🗺️ Say This When You’re Lost in Korea: Easy Korean Directions for Beginners
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Lost in Korea? Don’t panic—just build your sentences like LEGO blocks!
In this post, we’ll guide you through the Korean Speaking Blocks: 길찾기 블럭 (Directions Block)—a step-by-step method to help you speak with confidence when asking for directions.
Perfect for beginners, travelers, and anyone exploring Korean cities for the first time!
🧱 Block 1: Asking for a Place (장소 묻기)
Let’s say you’re looking for a subway station or a bathroom—how do you ask?
Use these go-to expressions:
___ 어디예요? – Where is ___?
화장실 어디에 있어요? – Where’s the bathroom?
이 근처에 ___ 있어요? – Is there a ___ nearby?
___ 어떻게 가요? – How do I get to ___?
🧭 Example:
“지하철역 어디예요?” → Where is the subway station?
🎯 Bonus Tip:
Don’t forget to smile and use polite tone—Koreans really appreciate it!
🧱 Block 2: Talking About Transportation (이동 수단 말하기)
Now that you asked where something is, how do you explain how you’re getting there?
Try these:
버스로 가요. – I go by bus.
지하철 타요. – I take the subway.
걸어서 가요. – I go on foot.
택시 타면 돼요. – You can take a taxi.
🚶 Example:
“공항까지 버스로 가요.” → I go to the airport by bus.
🗣 Try saying your commute out loud with these expressions!
🧱 Block 3: Understanding and Responding to Directions (길 설명 듣기 & 반응하기)
Now it’s time to understand what someone says to you when you ask for directions.
These phrases will help you follow along and reply clearly:
쭉 가세요. – Go straight.
오른쪽으로 가세요. – Go to the right.
왼쪽으로 가세요. – Go to the left.
여기서 멀어요? – Is it far from here?
알겠어요 / 모르겠어요. – I understand / I don’t understand.
감사합니다! – Thank you!
➡️ Example:
“저기 횡단보도 건너서 오른쪽으로 가면 있어요.” → Cross the street and go right.
💬 Even if you only catch a few words, polite responses like “알겠어요!” and “감사합니다!” go a long way!
Practice Time: Build Your Own Sentence!
Now it’s your turn! Try combining your own sentence using the blocks above:
🧭 “화장실 어디예요?”
🚶 “걸어서 가요.”
🗺️ “쭉 가서 오른쪽으로 가세요.”
Want to challenge yourself more? Leave your sentence in the comments or message us on social media—we’d love to see what you build!
Wrap-Up: Korean One Block at a Time
By breaking language into small, clear speaking blocks, you can build real confidence—even as a beginner.
Whether you’re in a subway, on the street, or exploring a new city, these expressions will help you feel prepared and connected.
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