• Exchange information about travel destinations
• Recommend must–visit places
• Share detailed information about timing, expenses, and other travel information

• INGREDIENTS – 단어 Vocabulary
  • Vacation
• RECIPE – 문법과 표현 Grammar
  • A/V–기는 하지만, A–기는 한데, V–기는 하는데
  • V–는 데 걸리다/들다
  • V–(으)ㄹ 만하다
• LET’S COOK! – 해 봐요! Classroom Tasks
  • Interpretive Task 1: Weekend activities
  • Interpretive & Interpersonal Task 2: Sokcho camping website
  • Interpersonal & Presentational Task 3: My preferred vacation
• KOREAN FLAVORS – 한국어와 한국 문화 Korean Language and Culture
  • Verbs are everywhere! 1
  • Temple stay
• I GOT THIS! – 할 수 있어요! Async. Practices and Tasks
  • Integrated Performance Task Link
  • WB Link

1. –기는 하다 indeed

–기는 하다 is useful when you admit that the proposed information is indeed right.

2. A/V–기는 하지만, A–기는 한데, V–기는 하는데 Expressing reservation

The ending –기는 하다 combined with –지만 and –(으)ㄴ/는데 softens your tone when you are adding your opinion or information that might be a counterpoint to what’s been stated.

3. Conjugation

Conjugate these verbs and adjectives on your own:

<Answer key> 걷기는 하는데, 걷기는 하지만, 만들기는 하는데, 만들기는 하지만, 싱싱하긴 한데, 싱싱하기는 하지만, 차갑기는 한데, 차갑기는 하지만, 인기있기는 한데, 인기있기는 하지만

1. V–는 데 (걸리다/들다/들어가다) it takes [amount of time, money] to do

“–는 ˇ 데” consists of a present tense noun–modifying suffix –는 and 데 place:

When used with verbs of necessity or provision, –데 takes on an abstract meaning in doing something, for doing something, to do something:

The background ending –는데 has no space between –는 and 데, and there is a more indirect connection between the phrases. The pause between the phrases is slightly longer:

Compare! 

2. Conjugation

Try on your own:

<Answer key> 듣는 데, 만드는 데, 굽는 데, 자르는 데, 세우는 데

1. V–(으)ㄹ 만하다 worth doing, doable

The ending –을 만하다 can be translated as something is worth doing, manageable or tolerable/admissible (commenting on others’ actions):

2. Conjugation

Try on your own:

<Answer key> 들을 만하다, 만들 만하다, 구울 만하다, 자를 만하다, 세울 만하다

Create a role play with your partner using the key grammar expressions and new vocabulary from this lesson. Include 5 to 6 meaningful rounds of dialogue. Take turns and feel free to add details to make the conversation lively.

• Context: You are a novice camper and planning to take a short trip for your vacation soon. Converse with your friend who is an expert camper to ask for advice regarding place, travel time, expenses, things to do, etc.
• Participants: A novice camper and their experienced friend
• Key Expressions: –기는 하지만/하는데/한데, –는 데 걸리다/들다, –(으)ㄹ 만하다
• Sample dialogue:

1. Will and Binh are planning a fun weekend activity together. Listen to the dialogue and take notes about their plans in Korean.

2. Now, talk with your classmates about what you learned from the dialogue. Then, listen to the dialogue again.

Sokcho Camping Website

Will and Bihn are now reading the Sokcho Camping website. Read the information and answer the questions in English.

1. What facilities are available?

2. According to the website information, what would explain what glamping is?

3. How can Willow and Bin make reservation and pay?

4. Does the website explain the refund and cancellation policies? If so, what are they?

5. What other useful information do you see on the website? Please share with your friends.

Helpful Vocabulary

My Preferred Vacations

1. 내가 선호하는 여행

What type of travel do you prefer, and why? What do you see as the advantages and disadvantages of that type of travel?

Discuss with 2-3 classmates: What kind of travel appeals most to each of you? Why so? Discuss the pros and cons of your choices.

Try to use the grammar you learned in the lesson, –기는 한/하는데; –을 만하다.

2. 가장 기억에 남는 여행지 추천

가장 기억에 남는 여행 경험에 대해 말하고, 다른 사람들에게 그 장소를 추천해 주세요. 그리고 그 이유와 자세한 정보도 함께 알려 주세요.

The connectors –고, –어, –다가, or –어 다가 may come before 가다 or 오다 to create an interesting phrasal impact. Study these verb series carefully, and your life in Korean will see much improvement!

Verb–고 가다/오다

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Temple Stay

Since its introduction to Koguryo in the 4th century, Buddhism has become deeply ingrained in Korean culture and tradition. That is why you can find Buddhist temples nestled in many mountains throughout the Korean peninsula. Presently, approximately 16% of the South Korean population embraces Buddhism, making it the country’s second-largest religion, following Protestant Christianity at 17%.

As a part of efforts to make Buddhism more accessible and familiar to the public, Buddhist temples have recently started welcoming visitors and providing them with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich traditions of Korean Buddhism through temple stays where one can experience the daily routines and culinary culture of Buddhist monks. Another, more casual option is the chance to stay for a time within the temple’s tranquil setting, allowing guests to unwind and detach themselves from the hustle and bustle of their everyday lives. Unsurprisingly, this temple stay has gained significant popularity even among non-Buddhists and foreigners seeking solace and rejuvenation.

As of 2022, a total of 140 temples now offer their unique temple stay programs, extending the opportunity to explore the essence of Korean Buddhism firsthand. Visit the following website to find more about available temple stay locations by region: https://eng.templestay.com/