Learn Korean: 35+ Phrases for Travel and Beginners
Do you want to learn Korean fast? Check out these 35+ phrases all themed around language for travel- the perfect context to start learning a language. When you learn a new language for travel, you learn all the vocabulary and grammar you need in context. Learn enough words and phrases, and they will start overlapping. You can then start creating your own sentences.
Pick a new theme each week, for five weeks. Try using vocabulary columns and mastering the theme for the week. After studying the list, take a piece of paper and write the words and phrases on a column in Korean. Try to recall the English, writing the equivalents. Do again, giving the Korean. And don’t worry yet about Korean scripts- write in Roman letters.
Learn Korean Week One: At the Airport
There is a fee for this. 이것은 요금을 내야 합니다. igeoseun yogeumeul naeya hamnida Passport, please. 여권 좀 보여주세요.yeokkwon jom boyeo juseyo I would like a window seat. 창가쪽 자리 부탁합니다. changga-jjok jari butak-hamnida I would like an aisle seat. 통로쪽 자리 부탁합니다. tongno-jjok jari butak-hamnida Pass through. 이곳을 통과하세요. Igoseul tonggwa-haseyo |
Learn Korean Week Two: Getting Around
| Where is the ticket office? 표 파는 곳이 어디예요? pyo paneun gosi eodiyeyo Where can I buy a ticket? 표는 어디서 삽니까? pyoneun eodiseo samnikka One ticket, please. 표 한 장 주세요. pyo han jang juseyo Where is the bus stop? 버스 정류장이 어디예요? beoseu jeonnyujang-i eodiyeyo Here, please. 여기요. Yeogiyo Where is the closest taxi stand? 제일 가까운 택시 승차장이 어디예요? jeil gakkaun taeksi seungchajang-i eodiyeyo |
| Learn Korean Week Three: Money |
Do you take credit cards? 신용카드로 지불해도 됩니까? sinyongkadeu-ro jibulhaedo doemnikka What is your commission rate? 수수료는 얼마예요? susuryoneun eolmayeyo How much does it cost? 이거 얼마예요? igeo eolmayeyo What types of payment do you accept? 뭘로 지불하면 됩니까? mwollo jubulhamyeon doemnikka What is the rate? 비용이 얼마예요? biyong-i eolmayeyo |
| Learn Korean Week Four: At a hotel | ||
I would like to check in. 체크인하고 싶은데요. chekeuin-hago sipeundeyo I have a reservation. 예약했어요. yeyak-haesseoyo | ||
I need…….. _______가 필요해요. _____ga piryohaeyo |
| What time is check out? 몇 시에 체크 아웃해야 합니까? myeot sie chekeu aut-haeya hamnikka |
Learn Korean Week Five: Eating and Drinking
| Tea 차 Cha Water 물 Mul Soda 사이다 Saida Coffee 커피 Keopi Beer 맥주 Maekju Cheers! 건배 Geonbae Enjoy your meal! 맛있게 드세요! masige deuseyo |
Common Korean Foods
Numbers for ordering food
hana-1
doogae-2
sagae-3
Get a server’s attention:
Yell yo-gi-oh (literally, over here…)
| I’d like a __________, please. ______ 좀 주세요. ____ jom juseyo Where is the bathroom? 화장실이 어디예요? hwajangsiri eodiyeyo Excuse me. 실례합니다. Sillehamnida Thank you. 고맙습니다. gomapseumnida You’re welcome. 별말씀을요. Byeolmalsseumeulyo |