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Beyond the basics · connected conversation · About 12 min

Compare choices before deciding

Compare distance and price. Link the choice to your luggage, and check extra charges before deciding.

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A rough reading aid, not exact pronunciation. Hyphens separate syllables. Listen first, then try with hints hidden. “eu” is said with unrounded lips; “uh” only approximates ㅓ. Doubled consonants are tense, not extra syllables. Do not add a vowel after a final consonant.

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01

어느 호텔을 고를까요?

Sound hintuh-neu hoh-teh-reul goh-reul-kkah-yoh

Which hotel shall we choose?

02

이 호텔은 역에서 가깝지만 저 호텔은 더 저렴해요.

Sound hintee hoh-teh-reun yuh-geh-suh gah-kkahp-jjee-mahn juh hoh-teh-reun duh juh-ryuhm-heh-yoh

This one is close to the station, but that one is cheaper.

03

짐이 많으니 역에서 가까운 곳이 더 편하겠어요.

Sound hintjee-mee mah-neu-nee yuh-geh-suh gah-kkah-oon goh-see duh pyuhn-hah-geh-ssuh-yoh

We have a lot of luggage, so being close to the station would be more convenient.

04

그럼 이 호텔로 해요. 아침 식사가 포함되어 있나요?

Sound hintgeu-ruhm ee hoh-tehl-roh heh-yoh. ah-cheem seek-ssah-gah poh-hahm-dweh-uh een-nah-yoh

Then let's choose this one. Is breakfast included?

05

별도 요금이에요. 먼저 총금액을 확인할까요?

Sound hintbyuhl-ttoh yoh-geu-mee-eh-yoh. muhn-juh chohng-geu-meh-geul hwah-geen-hahl-kkah-yoh

It costs extra. Shall we check the total price first?

06

네. 총금액을 알고 나서 결정해요.

Sound hintneh. chohng-geu-meh-geul ahl-goh nah-suh gyuhl-juhng-heh-yoh

Yes. Let's decide after we know the total.

Conversation practice

Listen, then hide your lines and answer aloud. Read the meaning only when needed. Try the changed situation before revealing a model response. These speaking tasks are self-practice, not automatically graded.

Other person

Which hotel shall we choose?

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어느 호텔을 고를까요?

Sound hintuh-neu hoh-teh-reul goh-reul-kkah-yoh

You

This one is close to the station, but that one is cheaper.

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이 호텔은 역에서 가깝지만 저 호텔은 더 저렴해요.

Sound hintee hoh-teh-reun yuh-geh-suh gah-kkahp-jjee-mahn juh hoh-teh-reun duh juh-ryuhm-heh-yoh

Other person

We have a lot of luggage, so being close to the station would be more convenient.

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짐이 많으니 역에서 가까운 곳이 더 편하겠어요.

Sound hintjee-mee mah-neu-nee yuh-geh-suh gah-kkah-oon goh-see duh pyuhn-hah-geh-ssuh-yoh

You

Then let's choose this one. Is breakfast included?

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그럼 이 호텔로 해요. 아침 식사가 포함되어 있나요?

Sound hintgeu-ruhm ee hoh-tehl-roh heh-yoh. ah-cheem seek-ssah-gah poh-hahm-dweh-uh een-nah-yoh

Other person

It costs extra. Shall we check the total price first?

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별도 요금이에요. 먼저 총금액을 확인할까요?

Sound hintbyuhl-ttoh yoh-geu-mee-eh-yoh. muhn-juh chohng-geu-meh-geul hwah-geen-hahl-kkah-yoh

You

Yes. Let's decide after we know the total.

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네. 총금액을 알고 나서 결정해요.

Sound hintneh. chohng-geu-meh-geul ahl-goh nah-suh gyuhl-juhng-heh-yoh

Change the situation

Now you have little luggage and want the cheaper hotel. Explain your reason and preference.

One possible response

짐이 적으니 더 저렴한 호텔을 고르고 싶어요.

Sound hintjee-mee juh-geu-nee duh juh-ryuhm-hahn hoh-teh-reul goh-reu-goh see-puh-yoh

We have little luggage, so I'd like to choose the cheaper hotel.

Did you include all the changed details? Now switch roles and ask one follow-up question of your own.

이 호텔은 역에서 가깝지만 저 호텔은 더 저렴해요.

Sound hintee hoh-teh-reun yuh-geh-suh gah-kkahp-jjee-mahn juh hoh-teh-reun duh juh-ryuhm-heh-yoh

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Check understanding · three questions

01What still needs checking before the final decision?
02Which response comes immediately after this line in the dialogue? 어느 호텔을 고를까요?
03Choose the response that fits the changed situation. Now you have little luggage and want the cheaper hotel. Explain your reason and preference.

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