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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 polite everyday and casual 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Decline Food Politely
Learn to politely decline food in Korean using 괜찮아요, 배불러요, and related expressions, with attention to social context and politeness levels.
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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.
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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.
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Describe a Simple Dish
Learn to use Korean adjectives like 뜨겁다, 차갑다, 신선하다, and 맛있다 to describe food's overall qualities, not just taste.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Accepting and Declining Invitations
Learn to accept or politely decline invitations in Korean, with formal and informal options and ways to soften a refusal.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Agreeing on Arrangements
Learn beginner Korean phrases for confirming negotiated plans, including joayo, gwaenchanayo, and doe-yo, with polite endings and natural conversation flow.
- 134
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Kiosks that need a human explanation
2 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.
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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.
Laundry and alterations in the neighborhood
2 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.
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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.
Packing food the way you need it
2 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.
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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.
The café details you actually mean
2 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.
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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.
A public bicycle and a confusing return
2 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.
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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.
Parcels and neighborhood pickup points
2 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.
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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.
Coin karaoke with friends
2 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.
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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.
Secondhand pickup conversations
2 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.
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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.
A pottery or tufting afternoon
2 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?
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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.
Your first neighborhood club session
2 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.
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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.