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Start Learning for FreeEvery conversation begins somewhere. This section gives you the social foundation to meet people, exchange pleasantries, and navigate your first interactions in Korean with confidence.
The core of every conversation — 20 essential phrases to greet people at any time of day, say goodbye, and show basic politeness. You will use these from your very first day.
What, where, when, why, and how — 24 question words that unlock any conversation. These short phrases carry enormous power when you don't yet have full vocabulary.
Agreement and disagreement go far beyond yes and no. Learn natural ways to confirm, decline, express uncertainty, and say yes please or no thank you in different contexts.
The vocabulary of social life: making plans, sending invitations, catching up with friends, and the phrases that keep relationships going.
First impressions — how to introduce yourself, ask someone's name, and break the ice in any social situation. The phrases every confident speaker knows.
Numbers and time are woven into every conversation. Whether you are telling the time, handling money, or making plans, this section builds the numerical and temporal vocabulary you will use every single day.
The counting foundation. Master zero through twenty — essential for prices, phone numbers, floor numbers, ages, and quantities of all kinds.
Go beyond twenty: learn hundreds and thousands for shopping, discussing prices, and any serious numerical conversation.
Tell and ask for the time, talk about schedules and appointments. A must-know skill for navigating daily life and making plans.
Today, yesterday, tomorrow, next week — the temporal expressions that anchor everything you say and help you talk about past, present, and future.
Days of the week, months of the year, and all four seasons — the vocabulary for planning, scheduling, and small talk about the calendar.
Food is culture. This is the largest vocabulary pack in the course — from the ingredients in your shopping basket to ordering confidently at a restaurant. Whether you are cooking, shopping, or dining out, this section has you covered.
96 words spanning every corner of the table: meats, vegetables, fruits, grains, beverages, and condiments. Build the vocabulary to shop at markets, cook recipes, and talk about food like a local.
From choosing a table to settling the bill — how to read a menu, call the waiter, place your order, ask for recommendations, and handle any situation in a restaurant.
Shopping for clothes, describing what someone is wearing, and talking about style and appearance. Essential vocabulary for boutiques, markets, and everyday conversation.
Korean opens doors to new countries and cultures. This section prepares you for airports, hotels, and getting around — from booking a room to asking for directions on the street.
Airports, passports, visas, sightseeing — the essential vocabulary for confident traveling. Learn to describe your destination, your plans, and your experiences abroad.
Everything from making a reservation to requesting services at the front desk — the phrases you need for a smooth and comfortable stay.
Ask for directions, understand the answers, and describe where things are. Essential for navigating any unfamiliar city without getting lost.
Buses, trains, taxis, and metro systems — how to buy tickets, ask about routes, and get from A to B wherever you travel.
The language of everyday life: markets, banks, neighborhoods, and the home. This section covers the practical vocabulary you need to live, shop, and get things done — the words that come up every single day.
Prices, payments, and bargaining — from asking how much something costs to handling currency and making purchases. Vocabulary for shops, markets, and any financial transaction.
Bank, pharmacy, police station, hospital, school — the essential city locations for getting things done when you are in an unfamiliar place.
Rooms, furniture, appliances, and neighborhoods — the vocabulary of domestic life and describing where you live to anyone who asks.
Family is one of the first things people ask about when getting to know you. This section gives you the vocabulary to talk about the people closest to you and to express how you genuinely feel.
Parents, siblings, grandparents, cousins, in-laws — the complete family vocabulary. Being able to talk about family connections is essential in almost any conversation.
The language of friendship and social connections — from close friends to acquaintances. How to describe the people in your life and the nature of your relationships.
Happy, sad, angry, nervous, excited, proud — 36 emotional states. Expressing how you feel is one of the most powerful and connecting things you can do in any language.
Whether you are at the doctor's office or simply describing how you feel, knowing the right health vocabulary can make a real difference. This section covers body parts, symptoms, and medical situations — from everyday wellness to emergencies.
Head to toe — 24 essential body part words for medical visits, describing pain or injury, and everyday conversation about health and physical wellbeing.
Doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, prescriptions — the vocabulary you need when health is the priority. Learn to describe symptoms and understand what medical professionals are telling you.
Exercise routines, sleep habits, and healthy living — vocabulary for talking about your lifestyle, fitness habits, and personal wellbeing.
Emergency phrases and urgent vocabulary. Knowing how to call for help or describe a medical emergency in Korean could make a real difference in a critical situation.
From the classroom to the office — this section builds the vocabulary you need in professional and educational environments. Whether you are studying abroad, working with native speakers, or simply curious about the language of work and learning.
Classrooms, subjects, exams, grades, and university life — vocabulary for students, teachers, and anyone talking about education and learning.
Jobs, workplaces, professional roles, and career vocabulary — for networking, job interviews, and everyday professional conversation.
Computers, smartphones, apps, and digital devices — the modern vocabulary that appears in every industry, every workplace, and daily life for people of all ages.
What do you do for fun? Hobbies and interests are among the first things that come up when meeting someone new. This section gives you the vocabulary to share your passions, talk about sports, and connect with native speakers over shared interests.
Reading, cooking, drawing, gaming, traveling — vocabulary for describing what you love to do in your free time. One of the most personal and engaging conversation topics in any language.
Football, basketball, tennis, running, gym — sports vocabulary for fans, players, and anyone who enjoys following or participating in an active lifestyle.
Dogs, cats, birds, and common animals — essential vocabulary for pet owners and animal lovers, and a surprisingly frequent topic in casual, everyday conversation.
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