One of my favorite Korean phrases to say to my students used to be “힘내세요!” (“Cheer up!”) Whenever my Korean students needed encouragement in their learning, we used to chant this phrase together.

안녕하세요, 저는 경화예요. (Hello, I am Kyung-Hwa.)

I am a native of South Korea who came to America about 18 years ago. I am accustomed to both English and Korean languages and cultures, and I greatly appreciate and love both of them. I currently work as a freelance interpreter and translator for the public school system and have helped many Korean families with limited English proficiency. I have experience teaching Korean, English, and music to people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

I am passionate about learning different languages, and I have studied English, Japanese, and Spanish. Besides improving my language skills, I love to sing, play the piano, travel, and read books.

 

I am very excited to have this opportunity to write on Korean language and culture. When I taught Korean classes to American students, I was overwhelmed by my students’ interest and enthusiasm. I was on cloud nine with excitement to share my experience and knowledge in language learning and cultural aspects.

When it comes to learning a new language, I have been in your shoes; therefore, we already have something in common. As English connected me to the American people and culture here, I hope my contribution to this blog will help you to connect with your Korean friends, co-workers, and family members. I also hope this blog will help you to broaden your perspective on the Korean culture and make your Korean learning more enjoyable.

As you are aware, obtaining proficiency in a foreign language takes patience and commitment. So~ I would like to tell you, “힘내세요! (Cheer up!)

♥ What is your favorite Korean word?

Why don’t you introduce yourself to me and tell me about your favorite Korean word?

I look forward to hearing about it…

◊ Introducing yourself in Korean

    ·   안녕하세요, 저는   ____________예요/이에요.   (Hello, I am ____________.)

                                *저는   When your name ends in a vowel예요 ending :

                                  Ex) 저는  경화예요.   (I am Kyung-Hwa.)

                                       *저는   When your name ends in a consonant이에요. ending :

                                         Ex) 저는  스티븐이에요.   (I am Stephen.)

◊ Click  HERE   for pronunciation.             

                   한국어                                        English  

             1.   안녕하세요?              —————–       Hello? 

             2.  저는  경화예요.         —————–      I am Kyung-Hwa.

   * Practice with your name.

             3.  저는  스티븐이에요.    —————–     I am Stephen.

   * Practice with your name.

              4.  힘내세요!                    —————–    Cheer up!