
Hello Jiho! Why do you look so tired today?

Mia! Don't even ask. Starting this morning, work was so complicated.

Oh dear, what happened? Did your computer break down?

No, the important report for team leader got all messed up!

Ah, when working at office, if such a problem happens, it's really flustering!

Right! So today, podcast topic is really special and practical.

Oh, what topic is it? I'm so curious even before hearing!

It's six essential expressions for solving Korean workplace problems!

Wow, really useful topic. What is today's main hero expression?

Today's main hero expression is '도와주세요' (Please help me)!

'도와주세요'! Working at office, it's a phrase used every day.

Right. And in stage 2 today, I'll also share a fun secret habit of Korean office workers!

Office workers' secret? Is it perhaps a story about breakroom coffee?

Hehe, that's right! I'll reveal in detail shortly, so please look forward to it.

Jiho, tell us more about when your document formatting broke this morning.

Ah, when making report this morning, I accidentally deleted all table formatting.

Wow, right before meeting, you must have been so surprised!

Yes, I was so flustered that my heart sank.

So, what did you say to your coworker nearby then?

I shouted out loud, 'Mia! Please help me!'

Oh, '저 좀 도와주세요'! When very urgent, it's the perfect expression.

Right. '도와주세요' is used when asking coworker for help.

In Korean, '도와주세요' means 'Please help me' in English.

Yes, when it's hard to solve by your own strength, you say '저 좀 도와주세요'.

Hearing the sound, did a kind coworker run right over?

Yes! Coworker nearby ran over and restored the deleted layout together.

Wow, really a cool coworker. Did you say '도와주세요' again then?

Yes, because it was so urgent, I kept asking next to them, 'Please help me'.

Thanks to that you finished report well! Here is a tip on Korean workplace culture.

A tip? After a coworker helps me, what should I do?

After asking '도와주세요' and getting help, people give cool canned coffee!

Aha! Expressing thankful mind with a sweet cup of coffee!

Right. A small cup of coffee makes workplace coworkers very warm.

It's really a warm and good culture of Korean workplace!

Jiho, now please introduce the second expression we'll learn today.

The second essential expression is '이것 좀 봐 주세요' (Please take a look at this)!

'이것 좀 봐 주세요'! Used often when having written documents reviewed, right?

Right. After fixing the doc today, I asked coworker 'Mia, please take a look at this'.

I see. When getting written documents checked by boss, say '이것 좀 봐 주세요'.

Yes, it's a practical expression used very often at work.

The third essential expression is '어떻게 해요?' (What should I do?).

'어떻게 해요?' When documents were all deleted, that's what I shouted most!

Oh, being so flustered you shouted, 'Ah what to do, what should I do?' right?

Right. When not knowing solution to a problem, we ask '어떻게 해요?'.

Very natural! Now here comes Team Jiho vs Team Mia question!

Oh, I like team questions. What question is it?

When a problem occurs at work, are you Team Jiho who asks coworker right away, or Team Mia who looks till the end alone?

When a company problem happens, I'm Team Jiho who says 'Please help me' right away!

I am Team Mia who tries to find solutions first myself. Both teams are cool!

Right! Everyone has a different style.

Then pop quiz! Among Korean office workers, what percentage say 'Please help me' to senior right away?

Hmm, wouldn't it be about fifty percent?

I heard a survey result that it's about sixty-five percent!

Wow, much more people ask right away than I thought!

Yes! Shall we check the fourth expression now? It's '다 냈어요' (I submitted it all)!

'다 냈어요'! Words used when finishing all work and submitting, right?

Right. After finishing submission to team leader, you say 'I submitted all reports'.

Since the word '내다' has meaning of submit, '다 냈어요' means submitted everything.

Yes, very accurate! The fifth expression is '걱정하지 마세요' (Don't worry).

'걱정하지 마세요'! A phrase that warmly reassures the heart.

Right. When a coworker is very anxious, please tell them 'It's okay, don't worry'.

Hearing it, anxious feelings really disappear completely.

The last sixth expression is '문제없어요' (No problem)!

'문제없어요'! An expression answered confidently when all preparations are finished.

Yes! Now that it's done, if you say 'No problem at all', everyone feels relieved.

Jiho, now it's exciting practical exercise time! I'll give scenarios, so answer.

Great! Preparation to practice today's expressions is perfectly done.

First scenario! Hard to lift heavy box alone. What do you say when asking coworker for help?

Shouting with a bright smile! 'Please help me!'

Correct answer, booming voice! Second scenario, when wanting report typos checked, how do you ask politely?

Saying while handing over document with both hands: 'Manager, please take a look at this!'

Perfect, very polite expression! Third scenario, when printer jammed and flustered, what do you say?

Saying with hands on head and worried expression: 'Ah, what to do, what should I do?'

Realistic acting, really good! Correct answer. Next fourth scenario, after sending report, what to report?

Saying in an excited and confident voice: 'Team leader, I submitted all reports!'

Very well done! Fifth scenario, how to warmly reassure a junior who is anxious about a mistake?

Saying warmly while patting shoulder: 'It's okay, don't worry now!'

Touching acting! Last sixth scenario, when requested materials are ready, what to answer?

Answering confidently with a relaxed smile: 'Yes, work preparation is no problem!'

You answered all six questions perfectly! Very well done.

Did everyone organize today's six workplace expressions neatly in mind?

Yes, they were really practical sentences that can be used every day at work.

Then today's speaking mission time that you can execute starting tomorrow!

Oh, what kind of speaking mission is it? I'm so looking forward to it!

The mission is to look in mirror and shout out loud three times tomorrow morning when going to work or school!

What should we say out loud while looking in the mirror?

Look at yourself in mirror and say out loud, 'Today is no problem! Please help me!'

Wow, if you directly say it three times out loud, confidence will really grow up.

Right. Directly speaking out loud is the fastest Korean learning method.

And after saying '도와주세요' to coworker, don't forget a sweet cup of mix coffee too!

Hehe, right! A small cup of coffee makes work life much happier.

Everyone who joined today's podcast, thank you so so much.

Next time too, we will come back again with fun and easy Korean podcast.

Everyone, cheer up tomorrow as well and fighting pleasantly!

Then goodbye everyone! See you again next week!