Lesson 9 · Beginner 1 · A1
Getting Around: Transport & Directions
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Seoul has one of the best subway systems in the world, but you will still need to ask for directions, talk to taxi drivers and find the right exit. These phrases will help you get anywhere in Korea with confidence.
🎯 Learning goals
After this lesson you will be able to:
- Ask for and understand simple directions
- Use the subway, buses and taxis
💬 Key phrases
지하철역이 어디예요?
jihacheollyeogi eodiyeyo?
Where is the subway station?
여기에서 멀어요?
yeogieseo meoreoyo?
Is it far from here?
걸어서 얼마나 걸려요?
georeoseo eolmana geollyeoyo?
How long does it take on foot?
오른쪽 / 왼쪽
oreunjjok / oenjjok
right / left
쭉 가세요
jjuk gaseyo
Go straight
명동으로 가 주세요
myeongdongeuro ga juseyo
To Myeongdong, please (taxi)
여기에서 세워 주세요
yeogieseo sewo juseyo
Please stop here
이 버스 강남 가요?
i beoseu gangnam gayo?
Does this bus go to Gangnam?
몇 번 출구예요?
myeot beon chulguyeyo?
Which exit number?
길을 잃었어요
gireul ireosseoyo
I'm lost
어디에서 갈아타요?
eodieseo garatayo?
Where do I transfer?
📐 Grammar
N(으)로
to, toward (direction); by (means)
Use 로 after a vowel or ㄹ and 으로 after other consonants. It shows direction (명동으로 가요 — I go to Myeongdong) or the means of transport (지하철로 가요 — I go by subway).
| Base form | N(으)로 |
|---|---|
| 학교 | 학교로 |
| 명동 | 명동으로 |
| 지하철 | 지하철로 |
| 버스 | 버스로 |
Example
명동으로 가 주세요.
myeongdongeuro ga juseyo.
To Myeongdong, please.
회사에 버스로 가요.
hoesae beoseuro gayo.
I go to work by bus.
오른쪽으로 가세요.
oreunjjogeuro gaseyo.
Go to the right.
🗣 Dialogue
저기요, 경복궁에 어떻게 가요?
jeogiyo, gyeongbokgunge eotteoke gayo?
Excuse me, how do I get to Gyeongbokgung Palace?
지하철 삼호선을 타세요.
jihacheol samhoseoneul taseyo.
Take subway line 3.
여기에서 멀어요?
yeogieseo meoreoyo?
Is it far from here?
아니요, 두 정거장이에요. 오 번 출구로 나가세요.
aniyo, du jeonggeojangieyo. o beon chulguro nagaseyo.
No, it's two stops. Go out through exit 5.
감사합니다!
gamsahamnida!
Thank you!
천만에요. 좋은 하루 보내세요!
cheonmaneyo. joeun haru bonaeseyo!
You're welcome. Have a nice day!
✏️ Grammar practice
Choose the word that completes each sentence.
✅ Quick quiz
Choose the correct meaning.
Updated: November 2026