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"? Eat it. Drink it. Read it. Greet it.

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

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

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

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 wears it. Her "hanbok" is her child. She loves her "hanbok"! She saves it for her wedding.

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

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

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... folk art. calligraphy. herbalism. military history.

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)