Checking presentation equipment before a meeting | Learn Korean in English

Korean lesson set in a contemporary Seoul everyday setting: Before clients arrive for a meeting, two coworkers test the projector, microphone, slides, and backup drive..

EN → KO / Level: B1

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Dialogue

A

고객들이 도착하기 전에 발표 장비를 점검해야 해요.

goh-GAEK-deu-ree doh-CHAH-gee jee-NEH bal-PYO jang-BEE-reul jeom-GEOM-hae-ya HAE-yo. We should check the presentation equipment before the clients arrive.
B

제가 먼저 노트북을 프로젝터에 연결할게요.

jeh-GA meon-JUH noh-TEU-book-eul peuh-roh-JEK-tuh-eh yeon-GYEOL-hal-GEH-yo. I can connect the laptop to the projector first.
A

화면은 나오는데 조금 늘어나 보이네요.

hwa-MYEON-eun nah-OH-neun-deh joh-GEUM neul-uh-NAH boh-EE-neh-yo. The image is showing, but it looks a little stretched.
B

제가 화면 설정을 조정하고 슬라이드를 다시 테스트할게요.

jeh-GA hwa-MYEON seol-JEONG-eul joh-JEONG-ha-go seu-LAI-deu-reul DAH-shee TEH-seu-teu-hal-GEH-yo. I can adjust the display settings and test the slides again.
A

마이크 음량도 확인해 줄 수 있어요?

MAH-ee-keu eum-RYANG-do hwak-IN-hae jool soo ee-SSUH-yo? Could you also check the microphone volume?
B

소리는 깨끗하게 들리지만 뒷줄에는 음량이 더 필요할 수도 있어요.

SOH-ree-neun KKEH-kkeu-ta-ge deul-LEE-jee-man dweed-JOOL-eh-neun eum-RYANG-ee duh pil-YOH-hal soo-do ee-SSUH-yo. It sounds clear, but the back row may need more volume.
A

백업 드라이브에 슬라이드를 가져왔어요.

baek-UP deu-RAI-beu-eh seu-LAI-deu-reul ga-jyeo-WA-ssuh-yo. I brought the slides on a backup drive.
B

첫 슬라이드로 간단히 리허설을 해 봐요.

CHUT seu-LAI-deu-roh gan-DAN-hee ree-HUH-seol-eul hae BWA-yo. Let's do a quick rehearsal with the opening slide.
A

첫 슬라이드가 잘 나왔으니 이제 모든 준비가 된 것 같아요.

CHUT seu-LAI-deu-ga jal na-WA-sseu-nee ee-JEH moh-deun joon-BEE-ga doen geot ga-TAH-yo. The opening slide worked, so everything seems ready now.
B

이번 기술 점검으로 걱정할 일이 하나 줄었어요.

ee-BEON gee-SOOL jeom-GEOM-eu-roh geok-JEONG-hal ee-ree-ga ha-NAH joo-RO-ssuh-yo. This tech check gives us one less thing to worry about.

Word by Word

고객들 “고객들” means the clients or customers in this meeting context. The ending 들 marks more than one client, as in “고객들이 도착하기 전에.” It is useful when referring to the people receiving a service or attending a business meeting.
이 “이” marks “고객들” as the subject of the clause. Together, “고객들이 도착하기 전에” means “before the clients arrive.” Use it after a noun ending in a consonant when that noun is the subject.
도착하기 “도착하기” means arriving and is the form used before “전” in “도착하기 전에.” It comes from 도착하다 and turns the action into something that can be followed by “before.” This pattern is useful for describing what happens before an arrival or other action.
전 “전” means before in “도착하기 전에.” Here it identifies the earlier time relative to the clients’ arrival. It commonly follows an action form such as “도착하기” to express “before doing something.”
에 In “도착하기 전에,” “에” completes the time expression meaning before the clients arrive. It marks the relevant time point in this sentence. The same particle can also mark a location or destination, but this dialogue uses its time-related function.
발표 “발표” means a presentation in “발표 장비.” It identifies the activity for which the equipment is being checked. It can be used before a related noun to describe presentation materials or equipment.
장비 “장비” means equipment, specifically the presentation equipment being checked here. In “발표 장비를 점검해야 해요,” it is the object of the checking action. Use it for tools or equipment needed for a task.
를 “를” marks “발표 장비” as the object of “점검해야 해요.” It shows what the coworkers should check. This object marker follows a noun ending in a vowel.
점검해야 “점검해야” means should check or must check in “발표 장비를 점검해야 해요.” It comes from 점검하다 and combines with “해요” to express an obligation. This form is useful when stating a necessary task before an event.
해요 “해요” is the polite form of 하다 and completes the obligation expression “점검해야 해요.” In this dialogue, the full expression means that the equipment needs to be checked. It gives the sentence a polite spoken ending.
제가 “제가” means I as the subject, identifying the speaker as the person who will connect the laptop. It is the subject form of the polite first-person expression 저. It is useful when volunteering to perform an action, as in “제가 먼저 노트북을 … 연결할게요.”
먼저 “먼저” means first in “제가 먼저 … 연결할게요.” It shows that connecting the laptop will be the speaker’s first action in the preparation sequence. Use it to indicate order or priority.
노트북 “노트북” means laptop, the device being connected to the projector. In “노트북을 프로젝터에 연결할게요,” it is the object of the connection. It is commonly used for a portable computer.
을 “을” marks “노트북” as the object of “연결할게요.” It identifies the item being connected. This object marker follows a noun ending in a consonant.
프로젝터 “프로젝터” means projector, the device receiving the laptop connection. In “프로젝터에 연결할게요,” it is the destination or connected device. It is useful when discussing equipment for displaying a presentation.
연결할게요 “연결할게요” means I will connect it, with the speaker offering or committing to do the action. It comes from 연결하다 and uses the polite ending “-ㄹ게요.” The pattern is useful when telling someone what you will take care of.
화면 “화면” means the screen or displayed image in “화면은 나오는데.” It refers to what appears from the projector rather than to the physical projector itself. It is useful when checking whether a display is visible.
은 “은” marks “화면” as the topic of the sentence. The speaker first says that the image appears, then comments that it looks stretched. This topic marker is used after a noun ending in a consonant.
나오는데 “나오는데” means comes out or appears, followed by a contrast or background connection in “화면은 나오는데.” It comes from 나오다 and links the fact that the image appears with the problem described next. This pattern is useful when saying that something works in one respect but has another issue.
조금 “조금” means a little and softens the description “조금 늘어나 보이네요.” It indicates that the stretching is limited rather than severe. Use it before an adjective or description to express a small degree.
늘어나 “늘어나” describes the image becoming stretched or elongated in “늘어나 보이네요.” It comes from 늘어나다 and is followed by “보이다” to describe how the image appears. This form is useful when reporting a display problem.
보이네요 “보이네요” means looks or appears, with the speaker noticing the stretched image. It comes from 보이다 and the ending expresses a noticed or gently stated observation. The pattern “늘어나 보이네요” is useful for describing how something looks.
설정 “설정” means settings in “화면 설정을 조정하고.” It refers to the display options that can be changed to correct the image. It is commonly used before a noun such as “화면” to specify which settings are meant.
조정하고 “조정하고” means adjust and, linking the adjustment of the display settings to testing the slides again. It comes from 조정하다 and uses “-고” to connect actions. Use this form when describing two actions performed in sequence or as part of the same task.
슬라이드 “슬라이드” means slide in the presentation. In “슬라이드를 다시 테스트할게요,” it is the object being tested after the display adjustment. It is useful when referring to individual presentation pages.
다시 “다시” means again in “다시 테스트할게요.” It shows that the slides will be tested one more time after the settings are adjusted. Use it before an action that is repeated.
테스트할게요 “테스트할게요” means I will test it, with the speaker offering to test the slides. It comes from 테스트하다 and uses “-ㄹ게요” to state the speaker’s intended action. This form is useful when taking responsibility for a practical check.
마이크 “마이크” means microphone, the equipment whose volume is being checked. In “마이크 음량도 확인해 줄 수 있어요?” it modifies “음량” to specify the type of volume. It is used for equipment that carries a speaker’s voice.
음량 “음량” means volume, specifically the microphone’s sound level in this dialogue. It is the item that the listener is asked to check. Use it when discussing how loud or quiet audio equipment is set.
도 “도” means also or too in “마이크 음량도.” It adds the microphone volume to the other equipment checks already mentioned. It follows the noun or phrase that is being added.
확인해 “확인해” means check or confirm in “확인해 줄 수 있어요?” It comes from 확인하다 and is followed by “주다” to ask whether someone can do the checking for the speaker. This pattern is useful for making a polite request for verification.
줄 “줄” is part of “확인해 줄 수 있어요?” and indicates doing the checking as a favor for the speaker. It comes from 주다 and links the requested action to the person who benefits from it. The reusable pattern is “동작해 줄 수 있어요?” with the requested action kept before “줄.”
수 “수” is part of “할 수 있어요,” expressing ability or possibility. In “확인해 줄 수 있어요?” it asks whether the listener is able or willing to check the microphone volume. It normally appears in the construction “-ㄹ 수 있다” or “-을 수 있다.”
있어요 “있어요” completes “확인해 줄 수 있어요?” and makes it a polite question about possibility. Together with “수,” it means “can” or “is it possible.” It gives the request a polite spoken ending.
소리 “소리” means sound in “소리는 깨끗하게 들리지만.” It refers to the audio coming through the microphone. Use it when describing the quality or presence of a sound.
는 “는” marks “소리” as the topic of the sentence. The speaker says that the sound is clear, then contrasts this with the back row possibly needing more volume. This topic marker follows a noun ending in a vowel.
깨끗하게 “깨끗하게” describes the sound as clear or clean in “깨끗하게 들리지만.” It modifies “들리다” and indicates that the audio can be heard without an apparent clarity problem. It is useful when evaluating the quality of sound.
들리지만 “들리지만” means is heard or sounds, followed by but in “깨끗하게 들리지만.” It comes from 들리다 and connects the clear sound with the contrasting possibility about the back row. This pattern is useful when a condition is good but an additional adjustment may still be needed.
뒷줄 “뒷줄” means the back row of seats in the meeting room. In “뒷줄에는 음량이 더 필요할 수도 있어요,” it identifies the people or area that may need louder sound. It is useful when discussing seating areas in a room.
더 “더” means more in “음량이 더 필요할 수도 있어요.” It indicates that the back row may need an increased level of volume. Use it before a quantity, degree, or needed amount.
필요할 “필요할” means may need or may be necessary in “더 필요할 수도 있어요.” It comes from 필요하다 and modifies the possibility expression “수도 있어요.” This form is useful when making a cautious statement about a possible need.
백업 “백업” means backup in “백업 드라이브.” It indicates that the drive is kept as an additional copy or option for the presentation. It is useful when referring to materials prepared in case the main copy or device has a problem.
드라이브 “드라이브” means drive in “백업 드라이브에.” It refers to the storage device containing the presentation slides. It is useful when specifying where digital files are stored.
가져왔어요 “가져왔어요” means brought or brought along in “슬라이드를 가져왔어요.” It comes from 가져오다 and shows that the speaker has brought the slides to the meeting location. This polite form is useful when telling someone that an item is already available.
첫 “첫” means first in “첫 슬라이드.” It identifies the opening slide as the first item in the presentation. It is used directly before a noun to mark the first one in an order.
로 “로” means with or using in “첫 슬라이드로 간단히 리허설을 해 봐요.” It identifies the opening slide as the material used for the rehearsal. This use is helpful when naming the means or material used for an activity.
간단히 “간단히” means briefly or simply in “간단히 리허설을 해 봐요.” It limits the rehearsal to a short, uncomplicated check. Use it before an action to describe doing that action in a simple or brief way.
리허설 “리허설” means rehearsal in “리허설을 해 봐요.” It refers to practicing the presentation before the clients arrive. It is useful for a practice run before a performance, presentation, or meeting.
해 “해” is the action form of 하다 in “리허설을 해 봐요,” meaning do a rehearsal. It is followed by “봐요” to suggest trying the action. Here, the whole expression politely suggests doing a quick rehearsal.
봐요 “봐요” follows “해” in “해 봐요” and adds the meaning of trying the action. Together, “리허설을 해 봐요” means let’s try doing a rehearsal. This pattern is useful for making a gentle suggestion to try something.
가 “가” marks “첫 슬라이드” as the subject in “첫 슬라이드가 잘 나왔으니.” It shows that the opening slide is the thing that appeared successfully. This subject marker follows a noun ending in a vowel.
잘 “잘” means well in “잘 나왔으니.” It indicates that the opening slide appeared or worked satisfactorily. Use it before a verb to describe successful or satisfactory performance.
나왔으니 “나왔으니” means came out or worked well, so in “첫 슬라이드가 잘 나왔으니.” It comes from 나오다 and connects the successful result with the conclusion that everything seems ready. This form is useful when giving a reason based on a preceding result.
이제 “이제” means now in “이제 모든 준비가 된 것 같아요.” It marks the current point after the equipment check and rehearsal. Use it when a situation has changed or a next stage has begun.
모든 “모든” means all or every in “모든 준비.” It indicates that the speaker is referring to the preparation as a whole. It is placed directly before the noun it describes.
준비 “준비” means preparation or readiness in “모든 준비가 된 것 같아요.” Here it refers to the preparations needed for the meeting being complete. It is useful when discussing getting ready for an event or task.
된 “된” describes preparation as being completed or in a ready state in “준비가 된 것 같아요.” It comes from 되다 and modifies “것” through the expression about something seeming to be ready. This form is useful when describing a resulting state.
것 “것” is part of “된 것 같아요,” where it turns the preceding situation into something that can be described as seeming true. In this dialogue, “모든 준비가 된 것 같아요” means it seems that all the preparation is complete. This construction is useful for giving an assessment without stating it too strongly.
같아요 “같아요” means seems or appears in “준비가 된 것 같아요.” It presents the speaker’s conclusion as an impression based on the successful check rather than as an absolute statement. Use “것 같아요” to express a cautious opinion about a situation.
이번 “이번” means this time or this particular occasion in “이번 기술 점검.” It identifies the technical check that has just been completed. Use it before a noun when distinguishing the current occasion from other occasions.
기술 “기술” means technical or technology-related in “기술 점검.” It specifies that the check concerns the presentation technology and equipment. It is used before a noun to describe a technical aspect of an activity.
으로 “으로” means through or by means of in “이번 기술 점검으로.” It presents the technical check as the means that reduced one worry. This particle can mark the method or means that produces a result.
걱정할 “걱정할” means to worry about in “걱정할 일이 하나 줄었어요.” It comes from 걱정하다 and modifies “일,” describing a matter that could have caused worry. This form is useful in the pattern “걱정할 일” for something requiring concern.
일 “일” means a thing, matter, or issue in “걱정할 일.” Here it refers to one matter that the coworkers no longer need to worry about. It is useful for talking about a task, issue, or circumstance in a general way.
하나 “하나” means one in “걱정할 일이 하나 줄었어요.” It counts the number of worries or matters that have decreased. Use it when emphasizing that exactly one item or issue is involved.
줄었어요 “줄었어요” means decreased or was reduced in “걱정할 일이 하나 줄었어요.” It comes from 줄다 and describes the number of things to worry about becoming smaller. This polite form is useful for reporting that a burden, amount, or number has gone down.

Grammar Points

-기 전에

고객들이 도착하기 전에 발표 장비를 점검해야 해요.

goh-GAEK-deu-ree doh-CHAH-gee jee-NEH bal-PYO jang-BEE-reul jeom-GEOM-hae-ya HAE-yo.

We must check the presentation equipment before the clients arrive.

Attach -기 전에 to a verb to mean “before doing something.”

-(으)ㄹ 수도 있어요

백업 드라이브가 필요할 수도 있어요.

baek-UP deu-RAI-beu-ga pil-YOH-hal soo-do ee-SSUH-yo.

We may need a backup drive.

This expresses possibility or uncertainty: something may or might happen.

Korean Vocabulary

고객들이 noun
goh-GAEK-deu-ree clients
나오는데 verb
nah-OH-neun-deh is showing, but
노트북 noun
noh-TEU-book laptop
늘어나 보이네요 phrase
neul-uh-NAH boh-EE-neh-yo looks stretched
도착하기 전에 phrase
doh-CHAH-gee jee-NEH before arriving
먼저 adv
meon-JUH first
발표 장비 phrase
bal-PYO jang-BEE presentation equipment
연결할게요 verb
yeon-GYEOL-hal-GEH-yo I will connect
점검해야 해요 phrase
jeom-GEOM-hae-YO must check
조금 adv
joh-GEUM a little
프로젝터 noun
peuh-roh-JEK-tuh projector
화면 noun
hwa-MYEON screen; image

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

I can connect the laptop to the projector first.

Show Answer제가 먼저 노트북을 프로젝터에 연결할게요.

The image is showing, but it looks a little stretched.

Show Answer화면은 나오는데 조금 늘어나 보이네요.

Could you also check the microphone volume?

Show Answer마이크 음량도 확인해 줄 수 있어요?

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

I will connect

Show Answer연결할게요

projector

Show Answer프로젝터

clients

Show Answer고객들이

is showing, but

Show Answer나오는데