A Little Korean, A Better Trip
Korean · Pronunciation help · English
By Jisoo Song

Situation 01 — Find your way at the airport
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
안내 데스크가 어디예요?
Sound: an-nae de-seu-keu-ga eo-di-ye-yo
Where is the information desk?

서울역에 가고 싶어요.
Sound: seo-ul-lyeo-ge ga-go si-peo-yo
I would like to go to Seoul Station.

표는 어디서 사요?
Sound: pyo-neun eo-di-seo sa-yo
Where do I buy a ticket?

이 주소로 가고 싶어요.
Sound: i ju-so-ro ga-go si-peo-yo
I would like to go to this address.

여기서 표를 사면 돼요?
Sound: yeo-gi-seo pyo-reul sa-myeon dwae-yo
Can I buy the ticket here?

어느 쪽으로 가야 해요?
Sound: eo-neu jjo-geu-ro ga-ya hae-yo
Which way should I go?

Conversation practice
표는 어디서 사요?
Sound: pyo-neun eo-di-seo sa-yo
Where do I buy a ticket?

저쪽에서 사세요.
Sound: jeo-jjo-ge-seo sa-se-yo
Please buy it over there.

여기서 줄 서면 돼요?
Sound: yeo-gi-seo jul sseo-myeon dwae-yo
Should I line up here?

네, 여기요.
Sound: ne, yeo-gi-yo
Yes, here.


Situation 02 — Ask about a SIM or eSIM
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
데이터만 되는 건가요?
Sound: de-i-teo-man doe-neun geon-ga-yo
Is this data only?

전화도 할 수 있어요?
Sound: jeon-hwa-do hal ssu i-sseo-yo
Can I make calls too?

제 휴대폰에서 쓸 수 있어요?
Sound: je hyu-dae-po-ne-seo sseul ssu i-sseo-yo
Can I use it on my phone?

인터넷이 안 돼요.
Sound: in-teo-ne-si an dwae-yo
The internet is not working.

인증 문자가 안 와요.
Sound: in-jeung mun-jja-ga an wa-yo
I am not receiving the verification text.

와이파이 비밀번호가 뭐예요?
Sound: wa-i-pa-i bi-mil-beon-ho-ga mwo-ye-yo
What is the WiFi password?

Conversation practice
전화도 할 수 있어요?
Sound: jeon-hwa-do hal ssu i-sseo-yo
Can I make calls too?

이건 데이터 전용이에요.
Sound: i-geon de-i-teo jeo-nyong-i-e-yo
This is data only.

통화 가능한 것도 있어요?
Sound: tong-hwa ga-neung-han geot-tto i-sseo-yo
Do you have one that supports calls?

휴대폰을 보여 주세요.
Sound: hyu-dae-po-neul bo-yeo ju-se-yo
Please show me your phone.


Situation 03 — Pay with cards and cash
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
카드 돼요?
Sound: ka-deu dwae-yo
Can I pay by card?

현금으로 낼게요.
Sound: hyeon-geu-meu-ro nael-kke-yo
I will pay in cash.

결제됐나요?
Sound: gyeol-jje-dwaen-na-yo
Did the payment go through?

영수증 주세요.
Sound: yeong-su-jeung ju-se-yo
Please give me a receipt.

다시 결제해야 해요?
Sound: da-si gyeol-jje-hae-ya hae-yo
Do I need to pay again?

금액을 확인해 주세요.
Sound: geu-mae-geul hwa-gin-hae ju-se-yo
Please check the amount.

Conversation practice
결제가 안 됐어요.
Sound: gyeol-jje-ga an dwae-sseo-yo
The payment did not go through.

다른 카드로 해 볼게요.
Sound: da-reun ka-deu-ro hae bol-kke-yo
I will try another card.

네, 다시 해 주세요.
Sound: ne, da-si hae ju-se-yo
Yes, please try again.

영수증 주세요.
Sound: yeong-su-jeung ju-se-yo
Please give me a receipt.


Situation 04 — Buy and recharge a transport card
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
교통카드 있어요?
Sound: gyo-tong-ka-deu i-sseo-yo
Do you sell transport cards?

만 원 충전해 주세요.
Sound: man won chung-jeon-hae ju-se-yo
Please add ten thousand won.

잔액이 얼마예요?
Sound: ja-nae-gi eol-ma-ye-yo
How much is left on the card?

충전은 어디서 해요?
Sound: chung-jeo-neun eo-di-seo hae-yo
Where do I recharge it?

잔액이 부족한가요?
Sound: ja-nae-gi bu-jo-kan-ga-yo
Is the balance too low?

교통카드 잔액을 확인해 주세요.
Sound: gyo-tong-ka-deu ja-nae-geul hwa-gin-hae ju-se-yo
Please check the transport card balance.

Conversation practice
만 원 충전해 주세요.
Sound: man won chung-jeon-hae ju-se-yo
Please add ten thousand won.

현금 주세요.
Sound: hyeon-geum ju-se-yo
Cash, please.

여기요.
Sound: yeo-gi-yo
Here you are.

충전됐어요.
Sound: chung-jeon-dwae-sseo-yo
It has been recharged.


Situation 05 — Choose your airport transfer
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
이 버스 서울역에 가요?
Sound: i beo-seu seo-ul-lyeo-ge ga-yo
Does this bus go to Seoul Station?

어디서 타요?
Sound: eo-di-seo ta-yo
Where do I board?

다음 차는 몇 시예요?
Sound: da-eum cha-neun myeot ssi-ye-yo
What time is the next service?

여기서 내려요?
Sound: yeo-gi-seo nae-ryeo-yo
Do I get off here?

이 정류장에서 호텔까지 멀어요?
Sound: i jeong-nyu-jang-e-seo ho-tel-kka-ji meo-reo-yo
Is the hotel far from this stop?

막차는 몇 시예요?
Sound: mak-cha-neun myeot ssi-ye-yo
What time is the last service?

Conversation practice
어디서 타요?
Sound: eo-di-seo ta-yo
Where do I board?

밖으로 나가서 오른쪽이에요.
Sound: ba-kkeu-ro na-ga-seo o-reun-jjo-gi-e-yo
Go outside; it is on the right.

몇 번 승차장이에요?
Sound: myeot ppeon seung-cha-jang-i-e-yo
Which boarding area should I use?

표에 적혀 있어요.
Sound: pyo-e jeo-kyeo i-sseo-yo
It is written on the ticket.


Situation 06 — Check in at your accommodation
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
예약했어요.
Sound: ye-ya-kae-sseo-yo
I have a reservation.

이름은 알렉스예요.
Sound: i-reu-meun al-lek-sseu-ye-yo
The reservation is under Alex.

체크아웃은 몇 시예요?
Sound: che-keu-a-u-seun myeot ssi-ye-yo
What time is check-out?

짐을 맡길 수 있어요?
Sound: ji-meul mat-kkil ssu i-sseo-yo
Can I leave my luggage here?

일찍 체크인할 수 있어요?
Sound: il-jjik che-keu-in-hal ssu i-sseo-yo
Can I check in early?

짐은 몇 시까지 맡길 수 있어요?
Sound: ji-meun myeot ssi-kka-ji mat-kkil ssu i-sseo-yo
Until what time can I leave my luggage?

Conversation practice
예약했어요.
Sound: ye-ya-kae-sseo-yo
I have a reservation.

여권 보여 주세요.
Sound: yeo-kkwon bo-yeo ju-se-yo
Please show your passport.

체크아웃은 몇 시예요?
Sound: che-keu-a-u-seun myeot ssi-ye-yo
What time is check-out?

오전 열한 시예요.
Sound: o-jeon yeol-han si-ye-yo
It is eleven in the morning.


Situation 07 — Search for the right place
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
여기가 맞아요?
Sound: yeo-gi-ga ma-ja-yo
Is this the right place?

이 주소가 어디예요?
Sound: i ju-so-ga eo-di-ye-yo
Where is this address?

입구가 어디예요?
Sound: ip-kku-ga eo-di-ye-yo
Where is the entrance?

몇 번 출구예요?
Sound: myeot ppeon chul-gu-ye-yo
Which exit number is it?

같은 이름의 다른 가게인가요?
Sound: ga-teun i-reu-me da-reun ga-ge-in-ga-yo
Is this a different shop with the same name?

정확한 주소를 써 주세요.
Sound: jeong-hwa-kan ju-so-reul sseo ju-se-yo
Please write the exact address.

Conversation practice
여기가 맞아요?
Sound: yeo-gi-ga ma-ja-yo
Is this the right place?

다른 지점이에요.
Sound: da-reun ji-jeo-mi-e-yo
This is a different branch.

이 지점은 어디예요?
Sound: i ji-jeo-meun eo-di-ye-yo
Where is this branch?

주소를 보여 주세요.
Sound: ju-so-reul bo-yeo ju-se-yo
Please show me the address.


Situation 08 — Take the subway
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
이 방향 맞아요?
Sound: i bang-hyang ma-ja-yo
Is this the right direction?

어디서 갈아타요?
Sound: eo-di-seo ga-ra-ta-yo
Where do I transfer?

서울역까지 몇 정거장이에요?
Sound: seo-ul-lyeok-kka-ji myeot jjeong-geo-jang-i-e-yo
How many stops is it to Seoul Station?

역무원은 어디 계세요?
Sound: yeong-mu-wo-neun eo-di gye-se-yo
Where can I find a station staff member?

밖으로 나가야 해요?
Sound: ba-kkeu-ro na-ga-ya hae-yo
Do I need to go outside?

이 출구에 엘리베이터가 있어요?
Sound: i chul-gu-e el-li-be-i-teo-ga i-sseo-yo
Is there an elevator at this exit?

Conversation practice
이 방향 맞아요?
Sound: i bang-hyang ma-ja-yo
Is this the right direction?

반대쪽이에요.
Sound: ban-dae-jjo-gi-e-yo
It is the opposite side.

어디로 가야 해요?
Sound: eo-di-ro ga-ya hae-yo
Which way should I go?

역무원에게 물어보세요.
Sound: yeong-mu-wo-ne-ge mu-reo-bo-se-yo
Ask a station staff member.


Situation 09 — Ride a local bus
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
이 버스 여기 가요?
Sound: i beo-seu yeo-gi ga-yo
Does this bus go here?

여기서 타면 돼요?
Sound: yeo-gi-seo ta-myeon dwae-yo
Can I board here?

다음 정류장이에요?
Sound: da-eum jeong-nyu-jang-i-e-yo
Is it the next stop?

내릴게요.
Sound: nae-ril-kke-yo
I am getting off.

이 정류장이 맞아요?
Sound: i jeong-nyu-jang-i ma-ja-yo
Is this the right stop?

정류장을 지나쳤어요.
Sound: jeong-nyu-jang-eul ji-na-cheo-sseo-yo
I went past my stop.

Conversation practice
이 버스 여기 가요?
Sound: i beo-seu yeo-gi ga-yo
Does this bus go here?

아니요, 반대편에서 타세요.
Sound: a-ni-yo, ban-dae-pyeo-ne-seo ta-se-yo
No, board on the opposite side.

감사합니다.
Sound: gam-sa-ham-ni-da
Thank you.

횡단보도로 건너가세요.
Sound: hoeng-dan-bo-do-ro geon-neo-ga-se-yo
Cross at the crosswalk.


Situation 10 — Take a taxi
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
이 주소로 가 주세요.
Sound: i ju-so-ro ga ju-se-yo
Please take me to this address.

여기 근처에서 세워 주세요.
Sound: yeo-gi geun-cheo-e-seo se-wo ju-se-yo
Please stop somewhere near here.

카드로 낼 수 있어요?
Sound: ka-deu-ro nael ssu i-sseo-yo
Can I pay by card?

영수증 부탁드려요.
Sound: yeong-su-jeung bu-tak-tteu-ryeo-yo
A receipt, please.

정문 앞에서 내려 주세요.
Sound: jeong-mun a-pe-seo nae-ryeo ju-se-yo
Please drop me off in front of the main entrance.

이 호텔 맞죠?
Sound: i ho-tel mat-jjo
This is the right hotel, correct?

Conversation practice
이 주소로 가 주세요.
Sound: i ju-so-ro ga ju-se-yo
Please take me to this address.

어느 입구로 가세요?
Sound: eo-neu ip-kku-ro ga-se-yo
Which entrance are you going to?

정문으로 가 주세요.
Sound: jeong-mu-neu-ro ga ju-se-yo
Please go to the main entrance.

네, 알겠습니다.
Sound: ne, al-get-sseum-ni-da
Yes, understood.


Situation 11 — Book an intercity train
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
부산 가는 표 있어요?
Sound: bu-san ga-neun pyo i-sseo-yo
Are there tickets to Busan?

편도 한 장 주세요.
Sound: pyeon-do han jang ju-se-yo
One one-way ticket, please.

몇 번 승강장이에요?
Sound: myeot ppeon seung-gang-jang-i-e-yo
Which platform is it?

다음 기차는 언제예요?
Sound: da-eum gi-cha-neun eon-je-ye-yo
When is the next train?

좌석이 지정되어 있나요?
Sound: jwa-seo-gi ji-jeong-doe-eo in-na-yo
Do I have an assigned seat?

이 표로 바로 탈 수 있어요?
Sound: i pyo-ro ba-ro tal ssu i-sseo-yo
Can I board right away with this ticket?

Conversation practice
부산 가는 표 있어요?
Sound: bu-san ga-neun pyo i-sseo-yo
Are there tickets to Busan?

몇 시 출발이요?
Sound: myeot ssi chul-ba-ri-yo
What time would you like to leave?

오후 두 시쯤이요.
Sound: o-hu du si-jjeu-mi-yo
Around two in the afternoon.

그 시간은 매진이에요.
Sound: geu si-ga-neun mae-ji-ni-e-yo
That departure is sold out.


Situation 12 — Ask for directions
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
화장실이 어디예요?
Sound: hwa-jang-si-ri eo-di-ye-yo
Where is the restroom?

걸어서 갈 수 있어요?
Sound: geo-reo-seo gal ssu i-sseo-yo
Can I get there on foot?

왼쪽이에요, 오른쪽이에요?
Sound: oen-jjo-gi-e-yo o-reun-jjo-gi-e-yo
Is it left or right?

지도에서 보여 주세요.
Sound: ji-do-e-seo bo-yeo ju-se-yo
Please show me on the map.

여기서 가까워요?
Sound: yeo-gi-seo ga-kka-wo-yo
Is it near here?

어느 건물이에요?
Sound: eo-neu geon-mu-ri-e-yo
Which building is it?

Conversation practice
화장실이 어디예요?
Sound: hwa-jang-si-ri eo-di-ye-yo
Where is the restroom?

이 층에는 없어요.
Sound: i cheung-e-neun eop-sseo-yo
There is not one on this floor.

이층으로 가세요.
Sound: i-cheung-eu-ro ga-se-yo
Go to the second floor.

이층이요?
Sound: i-cheung-i-yo
The second floor?

네, 계단 옆이에요.
Sound: ne, gye-dan yeo-pi-e-yo
Yes, beside the stairs.


Situation 13 — Enter a restaurant
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
두 명이에요.
Sound: du myeong-i-e-yo
Two people.

혼자 먹을 수 있어요?
Sound: hon-ja meo-geul ssu i-sseo-yo
Can I eat here alone?

얼마나 기다려야 해요?
Sound: eol-ma-na gi-da-ryeo-ya hae-yo
How long do we need to wait?

지금 주문할 수 있어요?
Sound: ji-geum ju-mun-hal ssu i-sseo-yo
Can I order now?

한국 전화번호가 없어요.
Sound: han-guk jeon-hwa-beon-ho-ga eop-sseo-yo
I do not have a Korean phone number.

다른 대기 방법이 있어요?
Sound: da-reun dae-gi bang-beo-bi i-sseo-yo
Is there another way to join the wait?

Conversation practice
몇 분이세요?
Sound: myeot ppu-ni-se-yo
How many people?

두 명이에요.
Sound: du myeong-i-e-yo
Two people.

잠시만 기다려 주세요.
Sound: jam-si-man gi-da-ryeo ju-se-yo
Please wait a moment.

얼마나 기다려야 해요?
Sound: eol-ma-na gi-da-ryeo-ya hae-yo
How long do we need to wait?


Situation 14 — Read a menu
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
메뉴판 주세요.
Sound: me-nyu-pan ju-se-yo
Please give me a menu.

이건 뭐예요?
Sound: i-geon mwo-ye-yo
What is this?

뭐가 들어가요?
Sound: mwo-ga deu-reo-ga-yo
What goes into it?

일 인분 가격이에요?
Sound: il in-bun ga-gyeo-gi-e-yo
Is this the price for one serving?

밥이 포함돼요?
Sound: ba-bi po-ham-dwae-yo
Is rice included?

이건 몇 인분이에요?
Sound: i-geon myeo-din-bu-ni-e-yo
How many servings is this?

Conversation practice
이건 뭐예요?
Sound: i-geon mwo-ye-yo
What is this?

김치찌개예요.
Sound: gim-chi-jji-gae-ye-yo
It is kimchi stew.

뭐가 들어가요?
Sound: mwo-ga deu-reo-ga-yo
What goes into it?

돼지고기가 들어가요.
Sound: dwae-ji-go-gi-ga deu-reo-ga-yo
It contains pork.


Situation 15 — Order a meal
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
이거 하나 주세요.
Sound: i-geo ha-na ju-se-yo
One of these, please.

비빔밥 두 개 주세요.
Sound: bi-bim-ppap du gae ju-se-yo
Two servings of bibimbap, please.

덜 맵게 해 주실 수 있어요?
Sound: deol maep-kke hae ju-sil ssu i-sseo-yo
Could you make it less spicy?

주문 확인해 주세요.
Sound: ju-mun hwa-gin-hae ju-se-yo
Please check the order.

이거 주문한 게 아니에요.
Sound: i-geo ju-mun-han ge a-ni-e-yo
This is not what I ordered.

주문을 바꿀 수 있어요?
Sound: ju-mu-neul ba-kkul ssu i-sseo-yo
Can I change the order?

Conversation practice
이거 하나 주세요.
Sound: i-geo ha-na ju-se-yo
One of these, please.

많이 매운데 괜찮으세요?
Sound: ma-ni mae-un-de gwaen-cha-neu-se-yo
It is quite spicy. Is that okay?

덜 맵게 해 주실 수 있어요?
Sound: deol maep-kke hae ju-sil ssu i-sseo-yo
Could you make it less spicy?

소스가 준비돼 있어서 어려워요.
Sound: so-seu-ga jun-bi-dwae i-sseo-seo eo-ryeo-wo-yo
The sauce is already prepared, so it is difficult to change.


Situation 16 — Order at a café
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
아이스 아메리카노 한 잔 주세요.
Sound: a-i-seu a-me-ri-ka-no han jan ju-se-yo
One iced Americano, please.

따뜻한 걸로 주세요.
Sound: tta-tteu-tan geol-lo ju-se-yo
Please make it hot.

가지고 갈게요.
Sound: ga-ji-go gal-kke-yo
I will take it to go.

여기서 마실게요.
Sound: yeo-gi-seo ma-sil-kke-yo
I will drink it here.

시럽 빼 주세요.
Sound: si-reop ppae ju-se-yo
Please leave out the syrup.

작은 사이즈로 주세요.
Sound: ja-geun sa-i-jeu-ro ju-se-yo
Please give me the small size.

Conversation practice
드시고 가세요?
Sound: deu-si-go ga-se-yo
Are you having it here?

가지고 갈게요.
Sound: ga-ji-go gal-kke-yo
I will take it to go.

진동벨 울리면 오세요.
Sound: jin-dong-bel ul-li-myeon o-se-yo
Come back when the pager buzzes.

감사합니다.
Sound: gam-sa-ham-ni-da
Thank you.


Situation 17 — Use an ordering kiosk
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
사용법 좀 알려 주세요.
Sound: sa-yong-ppeop jjom al-lyeo ju-se-yo
Please show me how to use it.

영어로 바꿀 수 있어요?
Sound: yeong-eo-ro ba-kkul ssu i-sseo-yo
Can I change it to English?

전화번호가 없어요.
Sound: jeon-hwa-beon-ho-ga eop-sseo-yo
I do not have a phone number.

주문번호가 어디 있어요?
Sound: ju-mun-beon-ho-ga eo-di i-sseo-yo
Where is the order number?

하나만 주문하고 싶어요.
Sound: ha-na-man ju-mun-ha-go si-peo-yo
I would like to order only one.

이 항목을 삭제해 주세요.
Sound: i hang-mo-geul sak-jje-hae ju-se-yo
Please remove this item.

Conversation practice
사용법 좀 알려 주세요.
Sound: sa-yong-ppeop jjom al-lyeo ju-se-yo
Please show me how to use it.

매장에서 드세요?
Sound: mae-jang-e-seo deu-se-yo
Will you eat in?

네, 여기서 먹을게요.
Sound: ne, yeo-gi-seo meo-geul-kke-yo
Yes, I will eat here.

그럼 매장을 누르세요.
Sound: geu-reom mae-jang-eul nu-reu-se-yo
Then press dine in.


Situation 18 — Ask for side dishes and water
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
물 좀 주세요.
Sound: mul jjom ju-se-yo
Some water, please.

반찬 더 주실 수 있어요?
Sound: ban-chan deo ju-sil ssu i-sseo-yo
Could we have more side dishes?

이건 셀프예요?
Sound: i-geon sel-peu-ye-yo
Is this self-service?

추가 요금이 있어요?
Sound: chu-ga yo-geu-mi i-sseo-yo
Is there an extra charge?

김치 조금 더 주세요.
Sound: gim-chi jo-geum deo ju-se-yo
A little more kimchi, please.

공깃밥 하나 추가할게요.
Sound: gong-gi-ppap ha-na chu-ga-hal-kke-yo
I will add one bowl of rice.

Conversation practice
물 좀 주세요.
Sound: mul jjom ju-se-yo
Some water, please.

물은 셀프예요.
Sound: mu-reun sel-peu-ye-yo
Water is self-service.

어디 있어요?
Sound: eo-di i-sseo-yo
Where is it?

입구 옆에 있어요.
Sound: ip-kku yeo-pe i-sseo-yo
It is beside the entrance.


Situation 19 — Eat at a barbecue restaurant
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
최소 몇 인분 주문해야 해요?
Sound: choe-so myeo-din-bun ju-mun-hae-ya hae-yo
What is the minimum number of servings?

직접 구워야 해요?
Sound: jik-jjeop kku-wo-ya hae-yo
Do we grill it ourselves?

다 익었어요?
Sound: da i-geo-sseo-yo
Is it fully cooked?

밥은 따로 주문해요?
Sound: ba-beun tta-ro ju-mun-hae-yo
Do we order rice separately?

이건 소고기예요, 돼지고기예요?
Sound: i-geon so-go-gi-ye-yo dwae-ji-go-gi-ye-yo
Is this beef or pork?

소스는 따로 주세요.
Sound: so-seu-neun tta-ro ju-se-yo
Please serve the sauce separately.

Conversation practice
직접 구워야 해요?
Sound: jik-jjeop kku-wo-ya hae-yo
Do we grill it ourselves?

제가 구워 드릴게요.
Sound: je-ga gu-wo deu-ril-kke-yo
I will grill it for you.

밥은 따로 주문해요?
Sound: ba-beun tta-ro ju-mun-hae-yo
Do we order rice separately?

네, 따로예요.
Sound: ne, tta-ro-ye-yo
Yes, separately.


Situation 20 — Buy food at a market
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
하나에 얼마예요?
Sound: ha-na-e eol-ma-ye-yo
How much is one?

이만큼 주세요.
Sound: i-man-keum ju-se-yo
This amount, please.

총 얼마예요?
Sound: chong eol-ma-ye-yo
What is the total?

여기서 먹어도 돼요?
Sound: yeo-gi-seo meo-geo-do dwae-yo
May I eat here?

조리비가 따로 있어요?
Sound: jo-ri-bi-ga tta-ro i-sseo-yo
Is there a separate cooking charge?

전부 포함해서 얼마예요?
Sound: jeon-bu po-ham-hae-seo eol-ma-ye-yo
How much is it with everything included?

Conversation practice
하나에 얼마예요?
Sound: ha-na-e eol-ma-ye-yo
How much is one?

하나에 삼천 원이에요.
Sound: ha-na-e sam-cheon wo-ni-e-yo
One is three thousand won.

두 개 주세요.
Sound: du gae ju-se-yo
Two, please.

육천 원이에요.
Sound: yuk-cheon wo-ni-e-yo
That is six thousand won.


Situation 21 — Explain a dietary preference
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
저는 고기를 안 먹어요.
Sound: jeo-neun go-gi-reul an meo-geo-yo
I do not eat meat.

생선이나 해산물이 들어가요?
Sound: saeng-seo-ni-na hae-san-mu-ri deu-reo-ga-yo
Does it contain fish or seafood?

육수는 뭘로 만들어요?
Sound: yuk-ssu-neun mwol-lo man-deu-reo-yo
What is the broth made with?

계란과 우유도 안 먹어요.
Sound: gye-ran-gwa u-yu-do an meo-geo-yo
I do not eat eggs or drink milk, either.

액젓이나 젓갈이 들어가요?
Sound: aek-jjeo-si-na jeot-kka-ri deu-reo-ga-yo
Does it contain fish sauce or salted fermented seafood?

우유나 계란이 들어가요?
Sound: u-yu-na gye-ra-ni deu-reo-ga-yo
Does it contain milk or eggs?

Conversation practice
육수는 뭘로 만들어요?
Sound: yuk-ssu-neun mwol-lo man-deu-reo-yo
What is the broth made with?

멸치로 만들어요.
Sound: myeol-chi-ro man-deu-reo-yo
We make it with anchovies.

생선 없이 만들 수 있어요?
Sound: saeng-seon eop-ssi man-deul ssu i-sseo-yo
Can you make it without fish?

육수는 바꾸기 어려워요.
Sound: yuk-ssu-neun ba-kku-gi eo-ryeo-wo-yo
It is difficult to change the broth.


Situation 22 — Explain a food allergy
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
저는 땅콩 알레르기가 있어요.
Sound: jeo-neun ttang-kong al-le-reu-gi-ga i-sseo-yo
I have a peanut allergy.

이 음식에 땅콩이 들어가나요?
Sound: i eum-si-ge ttang-kong-i deu-reo-ga-na-yo
Does this food contain peanuts?

같은 기름이나 조리도구를 쓰나요?
Sound: ga-teun gi-reu-mi-na jo-ri-do-gu-reul sseu-na-yo
Do you use the same oil or cooking utensils?

확인하기 어려우면 말씀해 주세요.
Sound: hwa-gin-ha-gi eo-ryeo-u-myeon mal-sseum-hae ju-se-yo
Please tell me if it is difficult to verify.

소량도 먹으면 안 돼요.
Sound: so-ryang-do meo-geu-myeon an dwae-yo
I must not eat even a small amount.

이 재료 없이 따로 만들 수 있나요?
Sound: i jae-ryo eop-ssi tta-ro man-deul ssu in-na-yo
Can it be made separately without this ingredient?

Conversation practice
저는 땅콩 알레르기가 있어요.
Sound: jeo-neun ttang-kong al-le-reu-gi-ga i-sseo-yo
I have a peanut allergy.

소스 성분을 잘 모르겠어요.
Sound: so-seu seong-bu-neul jal mo-reu-ge-sseo-yo
I am not sure about the sauce ingredients.

그럼 주문하지 않을게요.
Sound: geu-reom ju-mun-ha-ji a-neul-kke-yo
Then I will not order it.

네, 알겠습니다.
Sound: ne, al-get-sseum-ni-da
Yes, understood.


Situation 23 — Pay and take leftovers
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
계산할게요.
Sound: gye-san-hal-kke-yo
I would like to pay.

따로 계산할 수 있어요?
Sound: tta-ro gye-san-hal ssu i-sseo-yo
Can we pay separately?

남은 음식 포장해 주세요.
Sound: na-meun eum-sik po-jang-hae ju-se-yo
Please pack the leftovers to go.

잘 먹었습니다.
Sound: jal meo-geot-sseum-ni-da
Thank you for the meal.

이 항목은 주문 안 했어요.
Sound: i hang-mo-geun ju-mun an hae-sseo-yo
We did not order this item.

계산서를 보여 주세요.
Sound: gye-san-seo-reul bo-yeo ju-se-yo
Please show me the bill.

Conversation practice
계산할게요.
Sound: gye-san-hal-kke-yo
I would like to pay.

같이 계산하세요?
Sound: ga-chi gye-san-ha-se-yo
Are you paying together?

네, 같이 할게요.
Sound: ne, ga-chi hal-kke-yo
Yes, together.

영수증 필요하세요?
Sound: yeong-su-jeung pi-ryo-ha-se-yo
Do you need a receipt?


Situation 24 — Use a convenience store
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
봉투 주세요.
Sound: bong-tu ju-se-yo
A bag, please.

데워 주실 수 있어요?
Sound: de-wo ju-sil ssu i-sseo-yo
Could you heat this for me?

전자레인지 써도 돼요?
Sound: jeon-ja-re-in-ji sseo-do dwae-yo
May I use the microwave?

이건 어디에 버려요?
Sound: i-geon eo-di-e beo-ryeo-yo
Where do I throw this away?

몇 초 데워요?
Sound: myeot cho de-wo-yo
How many seconds do I heat it?

이대로 데워도 돼요?
Sound: i-dae-ro de-wo-do dwae-yo
Can I heat it as it is?

Conversation practice
봉투 필요하세요?
Sound: bong-tu pi-ryo-ha-se-yo
Do you need a bag?

아니요, 괜찮아요.
Sound: a-ni-yo, gwaen-cha-na-yo
No, thank you.

데워 드릴까요?
Sound: de-wo deu-ril-kka-yo
Shall I heat it for you?

네, 부탁드려요.
Sound: ne, bu-tak-tteu-ryeo-yo
Yes, please.


Situation 25 — Try on and buy clothing
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
다른 사이즈 있어요?
Sound: da-reun sa-i-jeu i-sseo-yo
Do you have another size?

입어 봐도 돼요?
Sound: i-beo bwa-do dwae-yo
May I try it on?

탈의실이 어디예요?
Sound: ta-rui-si-ri eo-di-ye-yo
Where is the fitting room?

교환이나 환불이 가능해요?
Sound: gyo-hwa-ni-na hwan-bu-ri ga-neung-hae-yo
Are exchanges or refunds possible?

작은 사이즈도 보여 주세요.
Sound: ja-geun sa-i-jeu-do bo-yeo ju-se-yo
Please show me the smaller size too.

다른 지점에서도 교환할 수 있어요?
Sound: da-reun ji-jeo-me-seo-do gyo-hwan-hal ssu i-sseo-yo
Can I exchange it at another branch too?

Conversation practice
입어 봐도 돼요?
Sound: i-beo bwa-do dwae-yo
May I try it on?

네, 탈의실은 저쪽이에요.
Sound: ne, ta-rui-si-reun jeo-jjo-gi-e-yo
Yes, the fitting room is over there.

더 큰 사이즈 있어요?
Sound: deo keun sa-i-jeu i-sseo-yo
Do you have a larger size?

확인해 볼게요.
Sound: hwa-gin-hae bol-kke-yo
I will check.


Situation 26 — Shop for skincare and beauty items
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
향 없는 제품 있어요?
Sound: hyang eom-neun je-pum i-sseo-yo
Do you have a fragrance-free product?

성분표를 보여 주세요.
Sound: seong-bun-pyo-reul bo-yeo ju-se-yo
Please show me the ingredients list.

샘플 있어요?
Sound: saem-peul i-sseo-yo
Do you have a sample?

이 가격은 한 개 가격이에요?
Sound: i ga-gyeo-geun han gae ga-gyeo-gi-e-yo
Is this the price for one item?

사용기한이 어디에 적혀 있어요?
Sound: sa-yong-gi-ha-ni eo-di-e jeo-kyeo i-sseo-yo
Where can I find the use-by information?

먼저 성분을 확인할게요.
Sound: meon-jeo seong-bu-neul hwa-gin-hal-kke-yo
I will check the ingredients first.

Conversation practice
향 없는 제품 있어요?
Sound: hyang eom-neun je-pum i-sseo-yo
Do you have a fragrance-free product?

어떤 제품 찾으세요?
Sound: eo-tteon je-pum cha-jeu-se-yo
What kind of product are you looking for?

보습 크림이요.
Sound: bo-seup keu-ri-mi-yo
A moisturizing cream.

성분표를 같이 확인해 볼게요.
Sound: seong-bun-pyo-reul ga-chi hwa-gin-hae bol-kke-yo
Let us check the ingredient list together.


Situation 27 — Ask about a tax refund
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
택스 리펀 돼요?
Sound: taek-sseu ri-peon dwae-yo
Is a tax refund available?

여권이 필요해요?
Sound: yeo-kkwo-ni pi-ryo-hae-yo
Do you need my passport?

어디서 환급받아요?
Sound: eo-di-seo hwan-geup-ppa-da-yo
Where do I receive the refund?

필요한 서류를 주세요.
Sound: pi-ryo-han seo-ryu-reul ju-se-yo
Please give me the required documents.

환급 서류가 맞나요?
Sound: hwan-geup seo-ryu-ga man-na-yo
Is this the correct refund document?

공항에서 확인받아야 하나요?
Sound: gong-hang-e-seo hwa-gin-ba-da-ya ha-na-yo
Do I need to have it checked at the airport?

Conversation practice
택스 리펀 돼요?
Sound: taek-sseu ri-peon dwae-yo
Is a tax refund available?

여권 있으세요?
Sound: yeo-kkwon i-sseu-se-yo
Do you have your passport?

네, 여기 있어요.
Sound: ne, yeo-gi i-sseo-yo
Yes, here it is.

이 안내문을 확인해 주세요.
Sound: i an-nae-mu-neul hwa-gin-hae ju-se-yo
Please check these instructions.


Situation 28 — Visit a palace or museum
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
입장권 두 장 주세요.
Sound: ip-jjang-kkwon du jang ju-se-yo
Two admission tickets, please.

예약이 필요해요?
Sound: ye-ya-gi pi-ryo-hae-yo
Is a reservation required?

사진 찍어도 돼요?
Sound: sa-jin jji-geo-do dwae-yo
May I take photos?

몇 시에 닫아요?
Sound: myeot ssi-e da-da-yo
What time do you close?

이 표에 포함돼요?
Sound: i pyo-e po-ham-dwae-yo
Is it included in this ticket?

마지막 입장은 몇 시예요?
Sound: ma-ji-mak ip-jjang-eun myeot ssi-ye-yo
What time is last admission?

Conversation practice
사진 찍어도 돼요?
Sound: sa-jin jji-geo-do dwae-yo
May I take photos?

플래시는 안 돼요.
Sound: peul-lae-si-neun an dwae-yo
Flash is not allowed.

알겠습니다.
Sound: al-get-sseum-ni-da
Understood.

저쪽 전시는 촬영 금지예요.
Sound: jeo-jjok jjeon-si-neun chwa-ryeong geum-ji-ye-yo
Photography is prohibited in that exhibition over there.


Situation 29 — Visit a pop up or fan event
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
예약 없이 들어갈 수 있어요?
Sound: ye-yak eop-ssi deu-reo-gal ssu i-sseo-yo
Can I enter without a reservation?

현장 대기 가능해요?
Sound: hyeon-jang dae-gi ga-neung-hae-yo
Can I join the queue here?

몇 시까지예요?
Sound: myeot ssi-kka-ji-ye-yo
Until what time is it open?

구매 제한이 있어요?
Sound: gu-mae je-ha-ni i-sseo-yo
Is there a purchase limit?

입장 시간이 정해져 있어요?
Sound: ip-jjang si-ga-ni jeong-hae-jeo i-sseo-yo
Is there an assigned entry time?

예약자 이름을 확인해 주세요.
Sound: ye-yak-jja i-reu-meul hwa-gin-hae ju-se-yo
Please check the name on the reservation.

Conversation practice
예약 없이 들어갈 수 있어요?
Sound: ye-yak eop-ssi deu-reo-gal ssu i-sseo-yo
Can I enter without a reservation?

현장 대기는 마감됐어요.
Sound: hyeon-jang dae-gi-neun ma-gam-dwae-sseo-yo
The walk-in queue is closed.

내일도 하나요?
Sound: nae-il-do ha-na-yo
Is it running tomorrow too?

공식 안내를 확인해 주세요.
Sound: gong-sik an-nae-reul hwa-gin-hae ju-se-yo
Please check the official notice.


Situation 30 — Use everyday courtesy
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
잠시만요.
Sound: jam-si-man-yo
Just a moment / excuse me while passing.

여기 앉아도 돼요?
Sound: yeo-gi an-ja-do dwae-yo
May I sit here?

죄송해요.
Sound: joe-song-hae-yo
I am sorry.

도와주셔서 감사합니다.
Sound: do-wa-ju-syeo-seo gam-sa-ham-ni-da
Thank you for helping me.

신발을 벗어야 해요?
Sound: sin-ba-reul beo-seo-ya hae-yo
Do I need to take off my shoes?

쟁반은 어디에 놓아요?
Sound: jaeng-ba-neun eo-di-e no-a-yo
Where do I put the tray?

Conversation practice
여기 앉아도 돼요?
Sound: yeo-gi an-ja-do dwae-yo
May I sit here?

네, 괜찮아요.
Sound: ne, gwaen-cha-na-yo
Yes, that is fine.

감사합니다.
Sound: gam-sa-ham-ni-da
Thank you.

아니에요.
Sound: a-ni-e-yo
No problem.


Situation 31 — Fix a reservation problem
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
예약 확인해 주세요.
Sound: ye-yak hwa-gin-hae ju-se-yo
Please check my reservation.

이 이름으로 예약했어요.
Sound: i i-reu-meu-ro ye-ya-kae-sseo-yo
I booked under this name.

날짜를 바꿀 수 있어요?
Sound: nal-jja-reul ba-kkul ssu i-sseo-yo
Can I change the date?

취소하면 환불돼요?
Sound: chwi-so-ha-myeon hwan-bul-dwae-yo
Will I get a refund if I cancel?

두 명으로 예약했어요.
Sound: du myeong-eu-ro ye-ya-kae-sseo-yo
I booked for two people.

변경된 내용을 보내 주세요.
Sound: byeon-gyeong-doen nae-yong-eul bo-nae ju-se-yo
Please send me the updated details.

Conversation practice
예약이 안 보여요.
Sound: ye-ya-gi an bo-yeo-yo
I cannot see the reservation.

이 이름으로 예약했어요.
Sound: i i-reu-meu-ro ye-ya-kae-sseo-yo
I booked under this name.

날짜가 내일로 되어 있어요.
Sound: nal-jja-ga nae-il-lo doe-eo i-sseo-yo
The date is set for tomorrow.

날짜를 바꿀 수 있어요?
Sound: nal-jja-reul ba-kkul ssu i-sseo-yo
Can I change the date?


Situation 32 — Report something lost
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
휴대폰을 잃어버렸어요.
Sound: hyu-dae-po-neul i-reo-beo-ryeo-sseo-yo
I lost my phone.

분실물 센터가 어디예요?
Sound: bun-sil-mul sen-teo-ga eo-di-ye-yo
Where is the lost-and-found office?

검은색 가방이에요.
Sound: geo-meun-saek ga-bang-i-e-yo
It is a black bag.

찾으면 연락해 주세요.
Sound: cha-jeu-myeon yeol-la-kae ju-se-yo
Please contact me if you find it.

택시에 두고 내렸어요.
Sound: taek-ssi-e du-go nae-ryeo-sseo-yo
I left it in a taxi.

분실 신고를 하고 싶어요.
Sound: bun-sil sin-go-reul ha-go si-peo-yo
I would like to report something lost.

Conversation practice
검은색 가방을 잃어버렸어요.
Sound: geo-meun-saek ga-bang-eul i-reo-beo-ryeo-sseo-yo
I lost a black bag.

어디에서요?
Sound: eo-di-e-seo-yo
Where?

버스 안에서요.
Sound: beo-seu a-ne-seo-yo
On the bus.

버스 번호를 아세요?
Sound: beo-seu beon-ho-reul a-se-yo
Do you know the bus number?


Situation 33 — Ask a pharmacist for help
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
약사님과 상담하고 싶어요.
Sound: yak-ssa-nim-gwa sang-dam-ha-go si-peo-yo
I would like to speak with the pharmacist.

목이 아파요.
Sound: mo-gi a-pa-yo
My throat hurts.

이 약을 먹고 있어요.
Sound: i ya-geul meok-kko i-sseo-yo
I am taking this medicine.

복용법을 써 주세요.
Sound: bo-gyong-ppeo-beul sseo ju-se-yo
Please write the directions for taking it.

이 약과 같이 먹어도 되나요?
Sound: i yak-kkwa ga-chi meo-geo-do doe-na-yo
Can I take it with this medicine?

하루에 몇 번 먹나요?
Sound: ha-ru-e myeot ppeon meong-na-yo
How many times a day should I take it?

Conversation practice
목이 아파요.
Sound: mo-gi a-pa-yo
My throat hurts.

언제부터 아프셨어요?
Sound: eon-je-bu-teo a-peu-syeo-sseo-yo
When did it start?

어제부터요.
Sound: eo-je-bu-teo-yo
Yesterday.

복용 중인 약이 있나요?
Sound: bo-gyong jung-in ya-gi in-na-yo
Are you taking any medicine?


Situation 34 — Visit a clinic
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
진료받고 싶어요.
Sound: jil-lyo-bat-kko si-peo-yo
I would like to see a clinician.

영어로 진료받을 수 있어요?
Sound: yeong-eo-ro jil-lyo-ba-deul ssu i-sseo-yo
Can I have the consultation in English?

어제부터 아파요.
Sound: eo-je-bu-teo a-pa-yo
I have been unwell since yesterday.

진료 기록과 영수증을 주세요.
Sound: jil-lyo gi-rok-kkwa yeong-su-jeung-eul ju-se-yo
Please give me the medical records and receipt.

통역을 부탁드려요.
Sound: tong-yeo-geul bu-tak-tteu-ryeo-yo
I would like an interpreter, please.

다시 설명해 주실 수 있어요?
Sound: da-si seol-myeong-hae ju-sil ssu i-sseo-yo
Could you explain it again?

Conversation practice
예약하셨어요?
Sound: ye-ya-ka-syeo-sseo-yo
Do you have an appointment?

아니요, 진료받을 수 있어요?
Sound: a-ni-yo, jil-lyo-ba-deul ssu i-sseo-yo
No. Can I be seen?

증상이 어떻게 되세요?
Sound: jeung-sang-i eo-tteo-ke doe-se-yo
What are your symptoms?

열이 나고 배가 아파요.
Sound: yeo-ri na-go bae-ga a-pa-yo
I have a fever and stomach pain.


Situation 35 — Get emergency help
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
도와주세요.
Sound: do-wa-ju-se-yo
Please help me.

구급차 불러 주세요.
Sound: gu-geup-cha bul-leo ju-se-yo
Please call an ambulance.

경찰 불러 주세요.
Sound: gyeong-chal bul-leo ju-se-yo
Please call the police.

여기 주소는 이거예요.
Sound: yeo-gi ju-so-neun i-geo-ye-yo
Here is the address.

사람이 쓰러졌어요.
Sound: sa-ra-mi sseu-reo-jeo-sseo-yo
Someone has collapsed.

현재 위치를 보여 드릴게요.
Sound: hyeon-jae wi-chi-reul bo-yeo deu-ril-kke-yo
I will show you my current location.

Conversation practice
구급차 불러 주세요.
Sound: gu-geup-cha bul-leo ju-se-yo
Please call an ambulance.

여기 계세요.
Sound: yeo-gi gye-se-yo
Stay here.

제가 전화할게요.
Sound: je-ga jeon-hwa-hal-kke-yo
I will call.

영어 통역이 필요해요.
Sound: yeong-eo tong-yeo-gi pi-ryo-hae-yo
I need an English interpreter.

위치부터 알려 드릴게요.
Sound: wi-chi-bu-teo al-lyeo deu-ril-kke-yo
I will tell them the location first.


Situation 36 — Solve a room problem
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
따뜻한 물이 안 나와요.
Sound: tta-tteu-tan mu-ri an na-wa-yo
There is no hot water.

에어컨이 안 돼요.
Sound: e-eo-keo-ni an dwae-yo
The air conditioner is not working.

확인해 주실 수 있어요?
Sound: hwa-gin-hae ju-sil ssu i-sseo-yo
Could you check it?

방을 바꿀 수 있어요?
Sound: bang-eul ba-kkul ssu i-sseo-yo
Can I change rooms?

밤에 너무 시끄러워요.
Sound: ba-me neo-mu si-kkeu-reo-wo-yo
It is very noisy at night.

언제 확인해 주실 수 있어요?
Sound: eon-je hwa-gin-hae ju-sil ssu i-sseo-yo
When can you check it?

Conversation practice
따뜻한 물이 안 나와요.
Sound: tta-tteu-tan mu-ri an na-wa-yo
There is no hot water.

객실 번호가 어떻게 되세요?
Sound: gaek-ssil beon-ho-ga eo-tteo-ke doe-se-yo
What is your room number?

삼백이 호예요.
Sound: sam-bae-gi ho-ye-yo
Room 302.

확인하러 갈게요.
Sound: hwa-gin-ha-reo gal-kke-yo
I will come and check.


Situation 37 — Arrange takeout or delivery
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
포장 주문할게요.
Sound: po-jang ju-mun-hal-kke-yo
I would like to order takeout.

몇 분 걸려요?
Sound: myeot ppun geol-lyeo-yo
How many minutes will it take?

로비에서 받을게요.
Sound: ro-bi-e-seo ba-deul-kke-yo
I will collect it in the lobby.

배달 주문을 도와주실 수 있어요?
Sound: bae-dal ju-mu-neul do-wa-ju-sil ssu i-sseo-yo
Could you help me place a delivery order?

주문이 접수됐나요?
Sound: ju-mu-ni jeop-ssu-dwaen-na-yo
Has the order been received?

정문에서 받을게요.
Sound: jeong-mu-ne-seo ba-deul-kke-yo
I will collect it at the main entrance.

Conversation practice
포장 주문할게요.
Sound: po-jang ju-mun-hal-kke-yo
I would like to order takeout.

십오 분 정도 걸려요.
Sound: si-bo bun jeong-do geol-lyeo-yo
It takes about fifteen minutes.

여기서 기다릴게요.
Sound: yeo-gi-seo gi-da-ril-kke-yo
I will wait here.

주문번호를 확인해 주세요.
Sound: ju-mun-beon-ho-reul hwa-gin-hae ju-se-yo
Please check the order number.


Situation 38 — Ask about access and facilities
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
엘리베이터가 어디예요?
Sound: el-li-be-i-teo-ga eo-di-ye-yo
Where is the elevator?

계단 없는 입구가 있어요?
Sound: gye-dan eom-neun ip-kku-ga i-sseo-yo
Is there an entrance without stairs?

휠체어로 들어갈 수 있어요?
Sound: hwil-che-eo-ro deu-reo-gal ssu i-sseo-yo
Can I get in with a wheelchair?

잠깐 앉을 곳이 있어요?
Sound: jam-kkan an-jeul go-si i-sseo-yo
Is there somewhere to sit for a moment?

이 길에 계단이 있나요?
Sound: i gi-re gye-da-ni in-na-yo
Are there stairs on this route?

경사로로 갈 수 있어요?
Sound: gyeong-sa-ro-ro gal ssu i-sseo-yo
Can I use the ramp to get there?

Conversation practice
계단 없는 입구가 있어요?
Sound: gye-dan eom-neun ip-kku-ga i-sseo-yo
Is there an entrance without stairs?

건물 뒤쪽에 있어요.
Sound: geon-mul dwi-jjo-ge i-sseo-yo
It is at the back of the building.

지도에서 보여 주세요.
Sound: ji-do-e-seo bo-yeo ju-se-yo
Please show me on the map.

이쪽 길로 가세요.
Sound: i-jjok kkil-lo ga-se-yo
Go along this path.


Situation 39 — Adjust plans for the weather
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
오늘 문 열었어요?
Sound: o-neul mun yeo-reo-sseo-yo
Are you open today?

비가 와도 진행해요?
Sound: bi-ga wa-do jin-haeng-hae-yo
Does it run even if it rains?

실내에서 할 수 있는 게 있어요?
Sound: sil-lae-e-seo hal ssu in-neun ge i-sseo-yo
Is there something we can do indoors?

일정을 바꿀 수 있어요?
Sound: il-jjeong-eul ba-kkul ssu i-sseo-yo
Can I reschedule?

오늘 운영하나요?
Sound: o-neul u-nyeong-ha-na-yo
Is it operating today?

다른 날짜로 바꿀 수 있나요?
Sound: da-reun nal-jja-ro ba-kkul ssu in-na-yo
Can I change it to another date?

Conversation practice
비가 와도 진행해요?
Sound: bi-ga wa-do jin-haeng-hae-yo
Does it run even if it rains?

오늘은 취소됐어요.
Sound: o-neu-reun chwi-so-dwae-sseo-yo
Today's event has been canceled.

환불 안내는 어디서 확인해요?
Sound: hwan-bul an-nae-neun eo-di-seo hwa-gin-hae-yo
Where can I find the refund instructions?

예약 사이트에서 확인하세요.
Sound: ye-yak ssa-i-teu-e-seo hwa-gin-ha-se-yo
Please check the booking site.


Situation 40 — Leave Korea without a last minute rush
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Spaces keep word groups recognizable; fluent speech can link sounds across them. Read eo and eu as single vowels, oe like we, and ae/e like eh; doubled consonants are tense. Use the recordings as your model.

Useful phrases
이 터미널이 맞아요?
Sound: i teo-mi-neo-ri ma-ja-yo
Is this the right terminal?

체크인 카운터가 어디예요?
Sound: che-keu-in ka-un-teo-ga eo-di-ye-yo
Where is the check-in counter?

수하물을 부치고 싶어요.
Sound: su-ha-mu-reul bu-chi-go si-peo-yo
I would like to check my baggage.

탑승구가 바뀌었나요?
Sound: tap-sseung-gu-ga ba-kkwi-eon-na-yo
Has the gate changed?

탑승은 몇 시에 시작해요?
Sound: tap-sseung-eun myeot ssi-e si-ja-kae-yo
What time does boarding begin?

지금 이 탑승구가 맞나요?
Sound: ji-geum i tap-sseung-gu-ga man-na-yo
Is this the correct gate now?

Conversation practice
체크인 카운터가 어디예요?
Sound: che-keu-in ka-un-teo-ga eo-di-ye-yo
Where is the check-in counter?

항공편을 보여 주세요.
Sound: hang-gong-pyeo-neul bo-yeo ju-se-yo
Please show me your flight details.

여기 있어요.
Sound: yeo-gi i-sseo-yo
Here it is.

저쪽 안내판을 확인해 주세요.
Sound: jeo-jjok an-nae-pa-neul hwa-gin-hae ju-se-yo
Please check the information board over there.