Preface How to use this book

<Seoul National University Korean Language 1A Student’s Book> is the first volume in the multi-level series developed
to be used in a regular program (about 200 hours of class work) for adult learners of the Korean language. The primary
goal of this book is to help novice learners of Korean language so that they may build basic communicative competence
by developing their ability to construct language about topics of interest and apply language in real life situations. The key
features of this book follow.

This textbook is carefully coordinated to link spoken language and written language while focusing on the development
of communicative language skills. It utilizes a step-by-step approach consisting of vocabulary and grammar practice,
controlled conversation practice, and open-ended interaction. Through this approach, knowledge about language transfers to
real language use. In addition, ‘Listening and Speaking’ and ‘Reading and Writing’ sections integrate spoken language and The Seoul National University Korean 1A Student’s Book is comprised of 8 units preceded
written language learning. by the preliminary lesson ‘Learning the Korean Alphabet’. The preliminary lesson ‘Learning
A task-based approach maximizes the use of linguistic knowledge and encourages meaningful interaction between the Korean Alphabet’ consists of an overview that introduces the promulgation and principles
learners. Various types of tasks are introduced and activity sheets are provided as needed. The CD-ROM offers detailed of the Korean alphabet and exercises through which to learn its vowels and consonants. Each
direction to assist instructors in managing class activities. unit spans 8 hours of instruction divided into sections entitled and emphasizing: Vocabulary,
Grammar and Expression 1 and 2, Speaking 1 and 2, Listening and Speaking, Reading and
A systematic approach to learning vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation is adopted. Carefully selected vocabulary
Writing, Task, Culture Note, Pronunciation, and Self-Check. A detailed explanation follows.
relating to the topic of each unit is meaningfully presented to learners increasing efficacy. In-depth descriptions with
example sentences explain the meaning and usage of grammatical items and reinforce grammar concepts. The Grammar
Extension presented at the back of the book as appendix aids learners’ comprehension of target grammar. The Pronunciation
section also promotes accuracy and fluency with lessons for individual sounds, phonological rules, and intonation.

This textbook is designed to actively integrate culture with classroom instruction. Cultural information is delivered by
visual aids such as pictures and photograph, and level tailored concise explanations. This book also provides learners with
opportunities for meaningful language production by sharing their own experiences interculturally. The appendix further
extends the understanding of Korean culture. Photographs illustrating
The text includes a CD-ROM that can be used in the classroom as well as independently, as an effective tool for the unit topics allow
previewing and reviewing. It contains simple exercises for vocabulary and grammar, speaking practices, reading texts, students to visually
transcripts, vocabulary and grammar lists, audio files, and supplementary materials for classroom use. orient themselves
toward the learning
Korean and English translations help English-speaking learners understand quickly. English translation is offered for
Speaking 1, 2 dialogues, Grammar Extension, Culture Extension, exercise instructions, and new vocabulary.
content.

Abundant visual aids such as photographs and illustrations make learning more realistic and enjoyable. Visual aids clearly
enhance learning efficacy and increase learners interest by delivering information on situations and meanings.

We wish to express our sincere gratitude to all who contributed to this project. We would particularly like to thank
Learning Goals
all instructors from the textbook development committee. Without their dedication and effort this text book would
not have been possible. Also, we would like to thank the following instructors for their help in piloting materials and
making suggestions during the Autumn session 2012: Kim Chunghwa, Kim Hyunjean, Kim Sooyoung, Lee Soyoung, Yi Learning Goals present the content and objectives of each unit by section.
Changyong, Lee Hyuneui, Kim Jungeun, Park Kwanghee, Lee Sujeong, Lee Heejin, Choi Jiyoung. In addition, we would
like to thank Lim Chaeheon and Woo Hyunju for their clear audio recordings. Finally, we would like to extend our gratitude
to Kim Pilbae, the CEO of Moonjinmedia, Director Do Hyunjeong, Editorial Manager Park Hyungman, Mr. Kong Jehak,
Ms. Song Solnae and all other editorial staff members for their generous support in having this volume published.

March 2013
Jeong Sangjun
Executive Director
Language Education Institute, Seoul National University
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Vocabulary Speaking

The Speaking section presents example dialogues,

The Vocabulary section introduces key lexical items substitution dialogues, and discourse extension practice.
by category accompanied by analogic pictures.

Dialogues include key vocabulary items and target

grammar to build communicative skill.

Exercise 1 presents opportunity to practice new

dialogues through the substitution of vocabulary and
expressions.
Grammar and Expression

The Grammar and Expression section offers key

dialogues, example sentences, and meaningful exercises.
Exercise 2 presents opportunity to create a new
original dialogues based on the model dialogues.

Target grammar is presented with model dialogues

accompanied by illustrations.

Example sentences model the meanings and form

changes of target grammar items.

Exercise 1 offers relevant exercises connected to controlled practice provided in the workbook,
and develops students ability to correctly use the target grammar.
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Listening and Speaking Reading and Writing

The Listening and Speaking section offers The Reading and Writing section provides a
Preparation, Listening 1, 2, and Speaking activities. Preparation, Reading, and Writing task.

The Preparation section offers a pre-reading that

The Preparation section offers a pre-listening that previews the content of the reading passage providing
previews the content of the listening passage schema activation, and utilizes illustrations or
providing schema activation, and utilizes photographs to supplement vocabulary and
illustrations or photographs to supplement expressions.
vocabulary and expressions.

The Reading section presents practical and learner-

The Listening section presents a task with a
level matched texts with a comprehension check.
comprehension check.

The Writing section, as a follow-up task, uses the

reading text as a model for writing and produce
similar text.

The Speaking section offers a follow-up task

through which to construct conversations related to
the theme and function of the listening task.
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Task Pronunciation

The Pronunciation section offers a Warm-up, Rule

Presentation, and Practice of the phonological rules
The Task section is a 3 or 4 step problem solving
related to specific vocabulary and grammar forms
based task, providing opportunity to communicate
taught in each unit.
using vocabulary and grammar learned in the unit,
and helps build fluency.

The Preparation section presents opportunity to listen to

phrases or sentences that include target pronunciation.

The Rules section presents pronunciation rules

clearly and diagrammatically.

Culture Note
The Practice section offers opportunity to listen and repeat sentences to internalize
pronunciation rules.
The Culture Note section offers Preparation,
Presentation, and Idea Sharing. Self-Check

The Self-Check section ends each unit with a review

The Preparation section presents questions, of grammar and vocabulary.
illustration or photographs related to cultural content.

The Presentation section presents Korean cultural

content related to the topic of the unit, illustrated,
and with a short note.

The Idea Sharing section provides opportunity to make intercultural comparisons of Korean culture.
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Appendix

The Appendix includes Activity Sheets, Grammar Extension, Culture Extension, Listening Scripts,
Answer Key, and Glossary.

Activity Sheets for exercises or tasks are provided. Transcriptions for listening passages in ‘Listening and Speaking’ are
provided.

Answer key for comprehension checks in ‘Listening and Speaking’

and ‘Reading and Writing’ are provided.
The Grammar Extension section provides in-depth descriptions of
grammar learned from the ‘Grammar and Expression’ section in
each unit, promoting grammar comprehension and reducing errors
by providing information on meanings and conjugations with
example sentences and grammar notes.

A list is provided of all the vocabulary in the textbook, with page

The Q & A section adds in-depth cultural information to that number.
presented in the ‘Culture Note’.
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The CD-ROM furnishes example sentences and exercises for the Vocabulary and Grammar and The Speaking section provides animated
Expression sections, dialogues for the Speaking 1 and 2 sections, as well as transcripts, reading dialogues.
texts, audio files, supplementary materials such as photographs and movie clips, and helpful tips
for instructors.

This section provides texts for dialogues.

The Vocabulary section provides

opportunity to check key lexical This function offers English translations.
items with audio files.

This function shows substituted dialogues

for Exercise 1.
This function allows for role-plays.

Vocabulary can be practiced through

activities such as matching or
memory games.

The Listening section provides transcripts

and audio files.

The Grammar and Expression

section presents core information This function offers dictation exercises.
on those items.
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Contents

The pop-up assistant offers definitions

of new vocabulary with example
sentences when a word is highlighted.
Preface

How to use this book

Scope and Sequence

This function allows the text to be Characters

heard.

Learning the Korean alphabet 24

Hello 52

What is this? 70

I study Korean 90
The Reference Room provides
supplementary materials such as
Where is it? 108
photographs and video clips.
I met my friend over the weekend 126

How much is it? 144

Activity Sheets are provided for the
How is the weather? 166
Task section.
Shall we watch a movie? 186

Helpful tips for the Task section are

Activity Sheets 206
provided for instructors. Grammar Extension 223
Culture Extension 244

Mp3 audio files are provided. Listening Scripts 249

Answer Key 252
Glossary 253
 Scope and Sequence

Unit Speaking Listening and Speaking Reading and Writing Task Vocabulary Grammar and Expression Pronunciation Culture Note

Introduction to Hangeul Vowels (1) Vowels (2) Vowels (3)

Learning the Consonants and vowels Consonants (1) Consonants (2) Batchim (Syllable-final consonants)
Korean alphabet
The features of Hangeul Consonants (3)

Listening to the short conversations Reading a self-introduction Finding a person at the Nationality Greeting etiquette in
Introducing oneself in an informal about nationality airport Intonation of Korea
setting statements and
Occupation questions
Listening to a conversation about Writing your self-introduction
nationality and occupation for a blog
Hello
Introducing oneself in a formal
setting Greeting and exchanging name
cards

Talking about the names of items Reading a blog about a room School supplies Pronunciation of Special Korean items
Listening to the names of items Identifying the names of
items in the classroom
Writing a blog about your room Daily goods
Requesting items in the shop Listening to a conversation about
What is this? shopping

Conversing about a purchase

Talking about current activities Listening to the short conversations Reading a text message about the Verb 1 Linking Rooms in Korea
about a schedule schedule Sentence making game

Talking about locations Place 1

Listening to a conversation about Writing a text message to a friend
daily life
I study Korean
Talking about today’s schedule

Talking about a place Listening to a conversation about Reading a letter describing one’s Place 2 Glottalization 1 Insa-dong
destination room Creating a shopping
mall guide map
Asking and answering destination Location
and location
Listening to a conversation about Writing a description of a house
Where is it? or school
the location of items

Talking about the location of items

 Scope and Sequence

Unit Speaking Listening and Speaking Reading and Writing Task Vocabulary Grammar and Expression Pronunciation Culture Note

Talking about dates and days of Listening to the short conversations Reading a journal entry about Finding out about Numbers 1 Pronunciation of Traditional holidays in
the week about dates the weekend classmates̓ schedules number ‘ (10)’ Korea
Days of the week

Talking about past experiences Listening to a conversation Writing a journal entry

about an exam
I met my friend over the
weekend
Talking about an exam

Ordering food at a restaurant Listening to the short conversations Reading an advertisement Buying and selling items Food Silent ‘ ’ Kimchi
about price
Numbers 2
Asking the price of items Creating an advertisement
Listening to a conversation
How much is it? about a menu Money

Talking about a menu

Weather and seasons Nasalization 1 Seasonal food in Korea

Talking about weather Listening to the short conversations Packing for a trip
about weather Reading a blog about the seasons Adjective 1
in Korea
Making a presentation about the
weather in your hometown Listening to a conversation
How is the weather? about trip Writing about your favorite season

Talking about travel experiences

Making suggestions Listening to the suggestions Asking for a date Leisure activities Intonation of
about leisure activities Reading an advertisement for propositive sentences How to find
finding an exercise buddy a boyfriend / girlfriend
Expressing feeling
Listening to a conversation
about leisure activities
Shall we watch a movie?
Writing an advertisement for
finding friends
Making suggestions about
leisure activities
Characters

LEI
LEI

LEI

LEI
LEI

LEI

LEI LEI
Learning the Korean alphabet

Introduction to Hangeul

Consonants and Vowels

The features of Hangeul

Vowels (1)

Consonants (1)

Vowels (2)

Consonants (2)

Consonants (3)

Vowels (3)

Batchim (Syllable-final consonants)

 Introduction to Hangeul Koreans once borrowed Chinese characters for use as a writing system, like many other East
Asian countries. The investment involved in learning Chinese characters, or Hanja, made it
difficult for the common people to express their thoughts in writing, and restricted the use of
The Creation of Hangeul
writing to the upper class. Therefore, King Sejong created Hangeul in order to provide an
easily accessible writing system for the common people and to more effectively rule the
country by lowering the illiteracy rate.

The Principles of Hangeul

The Korean alphabet ‘Hangeul’ was created in 1443 by a team of scholars in the royal
research organization named the Jiphyeonjeon, Hall of Worthies, under the direction of King
Sejong of the Joseon Dynasty. In 1446, the first Korean alphabet was proclaimed under the
Hangeul vowels are based on three shapes and , which represent the sky, earth,
original name Hunminjeongeum, which literally means ‘the correct sounds for educating
and human, respectively. Different combinations of these three basic shapes generate the
people.̓ The Hunminjeongeum is a manuscript describing the purpose of creation, principles,
Hangeul vowels. The basic consonants are based on the articulatory shapes of the vocal
and usage of Hangeul. This document is unique as an explanatory edition for new scripts. The
organs. Additional strokes or duplication of symbols represent variations of basic consonant
26 Hunminjeongeum was registered with UNESCO’s Memory of the World in 1997. 27
sounds.

The principles of the vowels

The Purpose of the Creation of Hangeul

ㅈ ㅊ

The principles of the consonants

 letter

sound value

letter

Vowels and consonants represented by these principles form a very close system, sound value
phonetically and phonologically. Hangeul was created according to the intensive knowledge of
letter
sound patterns and the phonological theories of the scholars who were involved in its
development. 17 consonants and 11 vowels were represented at first, however, and sound value
were abolished and only 24 characters are currently in use.
letter

sound value

Vowels

Hangeul has been recognized by linguists worldwide as a unique, scientific, systematic, and
effective writing system. In 1989, the UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize was created to The Features of Hangeul
28 honor a person or organization that has contributed greatly to eradication of illiteracy. The 29
award ceremony takes place every year on the 8th of September (International Literacy Day).
Koreans also observe ‘Hangeul Day’ on the anniversary of the declaration of Hangeul every
There are four different types of Korean syllable structure.
year on the 9th of October.
vowel

consonant vowel
Consonants and Vowels
vowel consonant

consonant vowel consonant

There are 40 letters in use today. 19 consonants and 21vowels, as shown in the table below.
Based on the phonetic syllable structures, the special features in writing Hanguel are as follows.

letter ㅈ

sound value
When writing Hangeul, the letters are not written one after the other in a line like
letter ㅊ English or Japanese, but grouped together into syllables.

sound value

letter ㅉ

sound value

Consonants
 Vowels (1)
There are two different locations for vowels, each requiring different placement of
consonants. The vertical vowels are written with the consonant positioned to the
left, and the horizontal vowels are written with the consonant positioned above. letter

sound value
i
Consonant location for vertical vowels

writing order

Consonant location for horizontal vowels Listen to the following. track 02

Syllables beginning with a vowel, require that the consonant ‘o’, which has no
30 sound value in the initial position, be placed in the initial consonant position, as a Write the following. 31
‘place holder’.

vowel
vowel consonant

Syllables ending with a consonant position the final consonant under the vowel.

The location of final consonants in syllables with vertical vowels

The location of consonants in syllables with horizontal vowels

 Read the following words. Consonants (1)

5
letter ㅅ ㅈ

sound value

writing order

five tooth Listen to the following. track 03

가 나 다 라 마 바 사 아 자

32 Combine the vowels and consonants below. 33

younger sibling kid cucumber

가
너
도
루
므
비
ㅅ 사
어
ㅈ 조
 Read the following words. Hangeul 1 practice

Read the following chart with your partner.

가수 singer 고기 meat 구두 shoes

나라 country 나무 tree 다리 legs

34
너 오 그 35

라디오 radio 머리 head 바나나 banana

두 사 어 누
바지 pants 소 cow 아기 baby 으 로 마 저 비
누 이 다 미 소
어머니 mother 지도 map 모자 hat
자 오 리 구 서 모 바 느
소 나 드 로 마 버 스 지 모 이

도 자 기 구 시 소 너 머 시 로 더
아버지 father 리 waist 지 underground
 Vowels (2) Read the following words.

letter

sound value

writing order

야구 baseball 야자수 palm tree 이야기 talk

이 모음들은 [이 를 짧고 약하게 소리 낸 후 끊지 않고 바로
이어서 [아, 어, 오, 우 를 발음합니다
To produce 야, 여, 요, 유 , pronounce a short and soft and then
without pausing pronounce 아, 어, 오, 우

Listen to the following. track 04

36 37
여자 woman 벼 rice tongue

Write the following.

요가 yoga 요리 cooking 교수 professor

ㄱ 갸
ㅁ 며
유리 glass 지 toilet paper 우유 milk
ㅂ 뵤
ㅅ 슈
 Consonants(2) Read the following words.

letter
ㅋ ㅌ ㅍ ㅊ

sound value

writing order
카드 card 코 nose 키 height
이 자음들은 [ㄱ, ㄷ, ㅂ, ㅈ 소리와 [ㅎ 소리가 합해진 소리로,
입안의 공기를 아주 세게 밖으로 내보내면서 발음합니다
[ㅋ, ㅌ, ㅍ, ㅊ] are the aspirated variants of [ㄱ, ㄷ, ㅂ, ㅈ], and are made by
combining the [ㄱ, ㄷ, ㅂ, ㅈ] sounds with the aspirated [ㅎ] sound.
[ㅋ, ㅌ, ㅍ, ㅊ] are pronounced with an extra-heavy plosive puff of air from
one's mouth.

Listen to the following. track 05 타조 ostrich 토마토 tomato 투우사 bullfighter

38 39
카 타 파 차
Combine the vowels and consonants below.

파리 fly 포도 grape 우표 stamp

ㅋ 카

ㅌ 터
차 tea 치마 skirt 고추 pepper
ㅍ 포
NO. 12-34567

Seoul Gangneung

ㅊ 추 12

123
07 02 14:00

2
10:00

1A
20,000
123456-789 Seoul 123456-7890-12345

커피 coffee 코트 coat 기차표 train ticket

 Consonants (3) Read the following words.

letter

sound value

writing order
까치 magpie 꼬리 tail 코끼리 elephant

이 자음들은 [ㄱ, ㄷ, ㅂ, ㅅ, ㅈ 소리를 내면서 턱을 당기고

목에 힘을 줘서 성대를 긴장시키면서 발음합니다
These are tensed versions of [ㄱ, ㄷ, ㅂ, ㅅ, ㅈ]. These are pronounced with
glottal tension, while pulling the chin sharply down.

Listen to the following. track 06 to pick to float hairband

40 41
싸 짜
Combine the vowels and consonants below.

root bone dad

ㄲ
5,000

싸다 to be cheap 쓰다 to write 아저씨 middle-aged man

ㅆ 쑤
ㅉ 쯔
짜다 to be salty 찌다 to steam 가짜 fake
 Hangeul 2 practice Vowels (3)

track 07
Listen to the words. Find and circle the letter that you heard. letter

sound
value
포도
writing
order

Listen to the following. track 08

42 Write the following. 43

토끼가 어디에 있지

립다 그렇다
은 어 머니 의 맛있는 요리가 그
혼자 사는 자취 생 에게는
니 허 리띠 를 졸라매는 자취생들
하자 그들에게 간단
고 매일 외식을 시간 의 여유가 없는
수 없다
큰 부담이 아닐 고자 한다
에 서 만드 는 짜장면을 소개해 보
하게 집
 Read the following words.

? ?
개미 ant 배 ship 새 bird sun 돼지 pig 왜 why 웨이터 waiter 스웨터 sweater

게 crab 세수 washing one s face 그네 swing 카메라 camera 쇠고기 beef 외우다 to memorize 사 company 두뇌 brain
44 45

얘기 talk to be pretty 서예 calligraphy 시계 clock 귀 ear 쉬다 to rest 쥐 mouse 가위 scissors

과자 snack food 와이셔츠 dress shirt painter 사과 apple 의사 doctor 의자 chair 여의도 Yeoui Island meeting

??

뭐 what 줘요 to give 더워요 to be hot 추워요 to be cold

 Batchim (Syllable-final consonants) Write the following words.

ㄷ ㅌ 벼 바 누 사
ㅅ ㅆ
ㅈ ㅊ

sound value

앝
앗 았
Batchim
location
미 오 ㅅ 나 ㅈ 꼬 ㅊ

낮
46 47

Listen to the following words. track 09

벽 부엌 밖
다 무 고 사
눈
곧 밑 옷 낮 꽃
달 3
곰
지 수 고 바
집 잎
방
 Read the following words.

수박 watermelon 책 book 부엌 kitchen 밖 outside 딸기 strawberry 물 water 발 foot 연필 pencil

48 49
돈 money 레몬 lemon 신문 newspaper 우산 umbrella 곰 bear 남자 man 엄마 mom 컴퓨터 computer

곧 soon 밑 bottom 빗 comb 옷 clothes 밥 steamed rice 입 mouth 무릎 knee 숲 forest

낮 daytime 꽃 flower 빛 light Hieut 가방 bag 공 ball 냉장고 refrigerator 창문 window

 Hangeul 3 Practice

Read the following signs with your partner.

Write down three signs that you can read.

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1
Hello

Nationality

Occupation

Introducing oneself in an informal setting

Introducing oneself in a formal setting

Listening to the short conversations about nationality

Listening to a conversation about nationality and occupation

Greeting and exchanging name cards

Reading a self-introduction

Writing your self-introduction for a blog

Finding a person at the airport

Greeting etiquette in Korea

Intonation of statements and questions

 Vocabulary Grammar and Expression 1

track 0
Where are they from? Match each person with the name of a country.

한 사

54 55

Write the word under the correct picture.

Exchange greetings in Korean.

hello nice to meet you goodbye goodbye

 track 2
Speaking 1

track

56 57
Create a dialogue for each picture as shown in the example.

Practice with your partner.

Greet each other in Korean and practice conversations as shown in the example.

When asking someone’s nationality

When telling one’s nationality

I Mr. / Mrs. / Miss yes housewife which country Canada

 Grammar and Expression 2

track 3 track 4

58 Create a dialogue for each picture as shown in the example. 59

Create a dialogue for each picture as shown in the example.

nice to meet you (in a formal setting) India no

 track 5
Speaking 2 Listening and Speaking

Where are you from? Where is your friend from?

track 6
Listen carefully and match each person with the correct nationality.

60 61

Practice with your partner.

Introduce yourself to the class.

everyone job what Russia Pakistan

 Reading and Writing

What are they?

This is a name card. Match each part with the correct category.

내소개 2012. 6. 12

한국신문사

Read the blog and answer the following questions.

track 7
Listen carefully and choose the correct statement.
줄리앙 블로그
62 63

Exchange name cards and practice the conversations.

×, 기자

name card name telephone number English hello (in a formal setting)
 Task

Find a person.
Write a self-introduction for a blog.
리

블로그 는 보 ,
만 서 가 요

You will receive a card from your teacher.

64 65

Students in team A will attempt to find the person named on the card by asking questions. Students in team B will
answer the questions from their card.

Introduce the person you found to the class.

이 입니다
이 는 사 입니다
기자입니다

nationality
 Culture Note Pronunciation

track 8
How do people greet each other in your country? Listen to the following.

こんにちは｡

안
안 하세요

Statements have a falling intonation. Questions have a rising intonation.

니다 가 요

66 67

생 수
생 수
track 9
Listen carefully and repeat the following sentences.

Greet each other the way you would in your own country.
 Self-Check Translation

Check all the words that you know.

Germany - German singer

America - American military personnel

Britain - British reporter

Japan - Japanese teacher

China - Chinese cook

France - French doctor

Korea - Korean student

Fill in each blank with the correct particle. Australia - Australian company employee

68

Nana Hello, I am Nana.

Michael Hello, I am Michael.
Nana Nice to meet you, Michael.
Michael Nice to meet you. What country are you from, Nana?
Nana I am Chinese.
Look at the pictures and complete each sentence.

Michael Nice to meet you, everyone. I am Michael.

Kelly Hello. Are you American, Michael?
Michael No, I am not American. I am British.
Kelly Oh, I see. What's your job?
Michael I am a reporter.