This lesson introduces natural Korean small talk, starting with greetings and simple comments about the weather. It then transitions into asking about language ability and where someone is from. You’ll also learn useful everyday expressions like different ways to say goodbye, asking if someone has eaten, and how to express uncertainty. The lesson focuses on polite Korean, perfect for casual but respectful conversations.

여자: 안녕하세요?

• Hello.

남자: 안녕하세요?

• Hello.

여자: 날씨가 좋습니다.

• It’s good weather.

남자: 네. 그렇습니다.

• Yes. That’s right.

여자: 아! 한국어를 하실 수 있습니까?

• Ah! Can you speak Korean?

남자: 네. 조금요.

• Yes. A little.

여자: 미국에서 오셨어요?

• Are you from America?

남자: 네.

• Yes.

-- Bonus expressions

하지만

• But

아직

• Yet

안녕히 계세요.

• Goodbye (If the other person is staying.)

안녕히 가세요.

• Goodbye (If the other person is leaving.)

점심 드셨어요?

• Have you had lunch?

정말

• Very much

모르겠어요.

• I don’t know.