Practice Korean at a Networking Event
Networking events in Korean blend small talk and professional purpose: you have 5 minutes per conversation to introduce yourself, find something interesting in common, and exchange contacts. This scenario rehearses the elevator pitch in Korean, asking and answering 'What do you do?' professionally, and the graceful pivot to exchanging LinkedIn or business cards. You'll practise the assertive-but-friendly register that works at industry events, and the follow-up email language for the next morning.
Sample Korean conversation
안녕하세요! 처음 뵙는 것 같은데요. 저는 링구아루도예요. 이 행사에 어떻게 오셨어요?
Hi there! I don't think we've met. I'm Linguarudo. What brings you to this event?안녕하세요! IT 쪽에서 일해요. 새로운 인맥을 만들고 싶어서 왔어요.
Hi! I work in tech. I'm hoping to make some new connections.IT, 흥미롭네요! 구체적으로 뭘 하세요? 개발자, 디자이너, 아니면 다른 거요?
Tech, that's exciting! What exactly do you do? Are you a developer, a designer, or something else?소프트웨어 개발자예요. 모바일 앱을 전문으로 해요.
I'm a software developer. I specialize in mobile apps.인상적이에요! 얼마나 오래 하셨어요? 즐기시나요?
That's impressive! How long have you been doing that? Do you enjoy it?5년째 하고 있어요. 정말 즐겨요.
I've been in the field for five years. I really enjoy it.
What you'll learn
- Deliver a 30-second professional introduction
- Ask 'What do you do?' and follow up with substance
- Find common ground quickly with someone new
- Exchange contacts and propose a follow-up
- Send a polite follow-up message the next day
Frequently asked questions
What's a strong elevator pitch in Korean?
Name, role, one specific thing you're working on, and one thing you're curious about. The scenario rehearses the formula.
How do I exchange LinkedIn details in Korean?
There's a quick polite formula — 'Are you on LinkedIn? Let's connect' — that works internationally. The scenario covers it.
What questions should I ask at a Korean networking event?
Ask about specific projects, recent challenges, and what they're hiring for. The scenario gives you ready-to-use phrasings.
How do I follow up after a Korean networking event?
A short, specific email referring to one thing from the conversation. The scenario teaches the formula for the morning-after note.