Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Education

Korean Vocabulary - Education

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In this lesson, we will learn Korean vocabulary related to education.

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Education in Korea

Education is highly valued in Korean culture. The traditional education system emphasizes hard work, discipline and memorization. Even today, students feel immense pressure from parents and society to do well academically.

It is no surprise then, that Korea has one of the highest literacy rates in the world. Education is essentially free in Korea, from elementary school up to high school. University tuition fees can be expensive however, and entrance into a prestigious university is a highly competitive and cutthroat process.

Korean Education Vocabulary

Let's take a look at some Korean vocabulary related to education:

Korean	Pronunciation	English
학교	hakgyo	School
학년	hagnyeon	Grade
교실	gyosil	Classroom
교사	gyosa	Teacher
학생	haksaeng	Student
국어	gug-eo	Korean language class
수학	suhak	Math class
과학	gwahak	Science class
영어	yeong-eo	English language class
대학교	daehakgyo	University
강의실	ganguisil	Lecture hall
학과	hakgwa	Major

Here is a dialogue to see these words in context:

• Person 1: 저는 학생입니다. (Jeoneun haksaengimnida.) - I am a student.
• Person 2: 몇 학년이에요? (Myeot hagnyeonieyo?) - What grade are you in?
• Person 1: 저는 2학년입니다. (Jeoneun i-hagnyeonimnida.) - I am in second grade.
• Person 2: 어느 학교 다니세요? (Eoneu hakgyo daniseyo?) - Which school do you go to?
• Person 1: 제 학교는 한국어 학교입니다. (Je hakgyoneun hangukeo hakgyoimnida.) - My school is a Korean language school.

Education in Korean Culture

In Korean culture, education is often seen as a path to success and status. Those who excel academically are highly respected, and teaching is a very honorable profession.

In fact, teachers in Korea are often referred to as "nation builders" (국민의 대표사업가). Korean parents are also known to be heavily involved in their children's education, attending PTA meetings and hiring tutors to help their children excel in their studies.

As a result, Korean students often have a heavy workload and spend long hours studying. It's not uncommon to see students studying late into the night or attending after-school academies (학원).

Conclusion

That's it for this lesson on Korean vocabulary related to education. Remember to practice these words in context, and if you have any questions or if you want to practice speaking with a native Korean speaker, be sure to check out native speakers on Polyglot Club. Also, don't forget to check out our Korean [Language/Korean/Vocabulary|vocabulary] section for more vocabulary lists! 😊

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Sources

• School in Korean - Words for studying and education
• Korean Language Education Center, Seoul National University
• 19+ Helpful School-Related Terms In Korean - Ling App

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