 내용이 분명하고 어떤 내용에 연습이 더 필요한지도 알 수 있어.

UH-tteon nae-YONG-ee boon-MYUNG-ha-go UH-tteon nae-YONG-eh yeon-SEU-bee PHEE-ryo-han-jee-doh al soo ee-SSEUH It also shows which points are clear and which ones need more practice.
A

우리 각자 유용한 표현을 몇 개씩 골라서 수업 후에 실제로 써 보자.

OO-ree gak-JJAH yoo-YONG-han pyo-HYUN-eul myut KAE-shik goh-LA-suh soo-UP hoo-eh SHIL-jeh-ro sseo BOH-jah Let's each choose a few useful phrases and test them after class.
B

짧은 복습 루틴은 긴 복습 계획보다 반복하기 쉬울 거야.

JJAL-beun bok-SSEUP roo-TEEN-eun gin bok-SSEUP gye-HWAEK-bo-da ban-BOH-ka-GHEE shee-OOL guh-ya A short routine will be easier to repeat than a long review plan.

Word by Word

오늘 “오늘” means today, referring here to the day on which the lesson was learned. It commonly comes before a noun, as in “오늘 배운 내용” for “the content learned today.” Use it when talking about something happening or relevant on the current day.
배운 “배운” means learned and describes “내용,” so “오늘 배운 내용” means “the content learned today.” It is the form of 배우다 used before a noun. Use it before a noun when describing something someone learned.
내용을 “내용을” means the content as the thing being reviewed, with 를 marking it as the object. In this dialogue, it refers to the lesson material. Use a noun plus 를 when that noun is the object of an action such as 복습하다.
복습하고 “복습하고” means review and, linking reviewing to the following expression “싶어.” The ending 고 connects this action with what follows. Use a verb in this form when one action leads into another verb or expression.
싶어 “싶어” expresses the speaker’s desire to review the lesson in “복습하고 싶어.” Together with a verb ending in 고, it means “want to do.” Use this informal ending with someone you speak to comfortably.
하지만 “하지만” means but and introduces a contrast with the previous wish to review. Here it leads to the problem of not knowing where to start. Use it at the beginning of a sentence when presenting an opposing point or limitation.
어디서 “어디서” means where, with the location particle 에서 marking the place of an action. In “어디서 시작해야 할지,” it asks where the starting point should be. Use it with an action verb when asking where that action happens.
시작해야 “시작해야” means should or need to start within the uncertain expression “시작해야 할지.” It presents starting as the action that needs to be considered. Use it before an expression of uncertainty when wondering what one should do.
할지 “할지” marks an uncertain choice or question about what to do, as in “어디서 시작해야 할지.” It contributes the meaning “whether or what to do” to the larger expression. Use a verb in this form before 알다 or 모르다 when the information is uncertain.
잘 “잘” means well here and softens “모르겠어” into “I am not really sure” or “I do not know well.” It commonly comes before the verb it modifies. Use it when describing how well an action is done or how clearly something is known.
모르겠어 “모르겠어” means I do not know or I am not sure in this informal sentence. With “어디서 시작해야 할지,” it expresses uncertainty about the starting point. Use it with a question word or uncertain clause when you cannot determine the answer.
실제 “실제” means real or actual and describes the situations connected to the notes. It is used before a noun in “실제 상황.” Use it when distinguishing real situations from abstract study or theory.
상황에 “상황에” means to or in situations, with 에 marking the situations to which the notes connect. In “실제 상황에 연결되는,” it identifies the target of the connection. Use a noun plus 에 with verbs such as 연결되다 when indicating what something is connected to.
바로 “바로” means directly here, emphasizing that the notes connect straight to real situations. It can appear before the verb or expression it modifies. Use it to stress a direct connection or an immediate relationship.
연결되는 “연결되는” means that connect or are connected and describes the notes. The form 연결되다 is used before a noun here to identify notes linked to real situations. Use it before a noun when describing something that is connected to another thing.
노트부터 “노트부터” means starting with the notes, with 부터 marking the first item in the sequence. It tells the listener which material to begin with. Use a noun plus 부터 when setting the starting point of an activity.
시작해 “시작해” is the informal command start in this conversation. It tells the study partner to begin with the selected notes. Use this ending with a familiar interlocutor when giving a direct but informal instruction.
나는 “나는” means as for me or I, with 는 marking the topic. It introduces the speaker’s usual review habit. Use it when contrasting your own experience or habit with someone else’s.
보통 “보통” means usually here and describes the speaker’s normal review method. It commonly comes before the verb that describes the habitual action. Use it when talking about what normally happens.
전부 “전부” means everything or all of it, referring to the whole lesson material. It emphasizes that nothing is being left out in the rereading. Use it before or after an object when referring to the complete amount.
다시 “다시” means again and shows that the material is being read another time. It commonly comes before the action verb. Use it when repeating an action or returning to something previously done.
읽는데 “읽는데” means read, but or while reading in this sentence and provides the background for the following problem. The ending 는데 links the first situation to a contrast or explanation. Use it when describing a situation before adding a related comment or opposing result.
그러면 “그러면” means then or in that case and refers back to rereading everything. It introduces the result that the activity takes too much time. Use it when drawing a consequence from something just mentioned.
시간이 “시간이” means time, marked with 이 as the thing that takes too much. In “시간이 걸려,” it is the subject of the expression for an activity taking time. Use it with 걸리다 when saying how long an activity takes.
너무 “너무” means too or very here and intensifies “많이 걸려,” making the amount of time sound excessive. It normally comes before the word or expression it intensifies. Use it when an amount or degree is more than desired.
많이 “많이” means a lot and modifies how much time is taken. In “시간이 너무 많이 걸려,” it emphasizes the large amount of time. Use it before a verb to describe doing something in a large amount or degree.
걸려 “걸려” means takes time in the expression “시간이 걸려.” It is the informal ending of 걸리다 used to describe the time required for an activity. Use the pattern “시간이 걸려” with an amount of time when explaining how long something requires.
짧은 “짧은” means short and describes the conversation. It is the form used before a noun in “짧은 대화.” Use it before a noun when describing something with short length or duration.
대화에서 “대화에서” means in conversation, with 에서 marking the setting where the expressions can be used. It identifies the practical context for using the selected parts. Use a setting plus 에서 when describing where an action or use takes place.
쓸 “쓸” means to use and describes the parts that can be used in conversation. It is the form of 쓰다 placed before “수 있는.” Use it before a noun when describing something that someone will or can use.
수 “수” expresses possibility or ability in “쓸 수 있는,” meaning can use. It is a bound noun used with a verb and 있다 or 없다. Use the pattern “동사 + 을/ㄹ 수 있다” to say that someone can do something.
있는 “있는” completes “쓸 수 있는,” meaning that can be used. Here it describes which parts are suitable for use in a short conversation. Use it after “수” in the pattern “동사 + 을/ㄹ 수 있는 + noun.”
부분을 “부분을” means the parts as the objects to choose, with 를 marking the object. It refers to selected sections of the lesson rather than the entire material. Use a noun plus 를 after 골라 when saying what is chosen.
골라 “골라” means choose in the informal instruction “부분을 골라.” It tells the listener to select suitable parts. Use this informal form with a familiar person when giving a direct suggestion or instruction.
말하기 “말하기” means speaking and names the activity being practiced. It is used before “연습” in “말하기 연습,” meaning speaking practice. Use an action noun before 연습 when identifying what skill is being practiced.
연습을 “연습을” means practice as the object of doing in “연습을 하기.” It refers specifically to speaking practice in this dialogue. Use a noun plus 를 before 하다 when describing practice of an activity.
하기 “하기” means doing or practicing and turns the action 하다 into a noun-like expression before “전에.” In “연습을 하기 전에,” it means before practicing. Use “verb + 기 전에” to say before doing something.
전에 “전에” means before and places writing the example sentences before speaking practice. It follows the action expressed in “연습을 하기.” Use “verb + 기 전에” or a time noun plus 전에 to describe an earlier time.
예문을 “예문을” means example sentences as the object to write, with 를 marking the object. These sentences are intended for later speaking practice. Use a noun plus 를 after 쓰다 when saying what is written.
써도 “써도” means may write or it would be acceptable to write in this suggestion. It combines 쓰다 with the permission or allowance ending 도. Use “verb + 아/어도 되다” for permission, or use it in a suggestion when the following context makes the allowance clear.
좋겠어 “좋겠어” means would be good or that sounds like a good idea. In “예문을 써도 좋겠어,” it makes the proposal softer than a direct command. Use it when offering an informal suggestion to someone you know well.
소리 “소리” means sound or voice in the expression “소리 내어 말해.” It refers to producing an audible voice rather than saying the sentences silently. Use it with 내다 when describing making a sound.
내어 “내어” means making or giving out as part of “소리 내어,” meaning aloud. It links the production of a voice to the action of speaking. Use the pattern “소리 내어 + verb” when saying that something is done aloud.
말해 “말해” means say or speak in the instruction to say the example sentences aloud. It is the informal form of 말하다. Use it with quoted words, sentences, or a manner expression such as “소리 내어.”
보면 “보면” means if you try or when you do so in “말해 보면,” where it describes trying the action of saying the sentences. It introduces a result that becomes clear after trying. Use “verb + 아/어 보면” when suggesting that someone try an action and observe the result.
그 “그” means those or the and points back to the expressions already mentioned. It appears before “표현들” to identify the known expressions. Use it before a noun when referring to something already understood from the context.
표현들을 “표현들을” means the expressions as the objects that may be used, with 들 marking the plural and 를 marking the object. It refers to the phrases being practiced. Use a noun plus 들을 when referring to multiple known items as an object.
사용할 “사용할” means use and appears before “수 있는지” in the question of whether the learner can use the expressions. It is the form of 사용하다 used before a possibility expression. Use it before “수 있다” or a related expression when describing possible future use.
있는지 “있는지” marks uncertainty about whether something is possible or exists. In “사용할 수 있는지,” it helps form the question “whether one can use” the expressions. Use it before 알다 or 모르다 when asking whether a situation is true or possible.
알 “알” means know in “알 수 있을 거야,” where it describes recognizing whether the expressions can be used. It is the form of 알다 used before the possibility expression 수 있다. Use it in “알 수 있다” when saying that something can be known or found out.
있을 “있을” contributes can be or will be in “알 수 있을 거야,” completing the expression for something being possible. It is the form of 있다 used before 거야. Use it after 수 when describing a possibility that is expected or considered likely.
거야 “거야” gives the informal sentence an expected or explanatory ending, here meaning it will or you will be able to know. It follows “알 수 있을” to express the speaker’s expectation. Use it in familiar conversation when explaining or predicting an outcome.
페이지 “페이지” means page and identifies the material being copied. It is a common loanword used before a particle or another noun. Use it when referring to a page of a book, document, or screen.
전체를 “전체를” means the whole or the entire thing as the object of copying. It emphasizes that the complete page is being copied. Use 전체를 when contrasting a complete item with only selected parts.
베껴 “베껴” means copy by reproducing existing writing. It links to 쓰는 in “베껴 쓰는,” meaning copy in writing. Use it before 쓰다 when describing copying someone else’s written words.
쓰는 “쓰는” means writing in “베껴 쓰는,” the action being compared with the proposed review method. It is the form of 쓰다 used before 것 to nominalize the activity. Use “verb + 는 것” to refer to an ongoing or habitual action as a thing.
것보다 “것보다” means than doing that or compared with that action. Here it compares the proposed method with copying the whole page again. Use “verb + 는 것보다” when comparing one activity with another.
더 “더” means more and modifies “유용할,” making the proposed method more useful than the alternative. It normally comes before the adjective or descriptive expression. Use it with 보다 in comparisons.
유용할 “유용할” means will be useful or be useful and describes the expected value of the proposed method. It appears before 것 같아 to express an opinion about a likely result. Use it before a noun or ending such as 것 같아 when describing expected usefulness.
것 “것” means thing or fact and helps nominalize the idea “will be useful.” In “유용할 것 같아,” it is part of the expression for thinking or seeming that something is the case. Use “adjective + 것 같다” to express an impression or belief.
같아 “같아” means seems or I think in this informal opinion. Together with “유용할 것,” it softens the claim that the method will be useful. Use it with a clause before 것 같아 when giving an informal impression or prediction.
어떤 “어떤” means which or what kind of and introduces the content being evaluated. In “어떤 내용이 분명하고,” it asks or identifies which content is clear. Use it directly before a noun when selecting or distinguishing among types or items.
내용이 “내용이” means content as the subject of being clear. It refers to particular points or material from the lesson. Use a noun plus 이 when that noun is the subject of a descriptive expression.
분명하고 “분명하고” means clear and links the clear content to the content needing more practice. The ending 고 connects two descriptions in the same sentence. Use it when listing related qualities or conditions.
내용에 “내용에” means for or concerning the content in “내용에 연습이 더 필요하다.” It marks the area in which more practice is needed. Use a topic or area plus 에 with 필요하다 when saying that something is needed for it.
연습이 “연습이” means practice as the thing that is needed, with 이 marking it as the subject. It refers to additional practice for certain lesson content. Use a noun plus 이 with 필요하다 when that noun is what is needed.
필요한지도 “필요한지도” means whether it is needed too, asking if more practice is necessary for the content. The ending 지도 adds this second point to what can be identified. Use “adjective + ㄴ/은지” with 도 when including an uncertain additional question.
있어 “있어” means can or is possible in the expression “알 수 있어.” It completes the idea that the speaking activity makes something knowable. Use it after 수 to form the informal version of “can do” or “be possible.”
우리 “우리” means we or our and refers to the two classmates together. Here it introduces a shared plan. Use it when including the speaker and the listener in a group or activity.
각자 “각자” means each person and shows that both classmates will choose separately. It commonly appears before the action that each person performs. Use it when people in a group do the same kind of task individually.
유용한 “유용한” means useful and describes the expressions to be selected. It is the form of 유용하다 used before a noun. Use it before a noun when describing something that is practically helpful.
표현을 “표현을” means expressions as the object of choosing, with 를 marking the object. It refers to useful language phrases for later practice. Use it after an adjective such as 유용한 when identifying the expressions selected.
몇 “몇” means a few or how many and specifies an unspecified small number before the counter 개. In “몇 개씩,” it leaves the exact number open. Use it before a counter when asking about or indicating an unspecified number.
개씩 “개씩” means each person gets a certain number of items, with 씩 distributing the amount. Here each classmate chooses several expressions. Use a number or quantity plus 씩 when assigning the same amount to each person or group.
골라서 “골라서” means choose and or after choosing, linking selection to actually using the expressions. The ending 서 presents the choosing as the preceding step. Use it when one action leads naturally to the next action.
수업 “수업” means class and identifies the lesson they have just attended. It is used before 후에 to mark the time after class. Use it for a class or lesson as an event or period of study.
후에 “후에” means after and places the testing of the expressions after class. It follows the time noun “수업.” Use a time noun plus 후에 when describing an action that happens later.
실제로 “실제로” means actually or in practice and emphasizes using the expressions in a real way rather than only studying them. It modifies the action of using them. Use it when contrasting practical use with theory or written review.
써 “써” means use in this context, referring to trying the selected expressions. It is the informal form of 쓰다 and is followed by “보자.” Use it with words, expressions, tools, or skills that someone tries to use.
보자 “보자” means let’s try in “써 보자.” It follows another verb to suggest trying that action together. Use the pattern “verb + 아/어 보자” when proposing that the speaker and listener try something.
복습 “복습” means review and identifies the purpose of the routine. It appears before 루틴 to form “복습 루틴,” a review routine. Use it before a noun or with 하다 when talking about reviewing learned material.
루틴은 “루틴은” means as for the routine, with 은 marking it as the topic. It introduces the short routine being compared with the long review plan. Use a noun plus 은 or 는 when setting up the topic of a comparison or explanation.
긴 “긴” means long and describes the review plan. It is the form used before a noun in “긴 복습 계획.” Use it before a noun when describing something with long duration or length.
계획보다 “계획보다” means than the plan, with 보다 marking the comparison standard. It identifies the long review plan as the thing against which the short routine is compared. Use a noun plus 보다 after a comparative expression such as 더 쉽다.
반복하기 “반복하기” means repeating and names the action that is easy. It is the action form used before 쉬울 in “반복하기 쉬울 거야.” Use “verb + 기 쉽다” to say that an action is easy to do.
쉬울 “쉬울” means will be easy and describes how manageable repeating the routine is expected to be. It appears before 거야 to express an expectation. Use it before a future or explanatory ending when predicting that an action will be easy.

Grammar Points

동사 어간 + -(으)ㄴ + 명사

배운 내용을 다시 읽다.

BAE-oon nae-YONG-eul da-SHEE eek-ttah

Read the content you learned again.

-(으)ㄴ makes a verb modify a noun, often showing a completed action: 배운 내용 means “content learned.”

동사 어간 + -(으)ㄹ + 명사

쓸 표현을 골라.

SSEUL pyo-HYUN-eul goh-LAH

Choose expressions to use.

-(으)ㄹ makes a verb modify a noun, often referring to a future or intended action: 쓸 표현 means “expressions to use.”

Korean Vocabulary

내용 noun
nae-YONG content 내용을
노트 noun
noh-TEU notes 노트부터
다시 adv
da-SHEE again
배우다 verb
bae-OO-da learn 배운
보통 adv
boh-TONG usually
복습하다 verb
bok-SSEUP-ha-da review 복습하고
상황 noun
sang-HWANG situation 상황에
시작하다 verb
shee-JAK-ha-da start 시작해
실제 adj
SHIL-jeh real; actual
연결되다 verb
yeon-GYOL-dweh-da be connected 연결되는
전부 adv
jeon-BOO everything; all
하지만 conj
ha-JI-man but

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

I want to review today's lesson.

Show Answer오늘 배운 내용을 복습하고 싶어.

But I am not sure where to start.

Show Answer하지만 어디서 시작해야 할지 잘 모르겠어.

Start with the notes that connect directly to real situations.

Show Answer실제 상황에 바로 연결되는 노트부터 시작해.

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

notes

Show Answer노트부터

be connected

Show Answer연결되는

review

Show Answer복습하고

usually

Show Answer보통