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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 LEVELSA1A2B1
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

Renting & Housing

Finding a place, utilities, and repairs.

B1

Viewing an Apartment

These essential phrases will help you ask about rent, check utility conditions, and discuss moving dates when viewing an apartment in Korea.

B1

Setting Up Utilities

These essential phrases will help you navigate setting up utilities, scheduling technician visits, and handling bills when moving into a new home in Korea.

B1

Repairs & Maintenance

Use these phrases when something is broken in your home and you need to communicate with your landlord about getting it fixed.

A2

Repairs & Maintenance

Essential phrases for reporting broken items and scheduling repairs with your landlord or a handy friend.

B1

Talking to Neighbors

Use these phrases to build good relationships with your neighbors, from introducing yourself to handling common apartment living situations like deliveries and noise.

A2

Talking to Neighbors

Useful phrases for talking to your neighbors in Korea, from making introductions to asking for small favors.

A2

Trash & Recycling Rules

Essential phrases for navigating South Korea's strict trash and recycling rules when renting an apartment.

B1

Trash & Recycling Rules

Essential phrases for figuring out where, when, and how to dispose of trash and recycling in your Korean home.

A2

Furnishing Your Place

When you finally find a new apartment, you'll need these essential phrases to buy furniture, arrange delivery, and ask about assembly.

B1

Furnishing Your Place

Use these phrases to confidently navigate furniture stores, ask about dimensions, and arrange delivery in Korea.