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This time we will learn how to:

  • Introduce yourself
  • Say your nationality
  • Say your age
  • Ask others these questions

These are some of the most important phrases in Korean conversation!

You will likely get asked all of these questions at some point traveling Korea so its important you learn these!


1. Introducing Yourself

Basic introduction structure:

KoreanMeaning
안녕하세요Hello
저는 ___입니다I am ___
제 이름은 ___입니다My name is ___

Example:

KoreanMeaning
안녕하세요. 저는 Cassie입니다.Hello, I am Cassie.

2. Saying Your Nationality

Structure:

저는 + nationality + 사람입니다

KoreanMeaning
저는 한국 사람입니다I am Korean
저는 호주 사람입니다I am Australian
저는 미국 사람입니다I am American

Common Nationalities Grid

CountryKorean
Korea한국
Australia호주
USA미국
Japan일본
China중국
England영국

If your Nationality Isnt listed simply use a translation app or the internet to find the Korean word for your nationality.


3. Saying Your Age

Structure:

저는 + number + 살입니다

살 = years old


Example:

KoreanMeaning
저는 20살입니다I am 20 years old

Common Age Numbers Grid

NumberKorean
18열여덟
19열아홉
20스물
21스물하나
22스물둘
23스물셋

4. Asking Someone’s Name, Nationality, and Age

KoreanMeaning
이름이 뭐예요?What is your name?
어느 나라 사람이에요?Where are you from?
몇 살이에요?How old are you?

5. Full Introduction Example

Korean:

안녕하세요. 제 이름은 Cassie입니다. 저는 호주 사람입니다. 저는 21살입니다.

Meaning:

Hello. My name is Cassie. I am Australian. I am 21 years old.


6. Casual Version

FormalCasualMeaning
저는 Cassie입니다저는 Cassie예요I am Cassie

Practice Grid

QuestionAnswer Example
이름이 뭐예요?저는 Cassie입니다
어느 나라 사람이에요?저는 호주 사람입니다
몇 살이에요?저는 21살입니다

Once again awesome job guys!

Also please remeber to speak these outloud as much as you can! As the only way to get better speaking wise is to speak!!

Next time we will learn how to ask for the price of thing, basic menu items and how to order!!

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