Survival Phrases
The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.
Practice pronunciationHealth & Pharmacy
Doctors, pharmacies, and describing symptoms.
At the Pharmacy
Essential Korean phrases for describing your symptoms and buying medicine at a local pharmacy.
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.
At the Pharmacy
These phrases will help you explain your symptoms, buy the right medicine, and understand dosage instructions at a Korean pharmacy.
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.
Making a Doctor Appointment
Use these phrases to confidently book, change, or confirm doctor appointments and handle basic clinic registration in Korean.
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.
At the Dentist
These phrases will help you explain your dental issues clearly and understand the dentist's instructions and treatment options.
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.
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.
At the Optician
Use these phrases to explain your vision problems, choose frames, and request specific lenses when visiting an optician in Korea.
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.