There are shirts at the store. There are shoes over there, too.
Talking About K-Beauty, Skincare, and Fashion in Korean
Learn how to talk about K-beauty, skincare routines, cosmetics shopping, and K-drama fashion in Korean.
You can talk about K-beauty, skincare, and fashion in Korean by learning vocabulary for cosmetics, clothing, and shopping. Practice asking for product recommendations, discussing skin types, and exploring trendy styles seen in K-dramas and K-pop.
- Ask for skincare product recommendations and discuss skin types
- Talk about cosmetics, makeup, and perfume shopping
- Discuss K-drama fashion terms and stylish celebrity outfits
- Practice shopping for clothes and discussing sizes and prices
Read a Real Lesson
This is a complete Bubblegum lesson, with the same tools you get in the app.
- Tap any word to see its meaning and how it is read.
- Open a note to see the grammar behind an underlined phrase.
- Hide the translation and check how much you understand on your own.
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Level 1: Short sentences with everyday words. Greetings, names, and simple questions.
Not sure? or pick the level where you understand most of the lesson but still meet a few new words.
Finding Items at the Store
These are my pants. Those are my shoes.
New to Korean? Start with the Level 1 lessons to learn basic vocabulary for makeup, perfume, and asking for item locations at a cosmetics store.
About This Guide
Explore how to converse about beauty, skincare, and fashion using lessons tailored from beginner to advanced levels. Use Level 1 to build foundational vocabulary, and progress through higher levels to practice shopping in Myeongdong and discussing trendy styles.
More Level 1 Lessons(8)
Checking Out Airport Fashion
Talk about the stylish airport fashion of idols.
Talking About K-Pop
Learn about the lives of idols and fans, and try expressing your own love for K-pop!
Shopping at a Merch Shop
Practice a simple dialogue asking for prices for K-pop idol albums and light sticks!
Talking About K-Dramas and Actors
Learn how to have simple conversations about your favorite dramas and actors!
Talking About Your Favorites
Learn how to talk about your favorite singers and dramas!
Talking About TV Shows
Talk about your favorite TV shows and share your thoughts on popular singers!
Discussing Upcoming K-Dramas
Learn how to naturally talk about the release dates and genres of new dramas.
Learning Daily Expressions Through K-Drama
Have a fun conversation about your favorite drama genres and your daily life!
Questions Learners Ask
How do I ask for skincare product recommendations in Korean?
You can practice asking for product recommendations and talking about your skin type when shopping at cosmetics stores like Olive Young.
How can I discuss K-drama fashion and outfits in Korean?
You can learn common fashion terms and talk about the stylish outfits and popular items worn by actors in Korean dramas.
What can I talk about regarding shopping in Myeongdong?
You can share experiences browsing for skincare products, discuss clothing sizes and styles, and enjoy shopping in the vibrant atmosphere of Myeongdong.
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