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How do you stay in touch with friends or family you don’t live with? Whether it’s in person, by phone or email, check in and practice a few new Korean phrases. Strengthen your vocabulary and impress your friends during social distancing with the words below.

Long time no see!

= 오랜만이에요! (oraenmanieyo)– informal = 오랜만입니다! (oraenmanipnida) – more formal (‘long time’ – oraenman )

* If you haven’t seen someone in a while, use these phrases.

Stay safe and be on the lookout for the next Speakin’ Korean video!

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