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Welcome to the delightful world of weather and seasons in Korean! Understanding how to talk about the weather is essential for engaging in everyday conversations, making plans, and even discussing your feelings about different seasons. Whether it's a sunny day that makes you want to go out or a rainy afternoon perfect for curling up with a book, being able to express your thoughts about the weather opens up new social opportunities.

In this lesson, we will embark on a journey through Korean vocabulary related to weather and seasons. By the end of this lesson, you'll not only know key terms but also feel confident using them in conversation. We'll explore various weather conditions, seasonal changes, and how to express your own preferences or plans based on the weather.

Lesson Structure:

1. Introduction to Weather and Seasons Vocabulary

2. Key Vocabulary Terms

3. Practical Conversations

4. Exercises

5. Answers and Explanations

Introduction to Weather and Seasons Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Weather is an integral part of daily life and conversation. In Korea, the weather can change quite rapidly, and discussing it is a common way to initiate a conversation. Seasons also play a significant role in Korean culture, influencing festivals, food, and activities. Learning vocabulary related to weather and seasons will enhance your ability to connect with others and understand cultural nuances.

Key Vocabulary Terms[edit | edit source]

Let's dive into some essential vocabulary related to weather and seasons. Below are some common terms you'll encounter.

Korean	Pronunciation	English
날씨	nalssi	weather
계절	gyejeol	season
봄	bom	spring
여름	yeoreum	summer
가을	ga-eul	autumn
겨울	gyeoul	winter
맑다	makda	to be clear (weather)
흐리다	heurida	to be cloudy
비가 오다	biga oda	to rain
눈이 오다	nuni oda	to snow
바람이 불다	barami bulda	to be windy
더워요	deowoyo	it is hot
추워요	chuwayo	it is cold
따뜻해요	ttatteuthaeyo	it is warm
시원해요	siwonhaeyo	it is cool
습해요	seuphaeyo	it is humid
맑은 하늘	malgeun haneul	clear sky
흐린 하늘	heurim haneul	cloudy sky
기온	gion	temperature
기상 예보	gisang yebo	weather forecast
일기예보	ilgi yebo	weather report

With this vocabulary, you can now start making sentences about the weather and seasons!

Practical Conversations[edit | edit source]

Here are some example dialogues that incorporate the vocabulary we've just learned. These will help you practice speaking and understanding Korean related to weather and seasons.

Example 1: Discussing the Weather[edit | edit source]

Person A: 오늘 날씨 어때요? (Oneul nalssi eottaeyo?) - How is the weather today?

Person B: 오늘 맑아요. (Oneul malgayo.) - It is clear today.

Example 2: Talking About Seasons[edit | edit source]

Person A: 봄이 언제 와요? (Bomi eonje wayo?) - When does spring come?

Person B: 보통 3월에 와요. (Botong sam-wol-e wayo.) - It usually comes in March.

Example 3: Making Plans Based on Weather[edit | edit source]

Person A: 주말에 비가 올까요? (Jumare biga olkkayo?) - Will it rain on the weekend?

Person B: 네, 일기예보에 따르면 비가 온대요. (Ne, ilgi yeboe ttareumyeon biga ondaeyo.) - Yes, according to the weather forecast, it will rain.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

To reinforce your learning, here are some exercises to practice the vocabulary and conversations.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct vocabulary from the list below:

1. 오늘은 너무 ________ (hot).

2. 겨울에 ________이 와요. (snow).

3. ________가 오면 친구들과 놀아요. (When it rains).

Vocabulary List:

더워요 (deowoyo - hot)

눈 (nun - snow)

비가 오면 (bigam omyeon - when it rains)

Exercise 2: Match the Terms[edit | edit source]

Match the Korean words with their English meanings.

1. 여름 ( )

2. 맑다 ( )

3. 습해요 ( )

Options:

a. humid

b. summer

c. clear

Exercise 3: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the vocabulary, create your own sentences about today’s weather and what season it is. Write at least three sentences.

Exercise 4: Conversation Practice[edit | edit source]

Pair up with a partner and practice the conversation examples given. Try to add your own twist, discussing your favorite season and why.

Exercise 5: Weather Report[edit | edit source]

Write a short weather report for the day using at least five vocabulary words. Share it with the class.

Answers and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Now, let's go through the exercises and provide answers.

Answers to Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. 오늘은 너무 더워요. (Today is very hot.)

2. 겨울에 눈이 와요. (It snows in winter.)

3. 비가 오면 친구들과 놀아요. (When it rains, I play with my friends.)

Answers to Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

1. 여름 (b) - summer

2. 맑다 (c) - clear

3. 습해요 (a) - humid

For the other exercises, encourage students to share their sentences and reports. This will foster communication and confidence in using the language.

In this lesson, we’ve explored the essential vocabulary related to weather and seasons in Korean. You’ve learned how to engage in simple conversations, express preferences, and discuss the weather forecast. Keep practicing, and you'll find that discussing the weather becomes second nature in your Korean conversations!

Table of Contents - Korean Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Korean Alphabets

Greetings and Introductions

Korean Culture and Customs

Sentence Building

Daily Routine

Korean Pop Culture

Describing People and Things

Food and Drinks

Korean Traditions

Verb Tenses

Travel and Sightseeing

Korean Arts and Crafts

Conjunctions and Connectors

Health and Body

Korean Nature

Videos[edit | edit source]

Talking about Weather and Seasons in Korean - YouTube[edit | edit source]

[Learn Korean Language] 10. Season, Weather 날씨, 계절 - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Korean Use these Weather Phrases - How's the weather? - YouTube[edit | edit source]

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