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Have you ever wanted to introduce yourself in Korean?
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But didn't know where to start?
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What if I told you that after watching this video, you'll be able to confidently introduce yourself in Korean and even make new Korean friends!
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I've taught Korean to more than 200 students and today I'll share the exact phrases you need By the end of this video, you'll feel comfortable starting conversations in Korean Are you ready?
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Are you excited?
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Let's dive right in!
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So, in Korean, there are different ways to speak depending on how close you are to the other person Casual, polite, and formal Today, we'll focus on the 'Polite Form' Why?
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Because in daily conversation, polite form is used more than 90% of the time It's very easy to recognize Polite sentences always end with '요 Yo' Like, 사랑해요 [sa rang hae yo] 안녕하세요 [an nyeong ha se yo] Like this. Got it?
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So, if a sentence ends with '요 Yo' you can instantly think, 'They are speaking politely to me! 😆' Like that Now, we are ready to learn 7 essential expressions you need to introduce yourself in Korean First, Hello! 안녕하세요! [an nyeong ha se yo] In Korea, when you greet someone who isn't your close friend it's common to bow slightly like this to show respect The deeper you bow, the more polite and respectful you appear In daily life, just a gentle nod like this is enough So, say this!
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안녕하세요 [an nyeong ha se yo] And second, nice to meet you 반가워요 [ban ga wo yo] After you say hello it's great to express that you're happy to meet the other person, right?
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Simply say 반가워요 [ban ga wo yo] And Third, What's your name? 이름이 뭐예요? [i ru mi - mwo ye yo] And if you want to tell them your name, you say '저는 <Your Name> 이에요.' [jeo neun - <Your Name> i ye yo] In the case of J-Hope 저는 J-Hope이에요. [jeo neun - <J-Hope> i ye yo] And my name is Youseop So, 저는 Youseop이에요. [jeo neun - <Youseop> i ye yo] If she can speak, she's Maru Her name is Maru, so Maru, please introduce yourself to them 😉🐶 저는 Maru예요.
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Great! And what is his name?
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His name is Jin So, if I ask him What is your name? 이름이 뭐예요? [i ru mi - mwo ye yo] Then he'll answer like this 저는 Jin이에요 [jeo neun - <Jin> i ye yo] Now, it's your turn Let me ask what your name is What is your name? 이름이 뭐예요? [i ru mi - mwo ye yo] I'm listening Go ahead Oh, that's a pretty name I got it Thank you!
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And next, people often ask about where you're from You can ask Where are you from? 어디에서 왔어요? [eo di e seo - wa sseo yo] And respond by saying 저는 <Your country>에서 왔어요 [jeo neun - <Your Country> e seo - wa sseo yo] For example, I'm from Korea Korea in Korean is 한국 [Hanguk] I can say like this 저는 한국에서 왔어요 [jeo neun - <Hanguk> e seo - wa sseo yo] I'll give you four countries as examples First, the United States In Korean, it is 미국 [Miguk] If you are from United States, then you can say 저는 미국에서 왔어요 [jeo neun - <Miguk> e seo - wa sseo yo] Next, India! 🇮🇳 India is 인도[indo] in Korean So 저는 인도에서 왔어요 [jeo neun - <Indo> e seo - wa sseo yo] If you're from Italy 🇮🇹 저는 이탈리아에서 왔어요 [jeo neun - <i tal li a> e seo - wa sseo yo] If you're from France 🇫🇷 저는 프랑스에서 왔어요 [jeo neun - <Peu rang seu> e seo - wa sseo yo] Usually, country names sound very similar in Korean If you want to know exactly how your country's name sounds in Korean, just leave a comment I'll help you Next!
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Talking about hobbies is a great way to make friends, right?
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So what's your hobby?
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What do you do for fun?
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취미가 뭐예요? [chwi mi ga - mwo ye yo] You can say things like 여행 [yeo hang] 여행 좋아해요 [yeo hang - jo a hae yo] I like traveling 여행 좋아해요 [yeo hang - jo a hae yo] 넷플릭스 [net peul lik seu] I watch Netflix 넷플릭스 봐요 [net peul lik seu - bwa yo] 드라마 봐요 [deu ra ma - bwa yo] 드라마 좋아해요 [deu ra ma - jo a hae yo] 드라마 사랑해요 [deu ra ma - sa rang hae yo] And do you like cooking?
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Then say this!
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I like cooking 요리 좋아해요 [yo ri - jo a hae yo] If you want to ask someone if they like cooking, just slightly raise your tone at the end of the sentence like this Do you like cooking? 요리 좋아해요? [yo ri - jo a hae yo] When you raise your tone at the end, it becomes a question Do you like cooking? 요리 좋아해요? [yo ri - jo a hae yo] And if you keep your tone flat, it's just a normal sentence I like cooking. 요리 좋아해요. [yo ri - jo a hae yo] So, let me ask you again Do you like cooking? 요리 좋아해요? [yo ri - jo a hae yo] Oh, do you like cooking?! 요리 좋아해요?! [yo ri - jo a hae yo] I like cooking too. 저도 요리 좋아해요! 😆 [jeo do - yo ri - jo a hae yo] Yeah, fist bump 👊 Great!
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Next Let's learn two more sentences together Stay with me Always good to check how they are feeling, right?
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So, How are you? 잘 지내요? [jal - ji nae yo] And as I told you, if you keep your tongue flat like this, I'm doing well. 잘 지내요. [jal - ji nae yo] It means I'm doing well. All good. 잘 지내요 [jal - ji nae yo] So one more time All good? 잘 지내요? [jal - ji nae yo] All good. 네, 잘 지내요. [ne, jal - ji nae yo] I'm doing well 잘 지내요. [jal - ji nae yo] Great Almost there The last sentence Say Goodbye 잘 가요 👋 [jal - ga yo] It's a warm and friendly way to say goodbye in Korean Goodbye 잘 가요 [jal - ga yo] Now you're ready to introduce yourself in Korean Let's take a look at how we can use this sentence in a conversation His name is John Let's listen to the conversation with me and John Are you ready?
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Hwaiting! Hello 👋 안녕하세요! [an nyeong ha se yo] Nice to meet you 반가워요 [ban ga wo yo] How are you doing? 잘 지내요? [jal ji nae yo] Yes. 네 [ne] I'm doing well. 잘 지내요 [jal ji nae yo] How are you doing? 잘 지내요? [jal ji nae yo] I'm doing well. 잘 지내요 [jal ji nae yo] What is your name? 이름이 뭐예요? [i reu mi - mwo ye yo] I'm Youseop. 저는 유섭이에요. [jeo neun - <Youseop> i e yo] What is your name? 이름이 뭐예요? [i reu mi - mwo ye yo] I'm John. 저는 존이에요. [jeo neun - <John> i e yo] I'm from the States 🇺🇸 저는 미국에서 왔어요 [jeo neun - mi guk e seo - wa sseo yo] Where are you from? 어디에서 왔어요? [eo di e seo - wa sseo yo] I'm from South Korea 🇰🇷 저는 한국에서 왔어요 [jeo neun - han guk e seo - wa sseo yo] What is your hobby? 취미가 뭐예요? [chi mi ga - mwo ye yo] I like traveling 🛫 여행 좋아해요 [yeo hang - jo a hae yo] And I like cooking 🍳 그리고 요리 좋아해요 [geu ri go - yo ri - jo a hae yo] What is your hobby? 취미가 뭐예요? [chi mi ga - mwo ye yo] Do you like cooking? 🍳 요리 좋아해요 [yo ri - jo a hae yo] Yes, I like cooking 🍳 네, 요리 좋아해요 [ne, yo ri - jo a hae yo] I love cooking 🍳 요리 사랑해요 [yo ri - sa ranghae yo] Oh 오 [o] I like cooking too 🍳 저도 요리 좋아해요 [jeo do - yo ri - jo a hae yo] Great! How was it?
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Now you can introduce yourself in Korean Are you excited?
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Yay! Great!
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And I've prepared this video just for you This is the video about 'How to learn Korean' by yourself So if you want to learn Korean, then please watch this video I'm here to support you on your Korean journey, so let's keep learning together!
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Remember watching this video once won't magically make you fluent, right?
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Practice repeatedly by watching and speaking aloud The more you practice, the easier it gets!
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Hwaiting! 잘 가요! Goodbye!
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Maru! Say Good bye! 잘 가요!
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce yourself in Korean, a crucial skill for making new friends and engaging in conversations. By mastering the polite forms of greetings and introductions, you'll be able to communicate more effectively in casual and social settings. This session focuses on essential phrases that will give you the confidence to start conversations, ask for names, and share basic information about yourself and your hobbies in Korean.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Hello: 안녕하세요 [an nyeong ha se yo]
  • Nice to meet you: 반가워요 [ban ga wo yo]
  • What is your name?: 이름이 뭐예요? [i ru mi - mwo ye yo]
  • I'm from: 저는 에서 왔어요 [jeo neun - e seo - wa sseo yo]
  • What's your hobby?: 취미가 뭐예요? [chwi mi ga - mwo ye yo]
  • I like traveling: 여행 좋아해요 [yeo hang - jo a hae yo]
  • Goodbye: 잘 가요 [jal ga yo]

Practice Tips

To effectively utilize the phrases learned in this lesson, I recommend using the shadowing technique. This method involves listening closely to the video and mimicking the speaker's pronunciation and intonation as they introduce themselves in Korean. Pay attention to the polite form of sentences, which often ends with '요' [yo], signaling respect in conversation. By practicing aloud, you will enhance your English speaking practice as you translate those feelings and sounds into your own expressions.

Start by playing the video at a slower speed, allowing you to absorb the phrases before attempting to repeat them. Focus on the rhythm and tone of the language, ensuring you capture the politeness and friendliness of the greetings. As you grow more comfortable, gradually increase the speed to match the natural flow of the conversation. This approach not only improves your Korean pronunciation but also lets you engage with the content more deeply. Remember, consistent practice using the shadow speech method can dramatically enhance your language learning experience! Hwaiting!

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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