Korean for Travellers
Intermediate 2 — listening
Every one of the 178 words and sentences in the course, read aloud. Tap any line to hear it.
This page goes with the Intermediate 2 — Want, Can, Must, May course PDF. Keep it open on your phone while you work through the book.
Lesson 1 — What You Want
To want — only after -고
To rest → 쉬고 싶어요
To learn → 배우고 싶어요
To live → 살고 싶어요
To look around, to sightsee
To experience
To shop
To have a listen, to give it a try
What do you want to eat?
I want to live in Korea.
Today I just want to rest.
Lesson 2 — What You Can
To drive → 운전할 수 있어요
To swim
To cook
To read → 읽을 수 있어요
To write; also to use → 써요
To lift, to carry
Alone, by myself
Probably, maybe
I can read Hangul.
Can I use a card here?
I can't go today. Sorry.
Lesson 3 — What You Have To
Early
Late
First, before anything else
Definitely, without fail
Absolutely — stronger, more formal
To prepare → 준비해요
To change (trains) → 갈아타요
To hurry → 서둘러요
I have to get up early tomorrow.
Do I have to change here?
I have to go now. I'm late.
Lesson 4 — What You May, and May Not
To sit → 앉아도 돼요?
To smoke → 피우면 안 돼요
No smoking
Parking
No entry — you will see this on signs
Free of charge
Paid, chargeable
To be possible → 가능해요
May I sit here?
You can't take photos here.
Would it be all right if I spoke Korean?
Lesson 5 — Giving It a Go
Once, just once — softens any suggestion
The first time
Directly, in person, yourself
To recommend → 추천해요
To be famous → 유명해요
To be special
To be fascinating, novel
To be curious → 궁금해요
Have you been to Jeju?
Try this.
What do you recommend?
Lesson 6 — Asking Nicely
To help → 도와주세요
To lend → 빌려주세요
To change, to swap → 바꿔주세요
To let someone know → 알려주세요
To wait for someone
To write it down for someone
Could you write it down here?
Could you take a photo, please?
Could you possibly speak slowly?
Lesson 7 — Checking In
Hello. I'd like to check in.
Do you have a booking? Your name?
Yes, under Michael.
Could I see your passport?
Here you are. Can I leave my bags?
Yes, you can put them over there.
By what time do I have to check out?
By eleven. You mustn't leave later than that.
Could I get one more towel?
Of course. I'll bring one.
Booking, reservation
To cancel → 취소해요
To check, to confirm → 확인해요
Luggage
To leave in someone's care → 맡겨요
Towel
Key
By, until
Could I stay one more night?
Lesson 8 — Asking Permission
Excuse me. May I go in here?
Yes, you may. But you have to take your shoes off.
Can I take photos?
Outside is fine, but you mustn't take them inside.
Understood. I shouldn't touch anything either, right?
That's right, please don't touch.
Would it be all right to rest here a while?
Of course. Make yourself comfortable.
To enter → 들어가요
To leave, to go out → 나가요
To take (a photo) → 찍어요
To touch → 만져요
To take off (shoes, a coat) → 벗어요
To put on (shoes) → 신어요
Please don't
Forbidden — the word inside most red signs
Caution
Entrance
Exit
Toilet
Open for business
Closed for now — literally preparing
Pull
Push
Where is the toilet?
What time do you open?
Lesson 9 — Forty Words for Saying What You Need
It hurts, I'm ill
Head
Stomach
Throat, neck
Leg
A fever
A cough
A cold
Medicine
Hospital, clinic
My head hurts. I need to buy some medicine.
Should I go to a clinic?
Please help me
A problem
A breakdown, out of order
It doesn't work / it's not allowed
Please change it
Please fix it
Please do it again
Please speak slowly
Please say that again
I don't really understand
Reservation, booking
An arrangement, a promise
A plan
Schedule, itinerary
A change (to a booking)
Cancellation
Is it possible?
It's not possible
Is there a seat / space?
Until what time is it open?
I'm glad
I'm sad
I'm angry
I'm worried
I was surprised
I'm embarrassed
I'm bored
It's comfortable, easy
It's uncomfortable, awkward
It's got better
Lesson 10 — Four Patterns Side by Side
I want to eat kimchi but it's too spicy for me.
May I take photos here?
I have to finish it by tomorrow.
Lesson 11 — Softening What You Say
Do you think so? Shall we?
I'll do that then
Ah, so it is
That's right, isn't it
That's the thing, you see
Probably
Just in case
Actually, in fact
As expected, sure enough
Anyway, in any case
Lesson 12 — At the Pharmacy and the Clinic
Hello. Do you have cold medicine?
What's bothering you?
My throat hurts and I have a cough.
No fever?
No. Is the medicine safe? I'm pregnant.
Then I'll give you this one.
How many times a day do I take it?
Three times, after meals.
I'd like to change a booking.
What name is it under?
Daniel. Can I change it to Friday?
There's no space on Friday, I'm afraid.
Then how about Saturday?
Saturday is possible.
A word on the voice
These are synthesised with a Korean voice, not recorded by a person. For single words and short sentences that is accurate and clear, and it is far better than reading romanisation and guessing. It is flatter than a human for longer sentences, and it will not teach you the rhythm of real speech — for that, listen to Koreans, which is free and everywhere.