🇰🇷 Korean phrases

How to Say "Do you speak English?" in Korean

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
영어를 할 수 있어요?
"Do you speak English?" in Korean · say it like yeong-eo-reul hal su isseoyo

The most natural way to say "Do you speak English?" in Korean is 영어를 할 수 있어요?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

영어 하세요?
A more casual way to ask.
영어를 하실 수 있나요?
A formal version, suitable for polite situations.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to know if someone can communicate in English. It is polite and appropriate in most situations. You can use it with strangers or in formal settings.

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Examples in Korean

KoreanEnglish
죄송하지만, 영어를 할 수 있어요?Excuse me, do you speak English?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use polite endings in Korean, which can sound rude.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 영어를 할 수 있어요?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Korean with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What if I want to ask someone in a very formal situation?

You can use '영어를 하실 수 있나요?' for a more formal approach.

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