The Rocket Korean team has created this free lesson so you know the questions to ask, and some different ways to reply. That way you can be sure everyone will arrive on the same day at the same time!
You’ll learn lots of useful Korean vocabulary that you can use in all kinds of Korean conversations. Take your time, listen carefully to the Korean pronunciation, and practice saying the words and phrases aloud. Let’s go!
Resources for further reading:
Phrases for Meeting in Korean
Before we jump into scheduling some social gatherings in Korean, here are a few tips. Although younger Koreans are very westernized, remember to use correct formal expressions when talking to older Korean people. Also, Koreans can be quite sensitive to appearance. Appropriate dress is very important.
In Korea, going out often means hanging out at various types of 방 (bang), literally "room"—businesses that offer inexpensive entertainment options. Here are some of them:
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Invitations
Now, let’s have a look at some phrases that are useful to know when inviting someone out:
Responding to Invitations
Here are some common ways to respond to invitations:
Arranging to Meet
You’ll find that Koreans don’t tend to meet at each others' home before they go out. The most common place to meet is near a subway station, in front of a department store, or the place they plan to go.
That’s it for this lesson. I hope you enjoyed it!
If you want more lessons on Korean time then I recommend these ones!
- all the months in Korean
- learn the seasons in Korean
- all about telling the time in Korean
- pronouncing the days of the week in Korean
안녕히 가세요! (Annyeonghi gaseyo!) "Goodbye!"
Sujung Lee: Rocket Korean