REAL Korean Conversations Explained

About this course

Going to a restaurant, taking a taxi, or buying things in a convenience store are just ordinary scenarios that seem like no big deal. But when these situations are conducted entirely in the Korean language, they can be seriously intimidating for Korean learners. That's why we came up with this language vaccine, which will help you experience such situations and prepare in advance.

This course is based on "REAL" Korean conversations, not just "realistic" Korean conversations. There are no scripts, studio settings, or acting involved. Every interaction is captured spontaneously to show Korean learners authentic conversations between native Koreans. We believe this is the most practical Korean course available, designed for anyone on their journey to mastering the Korean language.

Target level

Levels 3-6

What can you achieve through this course?

  • Experience how native Koreans communicate in everyday situations.
  • Pick up common and colloquial phrases to make your Korean sound more natural.
  • Gain insight into various Korean stores and their cultural nuances.
  • Practice speaking Korean naturally, working on your pronunciation and intonation.

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Lecturers

Seung-wan
Yeji

Course language

English

What can you find inside the course?

  • 100% spontaneous and unscripted Korean conversations in different places
  • Explanation of the key expressions and vocabulary used in each conversation
  • Speaking and pronunciation practice videos using the conversations

Table of contents

  1. At a convenience store
  2. At a Restaurant
  3. At Starbucks
  4. At Subway
  5. At a Drugstore
  6. Doctor's Appointment
  7. At the Pharmacy
  8. Drive-Thru (McDonald's)
  9. Ordering Takeout
  10. Drive-Thru (Starbucks)
  11. Taking a Taxi
  12. At a Clothing Shop
  13. Ordering Street Food
  14. At an Optical Shop
  15. At a Ticket Office
  16. At a Restaurant (2)
  17. At a Bakery
  18. At a Skin Care Clinic
  19. Restaurant Reservation
  20. Working at a Cafe

This course is exclusively available to subscribers.

Join now to begin your Korean learning journey!


Reviews

  1. Michael Lee,

    General question regarding course curriculum. Is there a general search function where I can filter and find courses by key words? (I.e. TOPIK, travel, subject marking particle, etc.) That would be super helpful for surfacing relevant course topics and making sure useful courses get surfaced.

  2. Diana,

    Can you do one for hotel please ๐Ÿ™I work at a hotel as a front desk agent and would love to check them in Korean:)

  3. Michelle Barreto,

    Although Iโ€™m a level 2 learner and this is targeted to level 3-6, this is so helpful is frankly an absolute genius idea!! Just completed my first lesson and looking forward to the rest of the lesson.

    • Talk To Me In Korean,

      All the lessons are going to be really fun! Please look forward to them. ๐Ÿ˜†

  4. Ian Thirlwell,

    I noticed in the restaurant lesson when the owner ended sentences with ์š” it came out as an exaggerated ์•ผ. Is this a dialect thing, or done just for effect?

    • Talk To Me In Korean,

      In colloquial speech, not pronouncing ‘์š”’ accurately can sometimes sound like ‘์—ฌ’ or ‘์•ผ,’ rather than a distinct dialect! : )

  5. Ben Hinrichsen,

    In the restaurant video Seung-wan calls the waiter ์‚ฌ์žฅ๋‹˜, does he say that because the waiter is the owner or because that is a respectful term? Either way I say we start the term ๋‹น์žฅ for a restaurant owner. ๐Ÿ™‚ ๋†๋‹ด์ด์ง€์š”!

    • Seung-wan Yu,

      Well, I got the impression he could be the owner, but I wasn’t completely sure๐Ÿ˜„ I used ‘์‚ฌ์žฅ๋‹˜’ primarily as a way to show respect! Thank you for enjoying the course!

  6. Kirsten,

    This is exactly what I needed. Starbucks and Subway are always so difficult for me. Thank you!!

    • Talk To Me In Korean,

      Thank you for your comment, Kirsten! We hope our course help you feel more at ease when ordering at Starbucks and Subway!๐Ÿฅชโ˜•๏ธ

  7. Shannon,

    This is extremly helpful, I canโ€™t wait to see the other lessons!

    • Talk To Me In Korean,

      You’re going to love the rest of the lessons for sure!๐Ÿ˜‰

  8. Elizabeth A,

    This is so fun! Thanks for the new course ๐Ÿ™‚ I added it right away to my learning center. ํ™”์ดํŒ… ์„ ์ƒ๋‹˜!

    • Talk To Me In Korean,

      That’s a great choice! ์—˜๋ฆฌ์ž๋ฒ ์Šค ๋‹˜, ํ•œ๊ตญ์–ด ๊ณต๋ถ€ ํŒŒ์ดํŒ…! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

  9. Franziska,

    Perfect course. Exactly what I need. Please continue. ๊ฐ์‚ฌํ•ฉ๋‹ˆ๋‹ค.

    • Talk To Me In Korean,

      What a compliment! ๊ฐ์‚ฌํ•ฉ๋‹ˆ๋‹ค!

  10. Jacqueline Koh,

    I thoroughly enjoyed the first lesson and am looking forward to more! Added this to my Course๐Ÿ˜Š

    • Talk To Me In Korean,

      We’re so excited that you “thoroughly” enjoyed the first lesson! You won’t regret adding this one to your course list!๐Ÿ‘

  11. Doha Tangavelou,

    Thank you Seung-Wan for making those videos, really naturally. Please do continue, it’s really interesting.

    • Seung-wan Yu,

      Thanks for your encouraging comment, Doha!๐Ÿ˜„

  12. R Y,

    This is very good. Please continue this.

    • Talk To Me In Korean,

      Thank you! New lessons will keep coming!๐Ÿ˜Š

  13. Tinka_Minina,

    Guys, this course is just incredible!!! Thank you so much, it seems really helpful ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Talk To Me In Korean,

      Thank you for the positive feedback! We can feel your excitement just from your comment and it’s greatly appreciated!๐Ÿฅฐ

  14. Janine,

    This is really helpful and gives me confidence engaging in everyday conversations! I also like the structure of the course, the explanations are perfect to get a better understanding of what’s being said ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Talk To Me In Korean,

      Thank you, Janine! The structured format and explanations are designed to enhance your understanding, and your feedback encourages us! Keep up the good work, and happy learning!๐Ÿ˜‰

  15. KT,

    I am a beginner but like to hear real speech patterns. I really like the explanations and being able to read the transcript. My only wish is that I had the ability, as I do on YouTube, to slow the audio a bit until I can grasp the words. Not only do I live in an area of the US that drawls its speech more slowly, I also have old ears. But otherwise this is terrific, more than I expected in the way of being a lesson. Looking forward to the next lessons!

    • Talk To Me In Korean,

      Yay! That’s great to hear you found the speed control feature! We understand how important it can be, especially for learners and those with different speech patterns. We hope this feature enhances your learning experience even further. Enjoy your next lessons!๐Ÿ™Œ

    • KT,

      Update: I found I can slow the speed. I had to expand the video to find settings. Yay!

  16. haniicu,

    As someone currently living in Korea and still struggling with some of these scenarios, I’m so excited for this course!

    • Talk To Me In Korean,

      If you’re in Korean right now, this is going to be way more helpful and useful! Thank you!๐Ÿ˜Š