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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

Health & Pharmacy

Doctors, pharmacies, and describing symptoms.

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At the Pharmacy

Essential Korean phrases for describing your symptoms and buying medicine at a local pharmacy.

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At the Pharmacy

These essential phrases will help you explain your symptoms, ask for the right medicine, and understand dosage instructions at a Korean pharmacy.

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At the Pharmacy

These phrases will help you explain your symptoms, buy the right medicine, and understand dosage instructions at a Korean pharmacy.

A2

Making a Doctor Appointment

Use these essential phrases to confidently book a medical appointment, explain exactly how urgently you need to see a doctor, discuss available times, and register as a new patient at a local Korean clinic, ensuring you get the care you need without relying on complex grammar.

B1

Making a Doctor Appointment

Use these phrases to confidently book, change, or confirm doctor appointments and handle basic clinic registration in Korean.

B1

Describing Symptoms

Use these phrases at a pharmacy or clinic to describe your symptoms, ask about medication, and understand a doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.

B1

At the Dentist

These phrases will help you explain your dental issues clearly and understand the dentist's instructions and treatment options.

B1

At the Hospital / ER

These phrases will help you navigate a hospital or emergency room visit in Korea, from registering at the front desk to explaining your symptoms and understanding wait times.

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At the Hospital / ER

Use these practical phrases to explain your symptoms, register as a patient, and get the medical help you need at a Korean hospital.

B1

At the Optician

Use these phrases to explain your vision problems, choose frames, and request specific lenses when visiting an optician in Korea.

B1

Getting a Test or Vaccine

These phrases will help you book a test or vaccine, describe your symptoms, and ask about results or certificates at a Korean clinic.