Seoul 4A vocabulary · Lesson 1

Ip-sa ji-won seo-ryu-reul yeo-reo gun-de naet-ji-man mo-du geo-jeol dang-haet-seo-yo.

I submitted job applications to several places, but they were all rejected.

O-raen go-min kkeut-e gyeol-guk geu-neun won-rae jeon-gong-ha-deon gil-eul seon-taek-haet-da.

After much deliberation, he eventually chose the path he had originally majored in.

Jeo-neun keom-pyu-teo-wa gwan-ryeon-doen bun-ya-e-seo il-ha-go sip-seum-ni-da.

I want to work in a field related to computers.

Jin-ro sang-dam-eul bat-gi wi-hae ji-do gyo-su-nim yeon-gu-sil-eul cha-ja-gat-seo-yo.

I went to my advisor’s lab to receive career counseling.

Jeok-seong-e mat-ji an-neun jik-jang-eul gwa-gam-hi geu-man-du-go sae chul-bal-eul haet-da.

I boldly quit a job that did not suit my aptitude and started anew.

Jol-eop hu yu-myeong-han mu-yeok hoe-sa hae-oe ma-ke-ting-bu-e-seo geun-mu-ha-go it-da.

After graduation, I am working in the overseas marketing department of a famous trading company.

Eo-ril ttae-bu-teo geul-eul sseu-neun jae-ju-ga nam-dal-ra jak-ga-ui kkum-eul ki-wot-da.

Since I was young, I had a talent for writing and dreamed of becoming a writer.

Ja-sin-i jo-a-ha-neun il-e mol-du-ha-myeon si-gan-i geum-bang ji-na-ga beo-rin-da.

When you focus on something you like, time passes quickly.

Chwi-eop jun-bi gwa-jeong-e-seo neul geung-jeong-jeok-in ma-eum-ga-jim-eul gat-neun geos-i jung-yo-ha-da.

It is important to always have a positive attitude during the job preparation process.

I-beon in-teon-sip-eun sil-mu gyeong-heom-eul ssa-eul su it-neun a-ju jo-eun gi-hoe-ye-yo.

This internship is a great opportunity to gain practical experience.

Sin-je-pum hong-bo haeng-sa-reul seong-gong-jeok-eu-ro gi-hoek-ha-yeo in-jeong-eul bat-at-seum-ni-da.

Received recognition for successfully planning a new product promotion event.

Phi-na-neun no-ryeok kkeut-e ma-chim-nae oe-gyo-gwan-ui kkum-eul i-ru-eot-seum-ni-da.

After much effort, I finally achieved my dream of becoming a diplomat.

Cheo-eum-e-neun seo-tul-reot-ji-man na-jung-e-neun nu-gu-bo-da neung-suk-ha-ge il-eul cheo-ri-haet-da.

He was clumsy at first, but later he handled the job more skillfully than anyone else.

Sin-ip sa-won-ui mun-je hae-gyeol neung-ryeok-i gi-dae i-sang-eu-ro nol-ra-wot-eo-yo.

The new employee’s problem-solving skills were more surprising than expected.

Jeon-mun-seong-eul ki-u-gi wi-hae oe-guk-eo gong-bu si-gan-eul jeom-cha neul-ri-go it-da.

In order to develop expertise, we are gradually increasing the time spent studying foreign languages.

Jik-mu-reul hul-ryung-hi su-haeng-hal su it-neun tak-wol-han neung-ryeok-eul gat-chu-go it-seum-ni-da.

They have excellent abilities to perform their duties well.

Ji-won-ja-deul-gwa gu-byeol-doe-neun ja-sin-man-ui da-reun jeom-eul bu-gak-si-kyeo-ya ham-ni-da.

You need to highlight what sets you apart from other applicants.

Ja-gyeok-jeung si-heom-eul bo-gi wi-hae jeop-su-cheo-e jeon-hyeong-ryo-ro don-eul naet-da.

I paid the application fee to the reception desk to take the certification test.

Sae-ro-un jik-mu-e do-jeon-ha-neun geos-i cheo-eum-e-neun mop-si du-ryeo-wot-eo-yo.

I was very scared at first about taking on a new job.

Men-to seon-bae-neun hu-bae-deul-ui chwi-eop go-min-eul gwi-dam-a chin-jeol-hi deul-eo-ju-eot-da.

The mentor kindly listened to the juniors' concerns about employment.

Seon-bae-ui eom-mu bang-sik-eul geu-dae-ro tta-ra ha-myeon-seo gi-cho-reul da-jyeot-seum-ni-da.

I laid the foundation by following the work methods of my seniors.

Jeok-seong-e mat-neun jin-ro-reul seon-taek-ha-myeon ja-yeon-seu-reop-ge seong-gong-i dwi-tta-reun-da.

If you choose a career path that suits your aptitude, success will naturally follow.

Won-ha-deon hoe-sa myeon-jeob-e-seo tteol-eo-jyeot-ji-man jwa-jeol-ha-ji an-ko da-si jun-bi-haet-da.

I failed the interview at the company I wanted, but I didn't get discouraged and prepared again.

Tim peu-ro-jek-teu-reul seong-gong-eu-ro i-kkeul-gi wi-hae-seo gang-ryeok-han ri-deo-sib-i yo-gu-doen-da.

Strong leadership is required to lead a team project to success.

Ma-eum-i jal mat-neun dong-ryo-deul-gwa ham-kke il-ha-ni eom-mu neung-ryul-i ssuk-ssuk o-reun-da.

Working with like-minded colleagues increases my work efficiency.

Geu-neun mal-eul jo-ri it-ge jal-hae-seo go-gaek sang-dam eom-mu-e jeok-gyeok-i-da.

He speaks coherently and is well suited for customer service.

Han-guk jeon-tong gong-ye-ui gip-eun mae-ryeok-e ppa-jyeo jang-in-ui gil-eul geot-ge doe-eot-seum-ni-da.

I fell in love with Korean traditional crafts and decided to pursue a career as a craftsman.

A-na-un-seo-ga doe-ryeo-myeon bal-eum-i jeong-hwak-ha-go sin-roe-gam ju-neun mok-so-ri-ga pil-su-da.

To become an announcer, accurate pronunciation and a trustworthy voice are essential.

Seon-bae-ui jo-eon-eul deut-go na-ni bok-jap-haet-deon jin-ro go-min-ui mun-je-ga sul-sul pul-ryeot-da.

After listening to my senior's advice, my complex career concerns were resolved.

Bu-mo-nim-kke-seo-neun nae-ga wi-heom-han jik-eob-eul gan-neun geos-e dae-hae geuk-gu ban-dae-ha-syeot-da.

My parents were very opposed to me having a dangerous job.

Yo-ri-sa si-heom sil-gi pyeong-ga-e-seo-neun gi-bon ban-chan jo-ri-beop-do sim-sa dae-sang-i-da.

Basic side dish recipes are also subject to evaluation in the chef exam practical evaluation.

Cheot wol-geub-eul tha-ja-ma-ja na-reul eung-won-hae jun chin-gu-deul-e-ge tta-tteut-han bap-eul sat-da.

As soon as I received my first paycheck, I bought a warm meal for my friends who supported me.

Jol-eop hu bang-song bun-ya-e-seo pi-di-ro hwal-yak-ha-go si-peun pho-bu-reul bal-khyeot-seum-ni-da.

He expressed his ambition to work as a producer in the broadcasting field after graduation.

Eo-ryeo-un hwan-ja-reul seong-sim-kkeot dol-bo-myeo il-e dae-han kheun bo-ram-eul neu-kkim-ni-da.

I take great care of difficult patients and feel great satisfaction from my work.

Ja-sin-ui jeon-gong-gwa gwan-ryeon-doen jeon-mun bun-ya-e-seo gyeong-nyeok-eul ssa-a na-ga-go it-da.

I am building a career in a specialized field related to my major.

Chi-yeol-han gyeong-jaeng-ryul-eul tttul-ko ma-chim-nae dae-gi-eop gong-chae si-heom-e but-eot-da.

After overcoming fierce competition, I finally passed the public recruitment exam for a large company.

Su-baek myeong-ui jaeng-jaeng-han ji-won-ja-deul jung-e-seo choe-jong hap-gyeok-ja-ro ppop-hyeot-seum-ni-da.

I was selected as a finalist among hundreds of successful applicants.

Seong-gyeok-i sa-gyo-jeok-in sa-ram-eun dae-in gwan-gye-ga jung-yo-han jik-mu-e-seo bic-eul bal-han-da.

People with a sociable personality shine in jobs where interpersonal relationships are important.

Jin-ro seon-taek-e hwak-sin-i seo-ji anh-eul ttae-neun jeon-mun-ga-wa sang-dam-ha-neun geos-i jo-ta.

If you are unsure about your career choice, it is best to consult with an expert.

Seo-ryu jeon-hyeong-e-seo seo-neo beon tteol-eo-jyeot-ji-man pho-gi-ha-ji an-ko gye-sok do-jeon-haet-da.

I failed the document screening three or four times, but I didn't give up and kept trying.

Seo-bi-seu-eop jong-sa-ja-neun chin-jeol-han tae-do-wa tttwi-eo-nan so-tong neung-ryeok-i yo-gu-doem-ni-da.

Those working in the service industry are required to have a friendly attitude and excellent communication skills.

Nam-ui si-seon-e eolk-mae-i-ji mal-go ja-sin-i jin-jeong jo-a-ha-neun gil-eul seon-taek-ha-se-yo.

Don't be caught up in other people's opinions and choose the path you truly like.

Geu-ui bal-phyo-neun myeong-hwak-han thong-gye ja-ryo-reul ba-thang-eu-ro hae seol-deuk-ryeok-i it-eot-da.

His presentation was persuasive as it was based on clear statistical data.

Ja-sin-ui mi-rae bi-jeon-eul non-ri-jeok-eu-ro seol-myeong-ha-myeon-seo bu-mo-nim-eul kkeun-jil-gi-ge seol-deuk-haet-da.

He persistently persuaded his parents by logically explaining his future vision.

Sil-phae-reul du-ryeo-wo-ha-ji an-ko kku-jun-hi no-ryeok-ha-neun sa-ram-man-i gyeol-guk seong-gong-han-da.

Only those who are not afraid of failure and continue to work hard will ultimately succeed.

Eum-ak bun-ya-e-seo il-ha-ryeo-myeon mi-se-han so-ri-ui cha-i-do jal gu-byeol-hae-ya han-da.

To work in the music field, you must be able to distinguish even subtle differences in sound.

Ja-sin-ui ui-gyeon-eul dang-dang-ha-ge so-ri nae-eo mal-hal su it-neun yong-gi-ga phil-yo-ha-da.

You need the courage to speak out your opinion confidently.

Eo-ril jeok-bu-teo geu-rim geu-ri-gi-e nam-da-reun so-jil-i it-da-neun ching-chan-eul deul-eot-da.

From a young age, I was praised for having a unique talent for drawing.

Nam-deul-gwa bi-gyo-ha-ji mal-go ja-sin-man-ui sok-do-ro cha-geun-cha-geun kkum-eul hyang-hae na-a-ga-ra.

Don't compare yourself to others and move towards your dreams step by step at your own pace.

Son-jae-ju-ga nam-dal-ri jo-a-seo di-ja-in-i-na gong-ye bun-ya-e ttak man-neun-da.

They are exceptionally good with their hands, so they are perfect for the design and craft fields.

Geu-neun sa-beom-dae su-hak gyo-yuk-gwa-reul jol-eop-ha-go go-deung-hak-gyo su-hak gyo-sa-ga doe-eot-da.

He graduated from the Department of Mathematics Education at Teachers College and became a high school mathematics teacher.

Mok-pyo-reul neo-mu swip-ge pho-gi-ha-ji mal-go kkeut-kka-ji choe-seon-eul da-hae bo-se-yo.

Don't give up on your goal too easily and try your best until the end.

Ja-sin-ui mi-rae-neun da-reun nu-gu-do a-nin seu-seu-ro gyeol-jeong-ha-go gae-cheok-hae-ya han-da.

You must decide and pioneer your own future, not anyone else.

Seung-mu-won-eun bi-haeng-gi an-e-seo seung-gaek-deul-ui an-jeon-gwa pyeon-an-ham-eul chaek-im-jim-ni-da.

Flight attendants are responsible for the safety and comfort of passengers on an airplane.

Oe-guk-eo sil-ryeok-gwa balg-eun mi-so-reul gyeom-bi-han geu-neun hang-gong-gi seung-mu-won-i doe-eot-da.

Equipped with foreign language skills and a bright smile, he became an airline flight attendant.

Geon-gang-han sik-mun-hwa-reul yeon-gu-ha-go si-peo-seo sik-pum yeong-yang-hak-eul jeon-gong-eu-ro thaek-haet-da.

I chose food and nutrition as my major because I wanted to study healthy food culture.

Eon-ron-in-i doe-gi wi-hae dae-hak-gyo-e-seo sin-mun-bang-song-hak-gwa-reul ji-won-ha-gi-ro haet-da.

In order to become a journalist, I decided to apply to the Department of Journalism and Broadcasting at university.

I-ron-man ga-reu-chi-gi-bo-da sil-je hyeon-jang-e-seo sseul su it-neun sil-yong-jeok-in gi-sul-eul ik-hyeo-ya han-da.

Rather than just teaching theory, we need to learn practical skills that can be used in the real world.

Jak-gok-ga-ga doe-ryeo-myeon bok-jap-han o-khe-seu-teu-ra ak-bo-do mak-him-eop-si ilk-eo-nae-ya han-da.

To become a composer, one must be able to read complex orchestral scores without difficulty.

Hyeon-jang sil-mu-ja-ui seol-myeong-eul han beon-man deut-go-do haek-sim-eul cheok-cheok al-a-deul-eot-da.

I was able to understand the main points after just listening to the explanation from a field worker.

Jung-yo-han choe-jong myeon-jeob-eul kho-ap-e ap-du-go gin-jang-gam-i choe-go-jo-e dal-haet-da.

The tension was at its peak with the important final interview just around the corner.

Pho-gi-ha-ji an-ko muk-muk-hi geot-da bo-myeon eon-jen-ga-neun kkum-ui jeong-sang-e seo-ge doel geos-i-da.

If you walk quietly without giving up, one day you will reach the summit of your dreams.

Sin-ip sa-won gyo-yuk-eul thong-hae jeon-ban-jeok-in hoe-sa eom-mu heu-reum-eul pha-ak-haet-seum-ni-da.

Through new employee training, we gained insight into the overall company workflow.

Oe-guk-eo-e neung-tong-ha-go yeo-haeng-eul jo-a-hae-seo guk-je yeo-haeng ga-i-deu-ro il-ha-go it-da.

I am fluent in foreign languages and love to travel, so I work as an international travel guide.

Chin-jeol-ha-go bak-sik-han seol-myeong-eu-ro manh-eun oe-guk-in yeo-haeng-gaek-deul-e-ge kheun ho-pyeong-eul bat-at-da.

He received great reviews from many foreign travelers for his friendly and knowledgeable explanations.

Bae-u-ga doe-ryeo-neun yeol-jeong-eu-ro nop-eun gyeong-jaeng-ryul-eul tttul-ko yeon-geuk-yeong-hwa-gwa-e ip-hak-haet-da.

With a passion to become an actor, I entered the Department of Theater and Film despite high competition.

Geu-ui jak-pum-eun tttwi-eo-nan ye-sul-jeok gam-gak-gwa gip-eun cheol-hak-eul ham-kke dam-go it-da.

His works contain both outstanding artistic sensibility and deep philosophy.

Ye-jeon-e-neun pyeong-saeng-jik-jang-i dang-yeon-si-doe-eot-ji-man yo-jeum-eun i-jik-i bo-pyeon-hwa-doe-eot-da.

In the past, lifelong employment was taken for granted, but these days, job changes have become common.

Chi-yeol-han myu-ji-kheol o-di-syeon-e hap-gyeok-ha-yeo deu-di-eo ju-yeon bae-u-ro mu-dae-e seot-da.

I passed the fierce musical audition and finally stood on stage as the lead actor.

Ol-hae an-e mok-pyo-ro ha-deon jeon-mun ja-gyeok-jeung-eul ban-deu-si chwi-deuk-hal gye-hoek-i-da.

I plan to obtain the professional certification I have been aiming for within this year.

Jeon-tong yo-ri-beop-eul hyeon-dae-in-ui ip-mat-e mat-ge jae-hae-seok-ha-yeo kheun seong-gong-eul geo-du-eot-da.

It has achieved great success by reinterpreting traditional recipes to suit modern tastes.

Seon-cheon-jeok-eu-ro eum-gam-i tttwi-eo-na-seo eo-tteon ak-gi-deun geum-se bae-wo yeon-ju-han-da.

He has an innate sense of pitch, so he can quickly learn and play any instrument.

Geu sin-ip sa-won-eun il-meo-ri-ga jo-ko i-hae-ga ppal-ra eom-mu-reul geum-bang ik-hin-da.

The new employee has a good work mind and is quick to understand, so he quickly learns the job.

Sae jik-jang-e cheot chul-geun-ha-yeo sang-sa-wa dong-ryo-deul-e-ge kkak-deut-i in-sa-reul deu-ryeot-da.

On my first day at my new job, I greeted my boss and colleagues politely.

Geu-neun yuk-gae-wol dong-an in-teon-sa-won-eu-ro seong-sil-hi geun-mu-han dwi jeong-gyu-jik-eu-ro jeon-hwan-doe-eot-da.

He worked faithfully as an intern for 6 months and then was converted to a full-time employee.

Ja-sin-ui jang-jeom-eul jeong-hwak-hi pha-ak-ha-yeo ja-gi-so-gae-seo-e seol-deuk-ryeok it-ge jeok-eu-se-yo.

Identify your strengths accurately and write them down persuasively in your self-introduction.

Hoe-sa-e-seo-neun ju-eo-jin il-man ha-gi-bo-da jeok-geuk-jeok-eu-ro a-i-di-eo-reul nae-neun in-jae-reul seon-ho-han-da.

Companies prefer talent who actively come up with ideas rather than just doing assigned tasks.

Ja-sin-ui jeok-seong-e kkok mat-neun jik-eob-eul cha-jeun sa-ram-eun il-ha-neun geos-i jeul-geop-da.

People who find a job that suits their aptitude enjoy working.

Sae-ro-un geun-mu hwan-gyeong-e ppa-reu-ge jeok-eung-ha-gi wi-hae bu-dan-hi no-ryeok-haet-seum-ni-da.

We worked hard to quickly adapt to the new work environment.

Dae-hak-e-seo bae-un jeon-gong-eul sal-ryeo yeon-gu-so-ui seon-im yeon-gu-won-eu-ro chwi-eop-haet-da.

Using the major I learned in college, I got a job as a senior researcher at a research institute.

Dae-hak-gyo-e-seo gyeong-yeong-hak-eul jeon-gong-han deok-bun-e gi-eop gyeong-yeong-ui kheun geu-rim-eul ilk-eul su it-da.

Thanks to majoring in business administration in college, I am able to read the big picture of corporate management.

Kku-jun-hi yeon-seup-ha-go gyeong-heom-eul ssa-a-gal-su-rok sil-ryeok-i jeom-jeom neul-eo-nat-da.

As I continued to practice and gain experience, my skills gradually improved.

Han-sik yo-ri-sa-ga doe-ryeo-myeon jeot-ga-rag-eul sa-yong-ha-neun jeong-gyo-han son-nol-rim hun-ryeon-do pil-yo-ha-da.

To become a Korean food chef, you also need to have precise hand training using chopsticks.

Jeong-chi-hak-eul gip-i gong-bu-ha-yeo sa-hoe jeong-ui-reul sil-hyeon-ha-neun jeong-chaek jeon-mun-ga-ga doe-go sip-da.

I want to study political science deeply and become a policy expert who realizes social justice.

Seon-bae-neun na-e-ge sil-mu myeon-jeop ttae gin-jang-ha-ji an-neun no-ha-u-reul jeong-seong-seu-re jo-eon-hae ju-eot-da.

My senior carefully advised me on how to not be nervous during a practical interview.

Ja-sin-ui heung-mi-wa ga-chi-gwan-eul myeon-mil-hi bun-seok-han hu ma-chim-nae jin-ro-reul jeong-haet-da.

After carefully analyzing my interests and values, I finally decided on a career path.

Hak-mun-e tteut-eul du-go hak-bu jol-eop hu dae-hak-won-e jin-hak-ha-gi-ro gyeol-sim-haet-da.

With my interest in academics, I decided to go to graduate school after graduating from undergraduate school.

Won-ha-neun mok-pyo-reul i-ru-gi wi-hae mo-deun e-neo-ji-reul ja-gyeok-jeung chwi-deuk-e jip-jung-ha-go it-da.

To achieve my desired goal, I am focusing all my energy on obtaining certification.

Guk-nae gi-eop-gwa oe-guk-gye gi-eop-ui chae-yong mun-hwa sa-i-e-neun myeot ga-ji cha-i-jeom-i jon-jae-han-da.

There are several differences between the hiring culture of domestic and foreign companies.

Geu jik-won-eun chaek-im-gam-i wo-nak gang-hae-seo ma-jeun peu-ro-jek-teu-reul wan-byeok-ha-ge kkeut-ma-chin-da.

The employee has such a strong sense of responsibility that he completes his assigned projects perfectly.

In-gong-ji-neung gae-bal-ja-ga doe-gi wi-hae keom-pyu-teo gong-hak-eul jeon-gong-ha-go it-seum-ni-da.

I am majoring in computer engineering to become an artificial intelligence developer.

Nae-il jung-yo-han in-teo-byu-in-de mok-i swi-eo-seo mal-i an na-o-ni kheun-il-i-da.

I have an important interview tomorrow, but I'm so hoarse that I can't speak, so it's a big problem.

Geu-nyeo-neun nam-da-reun phae-syeon gam-gak-eul in-jeong-bat-a yu-myeong ui-ryu beu-raen-deu seu-tha-il-ri-seu-teu-ro bal-thak-doe-eot-da.

She was recognized for her unique fashion sense and was selected as a stylist for a famous clothing brand.

Chwi-eop ji-won sen-teo-e-seo ju-gwan-ha-neun cheong-nyeon chwi-eop men-to-ring peu-ro-geu-raem-e deung-rok-haet-da.

I enrolled in a youth employment mentoring program hosted by the Employment Support Center.

Ja-gyeok-jeung si-heom-eul ap-du-go do-seo-gwan-e-seo ha-ru jong-il chaek-gwa ssi-reum-haet-da.

Ahead of the certification exam, I struggled with books all day at the library.

Geu-neun sa-nyeon nae-nae u-su-han hak-jeom-eul yu-ji-ha-yeo su-seok-eu-ro jol-eop-jang-eul bat-at-da.

He maintained excellent grades for all four years and received a diploma at the top of his class.

Han-guk mun-hwa-wa eon-eo-reul gip-i i-hae-ha-gi wi-hae Han-guk-hak-gwa-e ip-hak-han oe-guk-in yu-hak-saeng-deul-i manh-da.

Many international students enroll in Korean studies departments to gain a deeper understanding of Korean culture and language.

Phil-gi-si-heom-gwa sil-gi-si-heom-eul mo-du u-su-han seong-jeok-eu-ro thong-gwa-ha-yeo choe-jong hap-gyeok-haet-da.

I passed both the written and practical exams with excellent scores and was finally accepted.

Guk-nae dae-pyo dae-hyeong hang-gong-sa-e gaek-sil seung-mu-won-eu-ro dang-dang-hi ip-sa-haet-seum-ni-da.

I proudly joined a major domestic airline as a cabin crew member.

Tim-won-deul gan-ui i-gyeon-eul gyeong-cheong-ha-go won-man-ha-ge mun-je-reul hae-gyeol-hae naet-seum-ni-da.

We listened to the differences of opinion among team members and resolved the problem amicably.

Mo-du-ga bul-ga-neung-ha-da-go yeo-gyeot-deon dae-hyeong peu-ro-jek-teu-reul u-ri tim-i gi-eo-i hae-naet-da.

Our team successfully completed a large project that everyone thought was impossible.

Hwa-hak-eul jeon-gong-han geu-nyeo-neun sin-yak gae-bal je-yak hoe-sa-ui haek-sim yeon-gu-won-eu-ro il-han-da.

She majored in chemistry and works as a key researcher at a pharmaceutical company developing new drugs.