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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Korean with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. It is good to be here again. Lucas: Today we are going somewhere specific. We are going to buy glasses. Luna: Oh, I love buying accessories. But I have never bought glasses before. Lucas: It is a bit different from clothes. You need to check your eyes first. Luna: Right. So what is the first thing I say to the staff? Lucas: You want to ask if you need an exam. The phrase is 안경을 써야 해요? Luna: 안경을 써야 해요? Do I need to wear glasses? Lucas: Exactly. It means do I need to wear them or get checked. Try it again. Luna: 안경을 써야 해요? Yes, I think I need to see the doctor. Lucas: Perfect. And if you want the exam, you say 눈 검사를 받고 싶어요. Luna: 눈 검사를 받고 싶어요. I want to receive an eye exam. Lucas: Good. Now you sit in the chair. The machine looks at your eyes. Luna: That sounds scary. But necessary. Then what happens? Lucas: The staff gives you a prescription. Then you look at the frames. Luna: I see a lot of styles. How do I ask which one fits my face? Lucas: You ask about the frame style. The phrase is 프레임은 어떻게 돼요? Luna: 프레임은 어떻게 돼요? How is the frame? What does it look like? Lucas: Yes. It asks about the shape or material. Very useful question. Luna: Okay. So I pick a pair. Now I need to know the price. Lucas: Remember, the price is often split. The glass part and the plastic part. Luna: Oh, right. So I ask separately. 렌즈는 얼마예요? Lucas: Exactly. 렌즈는 얼마예요? How much are the lenses? Luna: 렌즈는 얼마예요? That is important because lenses can be expensive. Lucas: True. Some lenses are special. Like for blue light or driving. Luna: I definitely want blue light protection. I stare at screens all day. Lucas: Smart choice. Okay, so you have your frames and your lenses chosen. Luna: Now I try them on. But I am wearing a mask right now. Lucas: Ah, yes. In Korea, masks are common indoors. So you need to take it off. Luna: How do I politely ask to remove it while trying them on? Lucas: Say 마스크를 벗겨도 돼요? Can I take off the mask? Luna: 마스크를 벗겨도 돼요? Is that okay? They might be surprised. Lucas: They will understand. You need to see your reflection clearly. Luna: Makes sense. Let me try to put it all together. Lucas: Go ahead. Start with the entrance. Luna: 안경을 써야 해요? I think I need to check my vision first. Lucas: Good. Then tell them you want the exam. Luna: 눈 검사를 받고 싶어요. Please give me an eye exam. Lucas: After the exam, you look at the racks. Ask about the style. Luna: 프레임은 어떻게 돼요? How is this frame shape? Lucas: Then ask for the lens cost. Luna: 렌즈는 얼마예요? How much for the lenses? Lucas: Finally, when you try them on, mention the mask. Luna: 마스크를 벗겨도 돼요? Can I remove my mask to fit these? Lucas: You did it. That was very natural. You sound like a pro. Luna: Really? I feel confident. This shop talk is easier than I thought. Lucas: It is just a few key phrases. Repetition helps them stick. Luna: I will practice saying 렌즈는 얼마예요? until I dream about it. Lucas: Well, speaking of support, we have a quick update for you. Luna: What is it? Did you find a new coffee spot? Lucas: Not exactly. We are keeping this show running without ads. Luna: Oh, that is cool. How do you manage that budget? Lucas: Listeners like you help out. If you want to support us directly... Luna: Where should we go? Lucas: Check out buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo — that's F. E. X. I. N. G. O. Luna: F. E. X. I. N. G. O. Got it. That helps keep the episodes coming. Lucas: It really does. Thank you for listening. Now back to our glasses. Luna: Wait, I forgot one thing. How do I pay for them? Lucas: Good question. Usually, you use a card. But let's save that for later. Luna: Okay. So recap the five main phrases for me. Lucas: First: 안경을 써야 해요? Do I need glasses? Luna: Second: 눈 검사를 받고 싶어요. I want an eye exam. Lucas: Third: 프레임은 어떻게 돼요? How is the frame? Luna: Fourth: 렌즈는 얼마예요? How much are the lenses? Lucas: Fifth: 마스크를 벗겨도 돼요? Can I take off the mask? Luna: 안경을 써야 해요? Check. Lucas: 눈 검사를 받고 싶어요. Check. Luna: 프레임은 어떻게 돼요? Check. Lucas: 렌즈는 얼마예요? Check. Luna: 마스크를 벗겨도 돼요? Check. I am ready to shop. Lucas: You are. Just remember to smile when you say them. Luna: I will. It makes everything nicer. Especially new glasses. Lucas: True. See you next time on Learn Korean with Fexingo. Luna: Bye! Keep practicing those phrases.