Key expression, say it out loud three times, with the audio if there is one2 min
Why this matters + Grammar, understand why it works3 min
Today's words, just skim, don't try to memorize2 min
In use, read it once, then out loud once3 min
Quiz, answer before you look back2 min
Homework, pick just one of the three2 min
Short on time? Do steps 1–2 only. That still counts, far better than skipping. Stuck on something? Leave it and move on, it comes back in the review.
The situation
Your first Korean class, a new neighbor, a friend's friend. Everyone starts with the same two sentences: hello, and who you are.
Key expression
안녕하세요. 저는 소피아예요.
an-nyeong-ha-se-yo. jeo-neun so-pi-a-ye-yo.
Hello. I'm Sofia.
Slowly
W1S1 · full audio
Why this matters
안녕하세요 works at any time of day and with anyone. 저는 ___예요 / 이에요 = 'I am ___'. Use 예요 after a vowel (소피아예요) and 이에요 after a consonant (민준이에요). Swap in your own name, that's your first real Korean sentence.