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Welcome to our lesson on Introducing Yourself in Korean! This is an essential skill in any language, as it helps you connect with others and make a great first impression. Whether you're planning a trip to Korea, making new friends, or simply want to impress your Korean-speaking colleagues, knowing how to introduce yourself is vital.

In this lesson, we will cover key vocabulary and phrases that will enable you to share personal information such as your name, age, occupation, and where you're from. By the end of this lesson, you will feel more confident in your ability to engage in basic conversations in Korean.

Importance of Introducing Yourself

Introducing yourself is not just about sharing your name; it's about opening the door to communication and building relationships. In Korean culture, greetings and introductions carry a weight of respect and formality, so understanding how to navigate this part of the language is crucial.

Lesson Structure

1. Key Vocabulary: Words and phrases for introductions.

2. Examples: Practical examples of how to use the vocabulary in sentences.

3. Exercises: Activities to practice what you've learned.

Key Vocabulary

Let's dive into the essential vocabulary for introducing yourself in Korean. Here are some key terms you should know:

Korean	Pronunciation	English
안녕하세요	annyeonghaseyo	Hello
제 이름은	je ireumeun	My name is
저는	jeoneun	I am
...살입니다	...salimnida	...years old
직업은	jigeobeun	My occupation is
...입니다	...imnida	I am (formal)
...에서 왔어요	...eseo wasseoyo	I am from ...
만나서 반갑습니다	mannaseo bangapseumnida	Nice to meet you
감사합니다	gamsahamnida	Thank you
잘 지내요?	jal jinaeyo?	How are you?

Now that we've covered the vocabulary, let's look at how to put these words into sentences.

Examples

Here are some practical examples of how to introduce yourself using the vocabulary we just learned:

Korean	Pronunciation	English
안녕하세요! 제 이름은 존입니다.	Annyeonghaseyo! Je ireumeun Jon-imnida.	Hello! My name is Jon.
저는 25살입니다.	Jeoneun 25salimnida.	I am 25 years old.
제 직업은 학생입니다.	Je jigeobeun haksaeng-imnida.	My occupation is a student.
저는 미국에서 왔어요.	Jeoneun Migukeseo wasseoyo.	I am from the USA.
만나서 반갑습니다!	Mannaseo bangapseumnida!	Nice to meet you!
감사합니다!	Gamsahamnida!	Thank you!
잘 지내요?	Jal jinaeyo?	How are you?
저는 한국어를 배우고 있어요.	Jeoneun hangugeoreul baeu-go isseoyo.	I am learning Korean.
제 취미는 독서입니다.	Je chwimineun dogseo-imnida.	My hobby is reading.
저는 30살입니다.	Jeoneun 30salimnida.	I am 30 years old.

Exercises

Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are 10 exercises designed to help you practice introducing yourself in Korean.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct vocabulary.

1. 안녕하세요! 제 이름은 _______입니다. (name)

2. 저는 _______살입니다. (age)

3. 제 직업은 _______입니다. (occupation)

4. 저는 _______에서 왔어요. (country)

Exercise 2: Match the Questions

Match the questions with the appropriate responses.

1. 당신의 이름은 무엇입니까? (What is your name?)

2. 몇 살입니까? (How old are you?)

3. 어디에서 오셨습니까? (Where are you from?)

4. 직업이 무엇입니까? (What is your occupation?)

Responses:

A. 저는 의사입니다. (I am a doctor.)

B. 제 이름은 리사입니다. (My name is Lisa.)

C. 저는 한국에서 왔어요. (I am from Korea.)

D. 저는 28살입니다. (I am 28 years old.)

Exercise 3: Create Your Introduction

Using the vocabulary and sentence structures you’ve learned, create your own introduction. Write down your introduction in both Korean and English.

Exercise 4: Listening Practice

Listen to a recording (or practice with a partner) where one person introduces themselves, and identify the key phrases used.

Exercise 5: Role-Playing

Pair up with a partner and take turns introducing yourselves using the vocabulary. Make sure to ask follow-up questions using "잘 지내요?" (How are you?).

Exercise 6: Short Answer Questions

Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. 당신의 이름은 무엇입니까?

2. 몇 살입니까?

3. 어디에서 오셨습니까?

4. 직업이 무엇입니까?

Exercise 7: Write a Dialogue

Write a short dialogue between two people meeting for the first time. Include at least five lines of conversation.

Exercise 8: Group Activity

In small groups, introduce yourselves to each other and practice the phrases. Try to use all the vocabulary words from the lesson.

Exercise 9: Vocabulary Quiz

Create a quiz with 5 questions based on the vocabulary from this lesson. Exchange quizzes with a partner and test each other.

Exercise 10: Reflection

Write a short paragraph reflecting on what you learned in this lesson and how you can apply it in real-life situations.

Detailed Solutions and Explanations

Let's go through the exercises and provide some detailed solutions to help clarify the answers.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

1. 안녕하세요! 제 이름은 [Your Name]입니다.

2. 저는 [Your Age]살입니다.

3. 제 직업은 [Your Occupation]입니다.

4. 저는 [Your Country]에서 왔어요.

Exercise 2: Match the Questions

1 - B: 당신의 이름은 무엇입니까? → 제 이름은 리사입니다.

2 - D: 몇 살입니까? → 저는 28살입니다.

3 - C: 어디에서 오셨습니까? → 저는 한국에서 왔어요.

4 - A: 직업이 무엇입니까? → 저는 의사입니다.

Exercise 3: Create Your Introduction

This is a personal exercise; however, here’s an example.

• Korean: 안녕하세요! 제 이름은 마크입니다. 저는 22살입니다. 제 직업은 학생입니다. 저는 캐나다에서 왔어요. 만나서 반갑습니다!

• English: Hello! My name is Mark. I am 22 years old. My occupation is a student. I am from Canada. Nice to meet you!

Exercise 4: Listening Practice

For this exercise, listen for specific phrases such as "제 이름은," "저는 ...살입니다," and "만나서 반갑습니다."

Exercise 5: Role-Playing

Use the vocabulary learned in the lesson to practice your introductions and follow-up questions with your partner.

Exercise 6: Short Answer Questions

For each question, students should respond with complete sentences, such as:

1. 제 이름은 __입니다.

2. 저는 __살입니다.

3. 저는 __에서 왔어요.

4. 제 직업은 __입니다.

Exercise 7: Write a Dialogue

Students should create dialogues that include greetings and self-introductions.

Exercise 8: Group Activity

Encourage students to interact and use the vocabulary in a relaxed setting.

Exercise 9: Vocabulary Quiz

Students can create questions such as:

1. What does "안녕하세요" mean?

2. How do you say "I am from" in Korean?

Exercise 10: Reflection

Encourage students to express how they felt while learning and using the new vocabulary.

Congratulations on completing the lesson on introducing yourself in Korean! Remember, practice makes perfect, so try to use what you've learned in real conversations. The more you practice, the more natural it will feel.

Table of Contents - Korean Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Korean Alphabets

• Reading and writing Korean Alphabets
• Korean Pronunciation
• Subject and Object Markers

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Greetings and Introductions

• Hello and Goodbye
• Introducing Yourself
• Family and Friends

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Korean Culture and Customs

• Korean Etiquette
• Korean Holidays
• Korean Cuisine

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Sentence Building

• Basic Verb Conjugation
• Question Words
• Connecting Verbs

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Daily Routine

• Daily Activities
• Means of Transportation
• Weather and Seasons

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Korean Pop Culture

• Korean Dramas
• Korean Music
• Korean Cinema

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Describing People and Things

• Describing People
• Describing Things
• Comparatives and Superlatives

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Food and Drinks

• Food and Ingredients
• Drinks
• Cooking and Recipes

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Korean Traditions

• Korean Weddings
• Korean Festivals
• Korean Games and Sports

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Verb Tenses

• Past Tense
• Future Tense
• Progressive Tense

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Travel and Sightseeing

• Travel Vocabulary
• Sightseeing Vocabulary
• Shopping Vocabulary

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Korean Arts and Crafts

• Korean Calligraphy
• Korean Pottery
• Korean Paper Crafts

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Conjunctions and Connectors

• Conjunctions
• Connectors
• Conditional Sentences

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Health and Body

• Body Parts
• Health Vocabulary
• Exercise and Fitness Vocabulary

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Korean Nature

• Korean National Parks
• Korean Folk Villages
• Korean Eco-Friendly Practices

Sources

• Introduce Yourself in Korean - How To Start A Conversation
• All the ways to introduce yourself in Korean - Go! Go! Hanguk
• An Effective #1 Guide To Introduce Yourself In Korean - Ling App

Other Lessons

• Geography
• Food and Ingredients
• Animal
• Feelings and Emotions
• Body Parts
• Health Vocabulary
• Daily Activities
• Body
• Cooking and Recipes
• Animals

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