This lesson teaches a simple and practical Korean conversation for first-time interactions. You’ll learn how to politely ask if someone speaks a language, respond with your ability, and ask where someone is from. It uses formal Korean expressions, making it perfect for respectful, real-life situations with people you’ve just met.

남자: 실례지만. 영어를 하실 수 있습니까?

• Excuse me. Can you speak English?

여자: 아니요. 못해요. 한국어를 하실 수 있습니까?

• No. I can’t. Can you speak Korean?

남자: 네. 조금 할 수 있습니다.

• Yes. I can speak a little.

여자: 미국에서 오셨어요?

• Are you from America?

남자: 네. 미국에서 왔습니다.

• Yes. I came from America.

-- Bonus expressions

조금요.

• A little.