Korean Language Basics Lecture Notes

Introduction to Korean Class 101

• Platform: KoreanClass101.com
• Purpose: Learn Korean in a fast, easy, and fun way.
• Instructor: Amy

Lesson 1: Introducing Yourself in Korean

Informal Introduction

• Phrase: "Annyeong. [Name]-ya. Bangawo."
  • "Annyeong" means "Peace" (Hello)
  • "-ya" is an informal sentence-ending particle used after names
  • "Bangawo" means "Nice to meet you"
• Example: "Annyeong. Amy-ya. Bangawo."

Formal Introduction

• Phrase: "Annyeonghaseyo. [Name]-eyo. Bangawoyo."
  • "Annyeonghaseyo" is a formal version of hello
  • "-eyo" is a formal sentence-ending particle
  • "Bangawoyo" is a formal version of "Nice to meet you"
• Example: "Annyeonghaseyo. Amy-eyo. Bangawoyo."

Amy's Insights

• Polite to bow when introducing yourself
  • Men: Hands at sides
  • Women: Hands in front

Lesson 2: Thanking Someone in Korean

Common Thank You Phrases

• Formal: "Gamsahamnida" (Thank you)
• Very Formal: "Daedanhee Gamsahamnida" (Thank you very much)
• Informal: "Gomawo" (Thanks)

Responding to Thanks

• Casual Response: "Anieyo" (No problem)
• Less Common: "Chonmaneyo" (You're welcome)

Amy's Insights

• Mix of formal and informal: "Gomawoyo" (Thanks, politely)

Lesson 3: Common Korean Greetings

Greetings

• Informal: "Annyeong" (Hello/Peace)
• Formal: "Annyeonghaseyo" (Are you at peace?)

Saying Goodbye

• If you are leaving:
  • Formal: "Annyeonghi-gaseyo"
  • Casual: "Jal-ga"
• If the other person is leaving:
  • Formal: "Annyeonghi-gyeseyo"
  • Casual: "Jal-it-sseo"

Lesson 4: Asking if Someone Speaks English

• Basic Inquiry: "Yeongeo haseyo?" (Do you speak English?)
• Polite Inquiry: "Sillyehajiman, yeongeo haseyo?" (Excuse me, but do you speak English?)
• Responses:
  • "Ye" (Yes)
  • "Jogeumiyo" (Just a little)
  • "Ani mothaeyo" (No, I don't)

Amy's Insights

• Replace "Yeongeo" with another language to ask about different languages

Lesson 5: Apologizing in Korean

Apologizing Phrases

• Excuse me: "Silyehamnida"
• I'm sorry: "Joisonghamnida"
• Get attention of waiter:
  • "Yeogiyo" (Over here, please)
  • "Jeogiyo" (Excuse me, you there)
• Informal apology: "Mianhae" (Sorry)

Sincere Apologies

• Add "Jungmal" for emphasis: "Jungmal mianhamnida" (I'm truly sorry)

Lesson 6: Numbers in Korean

Chinese-based Numbers (1-10)

• 1: "Il"
• 2: "I"
• 3: "Sam"
• 4: "Sa"
• 5: "O"
• 6: "Yuk"
• 7: "Chil"
• 8: "Pal"
• 9: "Gu"
• 10: "Sip"

Zero in Korean

• Yeong
• Gong (for phone numbers)

Amy's Insights

• Two systems of counting: Chinese-based and Native Korean; Chinese-based is taught first.