LK14'03 Speaking 4

Lesson Overview

• Topic: How to ask for personal information in Korean, including phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, age, and time.

• Focus: Engaging in conversations about personal details.

Vocabulary

• 전화번호: Phone number

• 이메일주소: Email address

• 생일: Birthday

• 나이: Age

• 시간: Time

Conversation Techniques

• Preparation:

  • Listen and repeat phrases at least twice for fluency.

  • Understand the meaning of each word and practice speaking with emotions and gestures.

  • Avoid long pauses; use fillers such as "um," "ah," or "uh."

  • Be aware of conversation structure: opening, body, and closing.

Asking Questions

• How to ask for contact details:

  • 전화번호가 어떻게 되세요?: What is your phone number?

  • 이메일주소가 어떻게 돼요?: What is your email address?

  • 생일이 언제예요?: When is your birthday?

  • 나이가 어떻게 되세요?: How old are you?

Politeness Levels

• Very Polite: Used when speaking to seniors.

• Polite: Generally used among peers or younger individuals.

• Intimate: Used among close friends.

Numbers in Korean

Numerical Systems

• Pure Korean Numbers: Used for counting things (1 하나, 2 둘, etc.)

• Chinese-Origin Numbers: Used for dates and measurements (10 십, 20 이십, etc.)

Counting Basics

• 1-10: 하나(1), 둘(2), 셋(3), 넷(4), 다섯(5), 여섯(6), 일곱(7), 여덟(8), 아홉(9), 열(10)

• 11-20: 열하나(11), 열둘(12), 열셋(13), 스물(20)

• 30-40: 서른(30), 마흔(40)

• Examples of numbers in context:

  • 21 = 스물하나

  • 30 = 서른

  • 30 has three tens so it is labeled 삼 + 십

Age and Time

Asking About Age

• Age Inquiry: 나이가 어떻게 되세요? (How old are you?)

• Special terms: 연세 is used to ask about age when addressing seniors.

Time Expressions

• What time is it?: 실례지만 지금 몇 시예요?

• Time examples:

  • 1 o'clock = 한 시

  • 2 o'clock = 두 시

  • 5:30 = 다섯 시 반 (5:30 minutes)

Activities and Practice

• Group Activities: Practice asking questions in pairs about phone numbers, email addresses, and birthdays in a structured environment.

• Role Play: Engage with classmates by simulating real-life conversations about personal information.

• Games: Play counting games and number-based activities (삼육구) to reinforce learning.

Practical Application

• When meeting someone, prepare to share personal details like your phone number and birthday.

• Use appropriate levels of politeness based on the familiarity and age of the person you are talking to.