Foreign Students Living in Seoul
Introduction
Vocabulary
| Korean | Romanization | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 외국인 | oegugin | foreigner | 외국인 학생이 많아요.There are many foreign students. |
| 배우다 | baeuda | to learn | 한국어를 배워요.I learn Korean. |
| 서울 | Seoul | Seoul (capital city) | 서울에 살아요.I live in Seoul. |
| 학생 | haksaeng | student | 학생들이 공부해요.Students study. |
| 기숙사 | gisuksa | dormitory | 기숙사는 싸요.The dormitory is cheap. |
| 아파트 | apateu | apartment | 아파트가 비싸요.The apartment is expensive. |
| 월세 | wolse | monthly rent | 월세가 많아요.The rent is high. |
| 근처 | geuncheo | nearby, near | 대학교 근처예요.It's near the university. |
| 생기다 | saenggida | to appear, to be created | 새 건물이 생겼어요.A new building appeared. |
| 늘어나다 | neuleonada | to increase | 학생이 늘어났어요.Students increased. |
| 미래 | mirae | future | 미래가 좋아요.The future is good. |
| 일자리 | iljari | job, work | 좋은 일자리를 원해요.I want a good job. |
Reading Text
최근에 서울에 외국인 학생이 많이 와요.
Recently, many foreign students come to Seoul.
외국인 학생들은 한국어를 배우러 와요.
Foreign students come to learn Korean.
서울은 한국의 큰 도시예요.
Seoul is a big city in Korea.
대학교 근처에 기숙사와 아파트가 있어요.
There are dormitories and apartments near universities.
외국인 학생들은 거기에 살아요.
Foreign students live there.
월세가 비싸지만 학생들은 열심히 공부해요.
Rent is expensive, but students study hard.
한국어를 배우면 좋은 일자리를 찾을 수 있어요.
If you learn Korean, you can find a good job.
그래서 많은 학생이 서울에 와요.
That is why many students come to Seoul.
Grammar Points
-(으)러 오다 come in order to
Attached to a verb stem to express the purpose of coming somewhere. Verb stem + (으)러 오다 = 'come in order to [verb]'.
📖 외국인 학생들은 한국어를 배우러 와요. Foreign students come to learn Korean.
✏️ 친구들이 저를 만나러 와요. Friends come to meet me.
-(으)ㄹ 수 있다 can / be able to
Verb stem + (으)ㄹ 수 있다 expresses ability or possibility, meaning 'can' or 'be able to'.
📖 한국어를 배우면 좋은 일자리를 찾을 수 있어요. If you learn Korean, you can find a good job.
✏️ 저는 자전거를 탈 수 있어요. I can ride a bicycle.
Cultural Notes
Seoul is the cultural and economic heart of South Korea, and it has become increasingly popular as a destination for language learners from around the world. Korean universities offer dedicated language programs for international students, and the Korean government actively supports the Korean Wave (Hallyu) by promoting Korean language education globally. Understanding the student experience in Seoul gives you insight into how Korea welcomes and integrates international visitors into its vibrant urban community.
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