9. How To Say What Something is NOT, How To Express Surprise, & How To Say Congratulations In Korean

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In this episode, you will learn 8 new Korean to use in real-life situations. 

By the end of this episode, you'll have learned when to use and how to say: 

the daily expression which corresponds to “I’m home” or “I’m back” in English:
"다녀왔습니다" what something or someone is NOT:
"아니에요"the phrase that means “if that’s the case” and acts as a transitional phrase:
"그럼 ~"the phrases that express surprise and help link separate parts of the conversation smoothly:
"그래요?"; "정말요?"; "진짜요?")congratulations:
"축하드립니다" & "축하합니다"

-ALL IN KOREAN!

The show consists of two parts: 

Lesson with speaking practiceMini Quiz for Review

Tune in and follow along - repeat after Teacher Kay, answer the questions, and find yourself SPEAKING Korean!

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