Let's practice speaking Korean:Step-by-step practice situation towards intermediate level.

 

Hello! 🙌

I'd like to propose an exciting challenge for those of you who want to improve your Korean speaking skills. 
Speaking practice is one of the most effective and enjoyable ways to learn a language. By engaging in conversations, you can work on pronunciation, intonation, and the natural use of expressions all at once.

Additionally, preparing situational dialogues and discussing them will help build confidence and familiarize you with phrases you can use in real-life situations. Shall we work together to elevate your skills? If you're ready, let's get started! 🎉

Example Guided Dialogue

Take a look at this picture. 

This situation shows a customer at a department store trying to exchange a skirt. 

👉 What might the customer say?

Please tell me your answer.

👉 How would the store clerk respond?

Please tell me your answer.

Let’s use this image as a starting point to create a realistic conversation.

For example, how can the customer request an exchange if the skirt size doesn’t fit or if they want a different color? 

What steps might the clerk take to guide the customer through the exchange process? 

Let’s practice taking on different roles and speaking in Korean as if it’s a real situation!

Situation
직원: 어서 오세요. 어떻게 오셨습니까?
손님: 안녕하세요. 제가 며칠 전에 여기에서 치마를 샀는데요.

Reason
직원: 아, 치마와 관련해서 어떤 문제가 있으신가요?
손님: 네, 집에서 입어 보니까 치마가 너무 작아서 불편했어요. 그래서 다른 사이즈로 교환하고 싶어요.

Request

직원: 알겠습니다. 혹시 바꾸고 싶은 사이즈와 색깔이 있으신가요?
손님: 네, 한 사이즈 더 큰 걸로 바꾸고 싶고요. 색깔도 바꿀 수 있을까요? 파란색으로 부탁드려요.
직원: 물론입니다. 영수증을 보여주실 수 있을까요?
손님: 네, 여기 있습니다.
직원: 감사합니다. 확인 후 바로 교환 도와드리겠습니다.

Step-by-step method

Let’s go through the steps once more to understand and practice the conversation. Each step will help you build a natural dialogue. Here’s a guide you can follow to prepare and practice:

1. Understanding the Situation

• This step focuses on understanding the background and starting point of the conversation.
  • Flow of the conversation: The customer (student) enters the department store and begins the exchange request.
  • Practice sentences:
    • Staff: "어서 오세요. 어떻게 오셨습니까?"
    • Customer: "안녕하세요. 제가 며칠 전에 여기에서 치마를 샀는데요."
  • Goal: Practice greetings and explaining the situation.

2. Explaining the Reason

• In this step, the customer explains why they are requesting an exchange.
  • Flow of the conversation: The customer describes the specific issue with the product.
  • Practice sentences:
    • Staff: "아, 치마와 관련해서 어떤 문제가 있으신가요?"
    • Customer: "네, 집에서 입어 보니까 치마가 너무 작아서 불편했어요. 그래서 다른 사이즈로 교환하고 싶어요."
  • Goal: Practice explaining issues clearly and accurately.

3. Making a Request

• The customer makes a specific request for the exchange.
  • Flow of the conversation: The customer asks for a particular size and color, and the staff confirms the details.
  • Practice sentences:
    • Staff: "알겠습니다. 혹시 바꾸고 싶은 사이즈와 색깔이 있으신가요?"
    • Customer:  "네, 한 사이즈 더 큰 걸로 바꾸고 싶고요. 색깔도 바꿀 수 있을까요? 파란색으로 부탁드려요."
    • Staff: "물론입니다. 영수증을 보여주실 수 있을까요?"
    • Customer: "네, 여기 있습니다."
  • Goal: Practice expressing requests clearly and naturally.

4. Wrapping up the Conversation

• The staff confirms the request and concludes the interaction.
• Flow of the conversation: The staff explains the exchange process and completes the request.
• Practice sentences:
  • Staff: "감사합니다. 확인 후 바로 교환 도와드리겠습니다."
• Goal: Practice wrapping up the conversation with polite expressions.

Your dedication to practicing Korean speaking is truly inspiring! Learning a new language can sometimes feel challenging, but your consistent effort and determination will undoubtedly pay off. It's perfectly okay to make mistakes—they are an essential part of the learning process.

Have confidence in yourself and enjoy the experience of expressing yourself in Korean. You’ve already taken an amazing first step, and I’m excited to see you continue to grow and succeed. Keep going and never give up—you're doing great! You've got this! 🌟