Learn Hangul & Explore Seoul: Cafes and Markets

Service Description

Learn Hangul, then use it in everyday Seoul. Start with a private lesson, then practise reading signs, ordering at a cafe and shopping at a traditional market. Complete beginners are welcome. AT A GLANCE • Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes • Format: 90-minute lesson + 2 hours of guided practice • Private party: 1–4 guests; solo travelers welcome • Meeting point: Jonggak Station Exit 4, Line 1 Designed by Jeeseon, founder of Local Way Korea, using her original Korean workbook. Your assigned guide supports you throughout the lesson and practice. PART 1 — LEARN HANGUL 90-minute indoor lesson • Recognise Korean consonants and vowels. • Understand how letters form syllable blocks. • Sound out simple words from menus and signs. • Learn to write your name in Korean. • Practise useful expressions for ordering and shopping. The workbook includes Hangul, English explanations and romanisation. The nearby indoor venue is confirmed before your visit. PART 2 — USE IT IN SEOUL 2 hours of guided practice • Walk around Jongno and read shop names and street signs. • Visit a cafe, read menu words and order a drink in Korean. • Take a local bus, recognise stop names and learn to use your transport card. • Visit a traditional market, ask prices and order a small snack. • Review what you learned and get tips for further practice. Walking, bus travel and waiting time are included in the two-hour practice portion. The exact cafe, market, route and finishing point are confirmed before your visit. WHAT’S INCLUDED • Private 90-minute Hangul lesson • Two hours of guided practice • Original Korean workbook to take home • One cafe drink per guest • One small market snack per guest • VAT WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED • Bus fares and other transportation • Meals • Extra food and drinks • Personal shopping • Hotel pickup and drop-off PRICE — TOTAL FOR YOUR PARTY • 1 guest: US$179 • 2 guests: US$209 • 3 guests: US$239 • 4 guests: US$269 Choose one booking for your whole party. BEFORE YOU BOOK • Wear comfortable shoes and bring a transport card. • Tell us about allergies and walking needs in advance. • Shop interactions depend on staff availability. • Booking is confirmed after checking guide and venue availability. Learn at your own pace. You do not need to read everything or speak perfectly; your guide is there to help.