KOREAN 3001 · Beginner 2
Conversation and situation worksheet
Read the scene and write a response in Korean.
Explain a simple reason
A late bus made you late for the meeting. Link both facts with -아/어서.
You cancelled because you had no time. State the reason and result in one sentence.
왜 약속을 취소했어요?
You did not go to the park because it rained. Write one sentence.
You could not attend yesterday because you were busy. Use 바빠서 and 못 갔어요.
Minsu cancelled; the reason is unknown. Ask why.
Give a reason using a noun
New notice: Hanbit Classroom is unavailable due to inspection. State the cause and result.
Cleaning makes the first-floor restroom unavailable. Use this floor number.
Saebom Shop closes today due to a power outage. Use 정전 때문에.
The front gate is unavailable due to construction; the back gate is available. Give both in two sentences.
The shop is closed, with no cause stated. Ask the reason.
Connect a situation to a request
You have no pen. State the background with -는데요 and ask to borrow one.
The board writing is small. Use 작은데요 and 크게 써 주세요.
You are learning Korean. Use 배우는데요 and 천천히 말해 주세요.
This is your first class. Use 처음인데요 and 도와주세요.
Politely request a schedule change
New role: a class prevents you meeting Wednesday at 3 p.m. Use 수업 때문에.
Propose Thursday at 4 p.m. Ask politely to change the appointment.
You cannot meet Wednesday because of class. Propose Thursday at 4 p.m. Write reason and request in two sentences.
Briefly recheck whether Thursday at 4 p.m. works.
They agree on Thursday at 4 p.m. The original place is Saebom Cafe. Confirm the final appointment.
Draft the initial change request
Apologize and offer an alternative
New situation: you cannot come Friday. Introduce the news with 죄송하지만.
Offer Saturday at 4 p.m. Use 대신 and ask if it works.
Saturday also does not work. Ask for another suitable time.
The other person offers Sunday at 2 p.m., which works for you. Agree and confirm.
Confirm changed arrangements together
You are Aki. The plan with Jun was Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Hanbit Classroom, but you have a company meeting Wednesday. Use 죄송하지만 and 회의 때문에.
The first alternative is Thursday at 3 p.m. Ask politely with 바꿀 수 있을까요?
Jun says Thursday is difficult and proposes Friday at 4 p.m. Aki is available too. Agree.
금요일 오후 네 시는 괜찮아요?
New notice: construction makes Hanbit Classroom unavailable. Tell Jun the cause and result.
Propose the area in front of Saebom Library’s main entrance as the new place. Use 장소를 … 바꿀 수 있을까요?
Jun also accepts the new place. Confirm Friday at 4 p.m. in front of Saebom Library’s main entrance in one sentence.
The shared activity remains studying Korean. Confirm it briefly.