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package/src/syllabi/alphabet/lessons/lesson-10.mdx

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+---
+type: lesson
+id: korean-hangul-lesson-10
+title: "Lesson 10 — Compound Vowels II (ㅚ, ㅝ, ㅞ, ㅟ, ㅢ)"
+description: "Complete the compound vowels: oe, wo, we, wi, ui — and review the full Hangul system"
+order: 10
+parentId: ko-alphabet
+difficulty: beginner
+cefrLevel: A1
+categories:
+  - vowels
+  - compound-vowels
+metadata:
+  estimatedTime: 30
+  prerequisites: [korean-hangul-lesson-09]
+  learningObjectives:
+    - id: obj-ko-alph-10-recognize
+      description: "Recognize the compound vowels ㅚ, ㅝ, ㅞ, ㅟ, ㅢ"
+      skill: character-recognition
+      references: [oe, wo, we, wi, ui]
+    - id: obj-ko-alph-10-review
+      description: "Recall all 21 Korean vowels (10 basic + 11 compound)"
+      skill: character-sound-mapping
+      references: [ae, yae, e, ye, wa, wae, oe, wo, we, wi, ui]
+---
+
+# Lesson 10 — Compound Vowels II (ㅚ, ㅝ, ㅞ, ㅟ, ㅢ) & Full Review
+
+## Introduction
+
+This final lesson of the Korean alphabet unit completes the 11 compound vowels. After this lesson, you will know all 21 Korean vowels and all 19 consonants — the complete Hangul system.
+
+## Characters
+
+:::character-set{id="ko-compound-vowels-2" title="Compound Vowels II"}
+
+::character{id="oe" canonicalRef="oe" char="ㅚ" name="ㅚ 외 (oe)" charType="vowel" data:romanization="oe" data:ipa="we"}
+
+::character{id="wo" canonicalRef="wo" char="ㅝ" name="ㅝ 워 (wo)" charType="vowel" data:romanization="wo" data:ipa="wʌ"}
+
+::character{id="we" canonicalRef="we" char="ㅞ" name="ㅞ 웨 (we)" charType="vowel" data:romanization="we" data:ipa="we"}
+
+::character{id="wi" canonicalRef="wi" char="ㅟ" name="ㅟ 위 (wi)" charType="vowel" data:romanization="wi" data:ipa="wi"}
+
+::character{id="ui" canonicalRef="ui" char="ㅢ" name="ㅢ 의 (ui)" charType="vowel" data:romanization="ui" data:ipa="ɰi"}
+
+:::
+
+## How These Are Formed
+
+| Compound | Components | Notes |
+|----------|-----------|-------|
+| ㅚ | ㅗ + ㅣ | Historically "oi" but now usually /we/ |
+| ㅝ | ㅜ + ㅓ | u+eo = "wo" |
+| ㅞ | ㅜ + ㅔ | u+e = "we" |
+| ㅟ | ㅜ + ㅣ | u+i = "wi" |
+| ㅢ | ㅡ + ㅣ | eu+i = "ui" — unique pronunciation rules |
+
+## Pronunciation Guide
+
+| Vowel | Romanization | Sound | Notes |
+|-------|-------------|-------|-------|
+| ㅚ | oe | /we/ | In modern Korean, sounds like "we" |
+| ㅝ | wo | /wʌ/ | "wo" — between "wo" and "wuh" |
+| ㅞ | we | /we/ | Like "we" in "well" |
+| ㅟ | wi | /wi/ | Like "we" in "week" |
+| ㅢ | ui | /ɰi/ | Special rules — see below |
+
+## Special Case: ㅢ (ui)
+
+ㅢ has context-dependent pronunciation:
+
+| Position | Pronunciation | Example |
+|----------|---------------|---------|
+| Word-initial syllable | /ɰi/ (eu+i glide) | 의사 (doctor) → /ɰisa/ |
+| After a consonant (non-initial) | /i/ | 회의 (meeting) → /hweji/ |
+| Possessive particle 의 | /e/ | 나의 (my) → /nae/ |
+
+This is one of the most complex vowel rules in Korean, but it is important because 의 is a very common particle.
+
+## Merging in Modern Speech
+
+In modern Korean, several compound vowels have merged:
+
+| Vowels | Modern pronunciation | Kept distinct by |
+|--------|---------------------|------------------|
+| ㅐ / ㅔ | Both /e/ | Spelling only |
+| ㅒ / ㅖ | Both /je/ | Spelling only |
+| ㅘ / ㅙ / ㅚ / ㅞ | Some merge to /we/ | Context/spelling |
+
+## Common Words
+
+| Korean | Romanization | Meaning |
+|--------|-------------|---------|
+| 외국어 | oe-gug-eo | foreign language |
+| 원 | won | won (Korean currency) |
+| 위 | wi | above / stomach |
+| 의사 | ui-sa | doctor |
+| 뭐 | mwo | what (casual) |
+| 웨이터 | we-i-teo | waiter |
+
+## Complete Vowel Chart — All 21 Korean Vowels
+
+### 10 Basic Vowels
+
+| ㅏ (a) | ㅑ (ya) | ㅓ (eo) | ㅕ (yeo) | ㅗ (o) |
+|--------|---------|---------|---------|--------|
+| ㅛ (yo) | ㅜ (u) | ㅠ (yu) | ㅡ (eu) | ㅣ (i) |
+
+### 11 Compound Vowels
+
+| ㅐ (ae) | ㅒ (yae) | ㅔ (e) | ㅖ (ye) |
+|---------|---------|-------|--------|
+| ㅘ (wa) | ㅙ (wae) | ㅚ (oe) | ㅝ (wo) |
+| ㅞ (we) | ㅟ (wi) | ㅢ (ui) | |
+
+## Key Points
+
+1. **ㅢ has three pronunciations**: /ɰi/ word-initial, /i/ after consonant, /e/ as possessive particle
+2. **ㅚ, ㅞ often merge**: Both may sound like "we" in modern Korean
+3. **ㅝ is common**: Appears in 뭐 (mwo/what) and 원 (won/currency)
+4. **21 vowels complete**: You now know the full Korean vowel system
+
+## Final Review Exercise
+
+:::exercise{id="ko-alph-10-recognize" type="matching" title="Match Final Compound Vowels" skill="character-recognition" tests="oe,wo,we,wi,ui" objectiveId="obj-ko-alph-10-recognize"}
+
+**Question:** Match each compound vowel to its romanization
+
+- ㅚ
+- ㅝ
+- ㅞ
+- ㅟ
+- ㅢ
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- ㅚ = oe
+- ㅝ = wo
+- ㅞ = we
+- ㅟ = wi
+- ㅢ = ui
+
+**Explanation:** These five vowels all begin with a "w" or "u" glide (coming from the ㅗ or ㅜ component), except ㅢ which has the unique /ɰi/ glide. Recognizing their visual structure helps: ㅘ ㅙ ㅚ start with ㅗ; ㅝ ㅞ ㅟ start with ㅜ; ㅢ uses ㅡ.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ko-alph-10-review" type="fill-in-blank" title="Complete Vowel Review" skill="character-sound-mapping" tests="ae,yae,e,ye,wa,wae,oe,wo,we,wi,ui" objectiveId="obj-ko-alph-10-review"}
+
+**Question:** Which pairs of compound vowels are often pronounced identically in modern Korean?
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- ㅐ and ㅔ — both pronounced /e/
+- ㅒ and ㅖ — both pronounced /je/
+- ㅙ, ㅚ, and ㅞ — often all /we/
+
+**Explanation:** Modern Korean has undergone vowel mergers. While the original distinctions are preserved in spelling, native speakers rely on context and vocabulary knowledge rather than sound alone to distinguish many compound vowels. This is why learning the spelling of individual words matters as much as learning the sounds.
+
+:::
+
+## Congratulations!
+
+You have completed the Korean Hangul alphabet unit. You now know:
+- All **10 basic vowels**
+- All **11 compound vowels**
+- All **14 basic consonants**
+- All **5 double (tense) consonants**
+- How **syllable blocks** are assembled
+
+Continue to the Numbers and Essentials syllabi to start using Korean in practical contexts!

package/src/syllabi/essentials/lessons/lesson-01.mdx

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+---
+type: lesson
+id: korean-essentials-lesson-01
+title: "Lesson 1 — Greetings (안녕하세요, 감사합니다, 죄송합니다)"
+description: "Master essential Korean greetings and polite expressions for everyday use"
+order: 1
+parentId: ko-essentials
+difficulty: beginner
+cefrLevel: A1
+categories:
+  - greetings
+  - politeness
+  - basics
+metadata:
+  estimatedTime: 30
+  prerequisites: []
+  learningObjectives:
+    - id: obj-ko-ess-01-greet
+      description: "Use Korean greetings at appropriate times"
+      skill: word-production
+    - id: obj-ko-ess-01-polite
+      description: "Use polite expressions: thank you, sorry, excuse me"
+      skill: polite-register
+    - id: obj-ko-ess-01-respond
+      description: "Respond naturally to greetings"
+      skill: situational-response
+---
+
+# Lesson 1 — Greetings (인사말)
+
+## Introduction
+
+Korean culture places great importance on politeness and respect. The greeting you use reflects your relationship with the other person and the context. In this lesson, you will learn the essential greetings and polite expressions that form the backbone of Korean social interaction.
+
+Korean has a formal speech level (합쇼체 / -요 endings) and informal levels. For beginners and strangers, always use the formal level ending in **-요** (-yo).
+
+## Greetings
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ko-greetings" title="Korean Greetings (인사말)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-annyeonghaseyo" word="안녕하세요" pronunciation="an-nyeong-ha-se-yo" meaning="Hello / Good day (formal, all-purpose)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-annyeong" word="안녕" pronunciation="an-nyeong" meaning="Hi / Hey (informal, to close friends)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-annyeonghi-gaseyo" word="안녕히 가세요" pronunciation="an-nyeong-hi ga-se-yo" meaning="Goodbye (said to person who is leaving)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-annyeonghi-gyeseyo" word="안녕히 계세요" pronunciation="an-nyeong-hi gye-se-yo" meaning="Goodbye (said by person who is leaving)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-jal-ga" word="잘 가" pronunciation="jal ga" meaning="Take care / Go well (informal goodbye)"}
+
+:::
+
+## Polite Expressions
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ko-polite" title="Essential Polite Expressions"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-gamsahamnida" word="감사합니다" pronunciation="gam-sa-ham-ni-da" meaning="Thank you (formal)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-gomawoyo" word="고마워요" pronunciation="go-ma-wo-yo" meaning="Thank you (informal polite)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-gomawo" word="고마워" pronunciation="go-ma-wo" meaning="Thanks (casual)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-joesonghamnida" word="죄송합니다" pronunciation="joe-song-ham-ni-da" meaning="I am very sorry (formal apology)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-mianhaeyo" word="미안해요" pronunciation="mi-an-hae-yo" meaning="I'm sorry (informal polite)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-sillyehamnida" word="실례합니다" pronunciation="sil-lye-ham-ni-da" meaning="Excuse me (when interrupting or passing)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-jamsiman" word="잠깐만요" pronunciation="jam-kkan-man-yo" meaning="Just a moment, please"}
+
+:::
+
+## The Goodbye System
+
+Korean has **two different goodbye expressions** depending on who is leaving:
+
+| Situation | Expression | Use when |
+|-----------|-----------|----------|
+| 안녕히 가세요 | an-nyeong-hi ga-se-yo | You are staying; the other person is leaving |
+| 안녕히 계세요 | an-nyeong-hi gye-se-yo | You are leaving; the other person is staying |
+
+**Memory tip:** 가다 (ga-da) = to go; 계시다 (gye-si-da) = to stay/be. So 가세요 = "go safely," 계세요 = "stay safely."
+
+## Bowing in Korean Culture
+
+Like Japanese culture, Koreans bow when greeting:
+
+| Bow angle | Context |
+|-----------|---------|
+| Slight nod | Passing acquaintances |
+| 15-30° | Standard polite greeting |
+| 45-90° | Deep respect or sincere apology |
+
+When greeting someone, the junior person bows first and deeper. In business settings, exchange business cards (명함, myeong-ham) with both hands.
+
+## Formality Levels
+
+| Expression | Formality | Use with |
+|-----------|-----------|----------|
+| 안녕하세요 | Formal polite | Strangers, elders, workplace |
+| 안녕 | Casual | Close friends, younger people |
+| 감사합니다 | Very formal | Service, formal situations |
+| 고마워요 | Polite informal | Acquaintances |
+| 고마워 | Casual | Close friends only |
+
+## Sample Dialogues
+
+**Meeting someone new:**
+> A: 안녕하세요! (An-nyeong-ha-se-yo! — Hello!)
+> B: 안녕하세요! (An-nyeong-ha-se-yo! — Hello!)
+
+**Leaving a shop:**
+> Customer: 감사합니다! (Gam-sa-ham-ni-da! — Thank you!)
+> Shopkeeper: 안녕히 가세요! (An-nyeong-hi ga-se-yo! — Goodbye!)
+
+**Apologizing:**
+> A: 죄송합니다. (Joe-song-ham-ni-da. — I am very sorry.)
+> B: 괜찮아요. (Gwaen-cha-na-yo. — It's okay.)
+
+## Key Points
+
+1. **안녕하세요 is all-purpose**: Use it morning, afternoon, and evening with strangers
+2. **Two goodbye words**: 가세요 (they leave) vs 계세요 (you leave) — get this right
+3. **감사합니다 vs 고마워요**: Both mean "thank you" — 감사합니다 is more formal
+4. **Bowing is expected**: Even a slight head nod shows respect
+
+## Practice Exercises
+
+:::exercise{id="ko-ess-01-greet" type="matching" title="Match Greetings to Situations" skill="situational-response" objectiveId="obj-ko-ess-01-respond"}
+
+**Question:** Which expression fits each situation?
+
+1. Your friend is leaving your house
+2. You are leaving a restaurant
+3. The waiter brings your food
+
+**Answer:**
+
+1. 안녕히 가세요 (They are leaving → ga-se-yo)
+2. 안녕히 계세요 (You are leaving → gye-se-yo) — or 감사합니다 to the restaurant
+3. 감사합니다 (Thank you — polite/formal)
+
+**Explanation:** The key distinction: 가세요 = "please go well" (said to the person leaving); 계세요 = "please stay well" (said by the person leaving). Match the expression to who is moving.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ko-ess-01-polite" type="multiple-choice" title="Formal vs Informal Thank You" skill="polite-register" objectiveId="obj-ko-ess-01-polite"}
+
+**Question:** You receive help from an elderly stranger on the street. Which expression do you use?
+
+**Options:**
+- 고마워 (gomawo)
+- 고마워요 (gomawoyo)
+- 감사합니다 (gamsahamnida)
+- 잘 가 (jal ga)
+
+**Answer:** 3
+
+**Explanation:** 감사합니다 is the most formal expression of thanks — always appropriate for strangers, elders, and formal situations. 고마워요 is polite but less formal. 고마워 (casual) would be rude to an elderly stranger. 잘 가 is a farewell expression, not a thanks.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ko-ess-01-produce" type="fill-in-blank" title="Complete the Dialogue" skill="word-production" objectiveId="obj-ko-ess-01-greet"}
+
+**Question:** Complete these greetings:
+
+1. You see your Korean teacher in the morning: ___
+2. You accidentally bump into someone: ___
+3. Your friend is about to leave your apartment: ___
+
+**Answer:**
+
+1. 안녕하세요 (An-nyeong-ha-se-yo — Hello)
+2. 죄송합니다 (Joe-song-ham-ni-da — I'm very sorry) or 실례합니다
+3. 안녕히 가세요 (An-nyeong-hi ga-se-yo — Goodbye / Go safely)
+
+**Explanation:** 안녕하세요 is appropriate at any time of day with teachers and formal acquaintances. 죄송합니다 is the sincere apology for bumping into someone. 안녕히 가세요 is said when the other person is the one leaving.
+
+:::
+
+## What's Next
+
+In Lesson 2, you will learn how to introduce yourself in Korean — name, nationality, and basic self-presentation.

package/src/syllabi/essentials/lessons/lesson-02.mdx

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+---
+type: lesson
+id: korean-essentials-lesson-02
+title: "Lesson 2 — Self-Introduction (저는...입니다, 이름, 나라)"
+description: "Learn to introduce yourself in Korean: name, country, and basic personal information"
+order: 2
+parentId: ko-essentials
+difficulty: beginner
+cefrLevel: A1
+categories:
+  - introductions
+  - self-introduction
+  - identity
+metadata:
+  estimatedTime: 30
+  prerequisites: [korean-essentials-lesson-01]
+  learningObjectives:
+    - id: obj-ko-ess-02-introduce
+      description: "Introduce yourself with name and nationality using 저는...입니다"
+      skill: word-production
+    - id: obj-ko-ess-02-ask
+      description: "Ask someone's name and where they are from"
+      skill: pattern-application
+    - id: obj-ko-ess-02-polite
+      description: "Use appropriate formal language in introductions"
+      skill: polite-register
+---
+
+# Lesson 2 — Self-Introduction (자기소개)
+
+## Introduction
+
+In Korean culture, self-introductions (자기소개, ja-gi-so-gae) follow a predictable format. Learning this structure will allow you to introduce yourself confidently in formal and informal settings.
+
+The key grammar pattern is:
+> **저는 [X]입니다** (Jeo-neun [X]-im-ni-da) — I am [X]
+
+## Key Vocabulary
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ko-intro-vocab" title="Self-Introduction Vocabulary"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-jeo" word="저" pronunciation="jeo" meaning="I / me (formal; informal: 나 na)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-neun" word="는/은" pronunciation="neun/eun" meaning="topic particle — marks the topic of the sentence"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-imnida" word="입니다" pronunciation="im-ni-da" meaning="am/is/are (formal, polite)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-ieyo" word="이에요/예요" pronunciation="i-e-yo/ye-yo" meaning="am/is/are (informal polite)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-ireum" word="이름" pronunciation="i-reum" meaning="name"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-nara" word="나라" pronunciation="na-ra" meaning="country"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-cheoeum" word="처음 뵙겠습니다" pronunciation="cheo-eum boep-get-sum-ni-da" meaning="How do you do? (first meeting, very formal)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-jalbutakdeurimnida" word="잘 부탁드립니다" pronunciation="jal bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da" meaning="Please treat me well (formal ending of introduction)"}
+
+:::
+
+## The Introduction Pattern
+
+### Formal Introduction Structure
+
+1. **처음 뵙겠습니다** — How do you do? (very formal first meeting)
+2. **저는 [name]입니다** — I am [name]
+3. **[country]에서 왔습니다** — I came from [country]
+4. **잘 부탁드립니다** — Please treat me well
+
+### Example
+
+> 처음 뵙겠습니다.
+> (Cheo-eum boep-get-sum-ni-da. — How do you do?)
+>
+> 저는 마이클입니다.
+> (Jeo-neun Ma-i-keul-im-ni-da. — I am Michael.)
+>
+> 미국에서 왔습니다.
+> (Mi-gug-e-seo wat-sum-ni-da. — I came from America.)
+>
+> 잘 부탁드립니다.
+> (Jal bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da. — Please treat me well.)
+
+## Asking for Information
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ko-asking-intro" title="Asking Questions in Introductions"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-ireum-mueo" word="이름이 뭐예요?" pronunciation="i-reum-i mwo-ye-yo?" meaning="What is your name? (informal polite)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-ireum-eotteon" word="성함이 어떻게 되세요?" pronunciation="seong-ha-mi eo-tteo-ke doe-se-yo?" meaning="What is your name? (formal/respectful)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-eo-di" word="어디에서 왔어요?" pronunciation="eo-di-e-seo wat-seo-yo?" meaning="Where did you come from?"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-jikob" word="직업이 뭐예요?" pronunciation="ji-geo-bi mwo-ye-yo?" meaning="What is your job/occupation?"}
+
+:::
+
+## Countries and Nationalities
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ko-countries" title="Countries (나라)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-country-miguk" word="미국" pronunciation="mi-guk" meaning="United States of America"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-country-yeonguk" word="영국" pronunciation="yeong-guk" meaning="United Kingdom"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-country-hanguek" word="한국" pronunciation="han-guk" meaning="South Korea"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-country-ilbon" word="일본" pronunciation="il-bon" meaning="Japan"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-country-jungguk" word="중국" pronunciation="jung-guk" meaning="China"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-country-odeuseureilliya" word="호주" pronunciation="ho-ju" meaning="Australia"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-country-peureanseu" word="프랑스" pronunciation="peu-rang-seu" meaning="France"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-country-dogil" word="독일" pronunciation="do-gil" meaning="Germany"}
+
+:::
+
+## Grammar Note: 는/은 (Topic Particle)
+
+Korean uses particles to mark grammatical roles. The **topic particle** 는/은 marks what the sentence is "about":
+
+- **저는** (jeo-neun) = as for me / I [topic]
+- Use **는** after vowels: 저는, 나는
+- Use **은** after consonants: 학생은 (as for the student)
+
+This is different from the subject particle 가/이, but for introductions, 는/은 is the standard choice.
+
+## Sample Conversation
+
+**A:** 안녕하세요! 이름이 뭐예요?
+(An-nyeong-ha-se-yo! I-reum-i mwo-ye-yo? — Hello! What is your name?)
+
+**B:** 안녕하세요! 저는 지민이에요. 어디에서 왔어요?
+(An-nyeong-ha-se-yo! Jeo-neun Ji-min-i-e-yo. Eo-di-e-seo wat-seo-yo? — Hello! I am Jimin. Where are you from?)
+
+**A:** 저는 미국에서 왔어요. 만나서 반가워요!
+(Jeo-neun mi-gug-e-seo wat-seo-yo. Man-na-seo ban-ga-wo-yo! — I am from America. Nice to meet you!)
+
+**B:** 저도 반가워요!
+(Jeo-do ban-ga-wo-yo! — Nice to meet you too!)
+
+## Key Points
+
+1. **저는 = formal "I"**: Use 저 (jeo) formally; 나 (na) only with close friends
+2. **입니다 vs 이에요/예요**: Both mean "am/is/are" — 입니다 is more formal
+3. **반가워요**: "Nice to meet you" — use this at first meetings (not 처음 뵙겠습니다 in casual contexts)
+4. **도**: "Also/too" — 저도 = "me too"
+
+## Practice Exercises
+
+:::exercise{id="ko-ess-02-introduce" type="fill-in-blank" title="Complete Your Introduction" skill="word-production" objectiveId="obj-ko-ess-02-introduce"}
+
+**Question:** Fill in the blanks for a self-introduction using your own name and country:
+
+저는 ___입니다. ___에서 왔습니다. 잘 부탁드립니다.
+
+**Answer:**
+
+저는 [your name]입니다. [your country]에서 왔습니다. 잘 부탁드립니다.
+
+Example: 저는 에마입니다. 캐나다에서 왔습니다. 잘 부탁드립니다.
+
+**Explanation:** This three-sentence structure covers the basics of any Korean introduction. 잘 부탁드립니다 is the formal "please treat me well" that closes the introduction — always include it in formal contexts.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ko-ess-02-ask" type="fill-in-blank" title="Ask About Someone" skill="pattern-application" objectiveId="obj-ko-ess-02-ask"}
+
+**Question:** How do you ask these questions in Korean?
+
+1. What is your name? (informal polite)
+2. Where are you from?
+
+**Answer:**
+
+1. 이름이 뭐예요? (i-reum-i mwo-ye-yo?)
+2. 어디에서 왔어요? (eo-di-e-seo wat-seo-yo?)
+
+**Explanation:** 뭐 (mwo) = "what" in informal questions. 어디 (eo-di) = "where." 에서 = "from." These two questions are the most common in first-meeting conversations.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ko-ess-02-polite" type="multiple-choice" title="Choose the Right Register" skill="polite-register" objectiveId="obj-ko-ess-02-polite"}
+
+**Question:** You are introducing yourself to your Korean professor at university. Which introduction is most appropriate?
+
+**Options:**
+- 안녕! 나는 사라야. 미국에서 왔어.
+- 안녕하세요! 저는 사라예요. 미국에서 왔어요.
+- 처음 뵙겠습니다. 저는 사라입니다. 미국에서 왔습니다. 잘 부탁드립니다.
+- 반가워! 나 사라인데.
+
+**Answer:** 3
+
+**Explanation:** A professor is a formal relationship — use the most formal register. 처음 뵙겠습니다 is appropriate for first meetings with elders/superiors. 입니다 and 왔습니다 are formal verb endings. Options 1 and 4 are too casual; option 2 is polite but less formal than ideal for a professor.
+
+:::
+
+## What's Next
+
+In Lesson 3, you will learn how to ask basic questions — what is this, where is it, how much — the questions you need most when exploring Korea.