Practice Your First Day at Work in Korea
Your first day in a Korea-speaking workplace is overwhelming: new names, new processes, new acronyms, and a language register you've rarely practised. This scenario rehearses the introductions, the polite questions to ask HR, the small talk in the break room, and the moment when someone asks you to do something you don't quite understand. You'll learn the Korea verbs for office life ('to onboard', 'to set up', 'to ramp up'), and the polite formulas for asking questions without seeming lost.
Sample Korea conversation
좋은 아침입니다! 새 팀원이시군요. 환영합니다! 저는 링구아루도, 팀 리더예요. 기분이 어떠세요?
Good morning! You must be the new team member. Welcome! I'm Linguarudo, your team lead. How are you feeling?좀 긴장되지만 정말 기대돼요!
A bit nervous, but really excited to start!둘러보시죠! 여기가 메인 사무실이에요. 주방과 휴게실은 복도 끝에 있어요. 어디부터 볼까요?
Let me give you a tour! Here's the main office area. The kitchen and break room are down the hall. Where would you like to start?제 자리가 어디인가요? 셋업하고 싶어요.
Where is my desk? I'd love to get set up.여기가 자리예요! 컴퓨터는 준비돼 있어요. IT팀이 계정과 이메일을 설정하러 올 거예요. 다른 필요한 건요?
Here's your desk! Your computer is ready. IT will come by to set up your accounts and email. Do you need anything else?좋아 보여요! 와이파이 비밀번호가 뭔가요?
This looks great! What's the Wi-Fi password?
Yang akan kamu pelajari
- Introduce yourself to a team in Korea
- Ask HR about logistics, badges, and contracts
- Make break-room small talk without anxiety
- Ask 'Could you walk me through that?' politely
- Find your bearings in a new office's vocabulary
Pertanyaan yang sering diajukan
How do I introduce myself to a new team in Korea?
A 30-second intro — name, role, where you came from, one personal detail — works universally. The scenario rehearses the phrasing.
What if I don't understand my new colleague's Korea?
Use 'Sorry, I'm still learning — could you say that again more slowly?' Most colleagues will be patient and switch to clearer speech. The scenario teaches the soft version.
How do I ask about office logistics in Korea?
Specific vocabulary for 'badge', 'meeting room booking', 'expense reports', etc. is in the word list.
Should I use formal Korea on my first day?
Yes — start formal and let colleagues invite you to switch. The scenario uses formal register throughout the workday.