Guide: OK, everyone, we’re going to visit Changdeok Palace. Please line up at the ticket booth.
Traveler: Do we have to pay for the ticket?
Guide: No, it’s included in your tour package fee.
Traveler: What is this place famous for?
Guide: It’s a UNESCO world heritage site. It’s famous for the Biwon Garden, which means “secret garden.”
Traveler: That’s very interesting. How long do we have here?
Guide: You’ll have one hour of free time. Please meet back here by 3 p.m.
Hairdresser: What kind of style do you want?
Customer: It’s a bit bushy now. Please trim it around the sides and back.
Hairdresser: How short do you want it on top?
Customer: Not too short. About two or three centimeters?
Hairdresser: OK. And how do you want me to part your hair?
Customer: I usually part it from the left and then wax it afterwards.
Hairdresser: Got it. I’ll make it look good!
Staff: Hello, welcome to Watsons. Let me know if you need any help.
Customer: Actually, I’m looking for some lipstick.
Staff: Right over here. Please follow me. Any particular brand?
Customer: I’m not sure. I’m looking for a pink shade.
Staff: How about this one? It comes in glossy or matte. And it’s on sale now. Try this tester.
Customer: Oh, I like it. Thank you.
Staff: My pleasure. Here’s a tissue to wipe it off.
Doctor: Have a seat. What are your symptoms?
Patient: I’ve been coughing a lot. And I have some chest pain.
Doctor: How long have you been coughing?
Patient: About 3 days.
Doctor: Let me listen to your breathing. Please pull up your shirt. It’s going to be a little cold.
Patient: Is it serious?
Doctor: No, don’t worry. It sounds like you have mild bronchitis. I’ll prescribe you some anti-inflammation medicine.
Patient: Hello, I need to see a doctor.
Receptionist: Please fill out this form. Also, may I see your ID?
Patient: I’m just a tourist. I don’t have a Korean registration card.
Receptionist: No problem. Your passport is OK. Do you have any kind of insurance?
Patient: Yes, I have travel insurance.
Receptionist: Good. Please take a seat. I’ll call you when it’s time for your appointment.
Guard: Excuse me, where are you going?
Visitor: I’m here to visit some friends.
Guard: What building do they live in?
Visitor: I don’t know.
Guard: Do you have their contact number?
Visitor: Yes, here it is.
Guard: I’ll call them and tell them you’re here. Please wait.
Man: Officer, I need your help.
Police: What’s wrong? What happened?
Man: I think my bag was stolen. I left it at a restaurant and when I returned, it was gone.
Police: Could you describe the contents of the bag?
Man: It had my wallet and passport.
Police: OK, I’m going to file a report. We will contact you again if there’s any news.
Shopper: Hi, I need to get some data for this phone.
Employee: Do you want a monthly plan or a pre-paid sim card?
Shopper: I’m not really sure, what’s the difference?
Employee: The monthly plan is cheaper but it’s only for people living in Korea. How long are you here for?
Shopper: Just one month.
Employee: You need a sim card then. Will you only be using your phone to access the Internet or for calls and messages as well?
Shopper: Probably just for the Internet.
Employee: In that case, I recommend this card. It gives you unlimited data for 30 days and costs 71,000 won. I’ll help you set it up.
Operator: Thank you for calling the Seoul Global Center. How may I help you?
Caller: Hello, I have a question about my visa.
Operator: OK, let me transfer you to the visa department. Please hold.
Operator 2: visa Department, Hyeon-seob speaking.
Caller: Yes, I’m calling to inquire about my visa. I’d like to switch from a student visa to a work visa.
Operator 2: I see. Unfortunately, it’s difficult for me to give you counseling about your specific situation. I recommend that you visit our center in person. You can visit www.sgc.net to find the center closest to your home.
Caller: Is there anything I need to prepare?
Operator 2: Please bring your visa, a recent financial statement, and your work contract.
Customer: I’d like to open a new savings account.
Bank teller: I need your ID card or passport, please.
Customer: How much is the interest rate?
Bank teller: Because it’s a savings account, it’s only 0.34 percent. If you want a higher rate, you can open an account with a one-year time deposit. That gives you 1.6 percent interest rate, but you have to deposit at least a million won.
Customer: Oh, I think I’ll just stick to the savings account then …
Bank teller: OK, please fill out the marked spaces on this form. When you’re done, please choose your 4-digit password and type it here.