You can also watch this lesson from our YouTube channel<\/a>:<\/p>\n [fluentu-toc] In English, when you first meet somebody, you probably say some variation of \u201cHello, my name is\u2026\u201d You can use the same phrase in English no matter who you’re talking to.<\/p>\n In Korean, you need to change the phrase slightly depending on who you\u2019re speaking with.\u00a0<\/strong>The way you speak to older members of the family<\/a>, for example, will differ from the way you speak to close friends.<\/a><\/p>\n In case you\u2019re not familiar with the different levels of formality in Korean<\/a>, here\u2019s a quick guide.<\/p>\n For our purposes, we\u2019re going to focus on the polite informal way of speaking<\/strong>. You can use this form in most day-to-day situations.<\/p>\n Just like in English, there are several ways to introduce yourself in Korean<\/a>.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re meeting somebody for the first time, you’ll use one of the following phrases to say \u201cHello, my name is\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n If your name ends in a vowel, say:<\/p>\n \uc548\ub155\ud558\uc138\uc694? \uc800\ub294 _____\uc608\uc694. If your name ends in a consonant, say:<\/p>\n \uc548\ub155\ud558\uc138\uc694? \uc800\ub294 _____\uc774\uc5d0\uc694. You can also use one of the following phrases with no difference in meaning.<\/strong><\/p>\n If your name ends in a vowel:<\/p>\n \uc81c \uc774\ub984\uc740 _____\uc608\uc694. And if your name ends in a consonant:<\/p>\n \uc81c \uc774\ub984\uc740 _____\uc774\uc5d0\uc694. If you want to ask somebody else what their name is,<\/strong> you can say:<\/p>\n \uc774\ub984\uc774 \ubb50\uc608\uc694? There are several ways to say “nice to meet you”<\/a> in Korean, but one of the simplest is:<\/p>\n \ub9cc\ub098\uc11c \ubc18\uac00\uc6cc\uc694. Shortly after meeting somebody, they might ask you about your background. You can use this phrase to tell somebody what country or city you’re from:<\/p>\n \uc800\ub294 _____\uc5d0\uc11c \uc654\uc5b4\uc694. Korean speakers often drop the word “I” from sentences. Usually, when you can guess the subject of the sentence from the context, you can drop \uc800\ub294 without changing the meaning.<\/strong><\/p>\n Here’s a list of some countries you might be from. Most countries sound similar to their English counterpart, but some others (like America, Australia and England) are different.<\/p>\n Canada: \uce90\ub098\ub2e4 When meeting somebody for the first time, you may want to ask them how old they are so you know how formal you should be when speaking.<\/p>\n Saying your age is easy.<\/strong> You can just give a number followed by this phrase:<\/p>\n _____\uc0b4\uc774\uc5d0\uc694. Keep in mind that there are two different number systems in Korean. For your age, you should use native Korean numbers. If you need to brush up on your Korean numbers, here\u2019s a reminder.<\/p>\n One: \ud558\ub098 (\ud55c) If you want to ask someone how old they are, <\/strong>you can use either of the following expressions, depending on whether the context is formal or casual.<\/p>\n \ub098\uc774\uac00 \uc5b4\ub5bb\uac8c \ub418\uc138\uc694? \uba87 \uc0b4\uc774\uc5d0\uc694? If you\u2019re asking somebody older than you their age, you should say:<\/p>\n \uc5f0\uc138\uac00 \uc5b4\ub5bb\uac8c \ub418\uc138\uc694? If you want to tell somebody what you do for work,<\/strong> you can use the following expression, putting your job title in the blank:<\/p>\n \uc800\ub294 _____\uc774\uc5d0\uc694\/\uc608\uc694. Here’s a list of some common job titles.<\/p>\n Teacher: \uc120\uc0dd\ub2d8 If you want to ask somebody what their job is,<\/strong> you can use the following expression. It loosely translates to \u201cwhat is your profession?\u201d<\/p>\n \ubb34\uc2a8 \uc77c \ud558\uc138\uc694? Congratulations\u2014you now have a solid foundation for introducing yourself and striking up a conversation in Korean!<\/p>\n Now that you\u2019ve learned some basic phrases<\/a>, here\u2019s an example of a conversation putting them together:<\/p>\n Ryan:<\/strong> \uc548\ub155\ud558\uc138\uc694? \uc800\ub294 Ryan\uc774\uc5d0\uc694. \uc774\ub984\uc774 \ubb50\uc608\uc694? Min-Soo:<\/strong> \uc800\ub294 Min-Soo\uc608\uc694. \ud55c\uad6d\uc5d0\uc11c \uc654\uc5b4\uc694. Ryan:<\/strong> \ub9cc\ub098\uc11c \ubc18\uac00\uc6cc\uc694. Min-Soo:<\/strong> \uc800\ub3c4\uc694. Ryan, \ub098\uc774\uac00 \uc5b4\ub5bb\uac8c \ub418\uc138\uc694? Ryan:<\/strong> 25\uc0b4\uc774\uc5d0\uc694. \ubb34\uc2a8 \uc77c \ud558\uc138\uc694? Min-Soo:<\/strong> \ud559\uc0dd\uc774\uc5d0\uc694. This is just one example of how this conversation might go. To really get the ball rolling, call up a classmate, conversation partner or Korean-speaking friend and run this dialogue several different times with variations in how the two characters respond.<\/strong> Record yourself and then listen back for extra pronunciation practice.<\/p>\n Merely learning these phrases once isn’t enough. You have to make time to practice!<\/p>\n Here are a few apps and websites to help you reinforce what you’ve learned here:<\/p>\n You can look up all of the phrases above to see them in action in real Korean-language media.<\/p>\n \r\nFluentU takes real-world videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons<\/a>.<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nHere's a quick look at the variety of video choices available to you:\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nEach word in the interactive captions<\/strong> comes with a definition, audio, image, example sentences and more.\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nAccess a complete interactive transcript of every video under the Dialogue<\/strong> tab, and easily review words and phrases from the video under Vocab<\/strong>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nDon't stop there, though. You can use FluentU\u2019s unique quizzes<\/strong> to learn the vocabulary and phrases from the video through fun questions.\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nFluentU even tracks your progress and remembers all the words you've learned, making for a 100% personalized experience<\/strong>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nReview sessions use video context to help embed the words in your memory. The best part? You can access the full FluentU video library<\/a> with a free trial!\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nStart using the FluentU website on your computer or tablet or, better yet, download the FluentU app from the iTunes or Google Play store. Click here to take advantage of our current sale! (Expires at the end of this month.)<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\n HelloTalk is a social media app that connects you with native speakers interested in learning your language.<\/p>\n You can chat, ask questions and make corrections to each other’s speech and writing. This app is great for practicing introductions,<\/strong> because you’ll have to introduce yourself every time you connect with someone new!<\/p>\n If you want to know more about this app, read our HelloTalk review<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you want to improve your grammar<\/a> and develop your fluency, How to Study Korean<\/strong> is one of the best free resources<\/a> available on the internet.<\/strong><\/p>\n The site has more than 150 lessons to help you improve your Korean language ability, plus games and activities to help you practice.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you prefer your flashcards the old-fashioned way, that’s great too: simply make some using paper or notecards. Writing these phrases down will help you practice spelling and aid in memorization as well.<\/p>\n MondlyAR\u2014part of the broader Mondly language-learning service\u2014provides a virtual reality chatbox feature<\/a> that can help you practice phrases you\u2019ve learned.<\/strong><\/p>\n Try starting a conversation and practicing the phrases you\u2019ve learned today. Using a chatbot can be a great way to build confidence before reaching out to an actual native speaker. You can learn more about whether MondlyAR is the app for you via our review<\/a>.<\/p>\n Other than the above, there are plenty of apps<\/a> you can check out to level up your Korean.<\/p>\n For more information on how to introduce yourself in Korean, you can also watch this YouTube video:<\/p>\n And if you want to get your honorifics right, this video can help you out:<\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\nHow to Introduce Yourself in Korean: An Overview<\/h2>\n
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Basic Phrases for Introducing Yourself in Korean<\/h2>\n
“Hello, My Name Is…”<\/h3>\n
\nHello, my name is _____.<\/p>\n
\nHello, my name is _____.<\/p>\n
\nMy name is _____.<\/p>\n
\nMy name is _____.<\/p>\n
\nWhat is your name?<\/p>\n“Nice to Meet You”<\/h3>\n
\nNice to meet you.<\/p>\n“I’m From…”<\/h3>\n
\nI come from _____.<\/p>\n
\nEngland: \uc601\uad6d
\nAmerica: \ubbf8\uad6d
\nIreland: \uc544\uc77c\ub79c\ub4dc
\nScotland: \uc2a4\ucf54\ud2c0\ub79c\ub4dc
\nNorthern Ireland: \ubd81\uc544\uc77c\ub79c\ub4dc
\nNew Zealand: \ub274\uc9c8\ub79c\ub4dc
\nIndia: \uc778\ub3c4
\nAustralia: \ud638\uc8fc
\nThe Philippines: \ud544\ub9ac\ud540
\nJamaica: \uc790\uba54\uc774\uce74
\nThe Bahamas: \ubc14\ud558\ub9c8 \uc81c\ub3c4<\/p>\nTalking About Your Age<\/h3>\n
\nI am _____ years old.<\/p>\n
\nTwo: \ub458 (\ub450)
\nThree: \uc14b (\uc138)
\nFour: \ub137 (\ub124)
\nFive: \ub2e4\uc12f
\nSix: \uc5ec\uc12f
\nSeven: \uc77c\uacf1
\nEight: \uc5ec\ub35f
\nNine: \uc544\ud649
\nTen: \uc5f4
\nTwenty: \uc2a4\ubb3c (\uc2a4\ubb34)
\nThirty: \uc11c\ub978
\nForty: \ub9c8\ud754
\nFifty: \uc270
\nSixty: \uc608\uc21c
\nSeventy: \uc77c\ud754
\nEighty: \uc5ec\ub4e0
\nNinety: \uc544\ud754<\/p>\n
\nHow old are you? (Formal)<\/p>\n
\nHow old are you? (Casual)<\/p>\n
\nHow old are you?<\/p>\nTalking About Your Job<\/h3>\n
\nI am a _____.<\/p>\n
\nStudent: \ud559\uc0dd
\nDoctor: \uc758\uc0ac
\nNurse: \uac04\ud638\uc0ac
\nScientist: \uacfc\ud559\uc790
\nAthlete: \uc6b4\ub3d9 \uc120\uc218<\/p>\n
\nWhat’s your job?<\/p>\nSample Conversation for Introducing Yourself in Korean<\/h2>\n
\nHello, I\u2019m Ryan. What\u2019s your name?<\/p>\n
\nI\u2019m Min-Soo. I\u2019m from Korea.<\/p>\n
\nNice to meet you.<\/p>\n
\nSame to you. How old are you, Ryan?<\/p>\n
\nI\u2019m 25 years old. What\u2019s your job?<\/p>\n
\nI\u2019m a student.<\/p>\nOnline Resources for Practicing Your Introducing Yourself in Korean<\/h2>\n
Watch Authentic Korean Videos on FluentU<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Work on Memorization with Korean Flashcards from Quizlet<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/a>If you want to learn even more phrases you can use right away in the real world, this Quizlet card set<\/a> can help. Once you have the phrases memorized, you can test yourself to see if you’ve retained them.\u00a0<\/strong>Alternatively, you can also use other flashcard apps<\/a> that feature Korean.\u00a0<\/p>\nChat with a Robot on MondlyAR<\/a>
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