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Korean Dialogues: 대화 연습
Forty complete, authentic Korean conversations across everyday situations — from self-introductions to job interviews, first dates to hospital visits. Every dialogue includes Korean text, romanization, and English. Audio buttons let you hear each line spoken naturally. Study them as scripts, then use them as templates for real conversations.
1 Introductions (소개)
The first words you say in Korean matter. Learn to introduce yourself naturally and exchange contact info the way Koreans actually do.
💬 Dialogue #1 · Self-Introductions
민준 Minjun
안녕하세요! 처음 뵙겠습니다. 저는 김민준이라고 해요.
Annyeonghaseyo! Cheoeum boepgesseumnida. Jeoneun Kim Minjun-irago haeyo.
Hello! Nice to meet you. My name is Kim Minjun.
지우 Jiwoo
반갑습니다! 저는 박지우예요. 어디서 오셨어요?
Bangapseumnida! Jeoneun Bak Jiwoo-yeyo. Eodiseo osyeosseoyo?
Nice to meet you! I'm Park Jiwoo. Where are you from?
민준 Minjun
저는 미국에서 왔어요. 지우 씨는요?
Jeoneun miguk-eseo wasseoyo. Jiwoo ssi-neunyo?
I'm from the United States. What about you, Jiwoo?
지우 Jiwoo
저는 서울 출신이에요. 한국에는 언제 오셨어요?
Jeoneun Seoul chulsin-ieyo. Hanguk-eneun eonje osyeosseoyo?
I'm from Seoul. When did you come to Korea?
민준 Minjun
지난달에 왔어요. 아직 한국어를 열심히 공부 중이에요.
Jinandal-e wasseoyo. Ajik hangugeo-reul yeolsimhi gongbu jung-ieyo.
I came last month. I'm still diligently studying Korean.
지우 Jiwoo
한국어 정말 잘 하시네요! 앞으로 잘 부탁드려요.
Hangugeo jeongmal jal hasineyo! Ap-euro jal butakdeuryeoyo.
Your Korean is really good! I look forward to getting to know you.
💬 Dialogue #2 · Exchanging Numbers
민준 Minjun
저기, 연락처 교환해도 될까요?
Jeogi, yeollakcheo gyohwan-haedo doelkkayo?
Hey, would it be okay to exchange contact info?
지우 Jiwoo
물론이죠! 카카오톡 쓰세요?
Mullon-ijyo! Kakao-tok sseuseyo?
Of course! Do you use KakaoTalk?
민준 Minjun
네, 써요. 카카오톡 아이디가 어떻게 되세요?
Ne, sseoyo. Kakao-tok aidiga eotteoke doeseyo?
Yes, I do. What's your KakaoTalk ID?
지우 Jiwoo
제 아이디는 jiwoo1234예요. 친구 추가해 주세요!
Je aidineun jiwoo1234-yeyo. Chingu chugahae juseyo!
My ID is jiwoo1234. Please add me as a friend!
민준 Minjun
방금 추가했어요. 나중에 연락해요!
Banggeum chugahaesseoyo. Najunge yeollak-haeyo!
Just added you. Let's keep in touch!
2 Friends (친구)
Casual Korean between friends uses informal speech (반말). These dialogues show how Koreans catch up and make plans together.
💬 Dialogue #3 · How Are You?
수진 Sujin
야, 오랜만이야! 잘 지냈어?
Ya, oraenman-iya! Jal jinaesseo?
Hey, long time no see! Have you been well?
지영 Jiyoung
응, 그냥 그랬어. 요즘 많이 바빴거든. 너는?
Eung, geunyang geulaesseo. Yojeum mani bapasseogdeon. Neoneun?
Eh, so-so. I've been really busy lately. What about you?
수진 Sujin
나도. 새 직장 다니기 시작했어.
Nado. Sae jikjang danigi sijakaesseo.
Me too. I started a new job.
지영 Jiyoung
어, 진짜? 어디? 어때?
Eo, jinjja? Eodi? Eottae?
Oh, really? Where? How is it?
수진 Sujin
강남에 있는 IT 회사야. 힘들지만 재밌어. 나중에 밥 한번 먹자!
Gangnam-e inneun IT hoesaya. Himdeulji-man jaemisseo. Najunge bap hanbeon meokja!
It's an IT company in Gangnam. It's tough but fun. Let's grab food sometime!
💬 Dialogue #4 · Plans
수진 Sujin
이번 주말에 뭐 해?
Ibeon jumal-e mwo hae?
What are you doing this weekend?
지영 Jiyoung
아직 계획 없어. 왜?
Ajik gyehoek eopseo. Wae?
No plans yet. Why?
수진 Sujin
한강 공원에 같이 가지 않을래? 날씨 좋을 것 같아.
Han-gang gongwon-e gachi gaji anheullae? Nalssi jo-eul geot gata.
Want to go to Han River Park together? The weather looks like it'll be nice.
지영 Jiyoung
좋아! 몇 시에 만날까?
Joa! Myeot si-e mannalka?
Sounds good! What time should we meet?
수진 Sujin
오후 3시 어때? 여의도역에서 만나자.
Ohu sesi eottae? Yeouido-yeok-eseo mannaja.
How about 3 PM? Let's meet at Yeouido Station.
3 Invitations (초대)
Inviting someone to dinner or a wedding requires specific polite phrasing. Note how speech formality shifts between close friends and acquaintances.
💬 Dialogue #5 · Dinner Invitation
민준 Minjun
이번 금요일에 저녁 같이 먹을래요?
Ibeon geum-yo-il-e jeonyeok gachi meogeullaeyo?
Would you like to have dinner together this Friday?
지우 Jiwoo
좋아요! 어디서요?
Joayo! Eodiseoyo?
Sounds good! Where?
민준 Minjun
강남역 근처에 맛있는 삼겹살집이 있어요.
Gangnam-yeok geuncheo-e massinneun samgyeopsal-jib-i isseoyo.
There's a great samgyeopsal place near Gangnam Station.
지우 Jiwoo
삼겹살 너무 좋아해요! 몇 시예요?
Samgyeopsal neomu joahaeyo! Myeot si-yeyo?
I love samgyeopsal! What time?
민준 Minjun
저녁 7시 괜찮아요? 제가 예약할게요.
Jeonyeok il-gop-si gwaenchanayo? Jega yeyak-halgeyo.
Is 7 PM okay? I'll make the reservation.
💬 Dialogue #6 · Wedding Invitation
수아 Sua
이거 청첩장이에요. 다음 달에 결혼해요!
Igeo cheongheopjang-ieyo. Daeum dal-e gyeolhon-haeyo!
This is a wedding invitation. I'm getting married next month!
지우 Jiwoo
와, 정말요? 축하해요! 누구랑요?
Wa, jeongmal-yo? Chukahaeyo! Nugu-rang-yo?
Wow, really? Congratulations! Who with?
수아 Sua
작년에 소개팅에서 만난 사람이에요. 꼭 와 주세요!
Jangnyeon-e sogaeting-eseo mannan saram-ieyo. Kkok wa juseyo!
It's someone I met at a blind date last year. Please definitely come!
지우 Jiwoo
당연하죠! 식장이 어디예요? 선물은 뭐가 좋아요?
Dangyeon-hajyo! Sikjang-i eodieyo? Seonmul-eun mwoga joayo?
Of course! Where is the venue? What would be a good gift?
수아 Sua
강남 웨딩홀이에요, 오전 11시. 축의금만 있으면 충분해요!
Gangnam weding-hol-ieyo, ojeon yeolhansi. Chug-ui-geum-man isseumyeon chungbun-haeyo!
It's the Gangnam Wedding Hall, at 11 AM. Just a cash gift is plenty!
4 Family (가족)
Family interactions are central to Korean daily life. These dialogues reflect the natural, warm informality of home conversations.
💬 Dialogue #7 · Coming Home
아들 Son
다녀왔습니다!
Danyeowasseumnida!
I'm home! (lit. "I've been out and returned")
엄마 Mom
어서 와! 오늘 학교 어땠어?
Eoseo wa! Oneul hakgyo eottaesseo?
Welcome back! How was school today?
아들 Son
괜찮았어요. 근데 배고파요. 밥 있어요?
Gwaenchanasseoyo. Geunde baegopayo. Bap isseoyo?
It was fine. But I'm hungry. Is there food?
엄마 Mom
응, 제육볶음 해 놨어. 먼저 씻고 나서 먹어.
Eung, jeyukbokkeum hae nwasseo. Meonjeo ssikgo naseo meogeo.
Yeah, I made spicy pork. Wash up first, then eat.
아들 Son
네! 오늘 숙제 많아서 일찍 잘 것 같아요.
Ne! Oneul sukje manaseo iljjik jal geot gatayo.
Okay! I have a lot of homework today, so I'll probably sleep early.
💬 Dialogue #8 · Waking Up
엄마 Mom
일어나! 학교 늦겠다!
Ireona! Hakgyo neutgessdda!
Get up! You'll be late for school!
아들 Son
조금만 더요... 몇 시예요?
Jogeumman deoyo... Myeot si-yeyo?
Just a little more... What time is it?
엄마 Mom
벌써 7시 반이야. 빨리 일어나서 씻어.
Beolsseo ilgop-si ban-iya. Ppalli ireonaseo ssiseo.
It's already 7:30. Get up quickly and wash.
아들 Son
아, 진짜요? (일어나며) 밥은요?
A, jinjjayo? (ireona-myeo) Babeunyo?
Oh, really? (getting up) What about breakfast?
엄마 Mom
식탁에 있어. 빨리 먹고 나가. 오늘 저녁 늦어?
Siktak-e isseo. Ppalli meokgo naga. Oneul jeonyeok neujeoo?
It's on the dining table. Eat quickly and go. Will you be late tonight?
5 Shopping (쇼핑)
Korean shopping culture spans traditional markets, department stores, and online apps. These 7 dialogues cover the most common retail situations.
💬 Dialogue #9 · Marketplace (전통시장)
손님 Customer
아저씨, 이 사과 얼마예요?
Ajeossi, i sagwa eolmaeyo?
Sir, how much are these apples?
상인 Vendor
열 개에 오천 원이에요.
Yeol gae-e ocheon won-ieyo.
5,000 won for ten.
손님 Customer
좀 깎아 주시면 안 돼요?
Jom kkakka jushimyeon an dwaeyo?
Could you give me a little discount?
상인 Vendor
에이, 이미 싸게 드리는 거예요. 그럼 열두 개에 오천 원!
Ei, imi ssage deulineun geoyeyo. Geureom yeoldu gae-e ocheon won!
Hey, I'm already giving it to you cheap. Okay, twelve for 5,000 won!
손님 Customer
감사합니다! 딸기도 한 박스 주세요.
Gamsahamnida! Ttalgi-do han bakseu juseyo.
Thank you! And one box of strawberries too, please.
💬 Dialogue #10 · Clothing Store
손님 Customer
이 재킷 입어 봐도 돼요?
I jaeket ibeo bwado dwaeyo?
May I try on this jacket?
점원 Staff
물론이죠! 사이즈가 어떻게 되세요?
Mullon-ijyo! Saijeu-ga eotteoke doeseyo?
Of course! What's your size?
손님 Customer
보통 M 사이즈예요. (after trying) 좀 커요. S 있어요?
Botong M saijeu-yeyo. Jom keoyo. S isseoyo?
Usually size M. (after trying) It's a bit big. Do you have S?
점원 Staff
네, 잠깐만요. 다른 색깔도 보여 드릴까요? 검정이랑 흰색 있어요.
Ne, jamkkanman-yo. Dareun saekkaldo boyeo deurilkkayo? Geomjeong-irang hinsaek isseoyo.
Yes, one moment. Shall I show you other colors? We have black and white.
💬 Dialogue #11 · Shoe Store
손님 Customer
이 운동화 신어 봐도 돼요? 발 사이즈는 265예요.
I undonghwa sineo bwado dwaeyo? Bal saijeu-neun i-baek-yukship-o-yeyo.
May I try these sneakers? My foot size is 265.
점원 Staff
잠깐만요... 여기 있어요. 신어 보세요.
Jamkkanman-yo... Yeogi isseoyo. Sineo boseyo.
One moment... Here you go. Please try them on.
손님 Customer
발볼이 좀 불편해요. 더 넓은 거 있어요?
Balbori jom bulpyeon-haeyo. Deo neolbeun geo isseoyo?
The toe box is a bit uncomfortable. Do you have a wider option?
점원 Staff
같은 디자인으로 와이드 버전이 있어요. 가져다 드릴게요.
Gateun dijain-euro waideu beojeon-i isseoyo. Gajyeoda deurilgeyo.
We have a wide version of the same design. I'll bring it for you.
💬 Dialogue #12 · Electronics Store
손님 Customer
핸드폰 바꾸려는데요, 추천해 주실 수 있어요? 예산은 100만 원 정도예요.
Haendeupon bakkeuryeoneundeyo, chucheon-hae jusil su isseoyo? Yesan-eun baengman won jeongdo-yeyo.
I'd like to change my phone. Can you recommend one? My budget is around 1,000,000 won.
점원 Staff
그럼 갤럭시 S25 어떠세요? 카메라가 정말 좋고 배터리도 오래가요.
Geureom Galaxy S25 eotteoseyo? Kamera-ga jeongmal joko baeteori-do orae-gayo.
How about the Galaxy S25? The camera is great and the battery lasts long.
손님 Customer
할부 가능해요?
Halbu ganeung-haeyo?
Is installment payment available?
점원 Staff
네, 24개월 무이자 할부 가능해요.
Ne, seumsa gaewol mu-ija halbu ganeung-haeyo.
Yes, 24-month interest-free installment is available.
💬 Dialogue #13 · Furniture Store
손님 Customer
책상 찾고 있는데요. 심플하고 서랍 있는 걸로요.
Chaeksang chatgo inneundeyo. Simpeul-hago seorap inneun geollo-yo.
I'm looking for a desk. Something simple with drawers.
점원 Staff
요즘 이 스타일이 인기예요. 배송도 무료예요.
Yojeum i seutail-i inggi-yeyo. Baesong-do muryo-yeyo.
This style is popular lately. Delivery is also free.
손님 Customer
조립도 돼요? 저 혼자 못 할 것 같아서요.
Jorip-do dwaeyo? Jeo honja mot hal geot gatasseoyo.
Is assembly available too? I don't think I can do it alone.
점원 Staff
네, 조립 서비스는 3만 원 추가예요.
Ne, jorip seobiseu-neun samman won chuga-yeyo.
Yes, the assembly service is an extra 30,000 won.
💬 Dialogue #14 · Cosmetics Store
손님 Customer
지성 피부에 맞는 선크림 찾고 있어요.
Jiseong pibu-e manneun seonkeurim chatgo isseoyo.
I'm looking for a sunscreen suited for oily skin.
직원 Staff
이게 요즘 잘 나가요. 기름기 없이 산뜻해요. 테스터 써 보실래요?
Ige yojeum jal nagayo. Gireum-gi eopsi sandeutaheyo. Teseuteo sseo bosillaeyo?
This one is selling well lately. It's light without greasiness. Would you like to try the tester?
손님 Customer
좋네요! 얼마예요?
Jonneyo! Eolmaeyo?
It's nice! How much is it?
직원 Staff
3만 원이에요. 지금 하나 사시면 하나 더 드려요!
Samman won-ieyo. Jigeum hana ashi-myeon hana deo deuryeoyo!
It's 30,000 won. Buy one now and we'll give you another one free!
💬 Dialogue #15 · Bookstore
손님 Customer
혹시 외국인용 한국어 문법 책 있어요?
Hoksi oeguginyong hangugeo munbeop chaek isseoyo?
Do you by any chance have Korean grammar books for foreigners?
직원 Staff
네, 외국어 학습 코너가 2층에 있어요.
Ne, oegungo haksseup koneo-ga ichung-e isseoyo.
Yes, the foreign language learning section is on the 2nd floor.
손님 Customer
감사해요. 그리고 이 소설 최신판 재고 있어요?
Gamsahaeyo. Geurigo i soseol choesinpan jaego isseoyo?
Thanks. Also, do you have stock of the latest edition of this novel?
직원 Staff
죄송하지만 지금은 품절이에요. 주문하시면 3~5일 걸려요.
Joesonghajiman jigeum-eun pumjeol-ieyo. Jumun-hashimyeon sam-o-il geollyeoyo.
I'm sorry, it's sold out right now. If you order it, it'll take 3–5 days.
6 On a Date (데이트)
Korean dating culture has its own rich vocabulary — from the blind date (소개팅) to confessing feelings (고백). These dialogues cover the full arc.
💬 Dialogue #16 · Blind Date (소개팅)
준혁 Junhyuk
안녕하세요! 저는 이준혁이에요. 많이 기다리셨어요?
Annyeonghaseyo! Jeoneun Lee Junhyuk-ieyo. Mani gidarisyeosseoyo?
Hello! I'm Lee Junhyuk. Did I keep you waiting long?
수아 Sua
아니에요! 저도 방금 왔어요. 저는 최수아예요.
Anieyo! Jeodo banggeum wasseoyo. Jeoneun Choi Sua-yeyo.
Not at all! I just got here too. I'm Choi Sua.
준혁 Junhyuk
여기 분위기 좋네요. 뭐 마실 거예요?
Yeogi bunwigi jonneyo. Mwo masil geoyeyo?
The atmosphere here is nice. What will you have to drink?
수아 Sua
아이스 아메리카노요. 그런데 직업이 어떻게 되세요?
Aiseu Americano-yo. Geureonde jigeop-i eotteoke doeseyo?
Iced Americano for me. By the way, what do you do for work?
준혁 Junhyuk
디자이너예요. 수아 씨는요?
Dijaineoye-yo. Sua ssi-neun-yo?
I'm a designer. What about you, Sua?
💬 Dialogue #17 · Movie Date
준혁 Junhyuk
무슨 영화 볼까요?
Museun yeonghwa bolkkayo?
Which movie shall we watch?
수아 Sua
이 로맨스 영화 어때요? 평점이 높던데요.
I romaenseu yeonghwa eottaeyo? Pyeongjeom-i nopdeonde-yo.
How about this romance film? I heard the ratings are high.
준혁 Junhyuk
좋아요! 팝콘도 사요?
Joayo! Papkon-do sayo?
Sounds good! Shall we get popcorn too?
수아 Sua
당연하죠! 버터 팝콘이랑 콜라 주세요. 제가 살게요.
Dangyeon-hajyo! Beoteo papkon-irang kolla juseyo. Jega salgeyo.
Of course! Butter popcorn and cola, please. I'll pay.
💬 Dialogue #18 · Park
준혁 Junhyuk
벚꽃이 이렇게 예쁠 줄 몰랐어요. 자주 와요?
Beotkkochi ireoke yeppul jul mollasseoyo. Jaju wayo?
I didn't know the cherry blossoms would be this beautiful. Do you come here often?
수아 Sua
봄마다 와요. 산책할 때 스트레스가 풀려요. 준혁 씨도 산책 좋아해요?
Bommada wayo. Sanchaekhal ttae seuteureseu-ga pullyeoyo. Junhyuk ssi-do sanchaek joahaeyo?
I come every spring. Walking relieves my stress. Do you like walking too, Junhyuk?
준혁 Junhyuk
네, 특히 한강에서요. 다음에 한강 피크닉 같이 해요!
Ne, teugi Han-gang-eseoyo. Daeume Han-gang pikeunik gachi haeyo!
Yes, especially along the Han River. Let's do a Han River picnic together next time!
수아 Sua
기대돼요!
Gidae-dwaeyo!
I'm looking forward to it!
💬 Dialogue #19 · Confessing (고백)
준혁 Junhyuk
수아 씨, 사실 드릴 말씀이 있어요.
Sua ssi, sasil deuril malsseum-i isseoyo.
Sua, there's actually something I'd like to tell you.
수아 Sua
뭔데요? 표정이 왜 그래요?
Mwondeyo? Pyojeong-i wae geulaeyo?
What is it? Why do you have that expression?
준혁 Junhyuk
처음 만난 날부터 좋았어요. 저랑 사귀어 주실래요?
Cheoeum mannan nalbuto joasseoyo. Jeong-ang sagwieeo jushillaeyo?
I've liked you since the day we first met. Will you go out with me?
수아 Sua
저도... 준혁 씨 좋아했어요. 좋아요!
Jeodo... Junhyuk ssi joahaesseoyo. Joayo!
I... liked you too, Junhyuk. Yes!
준혁 Junhyuk
진짜요? 너무 기뻐요! 앞으로 잘 부탁드려요.
Jinjjayo? Neomu gippeoyo! Ap-euro jal butakdeuryeoyo.
Really? I'm so happy! I look forward to being with you.
💬 Dialogue #20 · Rejection (거절)
민수 Minsu
지은 씨, 사실 좋아해요. 사귀어 줄 수 있어요?
Jieun ssi, sasil joahaeyo. Saguieo jul su isseoyo?
Jieun, I actually like you. Would you go out with me?
지은 Jieun
고마워요. 근데 저는 지금 연애할 생각이 없어요. 죄송해요.
Gomaweoyo. Geunde jeoneun jigeum yeonaehul saenggak-i eopseoyo. Joesonghaeyo.
Thank you. But I'm not thinking about dating right now. I'm sorry.
민수 Minsu
괜찮아요. 솔직하게 말해 줘서 고마워요. 그래도 친구로 지낼 수 있죠?
Gwaenchanayo. Soljik-age malhae jwoseo gomaweoyo. Geuraedo chingu-ro jinaelsu itjyo?
It's okay. Thank you for being honest. We can still be friends, right?
지은 Jieun
물론이죠. 불편하지 않다면요.
Mullon-ijyo. Bulpyeonhaji anhdamyeon-yo.
Of course. As long as it's not uncomfortable for you.
7 At Work (직장에서)
Korean workplace culture is formal and hierarchical. These dialogues reflect real office conversations — from meetings to job interviews to the all-important company dinner (회식).
💬 Dialogue #21 · Overtime Work (야근)
팀장 Team Lead
오늘도 야근이에요?
Oneuldo yakeun-ieyo?
Are you working overtime again today?
직원 Employee
네, 내일 발표가 있어서요. 팀장님, 이 자료 검토 좀 해 주시겠어요?
Ne, naeil balpyo-ga isseoseoyo. Timjang-nim, i jaryo geomto jom hae jushigeseoyo?
Yes, I have a presentation tomorrow. Team lead, could you review these materials?
팀장 Team Lead
잠깐 봐줄게. (reviews) 3페이지에 오타 있어. 수정해.
Jamkkan bwajulge. Sampeyiji-e ota isseo. Sujeong-hae.
Let me take a quick look. (reviews) There's a typo on page 3. Fix it.
직원 Employee
감사합니다! 내일 발표 너무 걱정돼요.
Gamsahamnida! Naeil balpyo neomu geokjeong-dwaeyo.
Thank you! I'm really worried about tomorrow's presentation.
팀장 Team Lead
잘 할 수 있어. 준비 많이 했잖아. 파이팅!
Jal hal su isseo. Junbi mani haetjanha. Paiting!
You can do it. You've prepared a lot. Fighting!
💬 Dialogue #22 · Meeting (회의)
부장 Manager
자, 회의 시작하겠습니다. 지난주 매출 결과 발표해 주세요.
Ja, hoeui sijakaghesseumnida. Jinanju maeul gyeolgwa balpyo-hae juseyo.
Alright, let's start the meeting. Please present last week's sales results.
직원 Employee
네. 지난주 매출이 전주 대비 15% 증가했습니다.
Ne. Jinanju maeul-i jeonju daebi sibo-peurosento jeunggahaessseumnida.
Yes. Last week's sales increased by 15% compared to the previous week.
부장 Manager
잘 됐네요. 이번 달 목표는 어떻게 잡을 건가요?
Jal dwaenneyo. Ibeon dal mokpyo-neun eotteoke jabeul geongayo?
Well done. What target are we setting for this month?
직원 Employee
20% 성장을 목표로 하겠습니다. 진행 상황은 매주 보고 드리겠습니다.
Isipiro seongjang-eul mokpyo-ro haghessseumnida. Jinhaeng sanghwang-eun maeju bogo deurigessseumnida.
We'll target 20% growth. I'll report the progress every week.
💬 Dialogue #23 · Work Schedule
선배 Senior
이번 주 일정이 어떻게 돼요?
Ibeon ju iljeong-i eotteoke dwaeyo?
What does your schedule look like this week?
후배 Junior
월요일엔 팀 미팅, 수요일엔 외부 미팅이 있어요. 오후는 비교적 여유 있어요.
Woryoil-en tim miting, suyoil-en oebu miting-i isseoyo. Ohu-neun bigyojeok yeoyu isseoyo.
Monday I have a team meeting, Wednesday an external meeting. Afternoons are relatively free.
선배 Senior
화요일 오전에 자료 검토 같이 하면 어때요? 10시요.
Hwayoil ojeon-e jaryo geomto gachi hamyeon eottaeyo? Yeolsi-yo.
How about reviewing the documents together on Tuesday morning? At 10?
후배 Junior
네, 괜찮아요. 알겠습니다.
Ne, gwaenchanayo. Algesseumnida.
Yes, that works. Understood.
💬 Dialogue #24 · Getting a Job (취업 면접)
면접관 Interviewer
자기소개 해 주시겠어요?
Jagisogae hae jushigeseoyo?
Could you introduce yourself?
지원자 Applicant
네. 저는 김민준이라고 합니다. 마케팅 분야에서 3년 경력이 있습니다.
Ne. Jeoneun Kim Minjun-irago hamnida. Maketing bunya-eseo samnyeon gyeongnyeok-i isseumnida.
Yes. My name is Kim Minjun. I have 3 years of experience in marketing.
면접관 Interviewer
왜 저희 회사에 지원하셨어요?
Wae jeohi hoesa-e jiwon-hasheosseoyo?
Why did you apply to our company?
지원자 Applicant
귀사의 혁신적인 문화와 글로벌 프로젝트에 기여하고 싶었습니다.
Gwisa-ui hyeoksinjeogin munhwa-wa geullobeol peurojeoteu-e giyeo-hago sipeossseumnida.
I wanted to contribute to your company's innovative culture and global projects.
면접관 Interviewer
마지막으로 궁금한 것 있으세요?
Majimageuro gunggeumhan geot isseuseoyo?
Finally, do you have any questions?
지원자 Applicant
입사 후 교육 과정이 어떻게 되는지 여쭤봐도 될까요?
Ibsa hu gyoyuk gwajeong-i eotteoke doeneun-ji yeojwobwado doelkkayo?
May I ask what the training program looks like after joining?
💬 Dialogue #25 · Company Dinner (회식)
부장 Manager
오늘 수고 많았어요. 다 같이 회식해요!
Oneul sugo manasseoyo. Da gachi hoesinghaeyo!
Great work today everyone. Let's all go out for team dinner!
직원 Employee
좋아요! 어디로 가요?
Joayo! Eodiro gayo?
Sounds good! Where are we going?
부장 Manager
근처 삼겹살집 어때요? 제가 쏠게요!
Geuncheo samgyeopsal-jib eottaeyo? Jega ssolgeyo!
How about the samgyeopsal place nearby? My treat!
직원들 All
감사합니다! 건배!
Gamsahamnida! Geonbae!
Thank you! Cheers!
8 School (학교)
Academic Korean involves specific polite forms when speaking to teachers and the informal speech used between classmates.
💬 Dialogue #26 · Class
학생 Student
선생님, 이 문법 다시 설명해 주시겠어요? 헷갈려요.
Seonsaengnim, i munbeop dasi seolmyeong-hae jushigeseoyo? Hetgallyeoyo.
Teacher, could you explain this grammar again? I'm confused.
선생님 Teacher
물론이죠. 어떤 부분이 어려워요?
Mullon-ijyo. Eotteon bupun-i eoryeowo-yo?
Of course. Which part is difficult?
학생 Student
-아/어서 랑 -(으)니까 차이가 헷갈려요.
-a/eoseo-rang -(eu)nikka chai-ga hetgallyeoyo.
I'm confused about the difference between -아/어서 and -(으)니까.
선생님 Teacher
좋은 질문이에요. -아/어서는 순서나 객관적 이유, -(으)니까는 더 주관적인 이유에 써요.
Joeun jilmun-ieyo. -a/eoseo-neun sunseo-na gaekgwanjeok iyu, -(eu)nikka-neun deo jukgwanjeok-in iyu-e sseoyo.
Great question. -아/어서 is for sequence or objective reasons; -(으)니까 is for more subjective reasons.
학생 Student
아, 이제 이해했어요! 감사합니다.
A, ije ihahaesseoyo! Gamsahamnida.
Ah, I understand now! Thank you.
💬 Dialogue #27 · Exam (시험)
수진 Sujin
어제 시험 어땠어?
Eoje siheom eottaesseo?
How was yesterday's exam?
지영 Jiyoung
너무 어려웠어. 마지막 문제 못 풀었어. 너는?
Neomu eoryeowosseo. Majimak munje mot pureosseo. Neoneun?
It was so hard. I couldn't solve the last problem. What about you?
수진 Sujin
나도. 열심히 했는데 막상 시험장에서 긴장했어.
Nado. Yeolsimhi haessneunde mak-sang siheomjang-eseo ginjang-haesseo.
Me too. I studied hard, but I got nervous at the actual test site.
지영 Jiyoung
점수 언제 나와? 기다리는 게 더 힘들다.
Jeomsu eonje nawa? Gidarineun ge deo himdulda.
When do the results come out? Waiting is even harder.
수진 Sujin
다음 주 금요일이래. 그냥 잊어버리고 주말 즐기자.
Daeum ju geumyo-il-irae. Geunyang ijeo-beorigo jumal jeulgija.
I heard next Friday. Let's just forget about it and enjoy the weekend.
9 Food (음식)
Eating is a social ritual in Korea. From ordering in a restaurant to cooking with friends and calling in a delivery, these dialogues cover every food situation.
💬 Dialogue #28 · Restaurant
손님 Customer
여기요! 주문해도 될까요?
Yeogiyo! Jumun-haedo doelkkayo?
Excuse me! May we order?
직원 Staff
네, 뭐로 드릴까요?
Ne, mworo deurilkkayo?
Yes, what will you have?
손님 Customer
된장찌개 하나랑 제육볶음 하나 주세요. 공기밥 두 개도요.
Doenjang-jjigae hana-rang jeyukbokkeum hana juseyo. Gonggibap du gae-do-yo.
One doenjang-jjigae and one spicy pork, please. And two bowls of rice too.
직원 Staff
알겠습니다. 잠시만 기다려 주세요.
Algesseumnida. Jamsi-man gidaryo juseyo.
Understood. Please wait a moment.
💬 Dialogue #29 · Coffee Shop
바리스타 Barista
안녕하세요! 주문하시겠어요?
Annyeonghaseyo! Jumun-hashigeseoyo?
Hello! What would you like to order?
손님 Customer
아이스 카페라떼 톨 사이즈 하나 주세요. 설탕 빼고요.
Aiseu kapelatte tol saijeu hana juseyo. Seoltang bbaego-yo.
One tall iced café latte, please. Without sugar.
바리스타 Barista
매장에서 드시나요, 테이크아웃이에요? 성함이 어떻게 되세요?
Maejang-eseo deushinnayo, teikeuaot-ieyo? Seongham-i eotteoke doeseyo?
For here or takeaway? What's your name?
손님 Customer
매장에서 먹을게요. 이름은 민수예요.
Maejang-eseo meogeulgeyo. Ireum-eun Minsu-yeyo.
For here, please. My name is Minsu.
💬 Dialogue #30 · Friend's House
지영 Jiyoung (Host)
어서 와! 오랜만이야. 들어와.
Eoseo wa! Oraenman-iya. Deureo-wa.
Come in! Long time no see. Come inside.
수진 Sujin (Guest)
고마워. 집 완전 예쁘다! 새로 꾸몄어? 이거 사 왔어.
Gomaweo. Jip wanjeon yeppeudda! Saero kkumyeosseo? Igeo sa wasseo.
Thanks. Your place is so pretty! Did you redecorate? I brought this for you.
지영 Jiyoung
고마워! 배고프지? 잡채랑 갈비찜 해 놨어.
Gomaweo! Baegopeuji? Japchae-rang galbijjim hae nwasseo.
Thanks! Are you hungry? I made japchae and braised short ribs.
수진 Sujin
와, 냄새만 맡아도 맛있겠다! 잘 먹겠습니다.
Wa, naemsae-man matado masitgessdda! Jal meokgesseumnida.
Wow, it smells amazing just from here! Thanks for the meal.
💬 Dialogue #31 · Cooking Together
수진 Sujin
오늘 뭐 요리할까?
Oneul mwo yorihalkka?
What should we cook today?
지영 Jiyoung
비빔밥 어때? 채소 다 있을 것 같은데.
Bibimbap eottae? Chaeso da isseul geot gateunde.
How about bibimbap? I think we have all the vegetables.
수진 Sujin
좋아! 당근이랑 시금치 썰어 줄 수 있어? 나는 고추장 소스 만들게.
Joa! Danggeun-irang sigeumchi sseoreo jul su isseo? Naneun gochujang soseu mandeulge.
Great! Can you slice the carrots and spinach? I'll make the gochujang sauce.
지영 Jiyoung
응! 계란 후라이도 얹으면 더 맛있겠다!
Eung! Gyeran hurai-do eonjeu-myeon deo masitgessdda!
Sure! It'll be even tastier with a fried egg on top!
💬 Dialogue #32 · Ordering Delivery (배달 주문)
수진 Sujin
뭐 시켜 먹을까? 배달의민족 열어봐.
Mwo sikyeo meogeulkka? Baedaluiminjeok yeoreobwa.
What should we order? Open Baemin (delivery app).
지영 Jiyoung
피자 어때? 불고기 피자랑 치킨 세트.
Pija eottae? Bulgogi pija-rang chikin seteu.
How about pizza? Bulgogi pizza and a chicken set.
수진 Sujin
최소 주문 금액 맞춰야 해. 콜라도 추가하자.
Choeso jumun geumek matchueo-ya hae. Kolla-do chuga-haja.
We need to meet the minimum order amount. Let's add a cola too.
지영 Jiyoung
오케이! 배달 시간이 40분이래. 빨리 시키자, 배고파!
Okei! Baedal sigan-i sasip bun-irae. Ppalli sikija, baegopal!
Okay! Delivery is 40 minutes they say. Let's order quickly, I'm hungry!
10 Health (건강)
Medical Korean can be critical in an emergency. Learn to describe symptoms clearly at a pharmacy, hospital, and when telling a friend you're unwell.
💬 Dialogue #33 · Pharmacy (약국)
손님 Customer
두통약 있어요? 머리도 아프고 콧물도 나요.
Dutong-yak isseoyo? Meori-do apeugo konmul-do nayo.
Do you have headache medicine? I have a headache and runny nose.
약사 Pharmacist
그럼 종합 감기약이 더 나을 것 같아요. 이게 잘 들어요.
Geureom jonghap gamgiyak-i deo naeul geot gatayo. Ige jal deureoyo.
Then a general cold medicine would be better. This one works well.
손님 Customer
하루에 몇 번 먹어요?
Haru-e myeot beon meogeoyeo?
How many times a day should I take it?
약사 Pharmacist
하루 세 번, 식후 30분에 드세요. 물 많이 드시고요.
Haru se beon, sikhu samsip-bun-e deuseyo. Mul mani deushigo-yo.
Three times a day, 30 minutes after meals. And drink plenty of water.
💬 Dialogue #34 · Hospital (병원)
환자 Patient
3일 전부터 목이 너무 아파요. 오늘 진찰 받을 수 있을까요?
Samill jeonbuteo mok-i neomu apayo. Oneul jinchal badeul su isseulkkayo?
My throat has been very sore for 3 days. Can I be seen today?
의사 Doctor
열은 있었어요? 다른 증상은요?
Yeol-eun isseosseoyo? Dareun jeungsang-eunyo?
Have you had a fever? Any other symptoms?
환자 Patient
어제부터 미열이 있어요. 38도 정도요. 기침도 조금 나요.
Eojebuteo miyeol-i isseoyo. Samsippal-do jeongdo-yo. Gichim-do jogeum nayo.
I've had a mild fever since yesterday. Around 38 degrees. A slight cough too.
의사 Doctor
편도가 많이 부었네요. 항생제 처방해 드릴게요. 이틀은 쉬시는 게 좋겠어요.
Pyeondo-ga mani bueonneyo. Hangsaengje cheobang-hae deurilgeyo. Iteul-eun shwishineun ge jogessseoyo.
Your tonsils are very swollen. I'll prescribe antibiotics. You should rest for two days.
💬 Dialogue #35 · Not Feeling Well
수진 Sujin
야, 얼굴이 안 좋아 보여. 괜찮아?
Ya, eolgul-i an joa boyeo. Gwaenchana?
Hey, you don't look well. Are you okay?
지영 Jiyoung
아니, 아침부터 머리가 너무 아프고 속이 울렁거려.
Ani, achimbuteo meori-ga neomu apeugo sogi ulleonggeoryeo.
No, I've had a terrible headache since this morning and feel nauseous.
수진 Sujin
밥은 먹었어? 약은 있어? 내가 편의점 다녀올까?
Bab-eun meogeosseo? Yag-eun isseo? Naega pyeonuijeom danyeoolkka?
Did you eat? Do you have medicine? Should I run to the convenience store?
지영 Jiyoung
괜찮아, 그냥 좀 쉬면 나을 것 같아. 챙겨줘서 고마워.
Gwaenchana, geunyang jom shwimyeon naeul geot gata. Chaenggyeojwoseo gomaweo.
It's okay, I think I'll be fine with a bit of rest. Thanks for looking out for me.
📋 Common Symptom Phrases
| Korean | Romanization | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 머리가 아파요 | meori-ga apayo | I have a headache |
| 목이 아파요 | mok-i apayo | My throat hurts |
| 열이 있어요 | yeol-i isseoyo | I have a fever |
| 기침이 나요 | gichim-i nayo | I have a cough |
| 속이 울렁거려요 | sogi ulleonggeoryeoyo | I feel nauseous / My stomach is unsettled |
| 여기가 아파요 | yeogi-ga apayo | It hurts here (point to the area) |
| 알레르기가 있어요 | allereugi-ga isseoyo | I have an allergy |
11 Transportation (교통)
Korea's transport system is world-class. Whether you're in a taxi, on the subway, or boarding a plane, these dialogues prepare you for every journey.
💬 Dialogue #36 · Taxi
승객 Passenger
기사님, 인사동까지 가 주세요.
Gisanim, Insadong-kkaji ga juseyo.
Driver, please take me to Insadong.
기사 Driver
네, 알겠습니다. 지금 막히지 않으면 15분 정도요.
Ne, algesseumnida. Jigeum makhiji aneummyeon sipobun jeongdo-yo.
Yes, understood. About 15 minutes if there's no traffic.
승객 Passenger
카드 되나요?
Kadeu doenayo?
Do you accept card payment?
기사 Driver
네, 됩니다. (arrives) 다 왔어요.
Ne, doebnida. Da wasseoyo.
Yes, we do. (arrives) We're here.
승객 Passenger
감사합니다, 기사님! 수고하세요.
Gamsahamnida, gisanim! Sugo-haseyo.
Thank you, driver! Keep up the good work.
💬 Dialogue #37 · Bus
승객 Passenger
저기요, 이 버스 명동 가요?
Jeogiyo, i beoseu Myeongdong gayo?
Excuse me, does this bus go to Myeongdong?
승객2 Other Passenger
아니요, 이건 종로 방향이에요. 저쪽 정류장에서 402번 타세요.
Aniyo, igeon Jongno banghyang-ieyo. Jeojjok jeongryujang-eseo sabongi-beon taseyo.
No, this goes toward Jongno. Take bus 402 from that stop over there.
승객 Passenger
버스 자주 와요?
Beoseu jaju wayo?
Does the bus come frequently?
승객2 Other Passenger
10분마다 와요. 금방 올 거예요.
Sipbun-mada wayo. Geumbang ol geoyeyo.
It comes every 10 minutes. It'll be here soon.
💬 Dialogue #38 · Subway (지하철)
승객 Passenger
홍대입구역 가려면 어떻게 해요?
Hongdae-ipgu-yeok garyeomyeon eotteoke haeyo?
How do I get to Hongdae Entrance Station?
역무원 Station Staff
2호선 타시면 돼요. 세 정거장이에요. 9번 출구로 나오세요.
Ihoseon tashimyeon dwaeyo. Se jeonggeojang-ieyo. Gubon chulguro naoaseyo.
Take Line 2. It's three stops. Exit through exit 9.
승객 Passenger
교통카드 없으면 어떻게 해요?
Gyotong-kadeu eopseumyeon eotteoke haeyo?
What if I don't have a transit card?
역무원 Station Staff
저쪽 발권기에서 현금으로 1회용 교통카드 구매하시면 돼요.
Jeojjok balkwonggi-eseo hyeongeumero ilhoeyong gyotong-kadeu gumaehashimyeon dwaeyo.
You can buy a single-use transit card with cash at the ticket machine over there.
💬 Dialogue #39 · Airplane (비행기)
승객 Passenger
저기요, 이어폰이 안 되는 것 같아요. 바꿔 주실 수 있어요?
Jeogiyo, ieopon-i an doeneun geot gatayo. Bakkwo jusil su isseoyo?
Excuse me, I think my earphones aren't working. Can you replace them?
승무원 Flight Attendant
죄송합니다. 바로 가져다 드릴게요. 음료는요?
Joesonghamnida. Baro gajyeoda deurilgeyo. Eumlyo-neunyo?
I'm sorry. I'll bring one right away. And a drink?
승객 Passenger
오렌지 주스 주세요. 그리고 담요도 하나 더 주시면 감사하겠어요.
Orenji juseu juseyo. Geurigo damyo-do hana deo jushimyeon gamsahageesseoyo.
Orange juice, please. And I'd appreciate an extra blanket too.
승무원 Flight Attendant
물론이죠. 잠시만 기다려 주세요.
Mullonjyo. Jamsiman gidaryo juseyo.
Of course. Please wait a moment.
💬 Dialogue #40 · Bicycle (자전거)
관광객 Tourist
자전거 빌릴 수 있는 곳이 어디예요?
Jajeongeo billil su inneun goshi eodieyo?
Where can I rent a bicycle?
현지인 Local
따릉이 이용해 본 적 있어요? 서울 공공 자전거예요. 앱으로 대여할 수 있어요.
Ttareungi iyonghae bon jeok isseoyo? Seoul gonggong jajeongeo-yeyo. Aeburo daeyeo-hal su isseoyo.
Have you tried Ttareungi? It's Seoul's public bicycle system. You can rent through an app.
관광객 Tourist
얼마예요? 하루 종일 빌릴 수 있어요?
Eolmaeyo? Haru jonggil billil su isseoyo?
How much is it? Can I rent it for the whole day?
현지인 Local
처음 30분은 천 원이고 하루 권도 있어요. 반납은 아무 정류소나 괜찮아요.
Cheoeum samsip-bun-eun cheon won-igo haru kwon-do isseoyo. Bannab-eun amu jeongryuso-na gwaenchanayo.
The first 30 min is 1,000 won, and there's also a day pass. You can return it to any station.
📋 Key Transport Vocabulary
| Korean | Romanization | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| __역 | __yeok | __ Station (attach station name) |
| __번 출구 | __beon chulgu | Exit number __ (e.g., 3번 출구 = Exit 3) |
| 환승 | hwanseung | Transfer (between lines or modes) |
| 정류장 | jeongnyujang | Bus / bicycle stop / station |
| 막히다 | makhida | To be congested / stuck in traffic |
| 내리다 | naerida | To get off (bus / subway / taxi) |
| 타다 | tada | To board / ride (any vehicle) |