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천천히 말해 주세요: How to Ask Someone to Speak Slowly in Korean

Learn how to say “Please speak slowly” in Korean, pronounce it naturally, and use it politely in everyday conversations.

Pronunciation

Hear and pronounce the difference between the Korean vowels ㅓ and ㅗ with simple mouth-position tips and useful examples.

Culture

Understand how age, familiarity, and social context influence Korean speech levels without overcomplicating your first conversations.

Travel Korean

Learn how to ask “How much is this?” and use a few practical Korean phrases in markets, cafés, and shops.

Common Mistake

Learn the natural difference between 전에, 후에, and -고 나서—and why 일 후에 sounds awkward for “after work.”

Common Mistake

Learn the difference between 아쉽다 and 아깝다, two Korean words often translated as “what a shame” but used in different situations.

Korean Culture

Learn what 눈치 means, why it matters in Korean culture, and how Koreans use 눈치가 있다, 눈치가 없다, and 눈치가 빠르다.

Daily Phrase

Learn how Koreans naturally say “I’m a little hungry” or “I’m feeling peckish.”

Daily Phrase

Learn the difference between 이게 얼마 만이야? and 잘 지냈어?—two expressions Koreans actually use when they meet someone after a long time.

Practical phrase

Learn how 괜찮아요 naturally and politely communicates “No, thank you” in Korean.

Daily Phrase

Learn how to use 네? and 다시 한 번만 말씀해 주세요 when you miss what someone says, plus useful Korean café questions and answers.

Daily Phrase

Learn the difference between 피곤해요, 졸려요, 힘들어요, and 지쳤어요—and how Koreans describe everything from sleepiness to total exhaustion.

Daily Phrase

Learn how to say “I miss you” naturally in Korean with 보고 싶어요, choose the right speech level, and understand the deeper nuance of 그리워요.