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Role play 2: 세종대왕이 한글을 만든 것을 기념하는 날이에요

Role play 2: It’s a national holiday to commemorate the invention and proclamation of Hangul by King Sejong.
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Prof.
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Bae: Now, let’s practice the conversation from the video. Rachel and I will try first.
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Rachel: Prof. Bae, why are there so many Tae-Guk-Gi’s hung on the street? Prof.
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Bae: It’s because today is Gae Cheon Jeol.
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Rachel: What kind of day is that? Prof.
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Bae: It’s the day to celebrate the founding of Korea.
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Rachel: That’s why there were so many Tae-Guk-Gi’s hung in my neighborhood as well. Prof.
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Bae: Yes, people also commemorate the day from home. Prof.
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Bae: Now, you are going to practice the conversation with me. I will ask you a question first, and please tell me the name of the day is and why it is celebrated. Prof.
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Bae: Why are there so many Tae-Guk-Gi’s hung on the street? Prof.
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Bae: What kind of day is that? Prof.
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Bae: That’s why there were so many Tae-Guk-Gi’s hung in my neighborhood as well. Prof.
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Bae: Now you are going to change the roles and practice with Rachel. Please ask her a question first.
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Rachel: It’s because today is Je Heon Jeol.
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Rachel: It’s the day to commemorate the proclamation of the Korean Constitution.
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Rachel: Yes, people also commemorate the day from home.

The second expression we looked at was “세종대왕이 한글을 만든 것을 기념하는 날이에요.” Let’s practice a little more by referring to the conversation we learned previous step.

  • A: 오늘 왜 이렇게 길에 태극기가 많이 걸려 있어요?
  • B: 오늘이 한글날이거든요.
  • A: 그게 무슨 날이에요?
  • B: 세종대왕이 한글을 만든 것을 기념하는 날이에요.
  • A: 그래서 우리 동네에도 태극기가 많이 걸려 있었군요.
  • B: 네. 가정에서도 사람들이 이 날을 기념해요.

Now, make sentences using the following words and practice conversation.

Practice 1 : 제헌절-헌법을 만들다

  • Character : 오늘 왜 이렇게 길에 태극기가 많이 걸려 있어요?
  • You : 오늘이 ____이거든요.
  • Character : 그게 무슨 날이에요?
  • You : ____을 기념하는 날이에요.
  • Character : 그래서 우리 동네에도 태극기가 많이 걸려 있었군요.
  • You : 네. 가정에서도 사람들이 이 날을 기념해요.

Practice 2 : 광복절-한국이 독립하다

  • Character : 오늘 왜 이렇게 길에 태극기가 많이 걸려 있어요?
  • You : 오늘이 ____이거든요.
  • Character : 그게 무슨 날이에요?
  • You : ____을 기념하는 날이에요.
  • Character : 그래서 우리 동네에도 태극기가 많이 걸려 있었군요.
  • You : 네. 가정에서도 사람들이 이 날을 기념해요.
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