Study groups, known as 스터디 그룹 (seu-teo-di geu-rup) or simply 스터디 (seu-teo-di), are a popular way for students and professionals in Korea to learn together and achieve common goals. This guide provides essential Korean phrases for finding, joining, and participating effectively in a study group, helping you navigate this common aspect of Korean academic and social culture.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 스터디 그룹 참여하기
Pronunciation: seu-teo-di geu-rup cham-yeo-ha-gi
Meaning: Joining a study group (The act of participating in a study group)
Finding a Study Group
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Expression: 스터디 그룹 찾고 있어요.
Pronunciation: seu-teo-di geu-rup chat-go i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: I’m looking for a study group. -
Expression: 혹시 좋은 스터디 그룹 아세요?
Pronunciation: hok-si jo-eun seu-teo-di geu-rup a-se-yo?
Meaning: Do you happen to know any good study groups? -
Expression: 어떤 종류의 스터디를 찾으세요?
Pronunciation: eo-tteon jong-nyu-ui seu-teo-di-reul cha-jeu-se-yo?
Meaning: What kind of study group are you looking for? -
Expression: 토익 스터디 그룹에 관심 있어요.
Pronunciation: to-ik seu-teo-di geu-rup-e gwan-sim i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: I’m interested in a TOEIC study group. -
Expression: 스터디 멤버 모집 공고 봤어요.
Pronunciation: seu-teo-di mem-beo mo-jip gong-go bwa-sseo-yo.
Meaning: I saw the announcement recruiting study members. -
Expression: 온라인 스터디도 괜찮아요?
Pronunciation: on-la-in seu-teo-di-do gwaen-cha-na-yo?
Meaning: Is an online study group okay too? -
Expression: 스터디는 어디서 주로 하나요?
Pronunciation: seu-teo-di-neun eo-di-seo ju-ro ha-na-yo?
Meaning: Where do you usually hold the study sessions? -
Expression: 스터디 그룹 정보를 어디서 얻을 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: seu-teo-di geu-rup jeong-bo-reul eo-di-seo eo-deul su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Where can I get information about study groups? -
Expression: 학교 게시판을 확인해 보세요.
Pronunciation: hak-gyo ge-si-pa-neul hwa-gin-hae bo-se-yo.
Meaning: Check the school bulletin board. -
Expression: 스터디 카페에서 모이는 그룹이 많아요.
Pronunciation: seu-teo-di ka-pe-e-seo mo-i-neun geu-rup-i ma-na-yo.
Meaning: Many groups meet at study cafes. -
Expression: 이 스터디는 어떤 목표를 가지고 있나요?
Pronunciation: i seu-teo-di-neun eo-tteon mok-pyo-reul ga-ji-go in-na-yo?
Meaning: What goals does this study group have? -
Expression: 스터디 분위기는 어떤가요?
Pronunciation: seu-teo-di bun-wi-gi-neun eo-tteon-ga-yo?
Meaning: What’s the atmosphere of the study group like?
Joining and Participating
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Expression: 이 스터디 그룹에 참여하고 싶습니다.
Pronunciation: i seu-teo-di geu-rup-e cham-yeo-ha-go sip-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I would like to join this study group. -
Expression: 아직 멤버를 모집 중인가요?
Pronunciation: a-jik mem-beo-reul mo-jip jung-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: Are you still recruiting members? -
Expression: 어떻게 신청하면 되나요?
Pronunciation: eo-tteo-ke sin-cheong-ha-myeon doe-na-yo?
Meaning: How can I apply? -
Expression: 스터디 규칙이 있나요?
Pronunciation: seu-teo-di gyu-chi-gi in-na-yo?
Meaning: Are there any study group rules? -
Expression: 첫 모임은 언제인가요?
Pronunciation: cheot mo-i-meun eon-je-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: When is the first meeting? -
Expression: 제가 도움이 될 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: je-ga do-u-mi doel su i-sseul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Can I be of help? / How can I contribute? -
Expression: 열심히 참여하겠습니다.
Pronunciation: yeol-sim-hi cham-yeo-ha-ge-sseum-ni-da.
Meaning: I will participate diligently. -
Expression: 만나서 반갑습니다. 잘 부탁드립니다.
Pronunciation: man-na-seo ban-gap-seum-ni-da. jal bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da.
Meaning: Nice to meet you all. Please take care of me / I look forward to working with you. (Common greeting when joining a group) -
Expression: 오늘 스터디 내용은 무엇인가요?
Pronunciation: o-neul seu-teo-di nae-yong-eun mu-eo-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: What is the content for today’s study session? -
Expression: 혹시 결석하게 되면 미리 연락드릴게요.
Pronunciation: hok-si gyeol-seok-ha-ge doe-myeon mi-ri yeol-lak-deu-ril-ge-yo.
Meaning: If I happen to be absent, I’ll contact you in advance. -
Expression: 스터디 회비가 있나요?
Pronunciation: seu-teo-di hoe-bi-ga in-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there a study group fee? -
Expression: 스터디 리더는 누구신가요?
Pronunciation: seu-teo-di ri-deo-neun nu-gu-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: Who is the study group leader?
Discussing Study Topics
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Expression: 이 부분에 대해 질문이 있습니다.
Pronunciation: i bu-bu-ne dae-hae jil-mu-ni it-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I have a question about this part. -
Expression: 이 문제 어떻게 푸는지 설명해 주실 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: i mun-je eo-tteo-ke pu-neun-ji seol-myeong-hae ju-sil su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Could you explain how to solve this problem? -
Expression: 제 생각에는…
Pronunciation: je saeng-ga-ge-neun…
Meaning: In my opinion… / I think that… -
Expression: 다른 의견 있으신 분?
Pronunciation: da-reun ui-gyeon i-sseu-sin bun?
Meaning: Does anyone have a different opinion? -
Expression: 다음 주까지 이 부분을 공부해 옵시다.
Pronunciation: da-eum ju-kka-ji i bu-bu-neul gong-bu-hae op-si-da.
Meaning: Let’s study this part by next week. -
Expression: 이 자료를 공유해도 될까요?
Pronunciation: i ja-ryo-reul gong-yu-hae-do doel-kka-yo?
Meaning: May I share this material? -
Expression: 이 단어의 뜻이 뭔가요?
Pronunciation: i da-neo-ui tteu-si mwon-ga-yo?
Meaning: What does this word mean? -
Expression: 예습/복습은 필수입니다.
Pronunciation: ye-seup/bok-seu-beun pil-su-im-ni-da.
Meaning: Preparation/Review is mandatory. -
Expression: 서로에게 설명해 봅시다.
Pronunciation: seo-ro-e-ge seol-myeong-hae bop-si-da.
Meaning: Let’s explain it to each other. -
Expression: 이 개념이 잘 이해가 안 돼요.
Pronunciation: i gae-nyeom-i jal i-hae-ga an dwae-yo.
Meaning: I don’t understand this concept well. -
Expression: 같이 토론해 볼까요?
Pronunciation: ga-chi to-ron-hae bol-kka-yo?
Meaning: Shall we discuss it together? -
Expression: 발표 순서를 정합시다.
Pronunciation: bal-pyo sun-seo-reul jeong-hap-si-da.
Meaning: Let’s decide the presentation order.
Scheduling and Logistics
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Expression: 스터디는 매주 몇 시에 하나요?
Pronunciation: seu-teo-di-neun mae-ju myeot si-e ha-na-yo?
Meaning: What time does the study group meet every week? -
Expression: 다음 모임 장소를 정해야 해요.
Pronunciation: da-eum mo-im jang-so-reul jeong-hae-ya hae-yo.
Meaning: We need to decide the location for the next meeting. -
Expression: 이번 주는 스터디 쉬나요?
Pronunciation: i-beon ju-neun seu-teo-di swi-na-yo?
Meaning: Are we taking a break from the study group this week? -
Expression: 스터디 시간을 변경할 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: seu-teo-di si-ga-neul byeon-gyeong-hal su i-sseul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Could we change the study time? -
Expression: 저는 그 시간이 괜찮습니다.
Pronunciation: jeo-neun geu si-ga-ni gwaen-chan-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: That time is fine for me. -
Expression: 혹시 다른 시간은 어떠세요?
Pronunciation: hok-si da-reun si-ga-neun eo-tteo-se-yo?
Meaning: How about another time, perhaps? -
Expression: 스터디룸 예약해야 해요.
Pronunciation: seu-teo-di-rum ye-yak-hae-ya hae-yo.
Meaning: We need to reserve a study room. -
Expression: 스터디 끝나고 같이 저녁 식사할까요?
Pronunciation: seu-teo-di kkeun-na-go ga-chi jeo-nyeok sik-sa-hal-kka-yo?
Meaning: Shall we have dinner together after the study session? -
Expression: 늦을 것 같으면 미리 연락 주세요.
Pronunciation: neu-jeul geot ga-teu-myeon mi-ri yeol-lak ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please contact us in advance if you think you’ll be late. -
Expression: 오늘 스터디는 몇 시간 동안 진행되나요?
Pronunciation: o-neul seu-teo-di-neun myeot si-gan dong-an jin-haeng-doe-na-yo?
Meaning: How long will today’s study session last? -
Expression: 스터디 일정은 단톡방에 공지할게요.
Pronunciation: seu-teo-di il-jeong-eun dan-tok-bang-e gong-ji-hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: I’ll announce the study schedule in the group chat room (dantokbang). -
Expression: 장소는 스터디 카페가 좋을 것 같아요.
Pronunciation: jang-so-neun seu-teo-di ka-pe-ga jo-eul geot ga-ta-yo.
Meaning: I think a study cafe would be a good place.
Korean Culture Notes
Study groups (스터디) are very common in Korea, not just for students but also for job seekers preparing for exams or interviews, and even professionals learning new skills. They often have specific goals (e.g., passing a certification exam, improving English conversation).
Punctuality and preparation are highly valued. Members are generally expected to come prepared having reviewed the material and ready to contribute. Informing the group in advance if you’ll be late or absent is considered basic etiquette.
Many study groups establish clear rules (규칙 gyu-chik) regarding attendance, participation, preparation, and sometimes even penalties (like small fines, 벌금 beol-geum) for not adhering to them, to ensure seriousness and commitment.
Study cafes (스터디 카페 seu-teo-di ka-pe) are popular meeting spots. These venues offer quiet environments, desks, Wi-Fi, and sometimes drinks, specifically designed for studying alone or in small groups. Booking a room might be necessary.
While the focus is academic, study groups can also be social. It’s common for members to grab coffee or a meal together after a session (뒤풀이 dwi-pu-ri), helping build rapport and camaraderie.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: Minjun wants to join an existing English conversation study group led by Sora.
Roles: A: Sora (Study Group Leader), B: Minjun (Prospective Member)
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Expression: B: 안녕하세요, 혹시 영어 회화 스터디 그룹 멤버 아직 모집 중이신가요?
Pronunciation: B: an-nyeong-ha-se-yo, hok-si yeong-eo hoe-hwa seu-teo-di geu-rup mem-beo a-jik mo-jip jung-i-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: B: Hello, are you perhaps still recruiting members for the English conversation study group? -
Expression: A: 네, 아직 몇 자리 남았어요. 관심 있으신가요?
Pronunciation: A: ne, a-jik myeot ja-ri na-ma-sseo-yo. gwan-sim i-sseu-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: A: Yes, there are still a few spots left. Are you interested? -
Expression: B: 네, 이 스터디 그룹에 참여하고 싶습니다. 스터디는 주로 어떻게 진행되나요?
Pronunciation: B: ne, i seu-teo-di geu-rup-e cham-yeo-ha-go sip-seum-ni-da. seu-teo-di-neun ju-ro eo-tteo-ke jin-haeng-doe-na-yo?
Meaning: B: Yes, I’d like to join this study group. How are the study sessions usually conducted? -
Expression: A: 저희는 매주 토요일 오후 2시에 스터디 카페에서 모여요. 주제를 정해서 자유롭게 영어로 대화하는 방식이에요.
Pronunciation: A: jeo-hui-neun mae-ju to-yo-il o-hu du-si-e seu-teo-di ka-pe-e-seo mo-yeo-yo. ju-je-reul jeong-hae-seo ja-yu-rop-ge yeong-eo-ro dae-hwa-ha-neun bang-si-gi-e-yo.
Meaning: A: We meet every Saturday at 2 PM at a study cafe. We pick a topic and practice free conversation in English. -
Expression: B: 좋네요! 혹시 스터디 규칙 같은 게 있나요?
Pronunciation: B: jon-ne-yo! hok-si seu-teo-di gyu-chik ga-teun ge in-na-yo?
Meaning: B: Sounds great! Are there any study group rules? -
Expression: A: 네, 지각이나 결석 시에는 벌금이 조금 있고, 매주 돌아가면서 대화 주제를 준비해 와야 해요. 괜찮으시겠어요?
Pronunciation: A: ne, ji-ga-gi-na gyeol-seok si-e-neun beol-geu-mi jo-geum it-go, mae-ju do-ra-ga-myeon-seo dae-hwa ju-je-reul jun-bi-hae wa-ya hae-yo. gwaen-cha-neu-si-ge-sseo-yo?
Meaning: A: Yes, there’s a small fine for being late or absent, and we take turns preparing the conversation topic each week. Would that be okay with you? -
Expression: B: 네, 문제 없습니다. 열심히 참여하겠습니다!
Pronunciation: B: ne, mun-je eop-seum-ni-da. yeol-sim-hi cham-yeo-ha-ge-sseum-ni-da!
Meaning: B: Yes, no problem. I will participate diligently! -
Expression: A: 좋습니다! 그럼 다음 주 토요일 2시에 뵐게요. 장소는 단톡방에 공지할게요.
Pronunciation: A: jo-seum-ni-da! geu-reom da-eum ju to-yo-il du-si-e boel-ge-yo. jang-so-neun dan-tok-bang-e gong-ji-hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: A: Great! Then I’ll see you next Saturday at 2 PM. I’ll announce the location in the group chat.
Practice Tips
Joining a study group is an excellent way to improve your Korean and make new friends! Try using these phrases when looking for groups online (on university websites, community forums like Naver Cafe, or apps like ‘소모임’). Don’t be afraid to ask questions about the group’s rules and goals~!
Practice introducing yourself and stating your intention to join clearly. Remember the phrase 잘 부탁드립니다 (jal bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da) when you first meet the group members – it’s a polite way to start! Good luck with your studies! 화이팅! (hwa-i-ting! – Fighting! / Good luck!)
