🙋 How to Introduce Yourself in Korean: Step-by-Step Guide

The first thing you’ll want to do in any language is introduce yourself — and Korean is no different! 🇰🇷

In this post, you’ll learn how to say your name, where you're from, what you do, and a few polite closing phrases. Perfect for first meetings, language exchanges, or online classes! 🎓💬

👋 Step 1: Say Hello (안녕하세요)

Let’s start with the basics.

안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo) → Hello (polite)
안녕 (annyeong) → Hi (casual, between friends)

Always use 안녕하세요 when meeting someone for the first time. 😊

🧑‍💼 Step 2: State Your Name

Pattern:

저는 [name]입니다. → I am [name].
or
제 이름은 [name]이에요/예요. → My name is [name].

Examples:

저는 마이크입니다. (jeoneun Mike-imnida) → I’m Mike.
제 이름은 수지예요. (je ireumeun Suji-yeyo) → My name is Suji.

💡Tip: Use "입니다" in formal settings (like work), and "예요/이에요" in polite daily conversation.

🌍 Step 3: Say Where You’re From

Pattern:

저는 [country]에서 왔어요. → I came from [country].

Examples:

저는 미국에서 왔어요. (jeoneun miguk-eseo wasseoyo) → I’m from the U.S.
저는 캐나다에서 왔어요. (jeoneun kaenada-eseo wasseoyo) → I’m from Canada.

👨‍🎓 Step 4: Say What You Do

Pattern:

저는 [job/student]예요/이에요. → I’m a [job/student].

Examples:

저는 학생이에요. (jeoneun haksaeng-ieyo) → I’m a student.
저는 엔지니어예요. (jeoneun engineer-yeyo) → I’m an engineer.

🎯 Want to say “I study Korean”?
→ 저는 한국어를 공부해요. (jeoneun hangugeoreul gongbuhaeyo)

🗣️ Step 5: Say “Nice to meet you”

반갑습니다. (bangapseumnida) → Nice to meet you (formal)
반가워요. (bangawoyo) → Nice to meet you (polite)

Use this at the end of your self-introduction with a slight bow. 🙇

🧩 Sample Full Introduction

안녕하세요.
저는 사라예요.
미국에서 왔어요.
저는 대학생이에요.
한국어를 공부해요.
만나서 반가워요!

Translation:

Hello.
I’m Sarah.
I’m from the U.S.
I’m a college student.
I study Korean.
Nice to meet you!

🔁 Practice Tips

Record yourself and listen back to your pronunciation.
Practice in front of a mirror with a smile! 😊
Use your real info in the sentences to make it stick.
Practice with a partner or teacher for feedback.
Watch Korean interviews and mimic how idols introduce themselves!

👩‍🏫 Want to Practice Live with a Korean Teacher?

I can help you build your perfect self-introduction, fix your pronunciation, and give you real-time feedback.

👉 Book a 1-on-1 Korean class with me on italki:
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Let’s make your first Korean impression a great one! 💬✨