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Discussing Why You Chose Your Current Career

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Discussing Why You Chose Your Career
How to explain your career path, motivations, and what drives your work β€” naturally and genuinely.
πŸ”Š
Iru Helper Note
Koreans often ask μ™œ κ·Έ 일을 μ„ νƒν–ˆμ–΄μš”? (Why did you choose that work?) early in conversations. Having a genuine, fluent answer in Korean makes a powerful impression and opens the door to real connection.
어릴 λ•ŒλΆ€ν„° 이 뢄야에 관심이 μžˆμ—ˆμ–΄μš”. μ‚¬λžŒλ“€μ„ λ„μšΈ 수 μžˆλŠ” 일을 ν•˜κ³  μ‹Άμ—ˆκ±°λ“ μš”.
(I've been interested in this field since I was young. I wanted to do work where I could help people.)
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πŸ’Ό What You'll Learn Today

In this lesson, you'll learn how to discuss your career choice in Korean β€” what drew you to your field, what motivates you at work, and how to talk about professional passion in a natural, conversational way. Koreans value sincerity in these conversations, so learning to express genuine reasons rather than generic answers will make you stand out.

πŸ“Œ Career Choice β€” Key Expressions

Expression
Meaning
Notes
μ™œ κ·Έ 일을 μ„ νƒν–ˆμ–΄μš”?
Why did you choose that work?
Common question
어릴 λ•ŒλΆ€ν„°
Since I was young/a child
Setting the backstory
~에 관심이 μžˆμ—ˆμ–΄μš”
I was/am interested in ~
관심 = interest
~을/λ₯Ό ν•˜κ³  μ‹Άμ—ˆμ–΄μš”
I wanted to do ~
Past desire/motivation
~κ±°λ“ μš”
Because~ / The reason is~
Explains reasoning naturally
적성에 λ§žμ•„μš”
It suits my aptitude
적성 = natural fit/talent
보람 μžˆμ–΄μš”
It's rewarding / meaningful
보람 = sense of fulfillment
이 일이 μ²œμ§μ΄μ—μš”
This work is my calling
Strong sense of vocation
μ‚¬λžŒλ“€μ„ λ„μšΈ 수 μžˆμ–΄μš”
I can help people
Common motivation
μ•ˆμ •μ μΈ μ§μ—…μ΄μ—μš”
It's a stable job
Practical motivation
창의적인 μΌμ΄μ—μš”
It's creative work
창의적 = creative
μ„±μž₯ν•  수 μžˆμ–΄μš”
I can grow / develop
μ„±μž₯ = growth
μš°μ—°νžˆ μ‹œμž‘ν–ˆμ–΄μš”
I started by chance
Honest, relatable
μ§€κΈˆμ€ 정말 μ’‹μ•„μš”
I really love it now
Even if it wasn't planned
πŸ’‘ Key pattern: ~κ±°λ“ μš” adds a natural explanatory tone β€” 이 일이 μ’‹μ•˜κ±°λ“ μš” (the thing is, I liked this work). It softens and personalizes your reason, making it sound genuine rather than rehearsed.

πŸ’¬ Conversations in Action

Dialogue 1 β€” Why did you choose your job?
A: μ™œ κ·Έ 직업을 μ„ νƒν–ˆμ–΄μš”? (Why did you choose that profession?)
B: 어릴 λ•ŒλΆ€ν„° 이 뢄야에 관심이 μžˆμ—ˆμ–΄μš”. μ‚¬λžŒλ“€μ„ λ„μšΈ 수 μžˆλŠ” 일을 ν•˜κ³  μ‹Άμ—ˆκ±°λ“ μš”. (I've been interested in this field since I was young. The thing is, I wanted to do work where I could help people.)
A: μ§€κΈˆλ„ λ§Œμ‘±ν•΄μš”? (Are you satisfied now?)
B: λ„€, νž˜λ“€ λ•Œλ„ μžˆμ§€λ§Œ 보람이 μžˆμ–΄μš”. (Yes, it's hard sometimes, but it's rewarding.)
Dialogue 2 β€” What motivates you at work?
A: 일할 λ•Œ 뭐가 제일 μ’‹μ•„μš”? (What do you like most about your work?)
B: μ„±μž₯ν•  수 μžˆλ‹€λŠ” 게 μ’‹μ•„μš”. 맀일 μƒˆλ‘œμš΄ κ±Έ λ°°μš°λŠ” 것 κ°™μ•„μš”. (I like that I can grow. It feels like I learn something new every day.)
A: 이 일이 적성에 λ§žλŠ” 것 κ°™μ•„μš”? (Do you think this work suits you?)
B: λ„€, 적성에 λ”± λ§žλŠ” 것 κ°™μ•„μš”. 이 일이 천직인 것 같기도 ν•΄μš”. (Yes, I think it suits me perfectly. I feel like this might be my calling.)

🌏 Cultural Note β€” Work Identity in Korea

In Korean culture, one's career and workplace often carry significant social weight. It's common for people to be identified by their job early in conversations, and questions like μ–΄λ”” λ‹€λ‹ˆμ„Έμš”? (Where do you work?) or 무슨 일 ν•˜μ„Έμš”? (What do you do?) come very early. Answering with genuine passion and a specific reason for your choice β€” rather than just a job title β€” shows depth of character and is well-regarded. Expressing 보람 (meaningful fulfillment) or 적성에 λ§žμ•„μš” (it suits me naturally) signals that you have thought about your path intentionally, which resonates deeply in Korean professional culture.
<summary>Try This Speaking Exercise
Answer each prompt using the expressions from today's lesson.
A. Say you've been interested in your field since you were young.
<summary>Answer
어릴 λ•ŒλΆ€ν„° 이 뢄야에 관심이 μžˆμ—ˆμ–΄μš”.
(I've been interested in this field since I was young.)
</summary>
B. Say you wanted to do work where you could help people.
<summary>Answer
μ‚¬λžŒλ“€μ„ λ„μšΈ 수 μžˆλŠ” 일을 ν•˜κ³  μ‹Άμ—ˆκ±°λ“ μš”.
(The thing is, I wanted to do work where I could help people.)
</summary>
C. Say your work is rewarding even when it's hard.
<summary>Answer
νž˜λ“€ λ•Œλ„ μžˆμ§€λ§Œ 보람이 μžˆμ–΄μš”.
(It's hard sometimes, but it's rewarding.)
</summary>
D. Say this work suits your aptitude perfectly.
<summary>Answer
이 일이 적성에 λ”± λ§žλŠ” 것 κ°™μ•„μš”.
(I think this work suits my aptitude perfectly.)
</summary>
E. Say you feel like you can grow in this field.
<summary>Answer
이 λΆ„μ•Όμ—μ„œ μ„±μž₯ν•  수 μžˆλ‹€λŠ” 게 μ’‹μ•„μš”.
(I like that I can grow in this field.)
</summary>
F. Say you started by chance but you really love it now.
<summary>Answer
μš°μ—°νžˆ μ‹œμž‘ν–ˆλŠ”λ° μ§€κΈˆμ€ 정말 μ’‹μ•„μš”.
(I started by chance but I really love it now.)
</summary>
G. Say your work is creative and that's why you like it.
<summary>Answer
창의적인 μΌμ΄κ±°λ“ μš”. κ·Έλž˜μ„œ μ’‹μ•„μš”.
(The thing is, it's creative work. That's why I like it.)
</summary>
H. Say you feel like this work might be your calling.
<summary>Answer
이 일이 천직인 것 κ°™μ•„μš”.
(I feel like this work might be my calling.)
</summary>
I. Ask someone why they chose their current job.
<summary>Answer
μ™œ κ·Έ 직업을 μ„ νƒν–ˆμ–΄μš”?
(Why did you choose that profession?)
</summary>
J. Say it's a stable job and that was important to you.
<summary>Answer
μ•ˆμ •μ μΈ μ§μ—…μ΄κ±°λ“ μš”. 그게 μ€‘μš”ν–ˆμ–΄μš”.
(The thing is, it's a stable job. That was important to me.)
</summary>
πŸ“š
Expression Reference
Expression
Nuance/Key
어릴 λ•ŒλΆ€ν„°
Since childhood
~에 관심이 μžˆμ—ˆμ–΄μš”
Was interested in~
~κ±°λ“ μš”
Explains reason naturally
보람 μžˆμ–΄μš”
Rewarding/meaningful
적성에 λ§žμ•„μš”
Suits my aptitude
μ²œμ§μ΄μ—μš”
It's my calling
μ„±μž₯ν•  수 μžˆμ–΄μš”
I can grow
μš°μ—°νžˆ μ‹œμž‘ν–ˆμ–΄μš”
Started by chance
πŸ’‘
Speaking Tip
~κ±°λ“ μš” is the secret to sounding natural when giving reasons. Instead of just 이 일이 μ’‹μ•„μš” (I like this work), try 이 일이 μ’‹κ±°λ“ μš” (the thing is, I like this work). It invites the listener in and sounds much more conversational and genuine.
</summary>
πŸ”
Want more reps?
Prepare a 30-second "career story" in Korean using: 어릴 λ•ŒλΆ€ν„°, ~에 관심이 μžˆμ—ˆμ–΄μš”, ~ν•˜κ³  μ‹Άμ—ˆκ±°λ“ μš”, and 보람 μžˆμ–΄μš”. Say it out loud three times until it flows naturally.
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πŸ“¦ Practice Hub β€” Career Choice

Exercise 1 β€” Choose the Right Expression

Pick the best word or phrase for each situation.
A. You want to say you've been interested in this field since childhood. You say: ___ λΆ€ν„° 관심이 μžˆμ—ˆμ–΄μš”.
<summary>Answer
어릴 λ•Œ β†’ 어릴 λ•ŒλΆ€ν„° 관심이 μžˆμ—ˆμ–΄μš”. (I've been interested since I was young.)
B. You want to explain your reason naturally. You say: μ‚¬λžŒλ“€μ„ 돕고 μ‹Άμ—ˆ___.
<summary>Answer
κ±°λ“ μš” β†’ μ‚¬λžŒλ“€μ„ 돕고 μ‹Άμ—ˆκ±°λ“ μš”. (The thing is, I wanted to help people.)
C. You want to say your work is rewarding. You say: 이 일이 ___ μžˆμ–΄μš”.
<summary>Answer
보람 β†’ 이 일이 보람 μžˆμ–΄μš”. (This work is rewarding.)
D. You want to say the work suits your natural ability. You say: 이 일이 ___ 에 λ§žμ•„μš”.
<summary>Answer
적성 β†’ 이 일이 적성에 λ§žμ•„μš”. (This work suits my aptitude.)
E. You want to say this is your calling. You say: 이 일이 ___ μ΄μ—μš”.
<summary>Answer
천직 β†’ 이 일이 μ²œμ§μ΄μ—μš”. (This work is my calling.)
F. You want to say you started by chance. You say: ___ 히 μ‹œμž‘ν–ˆμ–΄μš”.
<summary>Answer
μš°μ—° β†’ μš°μ—°νžˆ μ‹œμž‘ν–ˆμ–΄μš”. (I started by chance.)
G. You want to say you can grow in this field. You say: 이 λΆ„μ•Όμ—μ„œ ___ 수 μžˆμ–΄μš”.
<summary>Answer
μ„±μž₯ν•  β†’ 이 λΆ„μ•Όμ—μ„œ μ„±μž₯ν•  수 μžˆμ–΄μš”. (I can grow in this field.)
H. You want to say it's creative work. You say: ___ 인 μΌμ΄μ—μš”.
<summary>Answer
창의적 β†’ 창의적인 μΌμ΄μ—μš”. (It's creative work.)
I. You want to say you really love it now. You say: μ§€κΈˆμ€ 정말 ___.
<summary>Answer
μ’‹μ•„μš” β†’ μ§€κΈˆμ€ 정말 μ’‹μ•„μš”. (I really love it now.)
J. You want to say it's a stable job. You say: ___ 인 μ§μ—…μ΄μ—μš”.
<summary>Answer
μ•ˆμ •μ  β†’ μ•ˆμ •μ μΈ μ§μ—…μ΄μ—μš”. (It's a stable job.)
πŸ“š
Quick Reference
Expression
Meaning
어릴 λ•ŒλΆ€ν„°
Since childhood
~κ±°λ“ μš”
The reason is~
보람 μžˆμ–΄μš”
Rewarding
적성에 λ§žμ•„μš”
Suits my aptitude
μ²œμ§μ΄μ—μš”
It's my calling
μš°μ—°νžˆ
By chance
μ„±μž₯ν•˜λ‹€
To grow/develop
창의적인
Creative
μ•ˆμ •μ μΈ
Stable
μ§€κΈˆμ€ 정말 μ’‹μ•„μš”
I really love it now
⚠️
Pitfall
Don't confuse 보람 (sense of fulfillment/reward from meaningful work) with 보상 (compensation, reward as in payment). 이 일이 보람 μžˆμ–΄μš” = the work is meaningful. 이 일이 보상이 μ’‹μ•„μš” = the pay/reward is good.

Exercise 2 β€” Korean β†’ English Translation

Translate each sentence into natural English.
A. 어릴 λ•ŒλΆ€ν„° 이 뢄야에 관심이 μžˆμ—ˆμ–΄μš”.
<summary>Answer
I've been interested in this field since I was young.
B. μ‚¬λžŒλ“€μ„ λ„μšΈ 수 μžˆλŠ” 일을 ν•˜κ³  μ‹Άμ—ˆκ±°λ“ μš”.
<summary>Answer
The thing is, I wanted to do work where I could help people.
C. νž˜λ“€ λ•Œλ„ μžˆμ§€λ§Œ 보람이 μžˆμ–΄μš”.
<summary>Answer
It's hard sometimes, but it's rewarding.
D. 이 일이 적성에 λ”± λ§žλŠ” 것 κ°™μ•„μš”.
<summary>Answer
I think this work suits my aptitude perfectly.
E. 이 일이 천직인 것 같기도 ν•΄μš”.
<summary>Answer
I feel like this work might be my calling.
F. μš°μ—°νžˆ μ‹œμž‘ν–ˆλŠ”λ° μ§€κΈˆμ€ 정말 μ’‹μ•„μš”.
<summary>Answer
I started by chance but I really love it now.
G. 창의적인 μΌμ΄κ±°λ“ μš”. κ·Έλž˜μ„œ μ’‹μ•„μš”.
<summary>Answer
The thing is, it's creative work. That's why I like it.
H. 이 λΆ„μ•Όμ—μ„œ μ„±μž₯ν•  수 μžˆλ‹€λŠ” 게 μ’‹μ•„μš”.
<summary>Answer
I like that I can grow in this field.
I. μ•ˆμ •μ μΈ μ§μ—…μ΄κ±°λ“ μš”. 그게 μ€‘μš”ν–ˆμ–΄μš”.
<summary>Answer
The thing is, it's a stable job. That was important to me.
J. μ™œ κ·Έ 직업을 μ„ νƒν–ˆμ–΄μš”?
<summary>Answer
Why did you choose that profession?
πŸ“š
Vocabulary Cheat Sheet
Word
Meaning
λΆ„μ•Ό
Field, area
관심
Interest
보람
Sense of fulfillment
적성
Natural aptitude
천직
Calling, vocation
μš°μ—°νžˆ
By chance
μ„±μž₯ν•˜λ‹€
To grow
창의적인
Creative
μ•ˆμ •μ μΈ
Stable
μ„ νƒν•˜λ‹€
To choose
πŸ’‘
Grammar Tip
~κ±°λ“ μš” appears at the end of a sentence to explain or give background reasoning. It's like saying "the thing is..." or "because..." in English. It's much more natural than ~이기 λ•Œλ¬Έμ— in casual speech.

Exercise 3 β€” Complete the Sentence

Fill in the blank with the correct word or ending.
A. 어릴 λ•Œ___ 이 뢄야에 관심이 μžˆμ—ˆμ–΄μš”. (I've been interested in this field since I was young.)
<summary>Answer
λΆ€ν„° β†’ 어릴 λ•ŒλΆ€ν„° 이 뢄야에 관심이 μžˆμ—ˆμ–΄μš”.
B. μ‚¬λžŒλ“€μ„ λ„μšΈ 수 μžˆλŠ” 일을 ν•˜κ³  μ‹Άμ—ˆ___. (The thing is, I wanted to do work where I could help people.)
<summary>Answer
κ±°λ“ μš” β†’ μ‚¬λžŒλ“€μ„ λ„μšΈ 수 μžˆλŠ” 일을 ν•˜κ³  μ‹Άμ—ˆκ±°λ“ μš”.
C. 이 일이 ___ 에 λ”± λ§žλŠ” 것 κ°™μ•„μš”. (I think this work suits my aptitude perfectly.)
<summary>Answer
적성 β†’ 이 일이 적성에 λ”± λ§žλŠ” 것 κ°™μ•„μš”.
D. νž˜λ“€ λ•Œλ„ μžˆμ§€λ§Œ ___ 이 μžˆμ–΄μš”. (It's hard sometimes, but it's rewarding.)
<summary>Answer
보람 β†’ νž˜λ“€ λ•Œλ„ μžˆμ§€λ§Œ 보람이 μžˆμ–΄μš”.
E. ___ 히 μ‹œμž‘ν–ˆλŠ”λ° μ§€κΈˆμ€ 정말 μ’‹μ•„μš”. (I started by chance but I really love it now.)
<summary>Answer
μš°μ—° β†’ μš°μ—°νžˆ μ‹œμž‘ν–ˆλŠ”λ° μ§€κΈˆμ€ 정말 μ’‹μ•„μš”.
F. 이 λΆ„μ•Όμ—μ„œ ___ ν•  수 μžˆλ‹€λŠ” 게 μ’‹μ•„μš”. (I like that I can grow in this field.)
<summary>Answer
μ„±μž₯ β†’ 이 λΆ„μ•Όμ—μ„œ μ„±μž₯ν•  수 μžˆλ‹€λŠ” 게 μ’‹μ•„μš”.
G. 이 일이 ___ 인 것 같기도 ν•΄μš”. (I feel like this work might be my calling.)
<summary>Answer
천직 β†’ 이 일이 천직인 것 같기도 ν•΄μš”.
H. ___ 인 μΌμ΄κ±°λ“ μš”. κ·Έλž˜μ„œ μ’‹μ•„μš”. (The thing is, it's creative work. That's why I like it.)
<summary>Answer
창의적 β†’ 창의적인 μΌμ΄κ±°λ“ μš”. κ·Έλž˜μ„œ μ’‹μ•„μš”.
I. ___ 적인 μ§μ—…μ΄κ±°λ“ μš”. 그게 μ€‘μš”ν–ˆμ–΄μš”. (The thing is, it's a stable job. That was important to me.)
<summary>Answer
μ•ˆμ • β†’ μ•ˆμ •μ μΈ μ§μ—…μ΄κ±°λ“ μš”. 그게 μ€‘μš”ν–ˆμ–΄μš”.
J. μ™œ κ·Έ ___ 을 μ„ νƒν–ˆμ–΄μš”? (Why did you choose that profession?)
<summary>Answer
직업 β†’ μ™œ κ·Έ 직업을 μ„ νƒν–ˆμ–΄μš”?
πŸ“š
Sentence Starters
Starter
Use for
어릴 λ•ŒλΆ€ν„°...
Childhood interest
~에 관심이 μžˆμ—ˆμ–΄μš”
Was interested in
~ν•˜κ³  μ‹Άμ—ˆκ±°λ“ μš”
Wanted to (+ reason)
νž˜λ“€ λ•Œλ„ μžˆμ§€λ§Œ...
It's hard sometimes, but
μš°μ—°νžˆ μ‹œμž‘ν–ˆλŠ”λ°...
I started by chance but
~κ±°λ“ μš”
Explaining reason
πŸ’‘
Production Tip
Build your own career sentence: [어릴 λ•ŒλΆ€ν„° / μš°μ—°νžˆ] + [이 λΆ„μ•Ό/일에 관심이 μžˆμ—ˆμ–΄μš”] + [~ν•˜κ³  μ‹Άμ—ˆκ±°λ“ μš”]. Try it with three different reasons and speak each one aloud.

Exercise 4 β€” Dialogue Completion

Fill in the missing line to complete each short conversation.
A. A: μ™œ κ·Έ 직업을 μ„ νƒν–ˆμ–΄μš”? B: ___
<summary>Answer
어릴 λ•ŒλΆ€ν„° 이 뢄야에 관심이 μžˆμ—ˆκ±°λ“ μš”. (The thing is, I've been interested in this field since I was young.)
B. A: 일이 νž˜λ“€μ§€ μ•Šμ•„μš”? B: ___
<summary>Answer
νž˜λ“€ λ•Œλ„ μžˆμ§€λ§Œ 보람이 μžˆμ–΄μš”. (It's hard sometimes, but it's rewarding.)
C. A: 이 일이 적성에 λ§žμ•„μš”? B: ___
<summary>Answer
λ„€, 적성에 λ”± λ§žλŠ” 것 κ°™μ•„μš”. (Yes, I think it suits my aptitude perfectly.)
D. A: μ–΄λ–»κ²Œ 이 일을 μ‹œμž‘ν•˜κ²Œ λμ–΄μš”? B: ___
<summary>Answer
사싀 μš°μ—°νžˆ μ‹œμž‘ν–ˆμ–΄μš”. 근데 μ§€κΈˆμ€ 정말 μ’‹μ•„μš”. (Actually I started by chance. But I really love it now.)
E. A: 이 일을 μ™œ μ’‹μ•„ν•΄μš”? B: ___
<summary>Answer
창의적인 μΌμ΄κ±°λ“ μš”. 맀일 μƒˆλ‘œμš΄ κ±Έ ν•  수 μžˆμ–΄μš”. (The thing is, it's creative work. I can do something new every day.)
F. A: μ•žμœΌλ‘œλ„ 이 일 계속할 κ±°μ˜ˆμš”? B: ___
<summary>Answer
λ„€, 이 일이 천직인 것 κ°™μ•„μ„œμš”. (Yes, because I feel like this work is my calling.)
G. A: λ‹€λ₯Έ 일 생각해본 적 μžˆμ–΄μš”? B: ___
<summary>Answer
μžˆμ–΄μš”. 근데 κ²°κ΅­ 이 일이 적성에 λ§žλ”λΌκ³ μš”. (Yes. But I found in the end that this work suits me.)
H. A: 이 λΆ„μ•Όκ°€ λ―Έλž˜μ—λ„ 쒋을 것 κ°™μ•„μš”? B: ___
<summary>Answer
λ„€, μ„±μž₯ν•  수 μžˆλŠ” λΆ„μ•Όκ±°λ“ μš”. κ·Έλž˜μ„œ μ„ νƒν–ˆμ–΄μš”. (Yes, it's a field where I can grow. That's why I chose it.)
I. A: μ•ˆμ •μ μΈ μ§μ—…μ΄μ—μš”? B: ___
<summary>Answer
λ„€, μ•ˆμ •μ μΈ νŽΈμ΄μ—μš”. 그게 μ€‘μš”ν–ˆκ±°λ“ μš”. (Yes, it's relatively stable. That was important to me, you see.)
J. A: 이 일이 보람 μžˆμ–΄μš”? B: ___
<summary>Answer
λ„€, μ‚¬λžŒλ“€μ„ λ„μšΈ 수 μžˆμ–΄μ„œ 보람이 μžˆμ–΄μš”. (Yes, it's rewarding because I can help people.)
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Useful Phrases
Phrase
Meaning
μ™œ μ„ νƒν–ˆμ–΄μš”?
Why did you choose it?
μ–΄λ–»κ²Œ μ‹œμž‘ν•˜κ²Œ λμ–΄μš”?
How did you come to start?
적성에 λ”± λ§žμ•„μš”
Suits me perfectly
μš°μ—°νžˆ μ‹œμž‘ν–ˆμ–΄μš”
Started by chance
κ²°κ΅­
In the end
κ·Έλž˜μ„œ μ„ νƒν–ˆμ–΄μš”
That's why I chose it
~인 것 κ°™μ•„μ„œμš”
Because I feel like~
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Conversation Tip
~이/κ°€ λ˜μ–΄μ„œ or ~μ–΄μ„œ (because) lets you connect your reason to your feeling: μ‚¬λžŒλ“€μ„ λ„μšΈ 수 μžˆμ–΄μ„œ 보람이 μžˆμ–΄μš” (it's rewarding because I can help people). Practice linking your motivation directly to the feeling it creates.

Exercise 5 β€” Free Speaking Practice

Answer each prompt out loud in Korean. Focus on sounding natural.
A. Why did you choose your current job or field of study?
<summary>Suggested answer
어릴 λ•ŒλΆ€ν„° 이 뢄야에 관심이 μžˆμ—ˆκ±°λ“ μš”. μ‚¬λžŒλ“€μ„ λ„μšΈ 수 μžˆλ‹€λŠ” 게 μ’‹μ•˜μ–΄μš”. (The thing is, I've been interested in this field since I was young. I liked that I could help people.)
B. What motivates you most in your work?
<summary>Suggested answer
μ„±μž₯ν•  수 μžˆλ‹€λŠ” 게 제일 μ’‹μ•„μš”. 맀일 μƒˆλ‘œμš΄ κ±Έ λ°°μ›Œμš”. (I like most that I can grow. I learn something new every day.)
C. Is your work rewarding? Tell a Korean person why or why not.
<summary>Suggested answer
λ„€, 보람이 μžˆμ–΄μš”. μ‚¬λžŒλ“€μ΄ 도움을 λ°›μœΌλ©΄ 기뢄이 μ’‹κ±°λ“ μš”. (Yes, it's rewarding. The thing is, it feels good when people are helped.)
D. Did you always plan to do this job, or did you end up here by chance?
<summary>Suggested answer
사싀 μš°μ—°νžˆ μ‹œμž‘ν–ˆμ–΄μš”. μ²˜μŒμ—” λͺ°λžλŠ”데 μ§€κΈˆμ€ 정말 μ’‹μ•„μš”. (Actually I started by chance. I didn't know at first but I really love it now.)
E. Does your work suit your personality and natural skills?
<summary>Suggested answer
λ„€, 적성에 λ”± λ§žλŠ” 것 κ°™μ•„μš”. 창의적인 μΌμ΄λΌμ„œ μ’‹μ•„μš”. (Yes, I think it suits my aptitude perfectly. I like it because it's creative work.)
F. What was important to you when choosing your career path?
<summary>Suggested answer
μ•ˆμ •μ μ΄λ©΄μ„œλ„ 보람 μžˆλŠ” 일을 ν•˜κ³  μ‹Άμ—ˆκ±°λ“ μš”. (The thing is, I wanted to do work that's stable but also meaningful.)
G. Do you feel like your work is your calling?
<summary>Suggested answer
가끔 그런 생각이 λ“€μ–΄μš”. 이 일이 천직인 것 같기도 ν•΄μš”. (I feel that way sometimes. I feel like this work might be my calling.)
H. What would you say to someone thinking about entering your field?
<summary>Suggested answer
λ³΄λžŒλ„ 있고 μ„±μž₯ν•  수 μžˆλŠ” λΆ„μ•Όμ˜ˆμš”. ν•œλ²ˆ 도전해 λ³΄μ„Έμš”. (It's a field where you can find meaning and grow. Give it a try.)
I. Ask a Korean person what motivated them to choose their career.
<summary>Suggested answer
μ™œ κ·Έ 직업을 μ„ νƒν–ˆμ–΄μš”? 어릴 λ•ŒλΆ€ν„° 관심이 μžˆμ—ˆμ–΄μš”? (Why did you choose that profession? Were you interested since you were young?)
J. In one or two sentences, explain your career path to a Korean colleague.
<summary>Suggested answer
어릴 λ•ŒλΆ€ν„° 이 뢄야에 관심이 μžˆμ—ˆμ–΄μš”. μ‚¬λžŒλ“€μ„ λ„μšΈ 수 μžˆλŠ” 일이라 μ„ νƒν–ˆκ±°λ“ μš”. (I've been interested in this field since I was young. The reason I chose it is because it's work where I can help people.)
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Sentence Starters
Starter
Use for
어릴 λ•ŒλΆ€ν„°...
Since childhood
사싀 μš°μ—°νžˆ...
Actually, by chance
~κ±°λ“ μš”
Explaining reasons
보람이 μžˆμ–΄μš”
It's meaningful
적성에 λ§žμ•„μš”
Suits me
μ„±μž₯ν•  수 μžˆμ–΄μš”
I can grow
κ·Έλž˜μ„œ μ„ νƒν–ˆμ–΄μš”
That's why I chose it
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Speaking Challenge
Prepare a 45-second "career story" in Korean with: 어릴 λ•ŒλΆ€ν„°, 관심이 μžˆμ—ˆμ–΄μš”, ~ν•˜κ³  μ‹Άμ—ˆκ±°λ“ μš”, and μ§€κΈˆμ€ 정말 μ’‹μ•„μš”. Record yourself, listen, and redo until it flows naturally.
μ™œ κ·Έ 일을 μ„ νƒν–ˆλŠ”μ§€ ν•œκ΅­μ–΄λ‘œ μžμ—°μŠ€λŸ½κ²Œ 말할 수 있으면, 진심 μ–΄λ¦° λŒ€ν™”λ₯Ό λ‚˜λˆŒ 수 μžˆμ–΄μš”. ✨
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