Learn Korean with KoreanClass101.com! When meeting someone for the first time, it may be a bit difficult to start a conversation when you only know how to say “I am (fill in the blank).” That’s why in today’s lesson we’ll go over how to ask someone a few simple questions. What better way to start a conversation? Be sure to stop by KoreanClass101.com and leave us a post!
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96 Responses to “Beginner Lesson #3 - A Few Simple Questions”
JockZon (JZ) says:
August 27th, 2007 at 8:44 pm
Oh NICE! A lesson ^^ I’m in school so I can’t listen yet though 
Anyway, later dudes! hehe
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 27th, 2007 at 11:57 pm
Great lesson 
Now you can start asking simple questions in Korean using the phrases introduced in the lesson
여러분(everyone!), can you answer this question?
“여러분은 학생입니까? “
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 28th, 2007 at 12:18 am
I know, and you’re right I was just kidding.
이름 means name in most cases,
but sometimes it specifically means your given name
as opposed to ‘성’ which is ‘family name’
So if I introduced myself as “저는 현우예요.”, you can ask me, “성이 뭐예요?(What’s your family name?)”
:D
JockZon (JZ) says:
August 28th, 2007 at 12:22 am
Ah awesome ^^ I still have problems with the spelling of words haha.
JockZon (JZ) says:
August 28th, 2007 at 12:23 am
Btw, I wrote ireum since I couldn’t think of a real name haha.
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 28th, 2007 at 12:24 am
When Koreans can’t think of a real name, we say “아무개”
아무개 means something like… ’somebody’ or ’someone’
:D
Mary Sue says:
August 28th, 2007 at 12:27 am
여러분은 학생입니까?
내, 에러분은 학생입니다! 
I am having some trouble with the hangul for hoesawon; what an I doing wrong?
h=ㅎ
o=ㅗ so hoe=호ㅔ? but it is 허, “heo?”
e=ㅔ
I am having similar problems with boep. I know “eo” is ㅓ; is this interchangable with “oe?” 법, not 보ㅔㅂ?
간삽니다!
JockZon (JZ) says:
August 28th, 2007 at 12:29 am
I almost understood 요아킴은 성이 뭐예요? but I cannot figure it out.
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 28th, 2007 at 12:32 am
Mary(메리),
회사원’s “회” can be typed with the letters ” G + H + L ”
[eo] is “ㅓ” as in ‘cup’ or ‘hug’
end [oe] is ‘ㅚ’ as in ‘way’ or ‘weigh’
You keep getting something different from what you want because you should press H L instead of H P
I hope this helps
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 28th, 2007 at 12:32 am
요아킴은 성이 뭐예요?
= Joakim, what’s your family name?
성 = family name
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 28th, 2007 at 12:39 am
“뭐예요?” is the same as “무엇입니까?”
which means “What is…?”
^_^
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 28th, 2007 at 12:39 am
Try to say “무엇” as fast as you can,
and it becomes “뭐”
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 28th, 2007 at 12:45 am
Yeah it’s abbreviation, but an official one
Some young kids would say “머” or “모” chatting rooms
JockZon (JZ) says:
August 28th, 2007 at 12:51 am
but what is 이 in 성이? Particle of some kind? And what is 예요 literally? 
Mary Sue says:
August 28th, 2007 at 12:54 am
Thank you, 순현우씨! So 회=hoi? Is there a rule to tell ? Or am I getting too hung up on the “romanization” thing?
메리 수
steved says:
August 28th, 2007 at 1:12 am
요아킴, You are right, the 이 is a subject particle similar to 는. The 예요 is the informal polite of 입니다 (to be root or dictionary form 이다). Hope that helps.
Very nice lesson by the way.
steved says:
August 28th, 2007 at 1:21 am
메리 수, 방갑습니다.
저는 스티브 입니다.
I wouldn’t get too hung up on romanizing. In the long run it will mess up how you pronounce the Korean. Work on learning hangul 한글 and once you have that down romanizing really won’t matter IMHO. It is pretty straight forward.
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 28th, 2007 at 3:11 am
Mary, I think Steve explained it all very well. Are you clear with it now? ^_^ And please call me 선현우, not ‘순현우’ ^_^
The way I write my name in English is unfortunately different from the romanization. 
Mary Sue says:
August 28th, 2007 at 3:36 am
선휸우, I apologize…this is a good example if the difficulty I am having going from romanization to hangul! So it would be more precisely written (or thought in my head) HyunWoo Seon? Pronounced as the English word “sun?”
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 28th, 2007 at 3:44 am
Mary //
In romanization my name would be Seon Hyeon U ^_^
반갑습니다 means “I’m glad to meet you.” or “It’s good to meet you”
Yep mastering how to read hangul as soon as possible will be definitely of great benefit when you study Korean ^_^!
steved says:
August 28th, 2007 at 3:49 am
반갑습니다 is basically “nice to meet you” and can be said anytime not just on first meetings. The difficulty with 선현우’s name is a good reason to avoid romanization once you know the Korean alphabet.
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 28th, 2007 at 3:55 am
Haha, yeah, I’m trying to get the photos I took from China labeled and sorted before I forget which photo was taken when and where (some 3000 of them). What time is it there now, Steve?
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 28th, 2007 at 3:59 am
Aha! 점심 맛있게 드세요 (Enjoy your lunch!)
저는 자러 갈게요 (I’m going to bed~)
Sean Somers says:
August 28th, 2007 at 10:57 am
Would it be possible to set up the premium feed to deliver the .pdf files as well as the audio?
Thanks!
Eran says:
August 28th, 2007 at 11:11 am
Would it be possible to set up the premium feed to deliver the .pdf files as well as the audio?
Hi Sean
Our Basic and Premium password-protected feeds, which are available to Basic and Premium active members respectively, include the PDF files as well as the audio. You can learn more about these feeds here:
http://www.koreanclass101.com/basic-premium-podcast-feed/
Thanks,
- Eran
Devon says:
August 28th, 2007 at 11:52 am
Good lesson. So similar to Japanese! 
I’m having trouble with the pronunication of hoesawon. I totally understand learning Hangul is most more important than learning the Romanji version. But is there a book or website that helps with the pronunication of Hangul… it’s so hard to say correctly without some sort of reference! thanks! 
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 28th, 2007 at 8:30 pm
Max, good sentence
To make it even better,
you can say
“네, 저는 학생이에요”
“한국어를 배우는 학생이에요”
(배우다 = to learn)
존 says:
August 29th, 2007 at 2:22 am
I really like the charisma of Keith and 윤 설 ….I really like the accompanied pdf. I did find one minor thing in the pdf under grammar Point #3 Example 1 : there should be a 아 instead of a 이 . In 학 생 입 니 다. Just a typo for sure.
Keep them coming.
R says:
August 29th, 2007 at 2:47 am
존,
I do not believe there is a typo in the phrase “학 생 입 니 다”, it looks correct to me. The 아s and 이s are in their rightful spots, or did you correct the phrase already?
존 says:
August 29th, 2007 at 3:30 am
Look closer R you will see it….but seriously it’s not important. I was just pointing it out because I read out loud.
steved says:
August 29th, 2007 at 3:54 am
존,
맞습니다.
Example 1A does say “저는 학생입니디.” No big deal really. Good catch. Maybe the typo is there just to keep us on our toes.
Jesse says:
August 29th, 2007 at 4:17 am
I Love this Podcast!!! Does anyone know of another website to expand my korean? Thanks in advance!
존 says:
August 29th, 2007 at 4:33 am
Jesse check the forums I have posted many….I have alot more if you don’t see anything you like.
Sindy says:
August 29th, 2007 at 7:14 am
KC101 crew/listeners! 
Today’s lesson was great, I can’t wait for the next one. 
I agree with Devon, it’s so similar to Japanese and Keith and Seoul make a nice combination, keep up this great work! 
S_R_C
maxiewawa says:
August 29th, 2007 at 11:39 am
존 는 JZ 이에요?
Keith씨극, 안녕하세요!
You sound like me, saying hello to every Korean I can just to hear their reaction!
그럼, 여러분 = everybody?
maxiewawa says:
August 29th, 2007 at 11:59 am
If you haven’t got enough Korean at koreanclass.com, head over to survivalphrases.com, where Keith also teaches Korean. A lesson on Hotels today!
survivalphrases 애 가주새요.
Please go there.
(I’m just guessing that’s how it’s spelt…. I’ve been having some problems with my spelling!)
Victoria says:
August 29th, 2007 at 10:33 pm
I can’t wait until school starts so I can have my lessons there and be able to see the Korean font! Thanks for another practical lesson. Now maybe I can talk with that Korean chef at the hibachi a little…
Jesse says:
August 30th, 2007 at 2:13 am
This is to the person that wrote me. Dude, what is your screen name on the forums. Just a hint I don’t even know what your name is man! haha
*Keith, thanks a lot for the fun podcast. A special thanks to the crew as well =)
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 30th, 2007 at 2:22 am
Maxiewawa, everybody has trouble with spelling at first, so don’t worry about it k
Here’s the better version of it, by the way I hope it helps!
survivalphrases 애 가주새요.
—> survivalphrases에 가 주세요.
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 30th, 2007 at 2:23 am
Jesse, he’s John. “존” is the way we write “John” in Korean.
Jesse says:
August 30th, 2007 at 2:31 am
Thanks!! My name is Jesse btw! haha Oh, your name is ? First or the last? Please to meet you!
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 30th, 2007 at 2:36 am
:-) Pleased to meet you too, Jesse.
My name is Hyunwoo (romanization sound : hyeonu). Where are you from?
Jimmy B says:
August 30th, 2007 at 4:04 am
Allright - you got me. I trust that you’ll kick butt so I took the Launch Special for a 12 month Premium. All hail the Pitachi Empire.
PS - I haven’t been too active on JPOD in the past couple of months, but will be getting back on that horse as well: I had to make a conscious decision to focus on my “other languages” for a little while (I had some interactions with Russian and Swedes - needed to dust up on that).
Just today at lunch, I sat next to a table of Korean speakers, here in Minnesota. So I’m looking forward to seeing how this site develops, and if I can add this language to my portfolio!
존 says:
August 30th, 2007 at 5:00 am
Sorry about that Jesse, I forget my name is different here. Well not different but, eh you understand.
I guess a better name…well better Korean name would be 존이? Or would that be female? I still have a hard time with matching names to a gender.
Sindy says:
August 30th, 2007 at 9:03 am
Jesse!
Over here from USA NYC!
Anyone else from NYC 
S_R_C
Jimmy B
You have my brother’s name too so you are very welcome and I look foward to your posts! S_R_C
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 30th, 2007 at 2:18 pm
John, I think 존 is still a very good name in Korean too. Because 좋은 (joeun) means “good” or “nice”
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 30th, 2007 at 2:54 pm
Everyone John has started a KC101 photo thread in the forum, http://www.koreanclass101.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=73
Check it out, and post your photos up there too!
:D
maxiewawa says:
August 30th, 2007 at 5:12 pm
I’m on my way, Hyunwoo!
Another lesson went up today at survivalphrases.com!
Mary Sue says:
August 30th, 2007 at 9:21 pm
Well, I’m from America–metro Detroit area (Michigan).
Hi to everyone again!
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 31st, 2007 at 2:17 am
I’ve finally posted an intro video of myself in the forum,
http://www.koreanclass101.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=78
please come check it out. kkkkk
Peter says:
August 31st, 2007 at 2:38 am
현우씨
Wow! Nice video! “현우씨는 짱이야!” 
Was I even close with the Korean? Great job!
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 31st, 2007 at 2:45 am
Peter your Korean is actually very good and getting better!!
Thanks. I’ll make a few in Japanese too. LOL
I don’t know why I didn’t start making videos earlier. I’m shy in front of the camera, but I guess I’ll get used to it. It’s fun!
Jesse says:
August 31st, 2007 at 2:51 am
Hi Sindy! Please to meet you!
I found this website on how to speak the vowels & consonants. Would you guys & gals give me your feedback if it accurate? Be sure to click on Appearance and Sound of Hangul.
Website #1
www.zkorean.com
Website#2
www.langintro.com
Be sure to click the Korean Link on the Hm Page.
Oh yeah before I forget does anyone know of a website where I can learn how to say the alphabet? I guess I’m talking about the syllables formed?
p.s I’ll be adding a photo on Jon’s forum as well
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 31st, 2007 at 3:03 am
Jesse,
The information in the websites are correct, so you can rely on them. And as for the names of the alphabets, I’ll write a posting in the forum about it, and soon we’ll be releasing videos of how to read and write hangul to help you understand the system of hangul
Jesse says:
August 31st, 2007 at 3:08 am
Thanks man! Just let me know when your going to post them. =)
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 31st, 2007 at 3:14 am
Jesse. Here you go
http://www.koreanclass101.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=79
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
August 31st, 2007 at 7:09 pm
Jesse, you’re welcome!! (천만에요) !!
Everyone, the news feed is up! Check it out!
We’re almost there - we’re going to have the full launch soon!! Can’t wait!
Hyunwoo Sun(선현우) says:
September 1st, 2007 at 10:28 am
I’ve made a group on Youtube
Come check it out!
http://www.koreanclass101.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=84
Jacqueline says:
September 3rd, 2007 at 7:05 am
This Podcast is really usefull !
감사합니다 for the lessons!
halurkitty says:
December 19th, 2007 at 1:49 pm
very good lesson!
the format and how you teach it is really effective.
kip up the gud work!
aza aza hwait’ing!
annyong!
Randy says:
May 2nd, 2008 at 3:39 pm
You made a great job! you really inspire and motivate to study Korean. More tutorial and more success… Take Good Care Always Guys!
Randy says:
May 2nd, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Thank you Kieth, Hyun-Woo and Yunseol, Take Good Care Always Guys!
Keith says:
May 2nd, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Hi Kitty and Randy! Thank you both for your praise Where are you from?
Chua says:
June 6th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
This lesson was great!
But I was sorta confused on the salary thingy man.
Lols. I’m getting there.
Thanks for sharing!
Annyeong.
John says:
July 19th, 2008 at 2:43 am
I REALLY like your line by line explanations. And the chemistry between the two hosts is excellent. Keith is really enthusiastic, I like his emphasis in tone and stressing key points.
Category: Beginner Lessons |
Grammar: augmentive particle, interrogative, topic particle | Function: asking simple questions | Topic: Questions | Politeness Level: Formal
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