Lesson 76 (Intermediate 2 Lesson 3)

We started the lesson with Quizlet again. 3 rounds this week. The first 2 rounds were individual, and the last was group (pairs). There were only 4 students in the class for this lesson, so it was 2 v 2.

For all 3 rounds, it was picking the Korean given the English definition. The newest student (the girl) won the first 2 rounds. I was in a team with my friend and we won the last round by a bit.

Last week it was the older lady (not that old mind) that won both rounds.

The teacher seemed to have lost the notes for our class, so the notes she had on where we had stopped was 2 weeks ago. After that, she seemed to find something but I suspect it’s for the Wed class as I know that class is close to us but slightly behind, since it was the pronunciation for Chapter 3. Anyway, after that, she went to Chapter 5 (the correct chapter) but thought we were ahead and had done up until the pronunciation, but we had stopped just before Speaking 2. The others were silent and I eventually was the one who said that we were not quite at the pronunciation part.

I think it’s useful for me to keep my own records for this too. Though even without the records I have a good idea of what we did because I tend to write quite a bit in my book. I’m not sure why no one said anything. For the lesson just before the last test, the teacher also went back 2 chapters for the speaking, for that I did not say anything as I (and the rest of the class) thought it was intentional for revision.

Listening

p. 124

For the first listening (듣기 일번), I did not read the options carefully. Was not sure, but if I’d read the first option carefully I would have eliminated that too, leaving the correct answer as the third option. I knew the second one was wrong. Quite sad, because this was played twice and I did not catch what was said to verify the third option as correct.

For the second, it was ok, even though it was to fill in things. I think the only thing I didn’t catch was the phone number, but that was not necessary.

Culture Note

This one was about different kinds of lodging available when you travel to Korea. The short text was about someone staying in a Hanok (a traditional Korean style home).

Apparently, these can be quite modern on the inside. The teacher said that she has not stayed in one, despite being Korean.

Pronunciation

This is a rule I thought we covered before, but I guess I’ve not formally written about it.

However, we have enountered at least one word that uses this rule: 음료수

음료수 is in Lesson 58’s vocabulary section, the pronunciation is noted there.

The rule states that when the initial consonant 'ㄹ' follows the final consonants 'ㅁ, ㅇ', then 'ㄹ' is pronounced as [ㄴ].

Examples:

1. 음료수 [음뇨수]
2. 대통령 [대통녕]
3. 입장료 [입짱뇨]
4. 등록금 [등녹끔]

Grammar

1. N(으)로

We have seen N(으)로 before. At that time, it was used together with movement verbs 가다/오다.

When we talked about transport, though it wasn’t a formal point, N(으)로 was also used to talk about changing transport (see N(으)로 갈아타다).

When used in the above two ways, N(으)로 was used as a direction marker.

For this lesson’s grammar point, N(으)로 is used differently. It is used to indicate the method or means by which something is done.

When used this way, it can be translated to English as “with”, “by”, “using”, “via”, etc.

It is used in conjunction with a means of transportation (e.g. bus, taxi), a means of communication (e.g. phone, email), instruments (e.g. pen, pencil), and parts of the body (e.g. hands).

Conjugation is straightforward. It’s exactly the same as what we have seen before for N(으)로 when used as a direction marker.

• 받침 O + 으로
• 받침 X, ㄹ + -로

Examples:

1. 배로 소포를 보냈어요. (I sent the parcel by ship.)
2. 연필로 그림을 그려요. (I draw with a pencil.)
3. 숟가락으로 밥을 먹어요. (I eat my meal using a spoon.)

Small Note

This was in one of the exercises and I walked into the trap. After that I felt a sense of déjà vu, as I think I’ve walked into a similar trap like this before.

We were given the question and had to write the answer (the noun to use given).

• 가: 화장실이 어디에 있어요?
• 나: 왼쪽으로 있어요. (X)

This usage of N(으)로 is actually the direction marker usage (i.e. the one from Lesson 49, not this lesson).

Because it is used that way, there needs to be movement, and so the verb has to be a movement verb like 가다.

• 나: 왼쪽으로 가세요. (O)

I fell for this the last time we were taught it as well. Sigh. Time to make this an Anki card in order to review it.

Vocabulary

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Homework

• Workbook for Chapter 6, p. 100–103 (Vocabulary and Grammar 1. N(으)로 sections)

Stats

• Students: 4 out of 6 (the univ student guy and the girl who went to Korea were absent)
• Breakout room activities: Yes, one. Speaking 2 in Chapter 5.