32. How To Use Particle 에 l Part 1: Locational

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In this episode, you’ll be introduced to the multi-use particle 에.  It has three primary functions: 

1) existence, where 에 follows a place to indicate whether an object is present or absent; 2) temporal, where 에 follows a time expression, and 3) destination; where 에 indicates a place to which one is going or coming. 

These functions will be discussed in a 3-part series and, in this episode, Teacher Kay will explain the first usage.  Let's get started!