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  • [Sentence Patterns] What Does “아니 근데” Mean in Korean?

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    Today, let’s talk about a very common Korean phrase : “아니, 근데” (Ah-nee, geun-deh) This is not really a grammar pattern. It is more like a small phrase that Koreans often use at the beginning of a sentence. But if you want to sound more natural in Korean, expressions like this are really useful.…

  • [Sentence Patterns] How to Say “Can I Get…?” in Korean: 주세요 (Ju-say-O)

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    Today, we are going to practice the “~주세요 (Ju-say-O)” pattern. This one is very, very easy. “~주세요 (Ju-say-O)” literally means something like “Give me ~.” Of course, in English, “Give me” can sound a little rude or too direct. But in Korean, “~주세요 (Ju-say-O)” is not rude. It is a very normal and common…

  • [Situational Korean] How to Say “I Don’t Speak Korean” in Korean

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    Let’s learn some Korean for absolute beginners. These phrases are useful when someone speaks to you in Korean, but you do not know how to answer yet. Even if you do not speak Korean well, learning just a few simple phrases can help you respond in Korean. I don’t speak Korean well. Use this…

  • [Situational Korean] How to Count Items in Korean: One to Ten

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    When you buy something, there may be times when you need to count numbers. In Korean, there is more than one way to count numbers. But today, we are going to learn the basic numbers you can use when buying things or ordering food. These are useful when you want to say how many…

  • [Situational Korean] Essential Korean Travel Phrases for Korea: Restrooms, Wi-Fi, Directions, and More

    [Situational Korean] Essential Korean Travel Phrases for Korea: Restrooms, Wi-Fi, Directions, and More

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    Before we move on to small talk conversations, there are a few basic phrases that are really useful when traveling in Korea. These are the kinds of sentences you may need at cafés, restaurants, shops, subway stations, or while walking around the city. Where is the restroom? Korean: 화장실은 어디예요? Dictionary Pronunciation: Hwa-jang-sil-eun eo-di-ye-yo…

  • [Situational Korean : Role-Play] How to Check In at a Hotel in Korea

    [Situational Korean : Role-Play] How to Check In at a Hotel in Korea

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    In the last post, I introduced four useful sentences for hotel check-in. Now, let’s use them in a role-play and see how the other person might respond. When Checking In at a Hotel Me: 안녕하세요, 체크인하려고요.English: Hello, I’d like to check in.Pronunciation: an-nya-seh-yo, check-in halla-go-yo Staff: 어서오세요. 성함 한번 말씀 부탁드립니다.English: Welcome. May I…

  • [Situational Korean] How to Check In at a Hotel in Korea

    [Situational Korean] How to Check In at a Hotel in Korea

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    Once you arrive at your hotel, the first thing you need to do is check in. To be honest, most airports and hotels in Korea usually have staff members who can speak English. So sometimes I wonder if it is really necessary for me to write posts like this about Korean phrases. But blogs…

  • [Situational Korean] How to Respond in Korean

    [Situational Korean] How to Respond in Korean

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    When learning a language, this might be something you need to learn even before introducing yourself. Now, it is time to learn how to respond in Korean. Shall we learn just five simple phrases? Positive Responses Yes Korean: 네 Dictionary Pronunciation: Ne Easy Pronunciation: Neh Sounds good / Okay Korean: 좋아요 Dictionary Pronunciation: Jo-a-yo…

  • [Situational Korean : Role-Play] Korean Restaurant Conversation Practice

    [Situational Korean : Role-Play] Korean Restaurant Conversation Practice

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    Knowing how to speak at a restaurant is not enough to have a full conversation. You also need to understand what the staff might say to you. So this time, I will show you a simple restaurant conversation in order, like a short role-play script. Honestly, if you clearly look like a foreigner, people…

  • [Situational Korean] How to Order Food in Korea

    [Situational Korean] How to Order Food in Korea

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    Korea is truly a country of food. Compared to the size of the country, Korea has an amazing variety of dishes. If you come to Korea, you should definitely try many different kinds of food. No question about it. I will write a separate post later about why Korean cuisine has developed in such…