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Survival Phrases

The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.

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ALL TOPICS Greetings & Socializing Eating & Drinking Out Travel & Transport Hotels & Accommodation Shopping & Money Health & Pharmacy Banking & Daily Admin Renting & Housing Everyday Services Emergencies & Safety Work & Study

Banking & Daily Admin

Banks, post office, phone, and internet.

A2

ATMs & Getting Cash

Essential Korean phrases for finding an ATM, dealing with fees, and solving problems if your card gets stuck.

A2

Exchanging Money

Use these essential phrases to confidently exchange money, ask about rates and commissions, and specify exactly which bills you need.

A2

At the Post Office

Essential phrases for navigating the post office, from mailing parcels to tracking them.

A2

Getting a Phone / SIM Card

Essential Korean phrases for buying a prepaid SIM card, choosing a data plan, and getting connected.

A2

Getting a Library Card

These essential phrases will help you navigate a Korean library, from registering for a card to understanding borrowing rules and using the facilities.

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