Basic Korean Vocabulary

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. You'll be encountering a lot of "kimchi". What are you expected to do with "kimchi"? Read it. Eat it. Drink it. Greet it.

2. What kind of foreigners does a "hagwan" attract? Teachers. Historians. Gourmets. Shoppers.

3. You'll want to get a grasp of "hangul" if you spend much time in Korea. What is hangul? Korean business etiquette. Chopsticks. The Korean alphabet. Korean currency.

4. Most foreign visitors to Korea love "bulgogi." Where do they encounter bulgogi? In bars. In open-air markets. In restaurants. In theaters.

5. Your new Korean friend is very proud of her "hanbok". What does she do with her "hanbok"? She uses it to serve tea. She saves it for her wedding. Her "hanbok" is her child. She loves her "hanbok"! She wears it.

6. You're bound to be offered "soju" during your stay. What should you do with "soju"? It's a bow -- return it! It's a food -- eat it! It's a beverage -- drink it! It's a compliment -- accept it graciously!

7. Walking down a street in Seoul, you see a cart selling "kimbap." When should you buy some? When you're thirsty. When you want a snack. When you're looking for souvenirs. When you're on the way to a festival.

8. When you're in Korea, be careful not to get on the wrong side of an "ajima!" What will happen if you do? You might get hit by a car. You'll offend everybody in the area. You can get arrested. She'll give you a piece of her mind!

9. A new Korean friend suggests a day trip to Suwon to see the "seong". He is excited about going. This is understandable, since he's really interested in... military history. herbalism. folk art. calligraphy.

10. Well, you decide you can get along in Korea and you're ready to take a job. What currency will you be paid in? Answer: (One Word)