Survival Phrases

Use these essential phrases to confidently introduce yourself, ask questions, and make polite small talk when meeting someone new.

These phrases will help you comfortably make small talk about the weekend, weather, and daily life, and end conversations naturally.

Learn how to express thanks, apologize, and politely get someone's attention in everyday situations.

Use these practical phrases to check if someone is free, make plans to meet, and smoothly navigate scheduling conflicts.

Essential phrases for calling a restaurant to book a table, giving your details, and mentioning dietary needs.

Use these phrases to safely communicate your allergies and dietary needs to restaurant staff or friends.

Use these phrases when you are ready to pay the bill at a restaurant, want to split the cost with friends, or need a receipt.

Essential phrases for ordering drinks, starting a tab, and enjoying a night out at a Korean bar.

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

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

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

Use these phrases at a hotel front desk to ask about breakfast times, wifi, the gym or pool, luggage storage, late checkout, and taxis.

Use these phrases when checking out of a hotel — settling the bill, returning the key, and handling any last questions.