Public Cheat Sheet
Travel Korean Cheat Sheet
Useful Korean for airports, cafes, taxis, shopping, and asking for help. Practice these slowly before your trip.
Most Useful Pattern
Please give me...
이거 주세요.
igeo juseyo
Please give me this.
물 주세요.
mul juseyo
Please give me water.
Teacher note: Travel Korean gets easier when you learn patterns. First learn “주세요,” then swap the thing you need.
Airport
Arrival and directions
입국심사는 어디예요?
Where is immigration?
수하물 찾는 곳은 어디예요?
Where is baggage claim?
공항버스는 어디에서 타요?
Where do I take the airport bus?
Cafe + Restaurant
Order politely
아이스 아메리카노 하나 주세요.
One iced Americano, please.
포장해 주세요.
Please make it to go.
계산할게요.
I will pay now.
Teacher note: In Korea, short polite phrases are normal in cafes. You do not need a long sentence every time.
Taxi + Directions
Move around Seoul
여기로 가 주세요.
Please go here.
얼마나 걸려요?
How long does it take?
여기서 내려 주세요.
Please let me off here.
Shopping + Help
Ask simple questions
얼마예요?
How much is it?
카드 돼요?
Can I use a card?
도와주세요.
Please help me.
Practice Plan
How to use this sheet
1. Read slowly
Say each phrase slowly and clearly before trying natural speed.
2. Choose five
Pick the five phrases you are most likely to use on your trip.
3. Practice role play
Ashley can practice cafe, taxi, airport, and shopping situations with you.
4. Make it personal
Add your hotel, favorite food, allergy, schedule, or places you plan to visit.