Korean Lesson for Upper Beginner Level

👋 Mini-Lesson 2: Meeting New People

Let’s learn how to introduce yourself and meet new friends! 🥰

🌸 Phrases:

이름이 뭐예요? (ireumi mwoyeyo?) 📝 → “What’s your name?”
만나서 반가워요. (mannaseo bangawoyo) 🤝 → “Nice to meet you”
어디서 오셨어요? (eodiseo osyeosseoyo?) 🌏 → “Where are you from?”

✅ Practice Tip:
Say aloud: 만나서 반가워요! 🎵

💡 Mini Challenge:
Reply with your name in Korean! 🖊

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Suebeet Kim
Founder, CEO & Instructor
TheKoreanTutor.com

Helping students connect with Korean language and culture since 2005

September 3, 2025 0

👋 Your First Everyday Korean Mini-Lesson: Greetings

Welcome to your Everyday Korean Mini-Lesson Series! 🌸✨

Over the coming weeks, you’ll receive bite-sized mini-lessons that are:

Quick & practical – learn and practice in just a few minutes
Fun & interactive – explore phrases, pronunciation tips, and mini challenges
Perfect for real life – from greeting new friends 👋 to traveling adventures ✈️

Let’s kick things off with essential Korean greetings! 🌟

🌸 Phrases:

안녕하세요. (annyeonghaseyo) 👋 → “Hello” (polite)
안녕. (annyeong) 😄 → “Hi / Hello” (casual)
잘 지내세요? (jal jinaeseyo?) 😊 → “How are you?” (polite)
잘 지내? (jal jinae?) 😎 → “How are you?” (casual)
감사합니다. (gamsahamnida) 🙏 → “Thank you”
죄송합니다. (joesonghamnida) 😅 → “I’m sorry / Excuse me”

✅ Practice Tip:
Say aloud: 안녕하세요! 잘 지내세요? 🌟

💡 Mini Challenge:
Reply with your own greeting in Korean! ✏️

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Practice these phrases live with me in structured lessons. Our October term offers:

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Personalized guidance from me
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Helping students connect with Korean language and culture since 2005

August 31, 2025 0

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August 5, 2025 0

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Written by Suebeet Kim | Published by TheKoreanTutor.com
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July 30, 2025 0

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📅 Summer 2025 Term at a Glance
Dates: May 16 – June 28, 2025
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Solidify present-tense grammar, grow your vocabulary, and start making full sentences.

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May 9, 2025 0

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Our children’s classes are fun, age-appropriate, and focused on confidence-building through Hangeul, storytelling, and games.

Course Schedule:

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May 7, 2025 0

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This 6-week course uses the Integrated Korean: Intermediate 1 (3rd Edition) textbook. Topics and skills include:

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April 21, 2025 0

🎉 New Year, New Skills! Learn Korean with Us in 2025 🎉

안녕하세요! Annyeonghaseyo!

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December 12, 2024 0

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