20 Everyday Korean Classroom Expressions for Korean learners

These simple classroom expressions help build structure and comfort in a Korean learning environment. They are easy for Korean learners to understand and use in context — especially in immersion or beginner classrooms.




  1. 일어나세요
  • Ireonaseyo

  • Please stand up

  • Used when asking students to stand (e.g., greetings, activities).

  1. 앉으세요
  • Anjeuseyo

  • Please sit down

  • Ask students to take their seats.

  1. 조용히 하세요
  • Joyonghi haseyo

  • Be quiet, please

  • To calm the class or start a lesson.

  1. 잘 들으세요
  • Jal deureuseyo

  • Listen carefully

  • Before giving instructions.

  1. 따라 하세요
  • Ttara haseyo

  • Repeat after me

  • For pronunciation or reading.

  1. 읽으세요
  • Ilgeuseyo

  • Please read

  • Ask students to read out loud or silently.

  1. 쓰세요
  • Sseuseyo

  • Please write

  • Use during writing tasks.

  1. 여기 보세요
  • Yeogi boseyo

  • Look here

  • To direct students’ attention (e.g., board, teacher).

  1. 질문 있어요?
  • Jilmun isseoyo?

  • Do you have any questions?

  • Check for student understanding.

  1. 질문(이) 있어요
  • Jilmun(i) isseoyo

  • I have a question

  • Students use to ask questions.

  1. 잘했어요!
  • Jalhaesseoyo!

  • Good job!

  • Praise or encouragement.

  1. 다 했어요
  • Da haesseoyo

  • I’m done

  • When students finish their work.

  1. 아직이요
  • Ajigiyo

  • Not yet

  • To say the task is not complete.

  1. 다시 해 보세요
  • Dashi hae boseyo

  • Try again

  • Encourage another attempt.

  1. 모르겠어요
  • Moreugesseoyo

  • I don’t know

  • When unsure or confused.

  1. 알겠습니다
  • Algesseumnida

  • I understand

  • To show comprehension or agreement.

  1. 한국어로 말하세요
  • Hangugeo-ro malhaseyo

  • Please speak in Korean

  • Encourage students to use Korean.

  1. 천천히 말해 주세요
  • Cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo

  • Please speak slowly

  • When the teacher is speaking too fast.

  1. 잠깐만요
  • Jamkkanmanyo

  • Just a moment

  • Ask for a pause or extra time.

  1. (앞으로) 나오세요
  • (Apeuro) naoseyo

  • Please come to the front

  • Ask a student to come up (e.g., for activity or presentation).

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