TOPIK & Beyond

#24: Korean Convenience Stores: A Must-Know for Everyday Life


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Convenience stores in Korea are more than snack stops—they’re a big part of everyday life! In this episode, Eliza breaks down everything you need to know about using a 편의점 like a local. From heating up a 도시락 to sending packages, you'll learn key vocabulary, practical phrases, and a grammar point that shows up often on the TOPIK exam. Plus, test your reading skills with a TOPIK-style question and get inspired to write your own mini passage.

What You’ll Learn:

  • What you can buy and do at Korean convenience stores

  • Useful Korean words and expressions for 편의점 situations

  • Grammar focus: ~(으)ㄹ 수 있다/없다 (expressing ability/inability)

  • TOPIK-style reading question + writing prompt practice


Join the Conversation:
 Share your favorite 편의점 snack or story with Eliza on Instagram @korean.joaacademy!

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TOPIK & BeyondBy Eliza Wang