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Hi, my name is Beam. I'm planning a trip to South Korea next month for skincare consultations and maybe to try some treatments, but I'm worried about the language barrier 😅 I speak English reasonably well, but not as fluently as a Korean speaker. I'd like to know what kind of clinics other international visitors have tried and whether their English was sufficient.
I'm searching for clinics that cater to international tourists, but I'm unsure if my needs will be well-understood. Could anyone share their experience and tell me what it was like, or what preparations I needed to make regarding the language? For example, should I bring a translator? Should I find a translator, or request documents in advance? Any suggestions? Thank you 💕
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To Bim! I had the same worries 😅 But when I actually went, I found that many clinics are used to foreign patients, and English or a translation app was fine. I wrote down the details of my consultation in simple English and sent it by email beforehand, and the staff prepared it for me, which made everything go very smoothly! I don't think an interpreter is essential, but if you're worried, I recommend consulting with them in advance 💕
Hi Bim! I'm curious, based on your preparation experience so far, have you tried contacting the clinic you've chosen to ask about their language skills? I've heard that many places in Seoul are used to dealing with international patients, so perhaps they can provide a direct assessment of their staff's English skills 😊
Hi Bem! I totally understand your concern 😅 I've been there myself with mediocre English, but I've found that most clinics in popular tourist areas are used to international patients, so communicating in English is sufficient. Perhaps preparing documents with photos showing the area to be worked on would be helpful, so it's clearer without needing a lot of verbal explanation!