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Ordering street food in Seoul – HearSay

Korean A1

Master essential Korean dining phrases by listening to Sujin and Hyeonu's conversation about ordering street food in Seoul. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

Lessons

Greeting a regular customer
Sujin welcomes Hyeon-u back to her food stall, and Hyeon-u mentions that he is very busy today.
Ordering a portion of food
Sujin asks Hyeon-u what he would like, and Hyeon-u orders one serving of spicy rice cakes.
Talking about food preferences
Hyeon-u asks if the rice cakes are spicy, and he and Sujin talk about whether they like spicy food.
Asking for menu items
Hyeon-u asks if blood sausage is available, but Sujin apologizes and explains that it is sold out for the day.
Ordering a specific quantity
Sujin offers fish cakes instead, and Hyeon-u accepts and orders two of them.
Commenting on food and taste
Sujin serves the fish cakes, and Hyeon-u notices the broth is hot and compliments how delicious it is.
Requesting extra soup at a restaurant
Hyeon-u asks for extra broth and checks if there is an extra charge, learning that broth is free.
Responding to offers during a meal
Sujin brings the spicy rice cakes and offers water, but Hyeon-u says he is fine because he has broth.
Explaining why you are rushing
Hyeon-u finishes his food quickly and explains to Sujin that he has to leave right away for another delivery.
Asking for the bill and payment
Hyeon-u asks for the total price of his meal and checks if he can pay with a card, but Sujin says cards are not accepted.
Finding cash for payment
Sujin asks if Hyeon-u has cash, and Hyeon-u checks his wallet and finds a ten-thousand-won bill.
Paying cash and receiving change
Hyeon-u hands Sujin ten thousand won, and Sujin gives him four thousand won in change.
Talking about future visits
Sujin asks if Hyeon-u is coming back tomorrow and lets him know that blood sausage will be available.
Saying goodbye after dining
Hyeon-u thanks Sujin for the meal, and they exchange warm farewells before seeing each other tomorrow.