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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

Everyday Services

Hairdresser, laundry, gym, and appointments.

A2

At the Hairdresser

These essential phrases will help you explain the haircut, style, and color you want when visiting a Korean hair salon.

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Laundry & Dry Cleaning

Use these phrases to easily drop off your clothes, point out stains, and pick up your laundry in Korea.

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Joining a Gym

Essential phrases for joining a gym in Korea, from asking about prices to checking the class schedule and trial options.

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Booking an Appointment

Use these phrases to confidently book, change, or cancel an appointment at a Korean clinic, salon, or service desk.

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Spa, Nails & Massage

Use these essential phrases to book a treatment, specify your preferences, and handle payments at a Korean spa or massage salon.

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