The First Sixty Seconds

In Seoul, “What do you do?” isn’t just small talk. It’s a way to figure out how much respect you owe the person in front of you.

Essential Greetings

How to Introduce Yourself

The ending of the “to be” verb changes based on whether a word ends in a consonant (Batchim).

• Use 이에요 for consonants (e.g., 사람 + 이에요 → 사람이에요).
• Use 예요 for vowels (e.g., 뭐 + 예요 → 뭐예요).

Real World Examples

Vocabulary