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First Steps & Greetings

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Unlock your English potential by mastering the building blocks of conversation and self-introduction.

  • Master the English alphabet sounds.
  • Exchange standard polite greetings.
  • Introduce yourself with confidence.
Speak your first words with confidence today!

배울 내용

Get ready to begin your exciting English journey! This chapter gently guides you through the alphabet and helps you master essential greetings like 'hello' and 'goodbye'. Soon, you'll confidently introduce yourself and start simple conversations, opening doors to a new world!

  • 영어 알파벳 및 기본 소리
    기초 발음 소리를 익히는 게 영어 자신감의 첫걸음이에요! letter sounds와 foundation이 제일 중요하답니다.
  • 안녕하세요 & 잘 가요 — 필수 인사말
    'Hello'와 'Goodbye'만 제대로 알아도 영어 대화의 시작과 끝이 훨씬 자신감 있고 매끄러워질 거예요. Hello로 열고 Goodbye로 닫는 연습을 해봐요!
  • 자기소개: 저는 + 이름입니다
    «I am [이름]» 하나면 어디서든 당당하게 자기소개를 할 수 있어요. I am, "I'm«, »Introduction" 이 세 가지만 기억하세요!
  • 나, 너, 그것 — 첫 대명사
    영어 문장의 주인공인 I, You, It만 잘 써도 대화가 훨씬 자연스러워져요!
  • 예 & 아니요 — 간단한 대답
    Yes, I am이랑 "No, I'm not«만 마스터해도 영어 질문에 자신 있게 대답할 수 있어요! »Yes, I am« »No, I'm not« »Short answer"
  • 숫자 0-10: 세기의 기초
    0부터 10까지의 숫자는 영어 대화의 가장 기초적인 벽돌이에요. count, quantity, basics 이 세 가지만 마스터해도 일상 표현이 훨씬 풍부해져요!

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

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    By the end you will be able to: spell your name and greet someone new.

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Overview

Welcome to the very beginning of your amazing journey into English! This chapter is your foundational stepping stone, designed to make your English first steps & greetings for beginners smooth and exciting. Think of these lessons as the essential building blocks you’ll use every single day.
We’ll start with something very familiar yet crucial: the English Alphabet & Basic Sounds. Mastering these 26 letters is like learning the code to unlock all future reading and writing.
From there, we jump straight into making connections! You’ll learn how to say Hello & Goodbye, mastering essential greetings that open doors to conversations. Knowing when to use formal Hello versus casual Hi or Hey is a key social skill.
Then, we move to introducing yourself with I am + Name, a simple phrase that lets others know who you are. These early interactions are vital as you learn English A0 grammar, giving you the confidence to speak up.
You'll also get acquainted with your very first pronouns: I, You, It. These small but mighty words are shortcuts that help you talk about people and things without repeating their names. And because communication is a two-way street, we’ll cover Yes & No — Simple Answers, showing you how to respond clearly and correctly.
Finally, we'll count our way to success with Numbers 0-10: The Basics of Counting, giving you the tools to talk about quantities. Each step here is designed to empower you for your next English adventure!

How This Grammar Works

Learning English starts with understanding its most basic components. Our journey begins with the English Alphabet & Basic Sounds. Each letter has a unique shape and a common sound, like the letter A often sounds like the a in apple, or B sounds like the b in ball. Getting comfortable with these sounds is crucial for both understanding spoken English and starting to read.
They are the foundation for recognizing words and eventually speaking them.
Once you have a grasp of the alphabet, you can begin to form and recognize simple words. This leads us directly to Hello & Goodbye — Essential Greetings. These are your first tools for interaction.
When you meet someone new, you can say
Hello
(more formal, good for any situation) or
Hi
(more casual, good for friends). To introduce yourself, you use a simple but powerful phrase:
I am + Name
. For example,
I am Sarah
or "I'm David. The I'm
is a common, shorter way to say
I am," and native speakers use it all the time.
Next, you'll encounter your first pronouns: I, You, It. These words act as substitutes. I refers to yourself, you refers to the person you are talking to, and it refers to a thing or an animal.
For example, instead of saying
Is the apple red?
, you can say
Is it red?
These pronouns make your sentences shorter and more natural. Finally, for basic communication, Yes & No — Simple Answers are indispensable. If someone asks, Are you Maria?, you can answer,
Yes, I am
or
No, I am not.
Notice how you use the am from the question in your answer.
And to tie it all together, Numbers 0-10 give you the power to count objects, express age (later!), or simply tell the time.
One, two, three
are your first steps in quantifying the world around you. All these pieces work together to build your very first English conversations!

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Mixing up formal and informal greetings
✗ You meet a new business client and say: "Hey! What's up?"
✓ You meet a new business client and say:
Hello! How are you?
*Explanation*: While Hey is common, Hello is safer and more appropriate for initial, more formal introductions.
  1. 1Forgetting am when introducing yourself
✗ When asked Who are you?, you reply: I John.
✓ When asked Who are you?, you reply: I am John. or "I'm John."
*Explanation*: In English, the verb to be (am/is/are) is almost always needed. I am is the full form, "I'm" is the contraction and very common.
  1. 1Short answers without the auxiliary verb
✗ Someone asks Are you happy? and you say: Yes, I.
✓ Someone asks Are you happy? and you say: Yes, I am.
*Explanation*: When answering with Yes or No, it's polite and grammatically correct to include the auxiliary verb used in the question (in this case, am).

Real Conversations

A

A

Hello!
B

B

Hi! I am Anna.
A

A

Nice to meet you, Anna. I'm Ben.
A

A

Excuse me, is it a book?
B

B

Yes, it is.
A

A

Thank you!
A

A

Hey! I'm Leo.
B

B

Hi Leo! I am Mia.
A

A

How are you?
B

B

I am fine, thank you!

Quick FAQ

Q

How do I use I am in English to introduce myself?

You use I am followed directly by your name. For example,

I am Maria
or "I'm Tom." It's the standard way to state your identity.

Q

What is the difference between Hello and Hi or Hey?

Hello
is generally more formal and can be used in any situation.
Hi
is casual and very common among friends or people you know.
Hey
is even more informal, often used with close friends or to get someone's attention.

Q

When should I use the pronoun it?

You use

it
to refer to a single thing, an animal, or an idea, especially when you don't know its gender or don't need to specify. For example,
Is it a dog?
or
The car is red. It is fast.

Q

What's the best way to say yes or no in a simple answer?

The most common and polite way is to use Yes or No followed by the pronoun and the auxiliary verb from the question. For example, if the question is Are you ready?, you say

Yes, I am
or
No, I am not.

Cultural Context

In English-speaking countries, Hi and Hey are very common and often used even when meeting someone for the first time in informal settings, like at a casual gathering. Hello is always safe and appropriate. When introducing yourself with I am [Name], a friendly smile and eye contact go a long way.
Short answers like Yes, I am or
No, I am not
are considered polite and complete, more so than just Yes or No by themselves.

주요 예문 (6)

1

Hello, how are you today?

안녕하세요, 오늘 기분 어떠세요?

안녕하세요 & 잘 가요 — 필수 인사말
2

Hi, nice to meet you!

안녕, 만나서 반가워!

안녕하세요 & 잘 가요 — 필수 인사말
3

Hello, I am Maria.

안녕하세요, 저는 마리아예요.

자기소개: 저는 + 이름입니다
4

Nice to meet you, I'm Ben.

만나서 반가워요, 전 벤이에요.

자기소개: 저는 + 이름입니다
5

I am a student at the university.

저는 대학교 학생이에요.

나, 너, 그것 — 첫 대명사
6

You look great today!

오늘 정말 멋져 보이시네요!

나, 너, 그것 — 첫 대명사

팁과 요령 (4)

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적극적으로 들어보세요

원어민들이 단어를 어떻게 발음하는지 주의 깊게 들어보세요. 영화를 볼 때 영어 자막을 켜두면 소리와 글자를 연결하는 데 도움이 돼요:
Watch movies with English subtitles.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 영어 알파벳 및 기본 소리
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분위기에 맞춰 골라 쓰기

상황과 상대방과의 거리에 따라 인사말을 골라보세요. 잘 모를 때는 'Hello'와 'Goodbye'가 가장 안전한 선택이에요:
Always choose your greeting (Hello, Hi, Hey) and farewell (Goodbye, Bye, See you) to match the formality.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 안녕하세요 & 잘 가요 — 필수 인사말
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줄임말을 써보세요

친구랑 편하게 대화할 때는 줄여서 말하는 게 훨씬 자연스러워요: "I'm Sarah, nice to meet you."
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 자기소개: 저는 + 이름입니다
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I는 언제나 주인공(대문자)이에요!

문장 어디에 오든 '나'를 뜻하는 I는 항상 대문자로 써야 해요.
I am a teacher.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 나, 너, 그것 — 첫 대명사

핵심 어휘 (6)

Hello Greeting to start a conversation Goodbye Farewell when leaving Name What you are called Yes Positive answer No Negative answer Zero The number 0

Real-World Preview

coffee

Meeting a New Colleague

Review Summary

  • A, B, C...
  • Hello / Goodbye
  • I am [Name]
  • I / You / It
  • Yes / No
  • 0-10

자주 하는 실수

Learners often mix up possessive adjectives with the verb 'to be'. Use 'I am' for identity.

Wrong: I name is Alex.
정답: I am Alex.

You must include the verb 'am' to connect the subject to the name.

Wrong: Hello, I Alex.
정답: Hello, I am Alex.

The pronoun 'I' always pairs with the verb form 'am'.

Wrong: Yes, I is.
정답: Yes, I am.

Next Steps

You've finished your first chapter! Take a moment to celebrate—you've taken the hardest step. See you in the next chapter!

Listen to a basic English greeting song

Continue to: Describing People & Things

빠른 연습 (10)

올바른 문장을 고르세요.

다음 중 맞는 문장은?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She has five dogs.
1보다 큰 숫자 뒤에는 명사에 's'를 붙여 복수형으로 써야 해요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 숫자 0-10: 세기의 기초

빈칸에 알맞은 단어를 골라보세요.

___ am a new student.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I
자신에 대해 말할 때는 'I'를 사용하고, 'am'과 짝꿍이에요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 나, 너, 그것 — 첫 대명사

올바르게 자기소개를 한 문장을 고르세요.

어떤 문장이 맞을까요?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I am Max.
완전한 문장이 되려면 'am'이라는 동사가 꼭 필요해요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 자기소개: 저는 + 이름입니다

틀린 부분을 찾아서 고쳐보세요.

Find and fix the mistake:

Is he here? No, he not is.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: No, he isn't.
'is not'의 올바른 줄임말은 'isn't'이고 주어 뒤에 와야 해요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 예 & 아니요 — 간단한 대답

알맞은 be동사를 골라보세요.

Hello, I ___ Alex.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: am
주어가 'I'일 때는 항상 be동사 'am'을 사용합니다.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 자기소개: 저는 + 이름입니다

문장에서 틀린 부분을 찾아 고쳐보세요.

Find and fix the mistake:

I is David.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I am David.
'I'와 어울리는 올바른 be동사는 'am'입니다.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 자기소개: 저는 + 이름입니다

틀린 부분을 찾아 고쳐보세요

Find and fix the mistake:

I'm leaving now. Hello!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'm leaving now. Goodbye!
떠날 때는 'Hello'가 아니라 'Goodbye'를 써야 해요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 안녕하세요 & 잘 가요 — 필수 인사말

올바른 문장을 골라보세요.

다음 중 맞는 문장은?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Is she happy?
주어 'She'는 질문할 때 항상 'is'를 사용한답니다.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 예 & 아니요 — 간단한 대답

틀린 부분을 찾아 바르게 고쳐보세요.

Find and fix the mistake:

i like this song.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I like this song.
영어에서 'I'는 문장 어디에서나 항상 대문자로 써야 해요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 나, 너, 그것 — 첫 대명사

알맞은 숫자 단어를 고르세요.

I have ___ cat.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: one
'Cat'이 단수형(s가 없음)이므로 'one'이 정답이에요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 숫자 0-10: 세기의 기초

Score: /10

자주 묻는 질문 (6)

영어 알파벳은 대문자와 소문자를 합쳐 총 26개예요. 모든 영어 단어를 만드는 기본 재료랍니다:
The alphabet has 26 letters.
모음(A, E, I, O, U)은 공기의 흐름을 막지 않고 내는 소리예요. 자음은 입 모양이나 혀로 공기를 조절하며 내는 소리죠:
Vowels and consonants work together.
'Hello'는 좀 더 격식 있거나 중립적인 표현이라 어디서든 쓸 수 있어요. 반면 'Hi'는 더 캐주얼하고 친근해서 아는 사람끼리 주로 써요:
Hi is more casual and friendly.
'Hey'는 아주 친한 친구나 가족 사이에서만 쓰세요. 격식 있는 자리나 처음 보는 사람에게는 피하는 게 좋아요:
Avoid it in professional or formal situations.
I am은 '나는 ~이다' 혹은 '내 정체성은 ~이다'라는 뜻이에요. I am Maria라고 하면 자신의 이름을 밝히는 거죠.
영어 문법에서 주어가 'I'일 때 be동사는 무조건 'am'으로 정해져 있어요.
I am a teacher
처럼요.
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