Business and Workplace Series EP 3: Korean Office

Episode 3: "한국 사무실에서 일할 때 - Working at a Korean Office"

“안녕하세요! (annyeonghaseyo). Let’s begin with some key words you’ll hear often in a Korean office."

[1: Key Vocabulary]

Office-Related Words:

• 사무실 (samusil) – Office
• 책상 (chaeksang) – Desk
• 회의실 (hoeuishil) – Meeting room
• 보고서 (bogoseo) – Report
• 이메일 (imeil) – Email
• 일정 (iljeong) – Schedule
• 자료 (jaryo) – Materials

Common Office Actions:

• 준비하다 (junbihada) – To prepare
• 작성하다 (jaksonghada) – To write
• 확인하다 (hwaginhada) – To check
• 제출하다 (jechulhada) – To submit

“Let’s practice saying these words together. Repeat after me:

1. 사무실 (samusil).
2. 회의실 (hoeuishil).
3. 보고서 (bogoseo).
4. 작성하다 (jaksonghada).
5. 제출하다 (jechulhada).

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[2: Useful Phrases for Office Communication]

“Now, let’s learn some polite phrases you’ll need when communicating with colleagues or supervisors.

Daily Office Conversations:

• 회의 준비 다 되셨나요? (hoeuijunbi da doesyeonnayo?) – Is the meeting preparation complete?
• 자료를 출력해 주세요. (jaryoreul chullyeokhae juseyo.) – Please print the materials.
• 보고서를 언제까지 제출해야 하나요? (bogoseoreul eonjeggaji jechulhaeya hanayo?) – When is the report due?
• 이메일로 자료를 보내 드릴게요. (imeillo jaryoreul bonae deurilgeyo.) – I’ll send the materials by email.

Asking for Assistance:

• 도와주실 수 있으세요? (dowajusil su isseuseyo?) – Could you help me?
• 이 부분을 확인해 주시겠어요? (i bubuneul hwaginhae jusigesseoyo?) – Could you check this part?

Polite Responses:

• 네, 바로 준비하겠습니다. (ne, baro junbihagetseumnida.) – Yes, I’ll prepare it right away.
• 죄송합니다. 조금 더 시간이 필요합니다. (joesonghamnida. jogeum deo sigani piryohamnida.) – I’m sorry, but I need a bit more time.

[3: Practice Dialogue]

“Now, let’s practice a conversation that might happen in a Korean office. I’ll play both roles, and you can repeat after me.

Scenario: Preparing for a meeting.

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Colleague A:
회의 준비 다 되셨나요? (hoeuijunbi da doesyeonnayo?) – Is the meeting preparation complete?

Colleague B:
네, 거의 다 준비됐습니다. (ne, geoui da junbidwaetseumnida.) – Yes, it’s almost ready.

Colleague A:
자료를 출력해 주시겠어요? (jaryoreul chullyeokhae jusigesseoyo?) – Could you print the materials?

Colleague B:
네, 바로 출력하겠습니다. (ne, baro chullyeokhagetseumnida.) – Yes, I’ll print them right away.

Colleague A:
감사합니다. (gamsahamnida.) – Thank you.

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See you next time!  Goodbye!”