Korean Language Basics by KoreanClass101

Introduction

• Website: KoreanClass101.com
• Host: Amy
• Series: Sambun Hangugu (3-minute Korean)
• Objective: Learn basic Korean expressions quickly and easily.

Lesson 1: Self-Introduction

Informal Introduction

• Phrase: Annyeong. [Name]-ya. Bangawo.
  • Example: Annyeong. Amy-ya. Bangawo.
• Breakdown:
  • Annyeong: Peace (used as "Hi")
  • -ya: Informal sentence ending after a name
  • Bangawo: Nice to meet you
• Example: Annyeong. David-ya. Bangawo.

Formal Introduction

• Phrase: Annyeonghaseyo. [Name]-eyo. Bangawoyo.
  • Example: Annyeonghaseyo. Amy-eyo. Bangawoyo.
• Breakdown:
  • Annyeonghaseyo: More formal version of "Annyeong"
  • -eyo: Formal sentence ending after a name
  • Bangawoyo: Formal version of "Bangawo"

Cultural Tip

• When introducing yourself:
  • Men: Bow with hands at sides
  • Women: Bow with hands in front
  • All: Bow from the waist, not too deeply

Lesson 2: Thanking People

Common Phrases

• Formal: Gamsahamnida (Thank you)
• Very Formal: Daedanhee Gamsahamnida (Thank you very much)
• Informal: Gomawo (Thanks)
• Semi-formal: Gomawoyo (Thank you)

Responses to Thanks

• Informal: Anieyo (No problem)
• Less Common: Chonmaneyo (You're welcome)

Cultural Tip

• Add "-yo" to make informal phrases polite.
  • Example: Gomawoyo

Lesson 3: Common Greetings

Informal

• Hi/Bye: Annyeong

Formal

• Hello: Annyeonghaseyo
  • Meaning: Are you at peace?
  • Response: Yea (Yes) or Annyeonghaseyo

Saying Goodbye

• Formal
  • If leaving and the other person is staying: Annyeonghi-gyeseyo (Please stay peacefully)
  • If staying and the other person is leaving: Annyeonghi-gaseyo (Please go peacefully)
• Informal
  • If leaving and the other person is staying: Jal-it-sso (Stay well)
  • If staying and the other person is leaving: Jal-ga (Go well)

Lesson 4: Asking if Someone Speaks English

Basic Question

• Phrase: Yeongeo haseyo? (Do you speak English?)

Polite Question

• Phrase: Sillyehajiman, Yeongeo haseyo? (Excuse me, but do you speak English?)

Possible Responses

• Yes: Ye
• Just a little: Jogeumiyo
• No: Ani mothaeyo

Cultural Tip

• Replace "yeongeo" with other languages to ask about them (e.g., Dogilo haseyo? for German)

Lesson 5: Apologizing

Saying Excuse Me

• Phrase: Silyehamnida (Excuse me)
• Phrase: Silyehajiman (Excuse me, but)

Apologizing

• Formal: Joisonghamnida (I'm sorry)
• Informal: Mianhae (Sorry)

Getting Attention

• Phrase: Yeogiyo or Jeogiyo (Over here, please)

Cultural Tip

• To sound sincere, add "jungmal" (truly) before apologizing (e.g., Jungmal mianhamnida)

Lesson 6: Numbers

Chinese-based Numbers (1-10)

1. Il (one)
2. I (two)
3. Sam (three)
4. Sa (four)
5. O (five)
6. Yuk (six)
7. Chil (seven)
8. Pal (eight)
9. Gu (nine)
10. Sip (ten)

Zero

• Yeong (General)
• Gong (Phone numbers)

Cultural Tip

• Korean has two counting systems: Chinese-based and native Korean. The next lesson will cover native Korean numbers.

Conclusion

• Next Lesson Teaser: Learn native Korean numbers.
• Sign off: See you then, tamiteo manayo.