Vocabulary TOPIK 4 · Lesson 13

Han-gug-ui gyo-yuk-je-do-neun a-ju gyeong-jaeng-jeog-im-ni-da.

Korea's education system is very competitive.

Han-gug-e-seo-neun cho-deung-gyo-yug-i ui-mu-gyo-yug-im-ni-da.

In Korea, elementary education is compulsory education.

Jung-deung-gyo-yug-eun jung-hak-gyo sam-nyeon gwa-jeong-im-ni-da.

Secondary education is a three-year course in middle school.

Go-deung-gyo-yug-eul bat-gi wi-hae dae-hak-gyo-e jin-hak-ham-ni-da.

Go to university to receive higher education.

Seo-ul-dae-hak-gyo-neun gung-nip-hak-gyo-im-ni-da.

Seoul National University is a national school.

Jip geun-cheo-e it-neun gong-nip-hak-gyo-e da-nim-ni-da.

I go to a public school near my house.

Sa-rip-hak-gyo-neun hak-bi-ga bi-ssan pyeon-im-ni-da.

Private schools tend to have expensive tuition.

Han-gug-ui ui-mu-gyo-yug-eun jung-hak-gyo-kka-ji-im-ni-da.

Compulsory education in Korea extends to middle school.

Gong-gyo-yug-ui jir-eul nop-yeo-ya ham-ni-da.

The quality of public education must be improved.

Han-gug-eun sa-gyo-yug-bi-ga man-i deum-ni-da.

In Korea, private education costs a lot.

Dae-hak-su-hang-neung-nyeok-si-heom-eul jal bo-gi wi-hae yeol-sim-hi gong-bu-ha-go it-seum-ni-da.

I am studying hard to do well on the College Scholastic Ability Test.

Hak-gyo-reul geu-man-du-go geom-jeong-go-si-reul bwa-seo dae-hag-e gat-seum-ni-da.

I dropped out of school, took the qualification exam, and went to college.

Dae-hak ip-si-e nae-sin seong-jeog-i jung-yo-ham-ni-da.

School grades are important for university admissions.

Su-si jeon-hyeong-e-seo non-sul go-sa-reul bom-ni-da.

During the rolling admissions process, we take an essay test.

Ip-hak-sa-jeong-gwan-deur-i hak-saeng-gwa sim-cheung myeon-jeob-eul jin-haeng-haet-seum-ni-da.

Admissions officers conducted in-depth interviews with students.

Oe-gug-in hak-saeng-eun teuk-byeol jeon-hyeong-eu-ro ip-hak-hal su it-seum-ni-da.

International students may be admitted through special admissions.

Jeo-neun su-si mo-jib-e hap-gyeok-hae-seo jeong-si mo-jib-e-neun ji-won-ha-ji an-at-seum-ni-da.

I was accepted through early admissions, so I didn't apply in regular admissions.

Hak-saeng saeng-hwal-gi-rok-bu-neun dae-hak ip-si-e jung-yo-han ja-ryo-im-ni-da.

The student record is an important document for college admissions.

Ip-hak-sa-jeong-gwan je-do-neun hak-saeng-deur-eul da-yang-ha-ge pyeong-ga-ham-ni-da.

The admissions officer system evaluates students in various ways.

Yo-jeum jo-gi-gyo-yug-e dae-han gwan-sim-i nop-seum-ni-da.

These days, there is a lot of interest in early education.

Geu a-i-neun yeong-jae-gyo-yug-eul bat-go it-seum-ni-da.

The child is receiving gifted education.

Jang-ae hak-saeng-deur-eul wi-han teuk-su-gyo-yug-i pil-yo-ham-ni-da.

Special education is needed for students with disabilities.

Ko-ro-na ttae-mun-e on-na-in-gyo-yug-i hwak-dae-doe-eot-seum-ni-da.

Online education has expanded due to the coronavirus.

Yo-jeum-eun pyeong-saeng-gyo-yug-e dae-han gwan-sim-i man-seum-ni-da.

These days, there is a lot of interest in lifelong education.

Man-eun hak-saeng-deur-i hak-gyo-ga kkeun-na-go hag-won-e gam-ni-da.

Many students go to cram schools after school.

A-i-reul nor-i-bang-e mat-gi-go chul-geun-ham-ni-da.

I leave my child at the playroom and go to work.

Je dong-saeng-eun yu-chi-won-e da-nim-ni-da.

My younger brother goes to kindergarten.

Jeo-neun jeon-mun-dae-hag-e-seo gi-sur-eul bae-wot-seum-ni-da.

I learned my skills at a technical college.

Il-ha-myeon-seo sa-i-beo dae-hak-gyo-e da-ni-go it-seum-ni-da.

I am attending a cyber university while working.

Su-heom-saeng yeo-reo-bun, si-heom jal bo-se-yo.

Dear exam candidates, good luck on your exam.

Hae-oe yu-hag-eul jun-bi-ha-go it-seum-ni-da.

I am preparing to study abroad.

Ga-jeong-gyo-yug-eun a-i-ui in-seong-e keun yeong-hyang-eul mi-chim-ni-da.

Home education has a great impact on a child's personality.

Hak-gyo-e-seo jang-hak-saeng-eul seon-bal-ham-ni-da.

The school selects scholarship students.

Jo-eun dae-hag-e deur-eo-ga-gi wi-han gyeong-jaeng-i chi-yeol-ham-ni-da.

Competition to get into a good university is fierce.

Han-gug-eun gyo-yung-nyeor-i nop-eun na-ra-im-ni-da.

Korea is a country with a high passion for education.

Sa-gyo-yug-bi-ga ga-gye-e keun bu-dam-i doem-ni-da.

The cost of private education is a huge burden on households.

Ga-jog-ae-reul neu-kki-neun geos-i jung-yo-ham-ni-da.

It is important to feel a sense of family love.

I gyo-yug-eun gang-je-seong-i eop-seum-ni-da.

This training is not compulsory.

Jo-gi-gyo-yug-e geo-bu-gam-eul neu-kki-neun bu-mo-do it-seum-ni-da.

Some parents are resistant to early education.

Ji-geum eo-di-e geo-ju-ha-go gye-sim-ni-kka?

Where do you live now?

I jeong-bo-neun geom-jeung-doen sa-sir-im-ni-da.

This information is verified fact.

Gyeong-jaeng-nyeog-eul ki-u-gi wi-hae oe-gug-eo-reul bae-um-ni-da.

Learn a foreign language to become more competitive.

Gyo-yuk-bu-jang-gwan-i sae-ro-un jeong-chaeg-eul bal-pyo-haet-seum-ni-da.

The Minister of Education announced a new policy.

Nae-sin seong-jeok gwal-li-ga jung-yo-ham-ni-da.

Managing your grades is important.

Hak-gyo-neun hak-saeng, gyo-sa, hak-bu-mo deung yeo-reo gu-seong-won-eu-ro i-ru-eo-jyeo it-seum-ni-da.

A school is made up of many members, including students, teachers, and parents.

Hak-seup gye-hoeg-eul gu-che-hwa-hae-ya ham-ni-da.

You need to refine your study plan.

Ip-si gyeong-jaeng-ui gul-le-e-seo beos-eo-na-go sip-seum-ni-da.

I want to escape from the shackles of competitive entrance exams.

Eo-ryeo-um-eul geuk-bok-ha-go si-heom-e hap-gyeok-haet-seum-ni-da.

I overcame the difficulties and passed the exam.

Hak-saeng-deur-eun in-mun-gye-wa ja-yeon-gye-ro na-nwim-ni-da.

Students are divided into humanities and natural sciences.

I su-eob-e-seo-neun hwan-gyeong mun-je-reul da-rum-ni-da.

This class covers environmental issues.

Ja-nyeo gyo-yug-e gong-eul man-i deur-im-ni-da.

We put a lot of effort into educating our children.

Tto-rae chin-gu-deul-gwa jal eo-ul-lyeo-yo.

I get along well with my peers.

Hak-bi-reul ma-ryeon-ha-gi wi-hae a-reu-ba-i-teu-reul ham-ni-da.

I work part-time to pay for tuition.

Jor-eop hu-e mu-eos-eul hae-ya hal-ji mak-mak-ham-ni-da.

I'm not sure what to do after graduation.

A-i-ui su-jun-e mat-chwo gyo-yuk-ham-ni-da.

Education is tailored to the child's level.

Hak-saeng-deur-eun si-heom seong-jeog-e mae-dal-lim-ni-da.

Students are obsessed with test scores.

Seon-saeng-nim-ui mur-eum-e dae-dap-ha-se-yo.

Answer the teacher's questions.

Sa-gyo-yuk mun-je-reul hae-gyeol-ha-gi wi-han bang-an-eul ma-ryeon-hae-ya ham-ni-da.

We need to come up with a plan to solve the private education problem.

Mat-beor-i bu-bu-ra-seo a-i-reul bo-yug-won-e mat-gim-ni-da.

Since we are a dual-income couple, we leave our child in daycare.

Bu-jok-han gwa-mog-eun hag-won-e-seo bo-chung-ham-ni-da.

Any deficient subjects will be supplemented at the academy.

Gwa-do-han sa-gyo-yug-eun bu-jag-yong-i man-seum-ni-da.

Excessive private education has many side effects.

Gyeong-je bur-hwang-eu-ro chwi-eob-i eo-ryeop-seum-ni-da.

It is difficult to find a job due to the economic downturn.

I mun-je-neun sa-gyo-yug-e-seo bi-rot-doe-eot-seum-ni-da.

This problem originated from private education.

Sa-seol hag-won-bi-ga neo-mu bi-ssam-ni-da.

Private academy fees are too expensive.

To-ron-eun saeng-san-jeog-in hwal-dong-im-ni-da.

Discussion is a productive activity.

I hak-gyo-neun u-su-han hak-saeng-deur-eul seon-bal-ham-ni-da.

This school selects excellent students.

Dong-a-ri hwal-dong-eun so-sok-gam-eul neu-kki-ge hae jum-ni-da.

Club activities provide a sense of belonging.

Sae-ro-un gyo-yuk jeong-chaeg-i si-haeng-doe-eot-seum-ni-da.

A new education policy has been implemented.

Hak-gyo-e-seo seol-mun jo-sa-reul sil-si-haet-seum-ni-da.

A survey was conducted in schools.

Gong-bu-ha-neun de e-neo-ji-reul da sseot-sseo-yo.

I spent all my energy studying.

Geu-bun-eun sa-seol hag-won-eul un-yeong-ha-go it-seum-ni-da.

He runs a private academy.

Won-eo-min seon-saeng-nim-e-ge yeong-eo-reul bae-um-ni-da.

Learn English from a native speaking teacher.

Seon-saeng-nim-eun hak-saeng-deur-i seu-seu-ro saeng-gak-ha-do-rok yu-do-ham-ni-da.

Teachers encourage students to think for themselves.

Jeo-neun in-mun-gye go-deung-hak-gyo-e da-nim-ni-da.

I go to a liberal arts high school.

Geu hak-saeng-eun sil-lyeog-eul in-jeong-bad-at-seum-ni-da.

The student was recognized for his skills.

Il-bu hak-saeng-deur-eun hag-won-e da-nim-ni-da.

Some students attend private academies.

Mae-il il-jeong-han si-gan-e gong-bu-ha-neun geos-i jo-seum-ni-da.

It is a good idea to study at a certain time every day.

Gyo-sa ja-gyeok-jjeung-eul tta-gi wi-hae gong-bu-ham-ni-da.

I'm studying to get a teacher's license.

Hak-saeng-deur-ui ja-yul-jeog-in cham-yeo-ga pil-yo-ham-ni-da.

Students' autonomous participation is required.

A-i-deur-eun jeog-eung-nyeog-i ppa-reum-ni-da.

Children adapt quickly.

Sae hak-gyo-e jal jeog-eung-ha-go it-seum-ni-da.

He is adapting well to his new school.

Suk-je jeon-bu da hae-sseo-yo?

Have you done all your homework?

Jeong-bu-ga sae-ro-un gyo-yuk jeong-chaeg-eul bal-pyo-haet-seum-ni-da.

The government has announced a new education policy.

Dae-hak jin-hag-eul mok-pyo-ro jeong-haet-seum-ni-da.

I set my goal of going to college.

I-ron-gwa sil-je-ui jo-hwa-ga jung-yo-ham-ni-da.

Harmony between theory and practice is important.

Jeo-neun seo-ul-dae-hak-gyo-e ji-won-haet-seum-ni-da.

I applied to Seoul National University.

I hak-gyo-neun teuk-byeol gyo-yuk hak-gyo-ro ji-jeong-doe-eot-seum-ni-da.

The school is designated as a special education school.

Gyo-yuk-bi-ro han dar-e o-sim-man won-eul ji-chul-ham-ni-da.

I spend 500,000 won a month on education expenses.

Chang-ui-jeog-in saeng-gag-i pil-yo-ham-ni-da.

Creative thinking is required.

Chang-jo-jeog-in in-jae-reul ki-wo-ya ham-ni-da.

We need to nurture creative talent.

Sa-gyo-yug-bi chong-aeg-i eol-ma-im-ni-kka?

What is the total cost of private education?

Nae-il dae-hak-su-hang-neung-nyeok-si-heom-eul chi-reum-ni-da.

I will take the College Scholastic Ability Test tomorrow.

I mun-jang-eul hae-seok-hae bo-se-yo.

Interpret this sentence.

Seong-jeog-i hyeon-jeo-hi ol-lat-seum-ni-da.

My grades have improved significantly.

Ga-jeong hyeong-pyeon-i eo-ryeo-wo hak-bi-reul nae-gi him-deum-ni-da.

It is difficult to pay tuition due to family circumstances.

Hak-bu-mo hyeob-ui-hoe-e cham-seok-haet-seum-ni-da.

Attended parent conferences.