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Lesson 16

Preparation

Condolence

When people pass away, we go to their wake
to show respect.
We extend our condolences to the family.
We give them financial support and moral
support as well.
We make them feel that we are there to help
them get through the pain.
Some might not be able to go, so they just
send flowers.

Grammar

*When people pass away…
► When people die…
► When people leave their loved ones.

Questions

1. Have you been to a wake recently? Whose wake was it?

2. Are there certain traditions in Korea in regards to going to wakes?
3. How do Koreans extend their condolences to one’s family?
4. How do you show your support to the family of those who passed away?
5. Is giving financial support to the family common in Korea?

Sample Answers
Vocabulary & Expressions
1. Yes, I went to my colleagues’ mom’s wake. 1. financial
2. Yes, some people have to stay for the whole 2. supports

night. 3. wake
3. We go their wake and say our condolences
to the family.
4. We give flowers and sometimes money too.
5. Yes, it’s common.

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