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First Sounds and Greetings
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First Sounds and Greetings
10 lessons- 1
Hello and Goodbye
Learn essential Korean greetings and goodbyes, when to use each, and how to navigate a first conversation naturally.
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Introduce Yourself
Learn to introduce yourself in Korean: say your name, where you are from, and ask the other person with the polite -예요/이에요 pattern.
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Basic Vowel Sounds
Learn to hear and produce five basic Korean vowels, tell apart similar pairs like ㅐ vs ㅔ and ㅓ vs ㅗ, and pronounce 지금 ('now') accurately in everyday questions.
- 4
Responding to Greetings
Learn how to answer 안녕하세요 and 안녕 naturally in Korean. Get short, polite replies, follow-up questions, and a model dialogue for beginners.
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Using Excuse Me
Hear 저기요, 실례합니다 and 잠시만요 in Korean. Learn phrases for getting attention, calling staff and passing someone, with pronunciation and a practice dialogue.
- 6
Asking Yes/No Questions
Learn to ask simple yes/no questions in Korean using the polite endings -ayo/eoyo and -seumnikka, and answer them naturally with ne and aniyo.
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Counting 1 to 10
Master native Korean numbers 하나 to 열, learn when to use them, and practice counting fingers, books, and other items with simple sentences.
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Responding to Apologies
Learn how to respond when someone says sorry in Korean. Master 괜찮아요, 괜찮습니다, and other polite replies for everyday situations.
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Basic Consonant Sounds
Learn to hear and say plain ㅅ and tense ㅆ in Korean, and pronounce 정말 'really' naturally with correct tense consonants and clear vowels.
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Asking How to Pronounce a Word
Learn to ask how a Korean word is pronounced, then repeat it back to check you have it right, using polite beginner-level Korean.
First Bites: Essential Food Basics
10 lessons- 11
Name Common Foods
Learn 10 common food words in Korean and build simple sentences with meogeoyo (I eat) and joahaeyo (I like), with Hangul, Revised Romanization and beginner-friendly notes.
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Express Basic Tastes
Learn to describe a food's built-in taste in Korean with 이거 ___ and ___ 맛이에요, covering sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and spicy.
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State Food Preferences
Learn to express personal food preferences in Korean using 좋아해요 and 안 좋아해요, with common food words and a polite pattern.
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Order at a Cafe
Learn to order a drink in Korean, choose a size or option, and ask the price politely using -주세요 and 얼마예요? in a realistic café exchange.
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Ask for the Bill
Learn to say 'The bill, please' and 'Can I pay by card?' in Korean, with the key phrase 계산서 주세요 and natural ways to call staff at the end of a meal.
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Identify Meal Times
Learn the four Korean meal words and the everyday patterns for saying when you eat each one, using Hangul and Revised Romanization.
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Say What You Eat for Breakfast
Learn beginner Korean for talking about breakfast: say what you eat and drink in the morning using the pattern 아침에 ___을/를 먹어요/마셔요, with common Korean breakfast foods and drinks.
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Ask Someone Their Favorite Food
Learn to ask others what their favorite food is in Korean, answer the same question, and name common Korean foods politely at beginner level.
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Express Hunger and Thirst
Learn to express hunger and thirst in Korean with the patterns 배고파요 and 목말라요, ask others about their states, and tell these statements apart from ordering food.
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Name Common Drinks
Learn six common Korean drink words and use the polite pattern 'I drink ___' with 마셔요 (masyeoyo), including pronunciation and everyday examples.
Getting Around: Basic Transport
10 lessons- 21
Buying a Single Ticket
Learn beginner Korean phrases to ask for and buy a one-way local transport ticket, including destination, quantity, payment, and platform questions.
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Buying a Return Ticket
Learn to ask for a round-trip ticket in Korean, add your return date and time, and complete a simple ticket purchase at a counter.
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Asking the Price of a Ticket
Learn the Korean pattern for asking the price of a ticket to a destination, using 얼마예요? and polite -까지 expressions, and understand common answers in won.
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Asking About Departure Time
Learn beginner Korean for asking departure times: say "What time does the next bus leave?" and understand simple schedule answers without confusing them with arrival times.
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Asking About Arrival Time
Learn to ask 'What time does it arrive?' in Korean, use the arrival verb 도착하다, and talk about how long a trip takes using 걸리다.
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Finding the Platform
Learn to ask 'Which platform is the train to ___ on?' in Korean, say platform numbers, and understand the answer at the station.
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Asking for the Next Stop
Learn to ask what the next stop is in Korean, understand stop names, and navigate buses and trains with confidence.
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Asking to Be Notified of Your Stop
Learn the polite Korean pattern for asking a driver to tell you when to get off, how to name your stop, and how to understand the driver's confirmation.
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Buying a Metro Ticket
Learn to buy a subway ticket in Korean: ask for a ticket, name your destination, and understand single-ride, zone, and T-money fare options at the ticket machine or counter.
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Asking for a Taxi
Learn to say "I need a taxi to..." in Korean, ask for a taxi by phone, and understand arrival-time answers at a taxi stand.
Foundations of Social Interaction
10 lessons- 31
Greeting Friends Casually
Learn casual Korean greetings for friends and peers, including time-of-day versions like jal jasseo and jal ja, plus slangy alternatives such as eo and mwo hae.
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Introducing Yourself Socially
Learn to say your name, where you're from, and one thing you enjoy in friendly, everyday Korean using three simple patterns.
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Asking Basic Personal Questions
Learn to ask someone's age, job, and nationality in Korean with polite patterns like 나이/연세, 직업, and 어느 나라 사람이에요? Build open-ended questions for natural conversation.
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Responding to 'How Are You?'
Learn casual Korean answers to "How are you?" like 괜찮아, 잘 지내, and 피곤해, plus how to bounce the question back with 너는?
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Saying Goodbye in Social Settings
Learn relaxed Korean goodbyes like 나중에 봐 and 또 봐 for friends, plus polite ways to leave a gathering without sounding formal or rude.
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Expressing Thanks Casually
Learn casual Korean thanks like 고마워 and 땡큐 for small favors among close friends, and see how they differ from formal 감사합니다.
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Apologizing to Friends
Learn short, casual Korean apologies for minor slip-ups, how to accept them naturally, and how they differ from formal apologies.
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Giving Compliments to Peers
Learn to compliment friends on appearance, skills, or possessions in Korean, and how to accept compliments gracefully. Practice specific, sincere phrases and avoid flattery.
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Inviting a Friend to Hang Out
Learn to ask someone out in Korean with low-pressure, casual invitations like 'Want to grab coffee?' or 'Are you free this weekend?' using the -ㄹ래요? pattern.
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Accepting and Declining Invitations
Learn to say 'Sure, sounds fun!' and 'I can't, but thanks!' in casual Korean with friends, plus a simple reason. Includes pronunciation, dialogue, and practice.
First Encounters: Polite Basics
10 lessons- 41
Formal vs. Informal Greetings
Learn the standard polite Korean greeting 안녕하세요, when to use casual alternatives like 안녕, and how to adjust your greeting to the situation.
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Introducing Yourself: Name and Basic Info
Learn to introduce yourself in Korean with formal and informal endings, say your name, nationality, and occupation, and respond politely when someone introduces themselves.
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Asking Someone's Name Politely
Learn to ask someone's name in Korean using polite and casual patterns. Master '이름이 뭐예요?' and '성함이 어떻게 되세요?' with clear register guidance.
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Saying Please and Thank You
Learn to say thank you in Korean politely and formally with 감사합니다 and 고맙습니다. Understand when to use each, how to respond, and practice with a dialogue.
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Apologizing for Simple Mistakes
Learn to apologize in Korean for small slip-ups like bumping into someone or being late. Master 죄송합니다 and other polite patterns, with register guidance and a natural dialogue.
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Using 'Excuse Me' to Get Attention
Learn beginner Korean phrases to politely get attention or interrupt a conversation in public, using 저기요, 실례합니다, 잠시만요 and more, with Revised Romanization and usage notes.
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Polite and Casual Requests
Learn how the same Korean request shifts between casual banmal and polite jondaenmal, with six useful phrases, a dialogue, and practice for choosing the right register.
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Responding to Thanks
Learn natural Korean responses to 고마워 and 감사합니다. Master 천만에요, 별말씀을요, and more for formal and casual situations.
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Saying Goodbye: Formal and Informal
Learn Korean farewells from formal to casual, and how to say enjoy your stay or enjoy your time naturally. Perfect for beginners ending conversations politely.
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Small Talk About the Weather
Learn beginner Korean weather phrases to open a short, polite conversation, respond naturally, and end small talk gracefully using Hangul and Revised Romanization.
Building Simple Sentences
10 lessons- 51
Subject-Verb-Object Order
Learn how Korean sentences are ordered and when to use 은/는 versus 이/가. Build simple subject-verb-object statements and ask staff questions with confidence.
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Using This, That, These, Those
Learn to point out people and things near you, near your listener, and far from both, using 이, 그, and 저 with Korean nouns.
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Plural Nouns Basics
Learn how Korean marks plural number with the particle 들 (deul), when it is optional, and how it differs from English -s or -es.
- 54
There Is / There Are
Learn how Korean expresses 'there is' and 'there are' with 있어요 and 없어요, including the location particle 에, so you can say what exists or is present.
- 55
Have and Has for Possession
Learn to express having and not having in Korean using 있어요 and 없어요. Master the key pattern for 'I don't have' and ask staff simple questions.
- 56
Question Words: Who, What, Where
Learn to form Korean information questions with 누구, 뭐, and 어디 plus simple verbs, and see how they differ from yes/no questions.
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Short Answers: Yes, I Do
Learn Korean short answers for yes/no questions. Use 네, 맞아요, and the polite -요 verb ending to reply briefly and naturally in everyday conversation.
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Adjective Word Order
Learn how to order multiple Korean adjectives before a noun, focusing on opinion, size, age, and color, with the example 'a lovely small old wooden table'.
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Prepositions of Time: In, On, At
Learn how Korean marks 'at 7 p.m.', 'on Monday', and 'in July' with the particles -e and -eyo, and how to say 'from' a time with -putheo.
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Possessive 's and Of
Learn how the particle 의 links two nouns to show possession or belonging in Korean, from 사람의 가방 (a person's bag) to 영화의 끝 (the end of the film).
Everyday Eating: Simple Requests and Choices
10 lessons- 61
Request a Specific Food Item
Learn to ask for any food or drink in Korean with two beginner patterns: -go sipeoyo (I want) and -juseyo (please give me / can I have). Practice with coffee, apples, water and more.
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Ask for More Food
Learn to ask for more of something or another serving in Korean using focused repetition patterns, with polite restaurant and home-table examples.
- 63
Decline Food Politely
Learn to politely decline food in Korean using 괜찮아요, 배불러요, and related expressions, with attention to social context and politeness levels.
- 64
Ask About Ingredients
Learn to ask what is inside a dish and whether it contains a common ingredient in Korean, using 이게 뭐예요? and ___ 들어 있어요? with everyday food words.
- 65
Express Simple Dietary Needs
Learn to express personal food restrictions in Korean using the pattern '저는 ___을/를 안 먹어요' for meat, dairy, and nuts.
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Choose Between Two Options
Learn to decide between two foods in Korean using 'I'll have the ___' (___로 할게요) and 'I prefer ___' (___가 더 좋아요). Build confidence in comparing and selecting dishes.
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Ask for a Recommendation
Learn to ask for recommendations in Korean, focusing on seeking advice rather than ordering. Master key phrases, patterns, and cultural tips for polite requests.
- 68
Describe a Simple Dish
Learn to use Korean adjectives like 뜨겁다, 차갑다, 신선하다, and 맛있다 to describe food's overall qualities, not just taste.
- 69
Ask for Utensils
Learn to ask for dining tools in Korean using the polite pattern '… 주시겠어요?' so you can request a fork, knife, spoon, napkin, or straw at any table.
- 70
Say Something Is Missing
Learn to correct an order error in Korean with 안 왔어요 and 못 받았어요, plus the particle 이/가 and the object marker 을/를.
Accommodation Basics
10 lessons- 71
Booking a Hotel Room
Learn to reserve a hotel room in Korean, including how to say 'I'd like to book a room for two nights' and understand basic room types.
- 72
Asking About Room Availability
Learn to ask 'Do you have any rooms available?' in Korean with polite Hangul phrases, Revised Romanization, and simple yes/no answers — for asking, not booking.
- 73
Asking for the Room Key
Learn to request your room key in Korean, say 'Can I have the key to room 205?', and understand key card instructions at the front desk.
- 74
Asking About Check-Out Time
Learn to ask 'What time is check-out?' in Korean, understand check-out policies, and use polite hotel phrases that pair with check-in questions.
- 75
Asking for Extra Towels
Learn to ask housekeeping for two more towels in polite Korean, understand delivery timing, and handle simple amenity requests at hotels.
- 76
Reporting a Problem in the Room
Learn to say 'The air conditioning isn't working' in Korean, ask for repairs, and understand repair timelines. Practice polite issue reports for AC and hot water problems.
- 77
Asking About Breakfast Included
Learn to ask whether breakfast is included at a Korean hotel, understand the answer, and ask what time breakfast is served and what options are available.
- 78
Asking for a Wake-Up Call
Learn to ask a hotel for a wake-up call at 7 AM in polite Korean, confirm the time, and tell it apart from setting a phone alarm.
- 79
Asking to Store Luggage
Learn to ask 'Can I store my bags here?' in Korean, understand pickup times, and handle luggage storage at hotels or stations with confidence.
- 80
Extending Your Stay
Learn to ask 'Can I extend my stay by one night?' in Korean, check room availability, and confirm a new checkout date at a hotel or guesthouse.
Everyday Social Conversations
10 lessons- 81
Talking About Hobbies
Learn to say what you're into and how often you do it in Korean. Use phrases like 사진 찍는 걸 좋아해요 and 게임을 몇 시간씩 해요, and ask follow-up questions.
- 82
Sharing Weekend Plans
Learn to say what you will do this weekend in Korean, such as going hiking or relaxing at home, using future forms for your own schedule rather than inviting others.
- 83
Discussing Favorite Music
Learn to express music preferences in Korean: say you love pop or are a big fan of jazz, and compare tastes with friends.
- 84
Talking About Favorite Foods
Learn to say what foods you love or dislike in Korean, and discuss dining out preferences with friends. Perfect for beginners wanting to share tastes naturally.
- 85
Describing Your Family
Learn to say 'I have two sisters' or 'My parents live abroad' in Korean. Master possessive adjectives and family vocabulary for beginner conversations.
- 86
Asking About a Friend's Family
Learn to ask 'Do you have any siblings?' and 'What do your parents do?' in polite Korean, show interest, and use question forms correctly.
- 87
Talking About Pets
Learn to say you have a dog named Max, call yourself a cat person, and share simple pet stories in polite Korean using 있어요, 좋아해요, and -고 싶어요.
- 88
Expressing Likes and Dislikes
Learn to express likes, dislikes, and say 'I don't want to' in Korean using -기 싫어요 and related patterns. Includes a dialogue and practice for beginners.
- 89
Talking About Daily Routine
Learn to say what you do every day in Korean using the present tense and time markers like 7시에 (at 7 o'clock). Build simple daily routine sentences and tell regular activities apart from weekend plans.
- 90
Discussing Weather as Small Talk
Learn beginner Korean phrases for casual weather small talk: open with a comment, agree naturally, and extend the chat with a question or invitation.
Everyday Politeness: Requests and Responses
10 lessons- 91
Asking for Help Politely
Learn to ask for help politely in Korean, including how to say 'Can you speak English?' and request favors from friends or strangers.
- 92
Offering Help Appropriately
Learn to offer help in Korean at beginner level, using formal and informal speech, and respond politely when your offer is declined. Includes Hangul, Revised Romanization and usage notes.
- 93
Making Suggestions Politely
Learn beginner Korean patterns for suggesting ideas politely, softening them with -ㄹ까요? and -는 게 어때요?, and responding to other people's suggestions naturally.
- 94
Accepting and Declining Invitations
Learn to accept or politely decline invitations in Korean, with formal and informal options and ways to soften a refusal.
- 95
Extending Invitations
Learn to invite friends, colleagues, and acquaintances to events in Korean using polite and casual forms, plus how to respond when someone is unsure.
- 96
Giving Compliments
Learn beginner-friendly Korean compliments for appearance, work, and possessions, with polite patterns, sincerity tips, and cultural context.
- 97
Receiving Compliments
Learn beginner-friendly Korean patterns to respond to compliments gracefully. Accept, deflect, or return praise with the right politeness level for friends, strangers, and elders.
- 98
Apologizing for Being Late
Learn to apologize for tardiness in Korean with polite phrases for both casual and formal situations, including explanations and remedies.
- 99
Expressing Gratitude Beyond 'Thank You'
Learn Korean phrases to go beyond a simple thank you: express sincere appreciation for a favor, a gift, or for someone letting you know something. Includes 알려 주셔서 감사합니다 and 시간 내 주셔서 감사합니다 with register notes.
- 100
Polite Disagreement
Learn beginner Korean phrases to disagree gently in conversation, using softeners like 'I see your point, but...' and 'I'm not sure I agree,' while keeping the mood friendly and respectful.
Everyday Interactions
10 lessons- 101
Asking About Someone's Day
Learn to ask 어떻게 지냈어요? and respond with short, natural details like 바빴지만 좋았어요. Practice a four-line social follow-up conversation in polite Korean.
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Showing You Are Listening
Learn short Korean backchannel phrases like "I see," "Really?," and "Uh-huh" to show active listening in everyday conversation.
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Telling Time and Schedules
Learn to tell clock times, use 에, 부터, 까지, and say 'go now' politely with 지금 가요 or 가세요. Beginner-friendly with dialogue.
- 104
Expressing Preference: Would Rather
Learn to express preferences and choices in Korean using -는 게 낫다 (would rather) and -는 것을 더 좋아하다 (prefer), with clear examples and a dialogue.
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Asking Permission: May I?
Learn to ask permission in Korean with 아/어도 돼요 and 아/어도 될까요, including how to name the action you want to do and how this differs from asking for an object.
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Accepting and Declining Help
Learn to respond politely when someone offers you help in Korean, using set phrases like '고맙지만 괜찮아요' and '정말 친절하시네요' in casual and polite speech.
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Understanding Directions
Learn to understand simple Korean directions: 왼쪽 (left), 오른쪽 (right), 직진 (straight), and how to follow spoken route instructions.
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Describing Temperature
Learn Korean temperature words like 더워요, 추워요, 따뜻해요, and 시원해요, plus degree expressions such as 정말 and 너무, so you can describe how hot or cold it feels today.
- 109
Asking About Feelings
Learn to ask 'Are you okay?' in Korean and respond with empathy. Master the polite pattern 'gwaenchana?' and natural replies like 'a bit stressed'.
- 110
Making Excuses to Leave
Learn polite Korean phrases for ending a chat or leaving a gathering, using reason-based excuses like early meetings, prior plans, and being tired, with Hangul, Revised Romanization, and register notes.
Shopping and Storing: Basic Groceries
10 lessons- 111
Name Common Groceries
Learn Korean shopping-list words for milk, eggs, bread, fruits, and vegetables, and use the beginner pattern 사야 돼요 to say what you need to buy.
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Ask Where an Item Is in the Store
Learn the Korean pattern for asking where an item is located in a grocery store, with polite phrases, store vocabulary, and a short shopping dialogue.
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Ask for a Quantity
Learn to ask for specific quantities in Korean using counters like 킬로 (kilo), 리터 (liter), and 개 (items), with practical examples and a shopping dialogue.
- 114
Understand the Price
Learn to ask the price of an item in Korean with 이거 얼마예요?, understand won amounts, and follow up politely when you need the price repeated or written down.
- 115
Pay at the Market
Learn essential Korean phrases to handle payment at market stalls: asking for prices, paying with cash or card, and receiving change.
- 116
Ask for a Sample
Learn to ask 'Can I try this?' at a Korean market using 맛을 볼 수 있어요? and related polite phrases for sampling before you buy.
- 117
Compare Two Items
Learn to compare items by quality in Korean using 이게 더 싸요, 커요, and 신선해요. Build shopping phrases with the topic marker 이게, the comparative 더, and descriptive verbs.
- 118
Ask About Freshness
Learn to ask 신선해요? and 언제 땄어요? at Korean markets, with the polite -요 style, the subject particle 이/가, and the casual past form 땄어요.
- 119
Request a Bag
Learn to ask for a bag or box at Korean shops using 주세요 and 주시겠어요, with 봉투, 봉지, and 상자, plus the difference between packaging and utensil requests.
- 120
Say You Are Just Looking
Learn how to respond politely in Korean when a shop assistant asks if you need help, using the natural browsing phrase 그냥 구경하는 거예요, 감사합니다.
Navigating the City
10 lessons- 121
Asking for Directions
Learn to ask where the station is in Korean, understand left, right, and straight directions, and politely ask someone to repeat what they said, with Hangul and Revised Romanization.
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Asking If It Is Far
Learn to ask "Is it far from here?" in Korean, understand time estimates, and say "almost there" naturally with 거의 다 왔어요. Includes a short dialogue and practice.
- 123
Asking for Landmarks
Learn to ask 'What's a good landmark near the station?' in Korean and understand the answer, so you can orient yourself without asking for turn-by-turn directions.
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Asking Which Bus to Take
Learn to ask 'Which bus goes to the beach?' in Korean, understand bus numbers, and use the pattern for any destination.
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Asking About Walking Distance
Learn to ask if a place is walkable in Korean using 걸어갈 수 있어요? and how long it takes on foot. Practice polite and casual forms with clear pronunciation.
- 126
Asking for a Map
Learn to ask 'Do you have a map of the city?' in Korean, request a free paper map politely at a tourist information desk, and understand the Korean words printed on it so you can find your way.
- 127
Asking How to Get to the Airport
Learn to ask 'What's the best way to the airport?' in Korean and understand answers about trains, buses, and taxis using polite beginner patterns.
- 128
Asking for the Nearest Metro Station
Learn to ask 'Where is the nearest subway station?' in Korean, understand the answer, and follow simple walking directions to get there.
- 129
Asking If There Is a Shuttle
Learn to ask whether a hotel has a shuttle, where it leaves from, and when it runs, using polite beginner Korean with Hangul and Revised Romanization.
- 130
Asking for a Taxi Stand
Learn to ask 'Where can I find a taxi?' in Korean using the pattern 택시를 어디에서 탈 수 있어요? and understand location words.
Building Social Connections
10 lessons- 131
Making Plans with Friends
Learn elementary Korean phrases to invite a friend, suggest a time, accept or politely decline, and settle on a final plan using natural polite speech.
- 132
Suggesting Activities
Learn to propose outings in Korean using 'V-자' for 'Let's' and 'N은/는 어때?' for 'How about?'. Focus on ideas, not logistics.
- 133
Agreeing on Arrangements
Learn beginner Korean phrases for confirming negotiated plans, including joayo, gwaenchanayo, and doe-yo, with polite endings and natural conversation flow.
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Politely Declining Plans
Learn to decline invitations politely in Korean when scheduling plans. Use phrases like '못 가요, 미안해요' (I can't make it, sorry) and '다음에 봐요' (Maybe next time), and offer alternatives.
- 135
Rescheduling a Meetup
Learn beginner Korean phrases to cancel or move a plan politely: say something came up, apologize, and suggest a new day such as Sunday.
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Asking for a Favor
Learn polite Korean requests for help and borrowing, using -아/어 주다, -(으)ㄹ 수 있어요, and -(으)ㄹ게요 with honorific titles and clear reasons.
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Offering Help to a Friend
Learn beginner Korean phrases to offer help, such as 도와드릴까요? and 제가 도와드릴게요, and how to accept or decline an offer politely.
- 138
Sharing Good News
Learn to announce personal achievements in Korean, express excitement with friends, and use the pattern -았/었어요 for past events.
- 139
Responding to Good News
Learn to say 'That's great!' or 'Congrats!' in Korean and ask follow-up questions to show you're listening. Perfect for reacting to good news.
- 140
Showing Sympathy
Learn beginner Korean phrases to comfort someone after bad news, express sympathy with 안타깝다 and 속상하다, and offer practical support without sounding cheerful or dismissive.
Social Niceties: Dining and Visiting
10 lessons- 141
Basic Table Manners Phrases
Learn polite Korean table phrases: starting a meal, passing dishes, complimenting food, and asking for the salt with the right level of politeness.
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Being a Guest: Complimenting the Host
Learn beginner Korean phrases to thank a host and compliment their food or hospitality, including 맛있어요, 잘 먹었습니다, and 초대해 주셔서 감사합니다.
- 143
Hosting Guests: Welcoming and Offering
Learn beginner Korean phrases to welcome someone into your home and politely offer food or drinks, including 'Make yourself at home' and 'Would you like something to drink?'
- 144
Toasting and Celebrations
Learn beginner Korean toasting phrases like 건배! and 위하여!, plus simple ways to respond at celebrations without giving a formal speech.
- 145
Excusing Yourself from the Table
Learn polite Korean phrases for leaving the table briefly during a meal and for finishing a meal, with Hangul, Revised Romanization and usage notes.
- 146
Complimenting Someone's Home
Learn beginner Korean phrases to compliment a host's home politely, including 'Your home is lovely,' with Hangul, Revised Romanization, and usage tips.
- 147
Bringing a Gift: Phrases for Giving
Learn to present a gift in Korean with phrases like 'This is for you' and 'I hope you like it.' Includes pronunciation, patterns, and cultural tips.
- 148
Receiving a Gift Politely
Learn beginner-level Korean phrases for accepting a gift politely, including how to say "You shouldn't have" and "Thank you so much," with Hangul, Revised Romanization and usage notes.
- 149
Saying Goodbye After a Visit
Learn essential Korean phrases for leaving a friend's or host's home, including thanks and suggestions to meet again.
- 150
Small Talk at Parties
Learn beginner Korean phrases to open small talk about weather, food, and interests, keep it going with simple questions, and exit politely using set expressions and honorific verbs.
Expanding Tenses and Structures
10 lessons- 151
Past Tense Questions with Did
Learn to ask 'Did you...?' in Korean by adding the past tense marker -았/었- to verb stems and using the polite question ending -어요/아요. Includes 하다 verbs and the special case of 있다.
- 152
Past Tense Negatives with Didn't
Learn to form Korean negative past sentences meaning 'didn't do' using 안 + past verb and -지 않았어요, with clear contrasts to positive past forms.
- 153
Future Time Expressions
Learn to talk about the future in Korean by using the time words 내일 (tomorrow), 다음 주 (next week), and 곧 (soon) with the polite future form -(으)ㄹ 거예요.
- 154
Offers and Promises with Will
Learn to use the Korean pattern -(으)ㄹ게요 to make offers, promises, and instant decisions, similar to English 'I'll...'. This lesson focuses on commitment, not prediction.
- 155
Present Continuous vs. Simple Present
Learn when to use Korean present tense for actions happening now versus repeated habits, with clear examples and practice.
- 156
As...As Equality Comparisons
Learn to say two things are equal with A는 B만큼, and to say one is not as good or as much with B만큼 못. Elementary patterns with real examples.
- 157
Asking for Permission with Can
Learn to ask for and give permission in Korean using the pattern -아도/어도 돼요? and its responses, focusing on permission rather than ability.
- 158
Have To for Obligation
Learn to say you have to do something in Korean using the -eoya haeyo pattern, and understand how it differs from stronger internal must. Includes 5 phrases, a dialogue, and practice.
- 159
Adverbs of Degree
Learn to modify Korean adjectives with adverbs of intensity: 매우 (very), 꽤 (quite), 정말 (really), and 조금 (a bit). Build natural sentences about weather, food, and feelings.
- 160
Reflexive Pronouns: Myself, Yourself
Learn to use Korean reflexive pronouns 자신 and 스스로 when the subject and object are the same, and see how they differ from object pronouns like 나를 and 너를.
Cooking Basics: Following Simple Recipes
10 lessons- 161
Name Common Cooking Actions
Learn five essential Korean cooking verbs and use them in simple sentences like 'I chop the onions' with Hangul, Revised Romanization, and clear grammar notes.
- 162
List Ingredients for a Recipe
Learn to say what you need to make a simple Korean dish using the pattern 'First, I need ___' (Meonjeo, ___i/ga piryohaeyo), with ingredients and cooking verbs.
- 163
Follow Simple Recipe Steps
Learn to give step-by-step instructions in Korean using first, then, next, and finally. Build clear sequences for recipes, directions, and daily tasks.
- 164
Ask How to Cook Something
Learn to ask how to cook a dish in Korean using '어떻게 요리해요?' and understand simple recipe answers with basic verbs and ingredients.
- 165
Express Cooking Preference
Learn the Korean pattern for saying you like or dislike cooking as an activity, using -는 것을 좋아해요 and its negative forms, with clear examples and pronunciation.
- 166
Ask for a Recipe
Learn to ask for a recipe in Korean with 레시피 좀 주시겠어요? and related polite requests for written or shared cooking instructions.
- 167
Describe What You Are Cooking
Learn to say what dish you are making in Korean with the -고 있어요 pattern, then describe it with simple taste, ingredient and appearance words.
- 168
Ask About Cooking Time
Learn to ask and answer "How long does it take?" in Korean using 얼마나 걸려요? and time duration words like 분, 시간, and 일.
- 169
Say You Made a Mistake
Learn to admit common cooking errors in Korean using past tense and the pattern -아/어 버리다. Includes phrases, dialogue, and practice for elementary learners.
- 170
Compliment Someone's Cooking
Learn to praise the cook in Korean using 'I eat well' and 'You are a great cook', with polite and casual forms, pronunciation, and a dialogue.
Sightseeing Essentials
10 lessons- 171
Buying a Museum Ticket
Learn to buy a museum entry ticket in Korean: request one adult ticket politely, ask for student or senior rates, and understand the ticket counter dialogue.
- 172
Asking About Opening Hours
Learn to ask a site's opening hours in Korean, understand closing time and last entry, and use these questions when buying tickets.
- 173
Asking for a Guided Tour
Learn to ask 'Is there a guided tour in English?' in Korean, understand tour times, and distinguish guided tours from audio guides. Includes phrases, dialogue, and practice.
- 174
Asking About Photography Rules
Learn to ask if photography is allowed in Korean using the polite pattern -도 돼요? Understand common restrictions and respond to answers.
- 175
Asking for the Audio Guide
Learn to ask 'Do you have an audio guide in Spanish?' in Korean, understand rental vocabulary, and tell audio guides apart from guided tours.
- 176
Asking About Discounts
Learn to ask for student or senior discounts in Korean. Practice key phrases, understand eligibility, and handle responses politely.
- 177
Asking for the Restroom
Learn to ask where the restroom is in Korean, understand 화장실 signs in museums and cafes, and use polite set phrases with 화장실이 어디예요?
- 178
Asking About Souvenirs
Learn to ask 'Where can I buy souvenirs?' in Korean, understand shop names and directions, and handle a simple souvenir-shopping exchange politely.
- 179
Asking for a Recommendation
Learn to ask for local recommendations in Korean. Practice 'What do you recommend to see?' and understand suggestions. Distinct from asking for directions.
- 180
Asking About Combo Tickets
Learn to ask 'Is there a combo ticket?' in Korean for multiple attractions, understand savings, and use the right polite forms at ticket counters.
Navigating Social Situations
10 lessons- 181
Joining a Group Conversation
Learn elementary Korean phrases to enter a group conversation politely, ask what people are discussing, and contribute when several speakers are talking at once.
- 182
Changing the Conversation Topic
Learn how to shift topics naturally in Korean using 그런데 and 참. This elementary lesson teaches you to say 'by the way' and keep conversations flowing smoothly.
- 183
Interrupting Politely
Learn elementary Korean phrases to cut in politely when you must say something urgent, using 죄송하지만, 잠깐만요, and 한마디만 할게요 without sounding rude.
- 184
Ending a Conversation Gracefully
Learn elementary Korean exit lines like 가야 해요 and 다음에 또 봐요, with a reason for leaving, so you can end a chat smoothly instead of just saying goodbye.
- 185
Handling a Misunderstanding
Learn essential Korean phrases to ask for repetition and clarification, so you can keep conversations going even when you miss something.
- 186
Apologizing for a Mistake
Learn to apologize sincerely in Korean for serious mistakes. Use '정말 죄송합니다. 제 잘못이에요.' and make amends with appropriate phrases.
- 187
Accepting an Apology
Learn elementary Korean phrases to forgive someone, accept an apology, and move on, using 괜찮아요, 걱정 마세요, and 사과 받아들일게요 in polite and casual speech.
- 188
Giving Advice to a Friend
Learn to give supportive suggestions in Korean using -는 게 어때요? and -아/어 보는 건 어때요? with clear examples and a dialogue.
- 189
Asking for Advice
Learn elementary Korean phrases to describe a problem and ask for someone's opinion or advice, and see how this differs from asking for a favor.
- 190
Expressing Disagreement Politely
Learn elementary Korean phrases to disagree respectfully, using softening expressions like '그렇긴 한데' and '잘 모르겠어요' to maintain harmony.
Everyday Indirectness: Softening and Hinting
10 lessons- 191
Softening Requests with 'Could'
Learn how to turn direct Korean commands into softer requests with 주시겠어요?, the natural equivalent of English 'Could you help me?' at elementary level.
- 192
Using 'Maybe' to Soften Statements
Learn to use '아마도' (amado) to make suggestions and opinions less direct in Korean, with examples and practice.
- 193
Indirect Questions for Asking Directions
Learn to ask for directions in Korean using polite indirect questions like 'Could you tell me where the station is?' instead of direct questions. Suitable for elementary learners.
- 194
Hinting Instead of Asking Directly
Learn to hint at needs in Korean without direct requests, using expressions like 'It's a bit cold' to mean 'Please close the window.'
- 195
Polite Refusals with Hesitation
Learn to refuse requests politely in Korean using hesitation markers like '글쎄요' and '좀'. Includes a dialogue, pronunciation, and practice exercises.
- 196
Expressing Uncertainty
Learn elementary Korean phrases to express uncertainty, such as 'I'm not sure' and 'It might be...', and avoid making strong claims.
- 197
Softening Disagreement with 'I Think'
Learn the Korean patterns -geot gatayo and -ji anheul geot gatayo to disagree softly, so you can say 'I think that might not work' without sounding blunt.
- 198
Making Suggestions with 'Why Don't We'
Learn the Korean pattern -지 않을까요? to suggest doing something together politely, and see how it differs from blunt -자 suggestions.
- 199
Indirect Complaints
Learn to make polite indirect complaints in Korean using softeners like 좀, 것 같아요, and -네요, so you can express discomfort without sounding blunt.
- 200
Responding to Indirect Requests
Learn to recognize when a Korean speaker hints at a need, such as saying a box is heavy, and respond naturally with offers of help using polite elementary Korean.
Connecting Ideas
10 lessons- 201
Using So and Because
Learn to connect Korean clauses with -aseo/-eoseo (so) and -nikka (because) to express cause and result, contrasting with -go (and), -jiman (but), and -geona (or).
- 202
Using Although and However
Learn to express contrast in Korean with 그래도 (but still) and although patterns. Elementary lesson with examples, dialogue, and practice.
- 203
Before and After in Time Clauses
Learn to connect events in Korean using -기 전에 (before) and -ㄴ 후에 (after) to form complex sentences like 'After I ate, I left.'
- 204
Using For + Noun for Purpose
Learn to express purpose with 'for' in Korean using 위해(서) and 용. Build sentences like 'This knife is for cutting bread' and distinguish from 'to' purpose.
- 205
Responding to Suggestions
Learn how to respond to Korean suggestions with polite acceptance, gentle refusal, or a counter-offer, using elementary-level phrases and honorific endings.
- 206
Showing Strong Agreement
Learn Korean emphatic agreement phrases like '당연하죠!' and '전적으로 동의해요' to express strong agreement beyond basic yes.
- 207
Asking for Clarification
Learn to ask what someone means in Korean when a statement is unclear, using 무슨 뜻이에요? and related polite patterns.
- 208
Expressing Certainty: Definitely
Learn to express strong certainty in Korean with 꼭, 반드시, and 틀림없이. Build confident sentences like "I'm definitely coming" and tell certainty apart from mere possibility.
- 209
Using So Do I / Neither Do I
Learn to agree with positive and negative Korean statements using 저도/나도 and the verb-ending patterns -아/어요, focusing on how Korean marks agreement without English-style inversion.
- 210
Disagreeing with Respect
Learn Korean phrases to show you understand someone's point before offering a different opinion, using 맞아요, 그렇긴 한데, -긴 하지만 and related patterns.
Dining Out: Restaurants and Menus
10 lessons- 211
Make a Restaurant Reservation
Learn to reserve a restaurant table in Korean by phone or in person, using polite request patterns like 예약하고 싶어요 and a table for two at seven.
- 212
Ask for a Table
Learn to ask for a table for a specific number of people in Korean when you arrive without a reservation. Master the phrase 'A table for two, please' and related expressions.
- 213
Understand Menu Sections
Learn the Korean menu sections for appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and drinks, with Hangul, Revised Romanization, and simple patterns for reading any menu.
- 214
Ask About the Daily Special
Learn to ask 'What is today's special?' in Korean, understand the reply, and order a daily offer politely using 오늘의 특별 메뉴 and related patterns.
- 215
Order a Full Meal
Learn to order a multi-course meal in Korean, from appetizer to dessert. Master polite phrases for each course, ask staff questions, and navigate a restaurant meal smoothly.
- 216
Ask for Food to Be Prepared Specially
Learn to request food modifications in Korean, focusing on preferences like no onions or extra sauce, with polite phrases and cultural tips.
- 217
Ask About Allergens
Learn to ask in Korean whether a dish contains nuts, dairy, or gluten, and understand common responses to keep you safe while eating.
- 218
Send Food Back Politely
Learn to politely tell a server that your dish was prepared incorrectly, using 'I ordered this without cheese' and similar phrases.
- 219
Ask for the Check
Learn to say 'Could we have the bill, please?' and 'Can we split it?' in Korean, with a restaurant dialogue and practice for splitting the bill naturally.
- 220
Make a Toast
Learn elementary Korean drinking toasts: 건배, 위하여, and health wishes. Use Hangul and Revised Romanization to celebrate naturally.
Everyday Errands
10 lessons- 221
Buying a Stamp
Learn to buy stamps at a Korean post office, ask for international postcard rates, and say 'I need stamps for these postcards' in polite Korean.
- 222
Asking for a Postcard
Learn to ask where to buy postcards in Korean using the polite -어디에서 살 수 있어요? pattern, with vocabulary for postcards, stamps, and useful places.
- 223
Withdrawing Money from an ATM
Learn elementary Korean to withdraw cash at an ATM, ask whether it accepts foreign cards, and understand common on-screen prompts and fee questions.
- 224
Exchanging Currency
Learn to say you want to exchange dollars for euros in Korean, ask about the exchange rate, and handle the transaction at a bank counter, distinct from using an ATM.
- 225
Buying a SIM Card
Learn to ask for a SIM card with data in Korean, understand prepaid plans, and complete a phone store purchase with polite elementary phrases.
- 226
Asking for a Pharmacy
Learn to ask 약국이 어디예요? (Where is the pharmacy?), name the nearest one, understand opening hours, and say thank you politely in Korean.
- 227
Buying a Bottle of Water
Learn to ask for a bottle of water at a Korean shop or kiosk, say still or sparkling, and handle price and payment politely at elementary level.
- 228
Asking for a Supermarket
Learn to ask 'Is there a supermarket near here?' in Korean and understand location words for grocery shopping.
- 229
Asking About Laundry Service
Learn to ask if there's a laundromat nearby in Korean, understand business hours, and handle basic laundry needs with polite phrases.
- 230
Asking for a Haircut
Learn elementary Korean for the salon: ask for a haircut, say how short you want it, and understand appointment questions in polite speech.
Social Life and Relationships
10 lessons- 231
Talking About Friendship
Learn to say a friend is always there for you and that you have been friends for years, using Korean friendship vocabulary and the pattern 좋은 친구예요.
- 232
Describing Personality
Learn elementary Korean adjectives and patterns to describe someone as outgoing or a bit shy, compare personalities, and avoid confusing character with appearance.
- 233
Talking About Romantic Relationships
Learn to say 'I'm single' or 'I have a partner' in Korean, ask others politely, and use the right terms for romantic relationships.
- 234
Expressing Affection
Learn to answer 사랑해 with 나도 사랑해, 저도 사랑해요, or playful 나도! Understand when to use each and how to express deeper feelings like 보고 싶어.
- 235
Talking About Common Interests
Learn elementary Korean phrases to discover mutual hobbies and build connection, using polite -yo endings, liking expressions, and hobby nouns.
- 236
Making Small Talk at a Party
Learn elementary Korean phrases to open light small talk with new people at parties, using polite -요 endings, casual -네요 reactions, and natural follow-up questions.
- 237
Introducing Friends to Each Other
Learn to introduce someone else in Korean using 제 친구 and 이에요/예요. Build a simple sentence to present a friend by name, and understand how it differs from introducing yourself.
- 238
Talking About Social Events
Learn to talk about past events in Korean: say a wedding was beautiful or that you had fun at a party, using past tense and experience-sharing expressions.
- 239
Expressing Gratitude for an Invitation
Learn Korean phrases to thank a host after an event, using 초대해 주셔서 감사합니다 and 잘 먹었습니다. Includes pronunciation, dialogue, and cultural tips.
- 240
Handling a Social Mistake
Learn elementary Korean phrases to recover from social blunders: admit a slip, clarify you meant no harm, apologize lightly, and move on naturally.
Everyday Humor and Irony
10 lessons- 241
Understanding Sarcasm: Basics
Learn to notice when Korean speakers mean the opposite of what they say, using tone, context, and common ironic phrases like 좋은 날씨네요 in a storm.
- 242
Using Irony in Compliments
Learn Korean phrases for playful ironic compliments when friends mess up, using friendly banter without crossing into criticism. Includes Hangul, Revised Romanization, and usage tips.
- 243
Self-Deprecating Humor
Learn Korean phrases for gently making fun of yourself, like always being late or bad with directions, to build rapport without ever mocking others.
- 244
Playful Exaggeration
Learn Korean exaggeration for everyday humor: 밥 먹었어? 천 번 말했어 (I said it a thousand times), 백만 번 (a million times), and 죽겠다 (I'm dying) for casual talk.
- 245
Responding to Jokes
Learn elementary Korean phrases to react to jokes naturally, from genuine laughter to polite chuckles, with cultural tips and practice.
- 246
Telling Simple Jokes
Learn the setup and punchline pattern for simple Korean jokes. Practice with clean, universal jokes and useful phrases like '웃긴 얘기 해 줄까?' and '왜 그런지 알아?'
- 247
Understanding Puns
Learn to spot Korean puns and double meanings by exploring homonyms, idioms, and contextual shifts, with examples like '시간은 화살처럼 날아간다' and '과일 파리는 바나나를 좋아한다'.
- 248
Using Understatement
Learn Korean understatement to create dry, British-style humor. Use phrases like 'It's a bit chilly' in freezing weather without exaggeration.
- 249
Teasing Affectionately
Learn to make playful, affectionate jokes in Korean, like teasing a friend about a messy haircut, using soft patterns that keep the mood warm and friendly.
- 250
Recognizing Humor in Texts
Learn to read Korean digital humor by recognizing laughter words like ㅋㅋ and ㅎㅎ, repeated punctuation, and emojis used in texting and chat.
Describing and Narrating
10 lessons- 251
Describing Clothing
Learn to describe clothing with colors in Korean using the verb 입다 and the particle 을/를. Build sentences like 'She wears a blue jacket' and ask what someone is wearing.
- 252
Describing Moods
Learn the Korean pattern for describing temporary moods and feelings, such as 'He seems nervous today,' using -아/어 보이다 and common emotion words.
- 253
Asking About Past Events
Learn to ask and answer simple past tense questions in Korean, such as 'What did you do last weekend?' using the polite -았어요/-었어요 pattern.
- 254
Using Ago and Last
Learn to place past events in time in Korean with jeon (전, 'ago') and jinan (지난, 'last'), moving beyond eoje ('yesterday') to express when things happened.
- 255
Describing Rooms and Furniture
Learn to say what is in a room and where it is, using Korean location words like 위, 아래, 옆, and adjectives like 작은 and 큰.
- 256
Telling an Anecdote
Learn to tell a brief real-life funny story in Korean with a clear punchline, using past tense, sequencing words, and the punchline marker -거든.
- 257
Adverb Placement in Sentences
Learn where to place Korean adverbs of frequency, manner, and time. Master 항상 and 늘 to say 'all the time' naturally in everyday sentences.
- 258
Used To for Past Habits
Learn to describe past habits and repeated states in Korean with the -gon haesseoyo pattern, including negation and common time words.
- 259
Making Arrangements with Present Continuous
Learn to use Korean present continuous forms to talk about confirmed future appointments, such as meeting a friend at a set time, and distinguish them from general plans.
- 260
Using While and During
Learn to say what was happening at the same time as something else in Korean using -(으)면서 and -는 동안, with clear elementary-level examples and a short dialogue.
Dietary Needs and Preferences
10 lessons- 261
Explain a Vegetarian Diet
Learn to state that you are vegetarian in Korean, name the foods you avoid, and ask whether a dish contains meat, fish, or broth.
- 262
Explain a Vegan Diet
Learn to say you are vegan in Korean, explain that you avoid meat, fish, dairy and eggs, and ask whether a dish contains animal products.
- 263
Explain Gluten-Free Needs
Learn to say you eat gluten-free in Korean and ask whether food contains wheat. This lesson focuses on dietary lifestyle phrases, not allergen questions.
- 264
Explain Allergies
Learn to state a peanut allergy in Korean with the -(에) 알레르기가 있어요 pattern, and understand why it differs from saying gluten-free.
- 265
Ask If a Dish Is Suitable
Learn to ask whether a specific Korean dish is vegetarian or gluten-free, and understand the server's answer in everyday polite Korean.
- 266
Request a Dietary Substitution
Learn to ask for a salad instead of fries in Korean, focusing on dietary needs. Use the pattern 'A daesin B juseyo' to make polite substitution requests.
- 267
Explain Religious Dietary Rules
Learn to say you eat halal or kosher in Korean, name the religious reason, and politely explain how it differs from other diets.
- 268
Ask About Ingredients in Detail
Learn to ask if a dish contains a specific ingredient, like garlic, and understand the answer in Korean.
- 269
Explain a Food Intolerance
Learn to explain lactose intolerance in Korean: say you can't digest milk, describe digestive symptoms, and distinguish it from an allergy.
- 270
Discuss Dietary Choices
Learn to say what you choose to eat and why, using the pattern 'I choose to eat ___ because ___.'
Local Services
10 lessons- 271
Asking for a Doctor
Learn elementary Korean for getting medical help: say you need a doctor, name the symptom, and ask where the nearest clinic or hospital is.
- 272
Asking for a Police Station
Learn to ask 경찰서가 어디예요? and understand simple directions in Korean, with polite phrases for real situations.
- 273
Asking for a Post Office
Learn to ask 우체국이 어디예요? (Where is the post office?), understand opening hours, and buy stamps at the counter in polite elementary Korean.
- 274
Asking for a Bank
Learn to ask 'Is there a bank near here?' in Korean, say 은행 and 현금인출기, and understand how to ask about ATM locations politely.
- 275
Asking for a Library
Learn to ask "Where is the public library?" in Korean with polite and casual forms, understand the answer, and ask about wifi access once you arrive.
- 276
Asking for a Gym
Learn to ask if there's a gym nearby in Korean and how to buy a day pass. Includes phrases, pronunciation, and a sample dialogue for fitness facilities.
- 277
Asking for a Swimming Pool
Learn to ask where the public swimming pool is in Korean, understand opening hours, and use polite question forms at the front desk.
- 278
Asking for a Tourist Information Center
Learn to ask 'Where is the tourist information center?' in Korean, understand staff answers, and name the services you need at the counter.
- 279
Asking for a Car Rental
Learn to ask 'Where can I rent a car?' in Korean, understand rental requirements, and handle a basic counter conversation with polite elementary phrases.
- 280
Asking for a Bicycle Rental
Learn to ask where you can rent a bike in Korean, understand hourly and daily prices, and handle a short rental conversation politely.
Study and Professional Collaboration
10 lessons- 281
Discussing Study Habits
Learn to describe study routines in Korean: making flashcards, studying in the morning, and sharing simple study tips using polite -아요/어요 verbs and time expressions.
- 282
Forming a Study Group
Learn to invite a classmate to study together in polite Korean and to set simple academic goals, using the pattern -ㄹ까요? and goal phrases like -기로 했어요.
- 283
Asking for Help with Homework
Learn to politely ask a teacher or classmate to explain an academic problem in Korean. Includes phrases, a dialogue, and a common mistake.
- 284
Collaborating on a Project
Learn to divide tasks in Korean using 'I'll do the research, you write' patterns. Coordinate a small project with clear responsibility statements and polite suggestions.
- 285
Giving Feedback to a Peer
Learn elementary Korean phrases to gently suggest adding more details to someone's work, using soft suggestions like -면 좋겠어요 and -는 게 어때요?
- 286
Receiving Feedback
Learn to accept criticism in Korean by saying 'Thanks, I'll work on that' and asking follow-up questions. This lesson focuses on improvement, not apology.
- 287
Discussing Career Goals
Learn to say what you want to be and share future plans in Korean using -고 싶어요 and -(으)려고 해요. Suitable for elementary learners.
- 288
Networking at an Event
Learn to introduce yourself at work in Korean, say your name and company, and ask for or give a phone number or email using polite workplace language.
- 289
Scheduling a Meeting
Learn elementary Korean to check a colleague's availability for a work meeting, propose a time, and confirm the agenda politely using -doenayo? and -eun ganeunghanayo?.
- 290
Participating in a Meeting
Learn formal Korean phrases to offer a suggestion or add a point in structured meetings, using -겠습니다 and -아/어도 될까요 while respecting turn-taking.
Media and Storytelling: Understanding Narratives
10 lessons- 291
Following a Story Sequence
Learn to follow the order of events in short Korean stories using the time markers 먼저, 그리고, 그다음, 마지막으로, and 드디어.
- 292
Identifying the Main Idea in News
Learn to skim Korean news articles and broadcasts for the main point using simple question patterns and signal words.
- 293
Understanding Headlines
Learn to decode Korean print newspaper headlines by recognizing common abbreviations, omitted particles, and playful puns, without reading the article body.
- 294
Telling a Simple Story
Learn to narrate a short personal story in Korean with clear time order using past-tense endings, time words like 어제 and 그다음, and the connective -고.
- 295
Describing Characters in Stories
Learn elementary Korean adjectives to describe story characters: brave, kind, smart, and more. Use simple sentences to talk about personality.
- 296
Understanding Plot Twists
Learn Korean words and patterns for noticing and reacting to plot twists in short stories, with Hangul, Revised Romanization, and clear English explanations.
- 297
Summarizing a Story
Learn to summarize a short Korean story or article in 2–3 sentences using essential patterns like 이야기는 …에 관한 거예요 and 핵심은 …예요. Focus on main points, not detailed retelling.
- 298
Expressing Opinions About Media
Learn elementary Korean phrases to say whether you liked a movie or book and give one simple reason, using 좋아요, 재미있어요, and because-clauses with -아서/어서.
- 299
Understanding Commercials
Learn to understand Korean TV and online commercials by identifying the product and the main persuasive claims using elementary phrases and patterns.
- 300
Discussing TV Shows
Learn to ask friends if they've seen a TV show, share your reaction, and keep the chat casual in Korean. Includes key phrases, a dialogue, and practice.
Complex Sentences and Opinions
10 lessons- 301
Using Despite and In Spite Of
Learn to express contrast with 'despite' and 'in spite of' in Korean using -에도 불구하고 with nouns and -ing. Compare with although and practice with clear examples.
- 302
Relative Clauses: Where and Whose
Learn to build Korean relative clauses that describe a place with -neun got or express possession with -ui, matching English 'where' and 'whose' at elementary level.
- 303
Agreeing with Opinions
Learn elementary Korean phrases to agree with someone's opinion, including 동의해요, 맞아요, and 그래요, with a short dialogue and practice.
- 304
Asking for Advice
Learn to ask for advice in Korean using eotteokhaji? and joeun bangbeom isseoyo? with polite endings, clear examples, and a short conversation.
- 305
Talking About Probability
Learn to use Korean probability words like 아마, 것 같아요, and 가능성이 높아요 to say what is likely, unlikely, or probable, without relying on will or might.
- 306
Using Unless
Learn to express 'unless' in Korean using the negative conditional pattern -ji anheumyeon, so you can say things like 'I won't go unless you come.'
- 307
Verb + Object + Infinitive
Learn Korean patterns for 'ask someone to do' and 'want someone to do' using -아/어 달라고 하다 and -아/어 주기를 바라다, with clear examples and a dialogue.
- 308
Gerunds as Subjects
Learn how to turn Korean verbs into nouns with -기 so they can act as the subject of a sentence, as in 수영하기는 좋은 운동이에요 ('Swimming is good exercise').
- 309
Reported Questions
Learn to report yes/no and where-questions in Korean using -냐고 묻다 and question word + -냐고 묻다, with casual and polite forms.
- 310
Responding to Polite Requests
Learn to respond appropriately to polite requests in Korean, using '네, 알겠습니다' to accept and '미안하지만 어렵습니다' to refuse.
Hosting and Being a Guest
10 lessons- 311
Invite Someone to Dinner
Learn to invite someone to your home for dinner in polite Korean and suggest a time, using home-hosting phrases that differ from restaurant invitations.
- 312
Accept a Dinner Invitation
Learn to accept a Korean invitation warmly with '가고 싶어요' and ask what to bring using '뭘 가져가요?'. Practice a natural polite conversation.
- 313
Decline a Dinner Invitation
Learn to say 'I can't make it' in polite Korean, give a simple reason, and soften the refusal so it sounds natural and respectful.
- 314
Ask What to Bring
Learn elementary Korean phrases to ask what you can bring to a gathering, offer dessert or drinks, and respond politely when someone suggests an item.
- 315
Offer Food to a Guest
Learn to say 'Would you like some ___?' in Korean and politely encourage guests to have more, focusing on serving rather than inviting.
- 316
Compliment the Host
Learn Korean phrases to thank a host for their hospitality and compliment the food at a home meal, focusing on hospitality rather than cooking skill.
- 317
Help with Hosting Tasks
Learn elementary Korean phrases to offer help politely. This lesson focuses on asking "Can I help with anything?" and responding, distinct from offering food.
- 318
Say Goodbye After a Meal
Learn to thank a Korean host and say goodbye at the end of a visit, including the phrase 'Thanks for a lovely evening' and natural departure expressions.
- 319
Discuss Dietary Needs as a Guest
Learn polite Korean phrases to tell a host in advance about food allergies, dietary rules, and preferences before eating at their home.
- 320
Bring a Gift for the Host
Learn to present a gift in Korean using '가져왔어요' and '드릴게요'. Practice polite phrases for giving flowers or wine to friends, hosts, or elders.
Housing and Longer Stays
10 lessons- 321
Asking About Apartment Rental
Learn to ask if an apartment is available for a month in Korean, understand short-term rental terms, and practice a simple dialogue.
- 322
Asking About Utilities Included
Learn to ask in Korean whether utilities are included in rent, name common extra costs, and understand a landlord's answer using polite elementary-level patterns.
- 323
Asking About Furnished Apartment
Learn to ask 'Is it furnished?' in Korean, name common furniture items, and understand what a listing includes when apartment hunting.
- 324
Asking About Lease Length
Learn to ask 'What's the minimum lease?' in Korean using 최소 계약 기간 and related patterns. Practice polite questions and understand flexibility in lease terms.
- 325
Asking About Deposit
Learn to ask 'How much is the deposit?' in Korean, understand refund conditions, and use key rental deposit phrases with Revised Romanization.
- 326
Asking About Neighborhood Safety
Learn to ask 이 동네는 안전해요? and understand common Korean answers about safety, day and night, and who to ask.
- 327
Asking About Public Transport Nearby
Learn to ask if a metro station is near an apartment in Korean, understand distance words, and follow simple directions. Includes phrases, a dialogue, and practice for real situations.
- 328
Asking About Pets Allowed
Learn to ask if pets are allowed in Korean rentals, understand pet restrictions, and navigate pet policies with confidence.
- 329
Asking About Parking
Learn to ask if parking is available or included in Korean, understand common responses, and find out about parking options at hotels, apartments, and venues.
- 330
Asking About Internet Speed
Learn to ask 'Is the internet fast?' in Korean, check whether the connection is reliable, and understand common replies about Wi-Fi and data.
Expanding Social Horizons
10 lessons- 331
Talking About Travel Plans
Learn to say you are going to Japan next month, share a simple itinerary, and see why a big trip uses different Korean patterns than a weekend plan.
- 332
Sharing Travel Experiences
Learn to use the Korean past tense to describe food and experiences from a past trip, focusing on the pattern -았/었어요 and the topic particle -은/는.
- 333
Discussing Hobbies in Depth
Learn to say how long you have been doing a hobby in Korean using -(으)ㄴ 지 + time + 되다, and describe what you are doing now with -고 있어요.
- 334
Talking About Books and Movies
Learn elementary Korean phrases to describe plots, characters, and surprising endings, and to recommend narrative media like books, dramas, and films.
- 335
Expressing Opinions on Social Issues
Learn to state your own view in Korean with 제 생각에는 and -다고 생각해요, then acknowledge a different opinion politely without turning it into an argument.
- 336
Debating Friendly Topics
Learn elementary Korean phrases to argue playfully and back up your point with evidence, while sounding engaged rather than rude.
- 337
Talking About Life Changes
Learn to share past life changes in Korean, such as moving to a new city or changing jobs, and express how you felt about them.
- 338
Supporting a Friend in Crisis
Learn elementary Korean phrases to offer real help, such as 'I'm here for you' and 'What can I do?', and understand how action-focused support differs from sympathy.
- 339
Celebrating Achievements
Learn to say 'You did it!' and 'I'm so proud of you!' in Korean, recognize someone's hard work, and organize a small celebration with natural elementary-level phrases.
- 340
Maintaining Long-Distance Friendship
Learn elementary Korean phrases to suggest a video call, say you miss hanging out, and set a time across time zones with a long-distance friend.
Nuanced Opinions: Agreeing and Disagreeing
10 lessons- 341
Expressing Agreement: Strong and Weak
Learn Korean phrases for strong agreement like 완전 동의해요 and softer agreement like 그런 것 같아요, with pronunciation, usage notes, and a short dialogue.
- 342
Expressing Disagreement Politely
Learn elementary Korean phrases for respectful disagreement, including 맞아요, 그런데 and -지만, so you can share a different view without sounding blunt or rude.
- 343
Hedging Opinions
Learn elementary Korean phrases to soften opinions: 것 같아요, 아닐 수도 있어요, 제 생각에는요, and more. Speak politely without sounding blunt.
- 344
Asking for Opinions
Learn elementary Korean questions for inviting someone's view, from casual 어떻게 생각해? to polite 어떻게 생각하세요?, with pronunciation and usage notes.
- 345
Supporting Opinions with Reasons
Learn to explain why you think something in Korean using 왜냐하면 ... 때문이다 and the -아서/-어서 ending, so you can support simple opinions politely.
- 346
Acknowledging Opposing Views
Learn elementary Korean phrases to acknowledge someone's point before presenting your own view, such as 'I understand that, however...'. Build respectful debate skills without conceding.
- 347
Expressing Neutrality
Learn to say 'either way' in Korean with 어느 쪽이든, and express neutral opinions without committing to one side.
- 348
Changing Your Opinion
Learn elementary Korean phrases to shift your opinion politely, acknowledge a new idea, and concede without sounding stubborn or abrupt.
- 349
Expressing Opinions in Meetings
Learn polite Korean phrases for stating opinions in formal business meetings, including 제 생각에는, -다고 봅니다, and -는 것이 좋겠습니다, with register guidance for workplace settings.
- 350
Disagreeing with Suggestions
Learn elementary Korean patterns to disagree with a suggestion politely and offer another option, using 제안 and -(으)ㄹ까요? with softeners like 좀 and 그런데.
Nuanced Communication
10 lessons- 351
Expressing Hypothetical Wishes
Learn to express present wishes in Korean with -았/었으면 좋겠다, equivalent to 'I wish I had...' in English.
- 352
Passive Voice with Modals
Learn to form Korean passive sentences with modal meanings like 'can', 'must', and 'should', using patterns such as -아/어야 하다, -아/어도 되다, and -면 안 되다.
- 353
Expressing Doubt with Seem
Learn to use Korean patterns like -아/어 보이다, 듯하다, and -같다 to express doubt based on appearance, e.g., 'It seems unlikely.'
- 354
Using Cleft Sentences
Learn Korean cleft sentences using 것이...이다 and -는 것이...이다 to spotlight who, what, or when, moving beyond plain do-emphasis.
- 355
Using Connectors: Therefore
Learn to connect a cause to its result in Korean with 그래서, 따라서, and 그 결과, and see how they differ from contrast connectors like 그러나.
- 356
Offering Condolences
Learn intermediate Korean phrases to express sincere condolences after a death, using appropriate honorifics and formal register for grieving situations.
- 357
Responding to Complaints
Learn to respond to complaints in Korean with calm, useful phrases like 문제없어요 and 죄송하지만 바로 고쳐 드릴게요. Practice staff questions and solutions.
- 358
Accepting Formal Apologies
Learn to accept formal apologies in Korean with phrases like '사과를 받아들입니다' (I accept your apology). This lesson teaches intermediate-level conversation skills for responding to apologies politely.
- 359
Expressing Possibility: May Well
Learn how Korean expresses strong modal possibility, equivalent to English 'may well' and 'could well', using -ㄹ 수 있다, -ㄹ 법하다, and -지도 모르다.
- 360
Responding to Tag Questions
Learn to answer Korean tag questions naturally using short responses like 'Yes, I am' and 'No, I'm not.' Master the -jiyo ending and polite reply patterns.
Food Culture and Traditions
10 lessons- 361
Describe a Traditional Dish
Learn to describe a Korean dish in detail, including ingredients, when it is eaten, and the cultural context, using intermediate Korean grammar and vocabulary.
- 362
Explain a Food Custom
Learn to describe holiday food customs in Korean, like "We eat turkey on Thanksgiving," using the noun + -e + meok-eoyo pattern, plus related verbs for customs and traditions.
- 363
Ask About Local Food Customs
Learn to ask Koreans what foods are eaten on holidays, using the question '여기서 명절에 뭐 먹어요?' and follow-up phrases to discover local customs.
- 364
Compare Food Traditions
Learn to contrast food customs in Korean using 에서는 ... (으)ㄴ데 여기서는, with the topic particles 은/는 and the contrast connector -지만.
- 365
Discuss Meal Etiquette
Learn to express cultural table manners in Korean using 'In my culture, you should...' and discover key Korean dining etiquette for intermediate learners.
- 366
Explain a Food Festival
Learn Korean patterns to describe festival events, schedules, and activities, such as a tomato festival, using the topic-comment structure and event vocabulary.
- 367
Ask About Ingredients in Local Cuisine
Learn to ask 'What spices are common here?' in Korean and discuss regional spice staples like gochugaru, perilla seeds, and sesame oil.
- 368
Share a Family Recipe Story
Learn to narrate the personal history behind a family recipe in Korean, using past tense, reported speech, and contrastive connectors.
- 369
Discuss Food Superstitions
Learn to discuss Korean superstitions like eating tteokguk on New Year for good luck, using intermediate grammar to share beliefs and compare them with everyday customs.
- 370
Explain a Dietary Taboo
Learn intermediate Korean phrases to explain culturally forbidden foods, distinguish cultural taboos from religious rules, and politely navigate meals when you don't eat something.
Parcels and Mail
10 lessons- 371
Sending a Package
Learn to say 'I'd like to send this package to...' in Korean, choose delivery options, and handle a real post office conversation at intermediate level.
- 372
Asking About Shipping Cost
Learn to ask how much shipping costs in Korean, say 'How much to ship this?', and understand weight-based pricing vocabulary for post offices and courier counters.
- 373
Asking About Delivery Time
Learn to ask how long delivery takes in Korean, understand express options, and use natural patterns like 얼마나 걸려요? and 언제 도착해요? with polite forms.
- 374
Tracking a Package
Learn to ask about tracking a package in Korean, say 'Can I track this package?', and understand tracking numbers with polite intermediate phrases.
- 375
Receiving a Package
Learn to ask in Korean whether a package has arrived for you, say it has not come yet, and arrange to pick it up at the desk or convenience store.
- 376
Sending a Letter
Learn to say you want to send a letter at a Korean post office, ask how much postage costs, and understand the difference between 편지 and 우편.
- 377
Buying an Envelope
Learn to say you need an envelope in Korean, ask for different sizes, and buy one politely at a stationery store or post office counter.
- 378
Asking About Customs
Learn intermediate Korean phrases for customs declarations: ask whether an item must be declared, understand 신고서 form fields, and answer officers politely.
- 379
Asking About Insurance
Learn to ask 'Can I insure this package?' in Korean, understand coverage terms, and handle insurance conversations at the post office.
- 380
Asking About Pickup Location
Learn to ask where and when to pick up a package in Korean, using the verb 찾다 and polite question forms. Includes hours and location vocabulary.
Advanced Social Nuances
10 lessons- 381
Using Humor in Conversation
Learn to joke about bad weather in Korean with deadpan sarcasm, read your listener's reaction, and tell when wit crosses into rudeness.
- 382
Handling Awkward Silence
Learn intermediate Korean phrases to change the subject casually and to redirect a conversation when it becomes awkward or uncomfortable, with clear differences in nuance and politeness.
- 383
Giving Emotional Support
Learn intermediate Korean phrases to validate emotions—like 'That sounds really hard' and 'I understand'—without jumping to solutions. Includes pronunciation, dialogue, and practice.
- 384
Setting Boundaries Politely
Learn intermediate Korean phrases to decline a request or added responsibility politely but clearly, using 지금은 어려울 것 같아요 and related patterns.
- 385
Resolving Conflict with a Friend
Learn to say 'I felt hurt when...' in Korean, listen to the other person, and steer the conversation toward a solution rather than simply winning a disagreement.
- 386
Expressing Regret
Learn intermediate Korean phrases to apologize for serious mistakes, express regret like 'I regret not telling you,' and make amends with sincerity.
- 387
Forgiving Someone
Learn to say 'I forgive you' and 'Let's move past this' in Korean, distinguish forgiving from accepting an apology, and use formal patterns to rebuild trust.
- 388
Discussing Personal Values
Learn to state core beliefs like 'Family is everything to me' in Korean, distinguish beliefs from opinions, and discuss differences respectfully.
- 389
Navigating Cultural Differences in Social Settings
Learn to describe customs from your country in Korean using '우리 나라에서는...' and ask about Korean cultural norms. Build intermediate conversation skills for comparing traditions.
- 390
Giving a Toast at an Event
Learn to give a short, formal toast in Korean using polite -겠습니다 and appropriate set phrases for public occasions.
Etiquette in Public and Professional Settings
10 lessons- 391
Formal Email Greetings
Learn Korean formal email greetings for addressing a recipient by name or title, using honorific titles, company names, and the right level of politeness.
- 392
Formal Email Closings
Learn to end formal Korean emails correctly: 감사합니다, 드립니다, 올림, 배상 and more, with register guidance for bosses, clients and institutions.
- 393
Phone Etiquette: Answering
Learn to answer phone calls in Korean with the right politeness level. Master 'Hello, this is...' and other essential phrases for formal and informal situations.
- 394
Phone Etiquette: Making Calls
Learn to open a Korean phone call politely: greet, identify yourself, and state why you are calling using -인데요 and -(으)려고 하는데요.
- 395
Public Transport Etiquette
Learn to ask politely in Korean on buses and subways: request a seat, ask someone to move, and respond to common requests with the right level of politeness.
- 396
Workplace Small Talk
Learn intermediate Korean phrases to chat with colleagues about weekends and weather, building friendly rapport without deep topics.
- 397
Asking for a Favor at Work
Learn to ask colleagues for work-related favors in Korean using polite requests. Master phrases like '이 보고서 좀 도와주실 수 있나요?' for professional contexts.
- 398
Giving Feedback Politely
Learn to give constructive feedback in Korean with soft suggestion patterns like -(으)면 어떨까요? and -는 게 좋을 것 같아요. Includes polite alternatives, dialogue, and practice.
- 399
Receiving Feedback Gracefully
Learn intermediate Korean responses for receiving feedback politely, including thanking, acknowledging a point, and promising to act, with Hangul, Revised Romanization, and register guidance.
- 400
Interrupting Politely in Meetings
Learn formal Korean phrases to interrupt politely in meetings, using honorifics and softeners. Master expressions like 'May I add something?' and navigate hierarchical settings with confidence.
Abstract Topics and Debate
10 lessons- 401
Third Conditional: Past Hypotheticals
Learn to express regret and hypothetical past outcomes in Korean using -았/었더라면 and -았/었을 것이다, contrasting with the present-focused second conditional.
- 402
Defining Abstract Concepts
Learn to define abstract ideas like justice and happiness in simple Korean using the pattern 'X은/는 Y을/를 의미해요' and the verb '뜻하다'. Includes 5 key phrases, a dialogue, and practice.
- 403
Rebutting an Argument
Learn to acknowledge an opposing point politely in Korean, then pivot to a counterpoint using -긴 하지만, -기는 하지만, 그렇지만 and -ㄴ데요 patterns.
- 404
Adjusting Register in Writing
Learn to select honorific, polite, and casual written Korean for emails and messages, using greetings, body endings, and closings that fit the relationship and platform.
- 405
Expressing Hesitation
Learn to pause, stall, and express uncertainty naturally in Korean using 글쎄요, 음, 잘 모르겠어요, and related softening patterns for intermediate conversation.
- 406
Paraphrasing Someone's Point
Learn to restate a conversation partner's idea in your own words to confirm understanding, using Korean paraphrase patterns such as -다는 거죠?, -라는 말씀이시죠?, and -셈이네요.
- 407
Using Fillers Naturally
Learn Korean filler words like 있잖아, 뭐랄까, and 그러니까 to hesitate, soften, and sound natural in intermediate conversation.
- 408
Expressing Adequacy and Insufficiency
Learn to say whether something is enough, not enough, or too much in Korean using 충분하다, 부족하다, 모자라다, and 너무, with natural intermediate-level patterns.
- 409
Discussing Problems and Solutions
Learn Korean patterns to state a problem and offer solutions, using -는 게 문제예요, -(으)면 좋겠어요, and -는 게 좋을 것 같아요 in practical conversation.
- 410
Using Proverbs
Learn five common Korean proverbs, what they mean, and how to use them naturally in conversation without confusing them with idioms.
Advanced Dining and Cooking
10 lessons- 411
Discuss Food Quality
Learn to evaluate food in Korean using nuanced adjectives like 부드럽다 (tender) and 짜다 (salty), and express degree with 너무, 조금, etc. Build on basic taste vocabulary to give detailed critiques.
- 412
Explain a Complex Recipe
Learn to give clear, sequenced instructions in Korean for a multi-part dish like japchae, using intermediate grammar for ordering steps, simultaneous tasks, and doneness checks.
- 413
Negotiate at a Market
Learn to ask for a discount in Korean, make a polite counter-offer, and respond when the seller says no, using natural bargaining patterns for markets and small shops.
- 414
Discuss Food Sustainability
Learn to talk about organic, local, and ethical food in Korean, focusing on environmental impact rather than just quality.
- 415
Give a Cooking Demonstration
Learn to give real-time cooking instructions in Korean using imperative forms, sequencing words, and polite checks. Practice a full recipe dialogue for haemul pajeon.
- 416
Discuss Food and Health
Learn to talk about protein content and health benefits in Korean using the pattern 'X가 많아요' and related expressions.
- 417
Critique a Restaurant Meal
Learn to review a meal in Korean: describe dishes, balance flavours, and give polite, detailed feedback without sending food back.
- 418
Plan a Menu for an Event
Learn to discuss and decide party courses in Korean, focusing on planning for a group. Use suggestions, questions, and agreement phrases.
- 419
Discuss Food Waste
Learn to say we should compost and discuss food waste in natural intermediate Korean using -아/어야 되다, -지 말다, and related waste-reduction expressions.
- 420
Explain a Food Allergy in Detail
Learn Korean phrases to describe where it hurts, how bad it is, and how long it has lasted, so you can explain symptoms clearly at a clinic or pharmacy.
Practical Travel Problems
10 lessons- 421
Reporting Lost Luggage
Learn to say your luggage is missing in Korean and follow the basic airport lost-luggage claim process, with polite request patterns and useful vocabulary.
- 422
Reporting Lost Passport
Learn to say 'I've lost my passport' in Korean, describe the situation, and understand the steps to report it at a police station or embassy.
- 423
Asking for Help with a Lost Item
Learn to say you think you left your phone somewhere, ask staff for help, and navigate a Korean lost-and-found with polite intermediate Korean.
- 424
Reporting a Theft
Learn to say 'My wallet was stolen' in Korean, describe what happened, and file a police report using polite, situation-appropriate language.
- 425
Asking for a Replacement Ticket
Learn to say 'I lost my ticket' and ask for a replacement in Korean, including how to inquire about fees and where to go. Suitable for intermediate learners.
- 426
Asking for a Refund
Learn to ask for a refund in Korean after a service is cancelled, using 환불해 주세요, 환불이 가능한가요?, and policy questions with -아/어도 되나요? and -ㄹ 수 있나요?.
- 427
Asking for a Doctor Urgently
Learn to say 'I need a doctor immediately' in Korean, use emergency numbers 119 and 112, and handle urgent medical situations with clear, polite phrases.
- 428
Asking for Help with a Flat Tire
Learn to say you have a flat tire in Korean, ask for help politely, and understand basic roadside assistance vocabulary at an intermediate level.
- 429
Asking for a Locksmith
Learn to say you're locked out, ask someone to call a locksmith, and understand how long you'll wait in Korean.
- 430
Asking for a Translator
Learn to ask 'Do you have a translator?' in Korean, request slower speech or repetition, and understand the help you are offered when you cannot speak Korean well.
Social Fluency and Complex Interactions
10 lessons- 431
Telling an Engaging Story
Learn to tell a dramatic past-tense story in Korean using tense shifts, -는데 connectors, and reaction phrases like 믿기지 않겠지만 to hook your listener.
- 432
Using Active Listening
Learn to use Korean listening responses like '어' (eo) and '진짜?' (jinjja?) to show you're paying attention, ask follow-up questions, and keep a conversation going naturally.
- 433
Paraphrasing to Confirm Understanding
Learn to confirm understanding in Korean with phrases like '그러니까...' and '다시 말하면...'. Prevent misunderstandings before they happen.
- 434
Expressing Empathy
Learn to say "That must have been tough" in Korean using 힘들었겠다 and similar phrases to show deeper empathetic connection, not just sympathy.
- 435
Negotiating a Compromise
Learn Korean phrases to propose compromises and reach agreement, focusing on flexibility and mutual concession. Suitable for intermediate learners.
- 436
Mediating a Friend Dispute
Learn neutral Korean phrases to help two other people in conflict, using 양쪽 이야기를 들어 봅시다 and related mediation expressions politely and without taking sides.
- 437
Giving a Heartfelt Compliment
Learn to say 'You inspire me' in Korean with depth and sincerity. This intermediate lesson teaches meaningful phrases that go beyond casual compliments.
- 438
Accepting a Compliment Gracefully
Learn to respond to thanks or compliments in Korean by saying 'Thank you, that means a lot' without self-deprecation, and understand how receiving well differs from giving compliments.
- 439
Discussing Future Aspirations
Learn to share broad life dreams in Korean using 언젠가, -고 싶어요, and softer forms like -면 좋겠어요, and tell them apart from career goals.
- 440
Reflecting on Relationships
Learn intermediate Korean patterns to evaluate how relationships change over time: 가까워지다, 멀어지다, and 틀어지다, with reflective, natural phrasing.
Discourse: Connecting Ideas and Clarifying
10 lessons- 441
Using Connectors for Contrast
Learn to link contrasting ideas in Korean with connectors like 그러나, 하지만, 반면에, and 그런데. Master their usage, politeness levels, and nuances.
- 442
Using Connectors for Addition
Learn Korean addition connectors like 게다가, 또한, 그리고, plus formal and spoken patterns to add information smoothly without repeating yourself.
- 443
Clarifying by Asking Questions
Learn intermediate Korean patterns for asking what someone means, requesting clarification, and checking how a word or idea is being used, with polite and casual options.
- 444
Checking Understanding
Learn intermediate Korean phrases to confirm what you've understood in conversation, such as '그러니까...다는 거죠?' and '제가 제대로 이해한 게 맞나요?'. Focus on checking comprehension, not asking for clarification.
- 445
Paraphrasing to Confirm
Learn to paraphrase a speaker's point in Korean to confirm you understood correctly, using phrases like '제가 이해한 게 맞다면...' and '그러니까...는 거죠?' for active listening.
- 446
Asking for Repetition
Learn polite Korean phrases to ask for repetition, say you're still learning, and apologize that your Korean isn't good yet, with natural examples and a dialogue.
- 447
Asking for Explanation
Learn intermediate Korean phrases to ask someone to elaborate, clarify, or go deeper—without simply asking them to repeat what they said.
- 448
Summarizing a Conversation
Learn Korean phrases and patterns to wrap up a discussion by summarizing key points, confirming agreement, and assigning next steps politely.
- 449
Changing the Topic Smoothly
Learn to smoothly change topics in Korean using transition phrases like 말이 나왔으니 말인데요 and 그런데, with a sample dialogue and practice.
- 450
Ending a Conversation Politely
Learn intermediate Korean phrases to end a conversation politely, from casual goodbyes with friends to formal closings at work.
Advanced Interaction
10 lessons- 451
Repairing Communication Breakdowns
Learn intermediate Korean strategies to repair misunderstandings in conversation. Focus on rephrasing, checking comprehension, and clarifying without losing politeness.
- 452
Qualifying Statements
Learn to soften and qualify opinions in Korean with 대체로 (generally), 주로 (mostly), and -는 편이다 (tend to), so you can express tendencies instead of absolutes.
- 453
Finding Common Ground
Learn to identify shared goals in disagreements using Korean phrases like '우리 둘 다 같은 결과를 원해요' to shift focus from conflict to cooperation.
- 454
Mixed Conditionals
Learn to mix past and present in Korean conditional sentences, like 'If I had studied, I would be a doctor now.' Master the -았/었더라면 + -았/었을 텐데 pattern.
- 455
Expressing Contrasting Relationships
Learn to describe how ideas contrast or conflict in Korean using patterns like -지만, -는데, and -에도 불구하고.
- 456
Using Pausing and Rhythm
Learn to use pauses and rhythm in Korean to clarify meaning and add emotion. Master timing to say exactly what you mean, like 'I didn't say that... I said this.'
- 457
Handling Questions After a Presentation
Learn to handle audience questions in Korean after a presentation. Master phrases for acknowledging questions, giving opinions, and managing difficult situations politely.
- 458
Chairing a Meeting
Learn intermediate Korean phrases for opening a meeting, introducing agenda items, and handing the floor to colleagues politely.
- 459
Comparing Cultural Values
Learn to discuss how cultural values like family, individual choice, and group harmony are prioritized in Korean, using the key pattern A보다 B를 더 우선하다 and related expressions.
- 460
Understanding Irony in Context
Learn to hear irony in Korean by noticing tone, context, and common ironic phrases like 참 잘됐다, so you respond to what speakers really mean.
Food in Society and Business
10 lessons- 461
Discuss Food Trends
Learn to talk about popular diets and food fads in Korean. Use key phrases to ask about trends, express opinions, and share experiences.
- 462
Order for a Business Lunch
Learn to order food or supplies politely in Korean workplace settings, using honorifics and appropriate formal speech levels.
- 463
Discuss Food Policies
Learn key Korean phrases and patterns to talk about food laws, bans, and labeling rules in everyday conversation.
- 464
Explain a Food Business Idea
Learn to present a restaurant or product concept in Korean using key phrases for description, target customers, and unique selling points. Ideal for intermediate learners.
- 465
Discuss Food Security
Learn to talk about whether food is available, using Korean verbs like 있다/없다, 구할 수 있다/없다, and 나오다. Practice asking and answering about food access in real conversations.
- 466
Negotiate a Catering Contract
Learn intermediate Korean phrases to negotiate catering for corporate events, including quotes, contracts, and polite business language.
- 467
Discuss Cultural Appropriation in Food
Learn intermediate Korean phrases to talk about where food comes from, why it matters ethically, and how to discuss these values politely in conversation.
- 468
Present a Dish to a Customer
Learn intermediate Korean patterns to present and describe a dish to diners as a server, using polite service register, sensory description, and allergen and spice-level checks.
- 469
Discuss Food Marketing
Learn to talk about how food is advertised in Korean, focusing on promotional language, marketing strategies, and consumer responses.
- 470
Explain a Food Safety Issue
Learn Korean phrases to report food recalls and contamination, distinguish them from allergies, and follow public health notices using polite and formal registers.
Advanced Travel Conversations
10 lessons- 471
Discussing Travel Itinerary
Learn to discuss and adjust travel plans in Korean, focusing on requesting itinerary changes and understanding options.
- 472
Negotiating a Room Upgrade
Learn to ask for a room upgrade in Korean, discuss additional costs, and handle common responses at hotels.
- 473
Discussing Local Customs
Learn to ask about and discuss Korean customs and etiquette using the pattern '~에 대해 알아야 할 점' and related expressions.
- 474
Making Small Talk with Locals
Learn to ask 어디에서 왔어요? and understand natural replies about hometowns and countries in casual Korean conversation, with polite and informal variants.
- 475
Discussing Transport Options
Learn to ask 'Should I take the train or the bus?' in Korean, compare speed, cost and comfort, and choose the right transport with natural intermediate phrasing.
- 476
Asking for Travel Advice
Learn to ask 'What's the best time to visit?' in Korean and understand travel advice from locals, with key phrases and a sample dialogue.
- 477
Discussing Accommodation Preferences
Learn to express accommodation preferences in Korean using -는 게 좋아요 and -았/었으면 좋겠어요, and understand polite requests about rooms, noise, and facilities.
- 478
Handling a Complaint
Learn to politely express dissatisfaction with a service in Korean, using intermediate-level phrases and understanding how to seek a resolution.
- 479
Discussing Travel Insurance
Learn to ask whether a travel insurance policy covers medical expenses, understand key coverage terms, and discuss policy details in Korean at an intermediate level.
- 480
Planning a Day Trip
Learn to plan a day trip in Korean: ask what to see, discuss transportation, time, and food using intermediate-level phrases and the pattern -(으)ㄹ까요?
Mastering Social Dynamics
10 lessons- 481
Influencing a Group Decision
Learn to lead a group toward agreement in Korean using 'I think we should... because...' patterns, with polite persuasive grammar and a realistic team dialogue.
- 482
Handling Criticism Gracefully
Learn intermediate Korean phrases to acknowledge negative feedback calmly, buy time, and commit to considering it — without promising immediate change or losing composure.
- 483
Giving Difficult Feedback
Learn to give sensitive feedback in Korean using I-statements and soft suggestions, with intermediate-level phrases, grammar patterns, and a realistic dialogue.
- 484
Apologizing Publicly
Learn to deliver a sincere public apology in Korean, using the phrase '모두에게 사과하고 싶습니다' and related patterns. Understand how public apologies differ from private ones in Korean culture.
- 485
Accepting a Public Apology
Learn to say 'I appreciate that' in Korean when your gratitude is witnessed by others, using polite endings that fit public, observed situations.
- 486
Expressing Deep Gratitude
Learn to express profound gratitude in Korean with the phrase 정말 감사합니다. Understand its impact, when to use it, and how it differs from casual thanks.
- 487
Discussing Sensitive Topics
Learn to soften personal questions in Korean with '괜찮다면', '혹시', and indirect endings so you can ask about boundaries without sounding intrusive.
- 488
Offering Condolences
Learn Korean phrases to express condolences, offer practical help, and respond to grieving friends with appropriate honorifics and set expressions.
- 489
Celebrating Diversity
Learn to express enthusiasm for cultural learning in Korean. This intermediate lesson teaches key phrases, grammar patterns, and conversation strategies to share your positive appreciation for other cultures.
- 490
Maintaining Relationships Long-Term
Learn Korean phrases for promising to stay in contact over the long term, distinguishing ongoing connection from long-distance relationships.
Cross-Cultural Clarification and Adaptation
10 lessons- 491
Asking About Cultural Norms
Learn intermediate Korean patterns for politely asking whether a practice is customary, using 괜찮아요, 보통, and -(으)ㄴ가요 style questions in real situations.
- 492
Explaining Your Culture
Learn intermediate Korean patterns for sharing your own cultural habits, such as 우리 나라에서는 보통... and -(으)ㄴ/는 편이에요, with polite endings and natural examples.
- 493
Avoiding Cultural Misunderstandings
Learn intermediate Korean phrases to check assumptions politely, e.g., 'I hope this isn't offensive, but...' and prevent misunderstandings in sensitive conversations.
- 494
Clarifying Cultural Differences
Learn to make respectful observations about Korean culture using patterns like 'I noticed that... Is that common?' to discuss differences without causing offense.
- 495
Apologizing for Cultural Mistakes
Learn intermediate Korean phrases to apologize sincerely when you break an unspoken cultural rule, explain that you didn't know, and repair the moment without over-apologizing.
- 496
Asking for Clarification Across Cultures
Learn to ask for clarification when cultural context is unclear in Korean. Master phrases like 'Could you explain what that means?' to deepen understanding.
- 497
Adapting Politeness Strategies
Learn to switch between Korean speech styles (해요체, 합니다체, 해체) to match social context, using verb endings like -요, -습니다, and -아/어.
- 498
Discussing Stereotypes Carefully
Learn intermediate Korean patterns for introducing other people's claims with distance and adding your own nuanced view without sounding blunt or offensive.
- 499
Sharing Cross-Cultural Experiences
Learn to tell stories about your time in other cultures using Korean past tense, time expressions, and the quote pattern -(느)ㄴ데요 to set the scene.
- 500
Resolving Cultural Conflicts
Learn Korean phrases to resolve cultural disagreements by proposing compromise, acknowledging feelings, and agreeing on next steps in polite, natural speech.
Kiosks that need a human explanation
10 lessons- 501
Kiosk Order Number vs Pickup Number: Which Screen Do I Watch?
Learn to read a Korean kiosk receipt, distinguish 주문번호 from 대기번호, and ask staff which number will be called using polite Korean.
- 502
The Kiosk Screen Reset Itself — How to Ask for Help
Learn polite Korean to say the kiosk screen went back to the start, ask to begin again, and understand staff when they say your order was cancelled.
- 503
Asking for a Kiosk Receipt in Your Language
Learn to say 영수증, ask 영어로 나오게 할 수 있어요?, and politely ask 이거 무슨 메뉴예요? when your Korean receipt prints in Korean.
- 504
You Tapped Takeout by Mistake — Fixing It at the Kiosk
Learn to fix a takeout mistake at a Korean kiosk: say 포장 말고 매장으로 바꿔 주세요 and handle payment situations politely.
- 505
Why Is That Menu Button Greyed Out? Asking About Sold-Out Items
Learn to say 품절, 버튼이 안 눌러요, and ask 이거 오늘 못 먹어요? when a kiosk menu tile is dimmed, so you can ask staff instead of tapping a dead button.
- 506
When the Touchscreen Won't Respond: Getting a Human
Learn Korean phrases to say the screen isn't responding or has frozen, and politely ask someone to call a staff member when a kiosk touchscreen fails.
- 507
Asking Staff to Walk You Through the Kiosk Slowly
Learn polite Korean phrases to ask staff to explain a kiosk slowly, point at options, and check that you understood.
- 508
Duplicate Item on the Kiosk — Fix It Before You Pay
Learn Korean phrases to catch and remove a duplicate drink at a self-order kiosk before payment, using polite patterns like 두 개 들어갔어요 and 이거 빼 주세요.
- 509
Where Do I Wait After Ordering at a Kiosk?
Learn polite Korean to ask where to wait after ordering at a kiosk, whether your number is called aloud or shown on a screen, and how to confirm pickup at the counter or pickup shelf.
- 510
Can I Cancel My Kiosk Order Before They Start Making It?
Learn polite Korean phrases to cancel a kiosk order right after paying, including 방금 주문했는데 취소할 수 있어요? and 아직 안 만들었으면, plus the apology 죄송한데요.
Laundry and alterations in the neighborhood
10 lessons- 511
Will This Duvet Fit the Laundromat Dryer?
Learn polite Korean phrases to ask whether a large duvet fits a laundromat dryer, which machine is biggest, and how long a cycle takes.
- 512
Is Detergent Included at the Laundromat?
Learn to ask if a Korean laundromat provides detergent, buy a single-use packet, and use 세제 and 섬유유연제 correctly in polite Korean.
- 513
My Hoodie Drawstring Got Tangled — Asking for Help
Learn polite Korean phrases to ask a laundromat or alterations shop to rethread a drawstring that came out in the wash, using 끈, 빠졌어요, 다시 넣을 수 있어요?, and 제가 해 볼게요.
- 514
Hemming Trousers While Keeping the Original Cuff
Learn polite Korean to ask a tailor to shorten trousers while preserving the original hem. Master 밑단, 기장, and the key request 밑단 그대로 살려서 줄여 주세요.
- 515
Replacing a Missing Zipper Pull on a Jacket
Learn polite Korean to explain that your jacket's zipper pull snapped off and ask a tailor to replace just the pull, not the whole zipper.
- 516
Explaining Color Transfer After a Wash
Learn polite Korean phrases to explain that a red sock dyed your white shirt pink, ask whether the color can be reversed, and accept when it cannot.
- 517
My Laundry Pickup Tag Is Missing — Claiming My Bag
Learn Korean phrases to claim your laundry bag when the receipt tag is lost, using 찾는 번호, 영수증, and polite requests to check the log.
- 518
The Sleeve Lining Is Twisted — Asking a Tailor to Fix It
Learn Korean phrases to tell a tailor that a jacket's inner lining twists when you put your arm through, and to ask politely for a re-check.
- 519
Asking for a Wool-Safe Cold Cycle at the Laundromat
Learn to ask for a gentle cold wash for wool in Korean: 울, 찬물, 약하게, and the polite request 울코스로 돌려 주세요, plus how to read cycle names on the machine panel.
- 520
Getting a Waist Taken In: Describing the Fit You Want
Learn Korean phrases to ask a tailor to take in a skirt or trousers at the waist, using 허리, 줄이다, and polite requests.
Packing food the way you need it
10 lessons- 521
Buying Banchan by Portion Size for One Person
Learn polite Korean to ask a banchan shop for a one-person portion, point at trays, and check which side dishes keep well in the fridge.
- 522
Sauce on the Side So It Survives the Trip Home
Learn to ask for sauce or seasoning separately when packing Korean food to go, so your container stays clean on the train. Master 소스 따로, 양념 따로, and the polite request 소스는 따로 포장해 주세요.
- 523
Asking for Gimbap That Hasn't Been Cut Yet
Learn to ask for gimbap that hasn't been cut yet, so you can carry it without the filling falling out. Master the key phrase '자르지 마세요' and polite requests.
- 524
Fresh or Frozen Tteok: Asking About Texture
Learn to ask Korean rice cake shop staff whether tteok is made today, and talk about chewy texture and freezing.
- 525
Preventing a Banchan Container Leak on the Way Home
Learn to say 국물 안 새게 포장해 주세요 and ask Korean staff for a double lid, a plastic bag, or a separate box so liquid banchan does not leak onto your books.
- 526
Keeping Noodle Broth Separate for Takeaway
Learn to say 국물 따로, 면 따로 and 국물은 따로 담아 주세요 so your takeaway noodles stay firm, not soggy.
- 527
Keeping Toasted Seaweed Crisp Until You Get Home
Learn Korean phrases to buy toasted seaweed (김) and request moisture-proof packaging so it stays crunchy in humid weather, plus how to reseal the bag at home.
- 528
Asking About an Ingredient Without Expecting a Guarantee
Learn to ask whether a dish contains shrimp using 들어 있어요?, request removal with 이거 빼고, and soften the ask with 확인만 해 주세요.
- 529
Asking for Just a Little More of One Side Dish
Learn polite Korean patterns to ask for just a little more of one side dish at a banchan shop, without buying a full tray.
- 530
Packing Hot and Cold Food So Nothing Spoils
Learn to ask for hot and cold items to be packed separately in Korean, using 뜨거운 거, 찬 거, 따로, and the polite request form.
The café details you actually mean
10 lessons- 531
Understanding Eoljuka: Iced Americano Even in Winter
Learn what 얼죽아 means, how to ask for hot or iced drinks politely in Korean, and how to respond when a friend orders an iced Americano on a cold day.
- 532
Asking Whether a Café Has Decaf Without Assuming
Learn to ask politely whether a café has decaf, understand a possible no, and request a low-caffeine recommendation in Korean.
- 533
Adjusting the Ice Level in Your Cup
Learn three polite Korean patterns to ask for less ice or no ice in your drink, plus how to check whether a shop charges extra for no ice.
- 534
Asking for an Extra Syrup Pump If the Café Has It
Learn polite Korean to ask if a café can add syrup or one more pump, using 시럽, 추가, and 한 번 더 without assuming the drink can be customized.
- 535
Packing a Café Dessert Upright for the Walk Home
Learn Korean phrases to ask café staff to pack a slice of cake upright so it survives the bus ride home, including requests for a sturdy box and a separate bag.
- 536
Ordering Writing on a Cake and Getting the Spacing Right
Learn to order a short message piped on a cake in Korean. Use 글씨, 써 주세요, and 이 글자 다 들어가요? to confirm length and ask for color.
- 537
How You Want Your Bagel Sliced
Learn to order a bagel cut horizontally for a sandwich in Korean, using 베이글, 잘라 주세요, 반으로, and 반으로 갈라 주세요, while distinguishing sandwich cuts from wedges and asking about toasting.
- 538
Two Drinks, Similar Names: Claiming the Right Cup
Learn Korean phrases to check whether a called drink is really yours, ask what a drink is, and respond politely if you picked up the wrong cup.
- 539
Can I Use My Own Cup Here?
Learn to ask if a café accepts your tumbler or personal cup, and how to order your drink to match it. Polite Korean for intermediate learners.
- 540
Finding a Quiet Seat with an Outlet
Learn to ask staff for a quiet corner seat near a power outlet in Korean, read reserved-seat signs, and check table time limits politely.
A public bicycle and a confusing return
10 lessons- 541
Did the Public Bike Actually Return? Reading the Confirmation
Learn 반납, 반납 완료, and 반납됐어요? so you can confirm a public bike rental really ended after you hear the lock click.
- 542
Adjusting the Seat Height on a Rental Bike
Learn to say the saddle is too low, ask staff or a passerby to raise it, and point out the clamp without handing over the bike.
- 543
The Bike Number Is Worn Off — What Do I Enter?
Learn to say the bike number is not visible, cancel the unlock attempt politely, and choose another nearby bike in Korean.
- 544
What the Closed-Station Sign Means for Your Return
Learn to read 이용 중지 and 공사 on a taped notice, ask 여기 반납 안 돼요?, check the date, and find the next open rack politely.
- 545
I Left My Bag in the Bike Basket — What Now?
Learn Korean to report a bag left in a bike basket: say 두고 내렸어요, ask 분실물 문의하고 싶어요, and describe your item politely.
- 546
Reporting a Rattling Pedal on a Rental Bike
Learn elementary Korean to report a clicking pedal on a public rental bike, describe the sound politely, and ask staff whether to keep riding or return the bike.
- 547
Finding the Nearest Return Rack When the App Won't Load
Learn to ask for the nearest bike return rack in Korean when your phone data drops. Master 대여소, 근처, and the polite question 자전거 반납하는 곳 어디예요? to get help from locals.
- 548
The Bike Won't Unlock — Asking Before Trying Another
Learn polite Korean to report a bike that won't release, check the app status, wait a moment, and ask to rent a different bike without risking a double charge.
- 549
Helmet and Basket Rules on a Public Bike
Learn polite Korean to ask whether you can put a bag in a public bike basket, whether helmets are required, and where to buy one nearby.
- 550
Returning to the Same Rack After a Short Loop
Learn Korean phrases to check whether you can return a public bicycle to the same station after a short ride, including 같은 곳, 다시, and polite staff questions.
Parcels and neighborhood pickup points
10 lessons- 551
Giving Your Building Entrance Name for a Delivery
Learn to tell a Korean courier your exact building entrance name (동/호수) and confirm your phone's final digits politely over the phone.
- 552
Asking for the Parcel Box Code from a Courier
Learn polite Korean patterns to ask a courier for the code to a communal parcel box (무인택배함) when your package has been left there and you missed the text.
- 553
Reporting a Wrong Floor Delivery in Korean
Learn to say your parcel was left on the wrong floor in Korean, ask a neighbor if they saw it, and explain the mix-up politely.
- 554
Asking a Courier to Leave an Oversized Parcel
Learn polite Korean patterns to ask a courier to leave a large parcel outside the parcel box, such as by the door or near the stairs, with practical dialogue and vocabulary.
- 555
Reading an Unreadable Label and Asking Staff
Learn polite Korean phrases to decipher a torn or smudged parcel label at a convenience store pickup counter and confirm the recipient's details with staff.
- 556
Distinguishing Pickup Notification vs Delivered Status
Learn to tell apart 배송 완료 (delivered) and 픽업 대기 (ready for pickup) in Korean delivery texts, and ask staff about your parcel's status.
- 557
Asking Staff to Repeat Phone Number Chunks
Learn polite Korean requests to have a pickup-counter staff member repeat a recipient's phone number in chunks, using -아/어 주세요 patterns at an intermediate level.
- 558
Confirming a Parcel Is Held at the Pickup Point
Learn polite Korean patterns to check if a parcel is waiting at a convenience store or pickup point, using 보관, 맡기다 and 찾다.
- 559
Changing Delivery Address with a Courier
Learn polite informal Korean to redirect a parcel mid-call: ask whether the address can be changed, explain you are not home, and request a neighbor or pickup point.
- 560
Thanking a Courier and Confirming Receipt
Learn to close a delivery interaction in Korean: thank the courier, confirm you have the parcel, and say goodbye politely. Includes key phrases, a door-step dialogue, and common mistakes.
Coin karaoke with friends
10 lessons- 561
Asking to Adjust Microphone Echo in Korean
Learn to say microphone echo in Korean and ask a friend or staff to turn it down using 에코, 마이크 and 줄이다 in a coin karaoke room.
- 562
Requesting Song Key Adjustment in Korean
Learn to ask friends or staff to raise or lower the key on a Korean noraebang machine using 키, 올리다, and 내리다.
- 563
Queueing a Duet in Coin Karaoke
Learn casual Korean phrases to add a duet to the queue at a coin karaoke room. Practice 듀엣, 예약, 순서 and patterns like 듀엣으로 넣어줄래? and 다음 곡에 예약해줘.
- 564
Asking for Backing Vocals in Korean
Learn to request guide vocals in Korean norebang. Master phrases like '가이드 멜로디 켜줘' and '코러스 넣어줘' to stay on pitch and enjoy singing with friends.
- 565
Choosing the Correct Song Version in Korean
Learn to ask for the original or a remake in Korean coin karaoke, and how to request a different version when the wrong one plays.
- 566
Asking to Skip a Song in Korean
Learn to ask friends to skip the current song at a Korean noraebang using casual Korean. Master '건너뛰다', '넘기다', and '취소' with patterns like '이 노래 넘겨줘' and '다음 곡으로 가자'.
- 567
Inquiring About Adding Time in Korean
Learn casual Korean phrases to ask staff or friends about adding time in a coin karaoke room, using 시간, 연장, and 추가 naturally.
- 568
Lowering Volume in Coin Karaoke
Learn casual Korean phrases to ask friends to turn down the volume in a coin karaoke room, using 볼륨, 소리, and 줄이다.
- 569
Respectfully Declining a Solo Performance in Korean
Learn to say no to a solo performance in Korean using 혼자, 안 하다, 괜찮다, and patterns like 나는 혼자 부르는 건 좀 그래 and 다 같이 부르자.
- 570
Thanking Friends After Karaoke in Korean
Learn casual Korean phrases to thank friends and suggest a next time after singing at a coin karaoke room, with a realistic dialogue and practice.
Secondhand pickup conversations
10 lessons- 571
Asking for a Close-Up of Item Condition
Learn polite Korean phrases to request clearer, closer photos of a secondhand item's condition on apps like 당근마켓 before you agree to meet.
- 572
Asking About a Missing Cable for a Device
Learn polite informal Korean questions to confirm whether a charger, cable, or other accessory comes with a used electronic device before you meet the seller.
- 573
Asking for Folding Dimensions in Korean
Learn polite Korean questions to ask a seller how small a folding bicycle or stroller gets when folded, so you can check whether it fits in your car.
- 574
Testing a Button with Permission in Korean
Learn polite Korean phrases to ask a seller if you can press or test a button before buying, with reusable patterns and a natural pickup dialogue.
- 575
Explaining an Arrival Landmark in Korean
Learn to say where you are using 앞, 옆, and 건물 so a buyer or seller can find you quickly during a secondhand pickup in Korea.
- 576
Declining After Inspection Politely in Korean
Learn polite Korean phrases to decline buying a secondhand item after seeing more wear than expected, using 생각해볼게요, 괜찮아요, 죄송 and two reusable patterns.
- 577
Confirming Item Held for Pickup in Korean
Learn polite informal Korean patterns to ask a seller on a secondhand app to reserve or hold an item until you can pick it up, using 예약, 잡아두다 and 보관.
- 578
Changing Pickup Time with Seller in Korean
Learn to reschedule a secondhand meetup in Korean with polite informal patterns like 시간을 좀 늦출 수 있을까요? and 내일로 바꿔도 돼요? Includes key vocabulary and a realistic dialogue.
- 579
Asking About Item History in Korean
Learn polite Korean questions to ask a seller how long they used an item and whether it has been repaired, with reusable patterns for judging secondhand value.
- 580
Thanking Seller After Pickup in Korean
Learn to close a secondhand deal in Korean with polite informal thanks: 잘 쓸게요, 감사합니다 and 수고하셨어요, plus questions to ask staff.
A pottery or tufting afternoon
10 lessons- 581
Comparing Glaze Sample to Fired Result
Learn polite Korean questions to ask how a glaze sample will look after firing, using 유약, 색, 굽다 and the patterns 구우면 색이 어떻게 변해요? and 샘플이랑 많이 달라요?
- 582
Asking About an Uneven Clay Wall in Korean
Learn polite Korean to say a hand-built mug wall is too thick or uneven, and ask a studio teacher how to even it out.
- 583
Asking About Yarn Color Run Out in Korean
Learn to say '이 색 실이 다 떨어졌어요' and '같은 색 더 있어요?' to ask for more yarn in a Korean tufting workshop.
- 584
Asking About Mirror Image Outline in Korean
Learn polite Korean questions for checking whether a tufting design must be reversed before you transfer it onto backing fabric, using 거울, 반대로 and 그림.
- 585
Asking About Leaving Piece to Dry in Korean
Learn polite Korean phrases to ask staff how many days a newly shaped piece needs to dry and whether you can leave it at the studio.
- 586
Asking About Lettering Spacing in Korean
Learn to discuss letter spacing when carving a name in Korean pottery, using polite informal questions and the words 글자, 간격, and 새기다.
- 587
Asking Instructor to Demonstrate Grip in Korean
Learn polite Korean phrases to ask your pottery instructor to show hand grip again, check if your grip is correct, and get feedback while centering clay.
- 588
Asking About Transporting an Unfinished Piece in Korean
Learn polite Korean phrases to ask staff how to transport fragile greenware safely, using 옮기다, 깨지다, and 포장 in a studio setting.
- 589
Asking About Firing Schedule in Korean
Learn polite informal Korean for asking staff at a pottery workshop when the kiln will be fired and when you can collect your finished piece, using 가마, 굽기 and 언제.
- 590
Thanking Instructor After Workshop in Korean
Learn polite informal Korean for the end of a craft class: thank your instructor warmly, praise the experience, and say you will come back, using 오늘 정말 재밌었어요, 감사합니다 and 다음에 또 올게요.
Your first neighborhood club session
10 lessons- 591
Setting Spoiler Boundaries in a Korean Book Club
Learn beginner Korean phrases to ask for no spoilers at your first 독서모임, using 스포, 결말, and 말하다 in casual peer speech.
- 592
Discussing Different Editions in a Korean Book Club
Learn beginner Korean phrases to say you read a different edition or translation, and compare page numbers in a casual book club chat.
- 593
Asking for Your Turn to Discuss in Korean
Learn to ask for your turn and share opinions politely in a Korean 독서모임 using 제 차례인가요? and 제 생각을 말해도 될까요?
- 594
Asking About an Unfamiliar Idiom in a Passage
Learn polite Korean questions to ask what an unfamiliar idiom or expression means when a novel passage confuses you during a book discussion.
- 595
Asking If Beginners Join Badminton Practice
Learn polite Korean phrases to ask whether beginners are welcome at a neighborhood badminton club, using 초보, 참여, and 연습.
- 596
Asking About Doubles Rotation in Korean
Learn to ask how doubles teams rotate and whether partners change in Korean club play. Master 복식, 순서, 바꾸다 with casual -요 questions.
- 597
Borrowing a Racket in Korean
Learn polite Korean phrases to borrow a racket, shuttlecock or grip tape at a Korean sports club when you have forgotten your own equipment.
- 598
Helping Put Chairs Away in Korean
Learn polite Korean phrases to offer help putting chairs away and tidying up after a club meeting, using 의자, 정리, and 돕다 naturally.
- 599
Asking About Next Meeting Schedule in Korean
Learn to ask when the next 모임 is and what to prepare using polite informal Korean. Practice 다음, 일정, and 준비 with natural patterns for 동호회 settings.
- 600
Thanking Club Members After First Session
Learn polite informal Korean to thank people and say goodbye when leaving your first club meeting, with reusable patterns for future sessions.
Small phrases, real conversations
3 lessons- 601
Can you break this bill? Korean change requests
Learn how to ask a Korean shop or café to break a 10,000-won note into smaller bills or coins, using two polite patterns and the difference between 잔돈 and 거스름돈.
- 602
Not yet in Korean: 아직 안 and 아직 못
Learn five practical Korean phrases for saying "not yet," including 아직 안 했어요 and 아직 못 했어요. Understand when to use 안 for simple not-done and 못 for couldn't or haven't managed, with a natural dialogue.
- 603
Just because: when to say 그냥요
Learn when to use 그냥요 as a polite short answer, 그냥 in casual talk, and 그냥 생각나서요 to give a fuller reason. Avoid sounding evasive in serious situations.
Tone and connection 1
3 lessons- 604
Have you eaten in Korean? 밥 먹었어요?
Learn to ask and answer 밥 먹었어요? in Korean. Use it as a real question about lunch or dinner, or as a warm check-in with close friends and family. Includes polite replies and an invitation to eat together.
- 605
Korean words for KPop Demon Hunters viewers
Learn how to use 막내, 언니, 오빠, 응원, and 무대 like a fan. Understand gender and relationship rules, then practice with original dialogue and questions for staff.
- 606
North and South Korean: differences a learner may notice
Learn to ask about unfamiliar Korean words and clarify meaning when South Korean and North Korean usage differ. This field guide teaches polite comparison questions for real conversations.
Words that make a difference 1
2 lessons- 607
Korean beginner phrases with audio and printable practice
Learn a polite Korean first-conversation kit: greet, introduce yourself, say you're learning Korean, ask for repetition, and thank someone. Includes Hangul, Revised Romanization, audio-ready lines, and printable practice for saving as a PDF.
- 608
Korean, Japanese, and Chinese: a learner’s comparison
Learn five Korean questions to ask about languages, plus a clear beginner comparison of Hangul, kana/kanji, and Chinese characters, and how Korean, Japanese, and Mandarin sentence structure differ.
Everyday replies 1
5 lessons- 609
Almost done in Korean: nearly finishing a task
Learn 거의 다 했어요 and 거의 끝났어요 to say you're almost done in Korean, and contrast them with already finished and still working.
- 610
Talking about marriage plans with parents in Korean
Learn polite Korean to discuss marriage plans with your partner's parents: share your intention, ask for their thoughts, and offer reassurance respectfully.
- 611
How to call a girl in korean
Learn how to call someone in Korean: say a name with 아 or 야, use titles like 씨 and 님, and get a stranger's attention politely with 저기요. Includes a short dialogue and practice.
- 612
No way in Korean: surprise or refusal?
Learn how Koreans express "no way" for disbelief or refusal, using 말도 안 돼요 and 안 돼요 with the right casual or polite ending and tone.
- 613
Take your time in Korean: 천천히 하세요
Learn to say "take your time" in Korean with 천천히 하세요 and 급하지 않아요. This lesson explains when to use each phrase, with a polite dialogue and practice.