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Jihoon is at a pretty cafe in Seoul. There are quite a lot of people inside the cafe.
Meeting People and Introducing Yourself in Korean
Learn essential Korean phrases for meeting new people, introducing yourself, and starting everyday conversations.
Quick answer
Meeting people and introducing yourself in Korean involves learning polite greetings, sharing your name and nationality, and starting simple everyday conversations. You can easily build confidence by practicing basic self-introductions and casual chat phrases found in daily settings.
- Introduce your name and nationality using polite copulas
- Ask and answer simple questions during first-time meetings
- Discuss hobbies and interests to start natural conversations
- Understand basic etiquette and polite greetings for social visits
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Level 1: Short sentences with everyday words. Greetings, names, and simple questions.
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Making Friends at a Cafe
지훈
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Hello, is the seat next to you taken? Please let me know if it's okay for me to sit.
민지
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Yes, the seat is free. Hello. I'm Minji. Nice to meet you.
지훈
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Minji, I'm Jihoon. By the way, what coffee are you drinking today?
민지
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This is coffee with a sweet chocolate cake. The coffee here actually has a really nice aroma.
지훈
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Wow, it looks really delicious. Please recommend that coffee menu to me as well.
New to Korean? Start with the Level 1 lesson Introducing Yourself to practice greeting new friends and sharing your name, nationality, and job using polite expressions.
About This Guide
Use these level-specific lessons to build confidence when meeting people, from basic self-introductions at level 1 to discussing hobbies and social etiquette at level 3. Start with the foundational lessons to practice essential greetings and name introductions, then move to natural conversation topics as your skills grow.
More Level 1 Lessons(15)
Introducing Yourself
Learn how to greet new friends by sharing your name, nationality, and job!
Starting a Simple Conversation
Learn how to greet others and share simple updates about your day in common places like school and cafes.
Ordering at a Cafe
Let's learn a simple dialogue for ordering coffee and cake at a cafe. You'll also practice asking for the price!
Coffee Shop Greetings in K-Dramas
Learn how to greet others politely in a cafe, just like your favorite K-drama characters!
Greeting Over Coffee
Practice saying hello and sharing what you like to eat and drink!
Learning Basic Greetings
Learn how to greet your friends naturally at school and in a cafe!
Greetings and Suggestions
Learn how to greet new people and kindly suggest grabbing a snack together!
Simple Introductions and Preferences
Introduce yourself and practice talking about the things you like!
Greetings and Introductions
Learn basic Korean greetings and start conversations in everyday situations!
Greeting and Chatting
Learn how to greet friends and share how you are feeling.
Chatting at a Cafe
Learn how to talk about ordering drinks and snacks with a friend at a cafe.
Ordering at a Cafe
Learn how to greet people and order a drink at a cafe.
Greeting a New Friend
Learn how to greet others and enjoy a friendly conversation at a cafe or park!
Meeting Someone New
Learn how to introduce yourself and ask simple questions when meeting someone for the first time.
Ordering Drinks at a Cafe
Learn how to order your favorite drinks smoothly at a local cafe!
Questions Learners Ask
How do I introduce myself in Korean?
You can start by using Level 1 lessons to practice greeting new friends and sharing your name, nationality, and job.
What should I learn first when meeting people in Korean?
Begin with foundational lessons that teach basic greetings, polite hello phrases, and simple ways to start conversations in places like cafes.
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