🙋♀️ Introducing Yourself in Korean (with Examples)
👋 Self-Introduction in Korean (Beginner · TOPIK 1–2)
When you meet someone in Korea — classmates, coworkers, or new friends — self-introductions happen fast and politely. Today you'll learn the exact phrases native speakers use, plus a simple script you can copy and practice.
🎯 Learning Goal
- Say your name, nationality, and job in natural Korean.
- Choose polite endings correctly (이에요/예요 vs 입니다).
- Use a full self-introduction script confidently.
📑 Table of Contents
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📝 How to Say Your Name
| Korean | Romanization | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 제 이름은 ___입니다. | je ireumeun ___ imnida | My name is ___ (formal) |
| 저는 ___이에요/예요. | jeoneun ___ ieyo/yeyo | I’m ___ (polite) |
이에요 ➜ after a consonant (마이클이에요)
예요 ➜ after a vowel (에이미예요)
🌍 How to Say Where You're From
| Korean | Romanization | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 저는 미국에서 왔어요. | jeoneun migukeseo wasseoyo | I’m from the U.S. |
| 저는 영국 사람이에요. | jeoneun yeongguk saramieyo | I’m British. |
| 저는 캐나다에서 왔어요. | jeoneun kaenadaeseo wasseoyo | I’m from Canada. |
💼 How to Say Your Job
| Korean | Romanization | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 저는 학생이에요. | jeoneun haksaeng-ieyo | I’m a student. |
| 저는 선생님이에요. | jeoneun seonsaengnim-ieyo | I’m a teacher. |
| 저는 회사원이에요. | jeoneun hoesawon-ieyo | I’m an office worker. |
💬 Complete Self-Introduction Script
안녕하세요.
제 이름은 에이미입니다.
저는 호주에서 왔어요.
저는 학생이에요.
만나서 반갑습니다!
Annyeonghaseyo. Je ireumeun Amy imnida. Jeoneun hojueseo wasseoyo. Jeoneun haksaeng-ieyo. Mannaseo bangapseumnida!
🗣 Practice Time — Your Turn
Copy and complete:
안녕하세요. 제 이름은 ___입니다. 저는 ___에서 왔어요. 저는 ___이에요/예요. 만나서 반갑습니다.
👩🏫 Teacher’s Natural-Sound Tips
- Don’t speak too fast — Korean rhythm is slower than English.
- Pause slightly after your name (제 이름은 ___입니다. → pause → 다음 문장).
- Smile — manners matter more than perfect grammar in Korean culture.
💡 Did You Know?
In Korea, self-introductions are not only about name and country — they also express humility and respect. For this reason, beginners often sound more natural when using formal endings (입니다 / 왔어요 / 반갑습니다).
🚀 Take a Role-Play Lesson With Me
If you'd like live speaking practice, we can build your self-introduction together and simulate real first-meeting conversations.
💬 Leave a comment if you'd like me to correct your self-introduction — I reply to every learner!
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