🎒 Backpack Ready? Essential Korean School Life Vocabulary

Whether you're a student in Korea or just learning the language, talking about school is a daily necessity. Teacher Hoon guides you through the most frequent School Vocabulary and cultural tips.

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1. Places & Items in School
2. People You Meet at School
3. Useful Verbs for Learning
4. 💡 Cultural Fact: The March Start

1. Around the Classroom

🏫 학교 (Hak-gyo) - School
📖 교실 (Gyo-sil) - Classroom
📚 책 / 책상 (Chaek / Chaek-sang) - Book / Desk
🪑 의자 (Ui-ja) - Chair
📝 시험 / 숙제 (Si-heom / Suk-je) - Exam / Homework

💡 Teacher Hoon's expert "Honorific" Tip

In Korea, we don't call teachers by their names (e.g., Mr. Kim). You should always use the title 선생님 (Seon-saeng-nim). Even outside of school, this is a very polite way to address someone whose name you don't know!

2. People in School

🧑‍🏫 선생님 (Seon-saeng-nim) - Teacher
🎒 학생 (Hak-saeng) - Student
🤝 친구 / 급우 (Chingu / Geubu) - Friend / Classmate
👑 교장선생님 (Gyojang seonsaengnim) - Principal

3. Actions for Studying

✍️ 공부하다 / 쓰다 (Gong-bu-hada / Sseuda) - To study / To write
📖 읽다 / 외우다 (Ikda / Oeuda) - To read / To memorize
🎧 듣다 / 가르치다 (Deutda / Gareuchida) - To listen / To teach

💡 Did You Know? The March Academic Year

Unlike many Western countries where school starts in September, the Korean school year begins in March (3월)! This is why students are extra busy in February buying new supplies. Also, many students attend 학원 (Hagwon)—private academies—until late at night to master subjects like Math or English.

Ready to Talk About Your School Life?

Don't just memorize words—use them! Book a 1:1 "Daily Life" session with Hoon on italki. We'll practice describing your schedule and school environment until you sound like a local student.

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