Watch a short sitcom drama about 룸메이트 (Watch 00:00–01:27). Please answer the questions in full Korean sentences.

1. 두 사람은 몇 년 동안 같이 살았어요?
2. 룸메이트하고 사는 게 왜 힘들어요?

a. (00:00–00:10) _____________________________________________

b. (00:15–00:18) 젖은¹ 수건²을 세탁기에 넣어요.

c. (00:19–00:22) _____________________________________________

d. (00:23–00:31) _____________________________________________

e. (00:32–00:45) _____________________________________________

f. (00:46–01:01) 휴지³ 하고 치약⁴을 혼자 다 써요.

g. (01:04–01:27) _____________________________________________

Helpful Vocabulary:

¹젖다 to be wet
²수건 towel
³휴지 toilet paper
⁴치약 toothpaste

Meet with your partner(s) and video-record your best performance. First, perform the provided dialogue by filling in the blanks. Then, create your own dialogue based on the given information.

1. Guided Conversation Practice

You recently saw an advertisement seeking a roommate for a shared apartment on campus. You are now being interviewed to see if you would be a good fit as a roommate.

가: ____ 씨, 안녕하세요. 만나서 반가워요. 연락 주셔서 감사해요.

나: 아니에요, 저도 룸메이트를 찾고 있었어요. 편하게 질문해 주세요.

가: _____ 씨는 조용한 편이세요? 룸메이트하고 대화¹를 많이 하는 편이세요?

나: __________________________________________

가: 아, 그래요? 저는 말하는 걸 좋아하는 편이에요. 동아리 활동도 하세요?

나: __________________________________________

가: 저는 학교 등산 동아리에 가입했어요. 주말에는 보통 등산을 가요. ____ 씨 취미는 뭐예요?

나: __________________________________________

가: 저는 책 읽는 것도 좋아해요. 요리는 하세요?

나: __________________________________________

가: 저는 바쁠 때는 음식을 사 먹어요². 하지만 주말에는 가끔 요리해요.

나: __________________________________________

가: 혹시³ 저한테 질문 있으세요?

나: __________________________________________?

가: 룸메이트 결정⁴ 은 다음주에 하려고 해요. 이메일 드릴게요!

나: __________________________________________

2. Create Your Own Dialogue with a Classmate

You are interviewing a potential roommate for your two-bedroom apartment. Discuss your general lifestyle and personality traits to determine if you would be compatible roommates. Adhere to the following guidelines:

• Each person should speak at least five meaningful sentences.
• Use the following grammar forms at least once: V–(으)려면, A/V–(으)면 되다, and A/V–(으)ㄴ/는 편이다.
• Use the informal polite speech style.

¹대화 conversation
²사 먹다 to buy and eat
³혹시 by any chance
⁴결정 decision

Hasukjip, a Korean term often translated as “boarding house,” offers a communal living spaces (rooms) and meals to students, young professionals, or individuals seeking temporary housing. Typically, college freshmen in Seoul who come from rural hometowns seek Hasukjip in Seoul.
Hasukjip residents often share common areas like kitchens and living rooms, fostering shared experiences. This living arrangement provides an opportunity to immerse oneself in Seoul’s daily life, learn about local customs, and build friendships.
While modern housing options have gained popularity, hasukjip continues to hold a special place in Korean society, offering a nostalgic and affordable living alternative for both domestic and international students.

You are looking for a roommate to share your dorm room for the upcoming Spring semester. Create a flyer to post on the dorm roommate matching site using the provided script format. Include details about your personality, hobbies, and lifestyle (e.g., sleeping habits, study habits), as well as the type of roommate you’re seeking. Adhere to the following guidelines:

• Write at least 7 meaningful sentences.
• Use the following grammar forms at least once: V–(으)려면, A/V–(으)면 되다, and A/V–(으)ㄴ/는 편이다.
• Use both formal and informal polite speech styles.

[Script]

여러분, 안녕하세요? 봄학기에 OO기숙사에서 같이 살 룸메이트를 찾습니다. 저는. . . A/V–(으)ㄴ/는 편입니다. 룸메이트는 . . . A/V–(으)면 됩니다/(으)면 좋겠습니다. *관심 있으시면 저에게 이메일 주세요. 감사합니다! 000, 이메일: 0000@000.edu