Shop-floor Korean
What you will hear and what to say, by situation. Read them out loud.
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Common at work
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Safety warning — this phrase should make your body react first
These are phrases you don't have time to think about the meaning. Memorize the sounds themselves, and when you hear them, stop immediately and step back.
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Confirm the instruction — say "Yes" only after you are sure.
Not hearing properly and saying "Yes" is the start of an accident. Asking for clarification is not impolite.
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Work instructions — verbs you hear every day
These are the verbs that form the backbone of commands. When you hear this, make sure you remember exactly what you are supposed to do. (이 소리가 들리면 무엇을 하라는 것인지 몸에 붙여 두세요.)
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Daily life
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First Day Greeting at Work (첫 출근 인사)
The first words on the first day decide the next three months. These four sentences are enough. (첫날 첫마디가 석 달을 결정합니다. 이 네 문장이면 충분합니다.)
4 · You say
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When you are sick or injured
Putting up with pain is not a virtue. If you don't speak up about your injury, the workers' compensation process will be delayed. (참는 것은 미덕이 아닙니다. 아픈 것을 말하지 않으면 산재 처리도 늦어집니다.)
6 · You say
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Talking about being late, absenteeism, and vacation (지각·결근·휴가 말하기)
Not showing up without saying anything is the worst. Even if it's a short notice, letting people know in advance usually doesn't cause problems.
5 · You say
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Asking about wages and contracts
Talking about money is not impolite but natural. If you have a prepared sentence, it is easy to ask.
5 · You say
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Resident Center and Immigration Office Counter (주민센터·출입국 창구)
At the counter, you must say the document name in Korean. The word inside the parentheses is exactly that word.
6 · You say
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Hospital·Pharmacy
If you can't describe your symptoms clearly, the doctor can't help you. Pointing while you speak helps a lot.
6 · You say
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Emergency phone numbers — 119·112·1345
When you're in a hurry, keep sentences short. Practice starting with your location.
5 · You say
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Dormitory Life
The space you live in together can reduce conflicts with just one word. (같이 사는 공간은 말 한마디가 갈등을 줄입니다.)
5 · You say
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Bank · Mobile Phone
Your salary account and your phone under your own name are basic equipment for settling in.
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By field
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Words heard at a machining site
This is a daily instruction you hear every day near the workstations for lathe, milling, and CNC machines. (선반·밀링·CNC 옆에서 매일 오가는 지시입니다.)
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Words heard at a welding site
This is the language used in places with fire and explosions. You must never ignore instructions regarding protective gear.
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Words heard near logistics and forklifts
These are the words you hear along with the forklift sounds. All the words in this area are directly related to safety.
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Words heard on the assembly line
The line flows. Listen carefully to distinguish when to stop and when to let it flow. (라인은 흐릅니다.)
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Words heard during quality inspection
The language of quality is numbers and judgment. Clearly distinguish between "합격" (pass) and "불합격" (fail).
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Words heard in the shipyard
This is a site with hazards such as falling objects, confined spaces, and heavy weights. The signalman's instructions are the law.
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