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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

Travel & Transport

Airports, trains, taxis, and getting around.

B1

Checking in at the Airport

These phrases will help you smoothly navigate the airport check-in counter, from providing your documents and dropping off bags to choosing a seat and receiving your boarding pass.

A2

Checking in at the Airport

Use these phrases when checking in for a flight, dropping off bags, and confirming your seat and gate at the airport.

B1

Going Through Security

Use these phrases when navigating airport security checks, following officer instructions, and asking about prohibited items.

A2

Going Through Security

Essential phrases for navigating airport security smoothly and communicating with officials.

B1

Customs & Immigration

Essential phrases for navigating immigration control, stating your travel purpose, and clearing customs smoothly upon arrival in Korea.

B1

Reporting Lost Luggage

Use these phrases to report a missing suitcase, describe its appearance, and arrange for delivery at the airport baggage claim.

B1

Buying Train Tickets

Use these phrases when purchasing train tickets, inquiring about schedules, and navigating the station in Korea.

A2

Buying Train Tickets

Use these essential phrases to buy train tickets, check departure times, and find your platform at a Korean station.

A1

Buying Train Tickets

Learn these essential Korean phrases to buy tickets, find your platform, and ask about the train schedule.

A2

Using Buses & the Metro

Navigate Korean public transport like a local with these essential phrases for buses and the metro.

A1

Using Buses & the Metro

Essential everyday phrases for navigating buses and the metro, checking your stops, and politely moving through crowds.

B1

Using Buses & the Metro

These phrases will help you navigate buses and the metro smoothly, ask for directions, handle transit cards, and politely deal with crowds.

B1

Taking a Taxi or Rideshare

These phrases will help you navigate taxi or rideshare trips in Korea smoothly, from giving clear directions to handling payment.

A2

Taking a Taxi or Rideshare

Use these phrases to tell a taxi driver your destination, give basic directions, and pay for your ride in Korean.

A1

Taking a Taxi or Rideshare

Essential everyday phrases for directing a taxi and paying the fare in Korea.

A1

Asking for Directions

Use these phrases to ask strangers on the street for directions to places like a convenience store or a subway station.

A2

Asking for Directions

Use these phrases to ask for directions, understand simple instructions, and confirm you are going the right way.

B1

Asking for Directions

Use these phrases to navigate, ask locals for directions, and confirm you are going the right way.

B1

Renting a Car

Learn the essential Korean phrases you need to pick up a rental car, handle insurance options, and return the vehicle smoothly.

B1

On the Plane

Use these phrases when boarding, settling in, and talking to flight crew during a Korean domestic or international flight.

A1

On the Plane

Use these phrases on a plane to find your seat, ask crew for help, and say when you feel unwell.

B1

Missed or Delayed Connection

Use these phrases at an airport or train station when your flight or train is delayed, cancelled, or you have missed a connection.

B1

At the Tourist Office

These phrases will help you navigate a Korean tourist information office, from asking for recommendations and directions to purchasing tickets.

A2

At the Tourist Office

These essential phrases will help you navigate a Korean tourist office, ask for maps, get recommendations, and find your way around.

B1

Renting a Bike or Scooter

These phrases will help you navigate the process of renting, riding, and returning a shared bike or electric scooter in Korea.

A2

Renting a Bike or Scooter

Essential phrases for renting a bicycle or electric scooter, understanding pricing and app rules, and handling the return.