Talking about shared interests is a great way to establish common ground. Being able to talk about yourself and ask about others in Korean will help you make friends - and make the conversation more interesting!
So tell me about yourself…
Resources for further reading:
How to pronounce hobbies in Korean
Practice Your Pronunciation With Rocket Record
Are you a sports fan? Do you participate in woondong (sports)? I’m sure you’re familiar with the traditional martial art of taekwondo(tae kwon do).
Have you watched Korean traditional-style wrestling Tsireum accompanied by folk music and dance? Sports can take up much of your time, whether you’re in your home country or elsewhere. yagoo (baseball) has become so popular in Korea that they even have a professional baseball league. Which sports do you enjoy?
You may want to use a few of these words:
So, tell me “Maw hagireul jowa haseyo?” (What do you like to do?) Choom jowa haseyo? Do you like dancing? To say you like some activity, just add jowahaeyo. to your choice of interest or hobby.
Here are some useful expressions:
That’s it for this lesson!
Here are a few recommended Korean lessons to try next!
- Fitting out an apartment in Korea? Know how to pronounce your household appliances in Korean.
- An important lesson on the structure and pronouncing Korean numbers.
- Falling in love? Let's talk love in Korean.
Anyoung hee gaseyo!
Sujung Lee: Rocket Korean