Lesson Summary
Today, we had a great conversation about the World Baseball Classic (WBC) match between Japan and Venezuela. We compared the high-energy cheering cultures of Korea, Japan, and the US in sports like baseball and volleyball. We also discussed travel experiences in Japan’s Shikoku region, including the famous 88-temple pilgrimage (Ohenro), and compared the unique amenities of Japanese ferries to those in Washington and Vancouver.
Grammar Focus
**1. Making Guesses: -(으)ㄹ 것 같아요**
This expression is used to say “I think…” or “It seems like…” when making a prediction or expressing an uncertain opinion.
* **Verb stem + -ㄹ/을 것 같아요**
* *Example:* “일본이 **이길 것 같아요**” (I think Japan will win).
* *Note:* Be careful with similar-sounding words! You used “읽은 것 같아요” (I think I read it), but for winning, we use **이기다** (to win) → **이길 것 같아요**.
**2. Describing State or Atmosphere: -이/가 넘치다**
This is used to say something is “overflowing with” a certain quality.
* **활기가 넘치다** (To be full of energy/lively).
* *Example:* “경기장 분위기가 **활기가 넘쳤어요**” (The stadium atmosphere was very lively).
Vocabulary
* **투수**: Pitcher
* **타자**: Batter
* **공격**: Offense / Attack
* **수비**: Defense
* **도루**: Stolen base
* **역전**: Comeback / Reversal of a game
* **실책 (에러)**: Error (in sports)
* **응원**: Cheering
* **반도**: Peninsula
* **공중 목욕탕**: Public bath
* **감성**: Sensibility / Vibe / Emotion
Example Sentences
* 베네수엘라가 **이길 것 같아요**. (I think Venezuela will win.)
* 오타니 선수가 **타자**로 나왔어요. (Player Ohtani came out as a batter.)
* 한국의 **응원** 문화는 정말 **활기가 넘쳐요**. (Korean cheering culture is really full of energy.)
* 일본 페리 안에는 **다다미**와 **공중 목욕탕**이 있어서 신기했어요. (It was interesting because there were tatami mats and public baths inside the Japanese ferry.)
* 시애틀 주변에는 섬과 **반도**가 많아서 페리를 자주 타요. (There are many islands and peninsulas around Seattle, so people take ferries often.)
Homework
1. Write three sentences using **-(으)ㄹ 것 같아요** to predict something (e.g., the weather tomorrow or a sports game).
2. Look up the names of two sports you enjoy and find the Korean words for “player” (선수) and “stadium” (경기장).
Speaking Practice
* 축구보다 야구를 더 좋아하세요? (Do you like baseball more than soccer?)
* 미국 페리와 일본 페리 중에서 어떤 것이 더 편했어요? (Between the US ferry and the Japanese ferry, which one was more comfortable?)
* 나중에 한국에서 배구 경기를 보고 싶으세요? (Would you like to watch a volleyball match in Korea later?)