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Basic Greetings
From saying hello to saying goodbye, this pack gathers the greetings you’ll use most often in Korea.
Simple Self-Introductions
Phrases that help you say your name, country, job and travel plans naturally in Korean.
Restaurant Ordering Essentials
From getting a table to ordering, refilling side dishes, and paying the bill, this pack gathers the real phrases you’ll actually use in Korean restaurants.
Conversation Essentials
From "I can’t speak Korean well" to "Please speak slowly", this pack gathers the core phrases you’ll actually use in small talk and travel conversations.
Transport & Directions Essentials
Where is the subway station? Does this bus go to Gangnam? How long to the airport? These phrases keep you from getting lost while traveling in Korea.
Hotel & Stay Essentials
From confirming your booking to check-in, luggage storage, breakfast, Wi-Fi and room changes, these are the phrases you’ll use most in Korean accommodations.
Shopping & Price Essentials
How much is this? Do you take card? Do you have another color? From basic price questions to exchanges and refunds, everything you need for shopping in Korea.
Emergency & Asking for Help Essentials
Help, call the police, I need a hospital, I’m lost, is there an interpreter? These are the phrases you need when something suddenly goes wrong in Korea.
Survival Manners – Greetings & Getting Through
Forget textbook greetings! From shouting 'Jeo-gi-yo' to call a server, to 'Jam-si-man-yo' when getting off a crowded subway, these are the real first steps to Korean life.
Feelings & Small Talk Essentials
How are you feeling today? I’m a bit tired, this trip is so fun, people in Korea are really kind. This pack helps you talk naturally about your mood and make small talk like taking photos together, swapping Instagram and saying you’d like to meet again.
Yes, No, Maybe – Expressing Your Mind
Koreans find it hard to say a flat 'No'. Learn to say 'Ne' (Yes), enthusiastically agree with 'Majayo!', and use the vague, polite refusal 'Geulsseyo...' (Well...) like a local.
Market Haggle & Money – From 'How much?' to 'Discount!'
Confused by Korean numbers? Just remember: Money is 'Il, I, Sam', and Items are 'Hana, Dul, Set'. Master this, and you can shop like a pro saying 'Two of these' and 'Too expensive!'
Airport Arrival – SIM Cards & Limousine Buses
Welcome to Korea! Here's how to survive your first hour: Buying a SIM card, exchanging money, and getting a ticket for the comfortable 'Airport Limousine Bus' to your hotel.
Pharmacy & Health – Painkillers, Patches & Hangover Cures
Sick while traveling? Don't worry. Learn to ask for 'Painkillers' for headaches, 'Digestive medicine' after overeating, 'Pas' (patches) for sore muscles, and the legendary Korean 'Hangover cure'.
Emergency & SOS – Police, Ambulance & Lost Items
Don't panic in unexpected situations. Learn how to call the police (112) or an ambulance (119), and what to say if you lose your passport or wallet. Essential survival phrases.
Making Friends – Self Intro & 'Do you have Insta?'
The best part of travel is meeting new people! Use these phrases at guesthouses or bars. Ask names, share your nationality, admit your Korean level, and ask for their Instagram.
I Have Questions – What? Where? When?
Conversation starts with a question! Here are the 6 magic questions (5W1H) you'll use most: 'What is this?', 'When does it start?', 'How do I go?'. Master these to survive any situation.
Standard Greetings – Goodbye (Go) vs Goodbye (Stay)
The biggest challenge in Korean! Goodbye is different depending on whether you are leaving or staying. Plus, learn the essential phrases to say before and after meals.
Reactions & Feelings – Jinjja? Daebak! So pretty!
Want to sound like a local? Forget hard words—mastering reactions like 'Jinjja?' (Really?) and 'Daebak!' (Wow!) makes you conversational instantly. Includes phrases for admiring cafes or complaining about fatigue.
Accommodation Check-in, Checkout & Room Requests
From confirming a reservation and asking about check-in/checkout time to breakfast, extra towels, air conditioner or hot water problems and leaving your luggage, this pack covers the sentences you’ll really use at your accommodation.
Taxi & Navigation – Driver, Please Use GPS!
Korean taxis rely on 'Navigation' (GPS). Instead of struggling with pronunciation, show the address and say 'Naebi jjigeo-juseyo'. From polite titles to drop-off, here's your guide.
Subway & Bus – From Transfers to Finding Exits
Korea's public transport is world-class but complex. Learn to ask 'Does this bus go to Hongdae?', find the right exit, and shout 'I'm getting off!' on a crowded bus.
Core Travel Words 1
This pack gathers Korean words you’ll see on signs, price boards and in daily travel situations. Even before full sentences, just knowing these words makes everything much easier.
Restaurant Mastery – Ordering & Free Refills
The best part of Korean restaurants? Unlimited side dishes! Worried about spice? Learn to say 'Two people', 'Less spicy please', and 'More side dishes' for a perfect meal.
Core Travel Words 2 – Time & Days
To read timetables, opening hours, ticket times and check-in/checkout info, you first need core words for time and days. This pack gathers those key words you’ll keep seeing while traveling.
K-BBQ Master – From Ordering Pork Belly to Changing Grills
Just eating meat? Eat like a local! Wear an 'apron', dip meat in 'sesame oil sauce', and ask to 'change the grill' when it burns. Master the essential K-BBQ skills.
Core Travel Words 3 – Emergency & Safety
These are the words you need when you’re sick, hurt or have lost your passport or wallet. Hopefully you won’t use them often, but it’s much safer to know them in advance.
Safe Dining – Allergies, Vegan & No Cucumber
Love Korean food but worried about ingredients? Whether you have a peanut allergy, can't eat pork for religious reasons, or just strictly hate cucumbers, this pack keeps you safe. Includes broth checks for vegans!
Korean Nightlife – Somaek, Anju, and Cheers!
Korean nights are long! Learn how to order ingredients for 'Somaek' (Soju + Beer), ask for the best 'Anju' (food for alcohol), and most importantly, find the restroom.
Airport Arrival 1 – Immigration & Baggage
This pack covers the first minutes after landing: immigration questions, finding baggage claim, customs and your first question about getting into the city. Learn these so you won’t freeze the moment you arrive in Korea.
K-Fashion Shopping – Fitting, Sizes & New Stock
Shopping in Hongdae or Myeongdong? Learn to ask 'Can I try this on?', demand a 'New one' (Korean style!), and uncover the truth about Korean 'Free Size'.
Airport Arrival 2 – Transport & Tickets
This pack helps you choose between the airport train, airport bus and taxi, and shows you how to buy tickets and pay. Instead of taking “whatever”, you can pick the option that actually fits you, even on your very first day in Korea.
K-Beauty Shopping – Olive Young & Getting Samples
Is the staff following you at Olive Young? Just say 'I'm just browsing'. Learn to explain your skin type, find acne products (Trouble care), and ask for free samples!
Capturing Memories – Asking for Photos & Photo Booths
Koreans are serious about photos! Learn how to ask strangers for a picture, master the trendy 'Life4Cuts' photo booths, and don't forget to download the digital copy via QR code!
Hangang Picnic – Delivery Zones & Cooking Ramen
Ordering chicken at Hangang Park is a must! But the park is huge—you need to know the 'Delivery Zone' to get your food. Includes tips on renting mats and using the famous ramen machines.
Restaurant Ordering 2 – Allergy, Spice, Diet & Payment
This pack goes beyond just saying “This one, please.” It helps you talk about allergies, religion, vegetarian options, spiciness, portion size, side dishes and splitting the bill, so you can order a meal in Korea that truly fits you.
Cafe Ordering – Drink Customizing & Seats
From ordering an iced latte to adjusting sweetness, ice and milk, this pack helps you say whether you’ll drink here or take it to go – and even ask for the Wi-Fi password in Korean cafes.
Shopping & Payment – Price, Size, Tax Refund & Returns
A bundle of phrases you can use in any Korean shop – from convenience stores to department stores. Ask the price, check the size, pay by card and even talk about tax refunds and returns with confidence.
Shopping 2 – Discount, Extras, Gift Wrap & Points
The fun part of shopping in Korea isn’t just the price tag – it’s the small talk with the shop owner. This pack gathers friendly phrases to call “sajangnim”, ask for a little discount, get things wrapped as a gift and collect points without sounding rude.
Hotel & Stay – Check-in, Towels & Luggage
A good trip starts with a good stay. Learn to check in, ask for breakfast times, request extra towels, and store your luggage on the last day. Essentials for hotels and Airbnbs.
Convenience Store Raid – From 1+1 Deals to Microwaves
The best part of a Korea trip? Late-night convenience store snacks! From asking 'Is this 1+1?' to 'I need a bag,' here are the survival phrases to save your hungry nights.
Weather & Small Talk – Humid Summer to Fine Dust
Korea has 4 distinct seasons, but the 'Humidity' in summer and 'Fine Dust' in spring can be shocking. Learn how to start a conversation about the weather and find an umbrella when it pours.