Essential Korean Podcast
122 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -This podcast is brought to you by Kay, a veteran Korean teacher and author of several Korean language books, including Korean Through Folktales, Essential Korean for Daily Conversation, and Online Learning Module for Advanced and Superior Korean. If you want to learn from a teacher who explains the nuances of the Korean language and its grammar, asks you questions, and practices with you using real-life examples, this podcast is for you.
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Episode 28: How To Use The Object Particle 을/를
June 21, 2021 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBLesson Recap & Transcript - - - In this episode, we will learn how to use the Korean object particle 을/를 and compare it with other particles we've learned. And, we will hear a part of the song 잊을게 I'll Forget You by Yoon Do Hyun, and see how the 을/를 particle is used in action! *Featured Song > Title: 잊을게 I'll Forget You (2003) Artist: YB & Yoon Do Hyun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwNxxRBobFE
Episode 28: How To Use The Object Particle 을/를
June 21, 2021 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBLesson Recap & Transcript - - - In this episode, we will learn how to use the Korean object particle 을/를 and compare it with other particles we've learned. And, we will hear a part of the song 잊을게 I'll Forget You by Yoon Do Hyun, and see how the 을/를 particle is used in action! *Featured Song > Title: 잊을게 I'll Forget You (2003) Artist: YB & Yoon Do Hyun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwNxxRBobFE
Episode 27: How To Use Particle 이/가 (and compare with Particle 은/는)
June 06, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBLesson Recap & Transcript - - - In this episode, we will learn how to use the particle 이/가 and how the particle 이/가 is used differently from the particle 은/는. And, we will hear a part of the song by Roy Kim titled 봄봄봄 Spring, Spring, Spring, and see how the 이/가 particle is used in action :) *Featured Song > Title: 봄봄봄 Spring, Spring, Spring (2013) Artist: 로이킴 Roy Kim https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3-BDy55tq4
27. How To Use Particle 이/가 (and compare with Particle 은/는)
June 06, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Essential Korean Podcast, where I help break down the nuances of the Korean language to help you become a more aware and confident speaker of Korean. Ready to elevate your Korean skills and join a vibrant community of learners? Join the EK Community at my.essentialkorean.com for engaging courses, comprehensive resources, exclusive content, and great conversations on diverse Korea-related topics with other members. Visit our membership page to choose a ...
Episode 26: Learn Days of the Week and How To Ask What Others Think in Korean
May 05, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, we will learn two things: how to say the seven days of the week in Korean how to ask someone what they think of something And, of course, we have a song to share. It’s titled 금요일에 만나요 Let’s meet on Friday by IU 아이유. Sounds good? Let’s get started! *Featured Song > Title: 금요일에 만나요 Let's meet on Friday Paradise (2013) Artist: 아이유 IU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiVmQZwJhsA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDfqXR_5yyQ ( 2:05-3:07 )
26. Learn Days of the Week and How To Ask What Others Think in Korean
May 05, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Essential Korean Podcast, where I help break down the nuances of the Korean language to help you become a more aware and confident speaker of Korean. Ready to elevate your Korean skills and join a vibrant community of learners? Join the EK Community at my.essentialkorean.com for engaging courses, comprehensive resources, exclusive content, and great conversations on diverse Korea-related topics with other members. Visit our membership page to choose a ...
Episode 25: Learn More Korean Numbers (20 to 90 in increments of 10) & New Noun Connector 와/과
March 31, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In today’s episode, we'll learn : the Korean number words from 20 to 90 in increments of 10; a new noun connector, the 와/과 set And, of course, I have a song I want to share with you. It’s a song by Psy, titled 낙원, which means Paradise. We have a lesson packed with exciting material, so let’s get right to it! *Featured Song > Title: 낙원 Paradise (2002) Artist: 싸이 Psy https://youtu.be/qXzxKRc5PeM (the third section in the episode, the concert) https://youtu....
25. Learn More Korean Numbers (20 to 90 in increments of 10) & New Noun Connector 와/과
March 31, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In today’s episode, we'll learn : the Korean number words from 20 to 90 in increments of 10; a new noun connector, the 와/과 set And, of course, I have a song I want to share with you. It’s a song by Psy, titled 낙원, which means Paradise. We have a lesson packed with exciting material, so let’s get right to it! *Featured Song > Title: 낙원 Paradise (2002) Artist: 싸이 Psy https://youtu.be/qXzxKRc5PeM (the third section in the episode, the concert) https://youtu....
25. Learn More Korean Numbers (20 to 90 in increments of 10) & New Noun Connector 와/과
March 31, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Essential Korean Podcast, where I help break down the nuances of the Korean language to help you become a more aware and confident speaker of Korean. Ready to elevate your Korean skills and join a vibrant community of learners? Join the EK Community at my.essentialkorean.com for engaging courses, comprehensive resources, exclusive content, and great conversations on diverse Korea-related topics with other members. Visit our membership page to choose a ...
24. More About Native Korean Numbers & How To Use the Additive Particle 도
February 22, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Essential Korean Podcast, where I help break down the nuances of the Korean language to help you become a more aware and confident speaker of Korean. Ready to elevate your Korean skills and join a vibrant community of learners? Join the EK Community at my.essentialkorean.com for engaging courses, comprehensive resources, exclusive content, and great conversations on diverse Korea-related topics with other members. Visit our membership page to choose a ...
Episode 24: How To Count from 6 to 10 in Korean & How To Use the Additive Particle 도
February 22, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode, we will do two things: Learn how to count from 6 through 10 in Korean and what you can expect about learning native Korean numbers from 1 through 99 Learn about the additive particle 도 which means 'too' or 'also' and practice using it in different situations Happy learning, everyone! *Featured Song > Title: 오늘도 어제처럼 Today too, like yesterday (2020) Artist: 효정, 오마이걸 Hyo Jung, Oh My Girl https://youtu.be/06Eo97Clw5A Transcript
Episode 24: More About Native Korean Numbers & How To Use the Additive Particle 도
February 22, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, we will do two things: Learn how to count from 6 through 10 in Korean and what you can expect about learning native Korean numbers from 1 through 99. Learn about the additive particle 도 which means 'too' or 'also' and practice using it in different situations. Happy learning, everyone! *Featured Song > Title: 오늘도 어제처럼 Today too, like yesterday (2020) Artist: 효정, 오마이걸 Hyo Jung, Oh My Girl https://youtu.be/06Eo97Clw5A
Episode 23: How To Count in Korean (Yay, we’re learning numbers!) & Use Korean Numbers in Conversation
January 30, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, we will do two things: Learn how to count from 1 through 5 in Korean (with a song :) Practice using the numbers in a conversation (You should be able to understand ALL the sentences in the conversation because they’re based on lessons from previous episodes.) You can consider it a comprehensive review of the content we’ve gone over thus far. If you have a hard time following the conversation, know that you can always go back to previous epis...
23. How To Count in Korean (Yay, we’re learning numbers!) & Use Korean Numbers in Conversation
January 30, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Essential Korean Podcast, where I help break down the nuances of the Korean language to help you become a more aware and confident speaker of Korean. Ready to elevate your Korean skills and join a vibrant community of learners? Join the EK Community at my.essentialkorean.com for engaging courses, comprehensive resources, exclusive content, and great conversations on diverse Korea-related topics with other members. Visit our membership page to choose a ...
Episode 22: How To Contract 은/는 Particle & Use Conjunctive Words in Korean
January 15, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, we will learn how the contraction of the particle 은/는 works in colloquial speech and practice speaking contracted phrases in sentences. We will also practice using the sentence connectors 그리고 and 그런데. The contraction of the 은/는 particle is indeed prevalent in colloquial speech, and not discussing the topic would only cause greater confusion. However, do not concern yourself with the contraction for speaking as a beginning student. Rather, your f...
22. How To Contract 은/는 Particle & Use Conjunctive Words in Korean
January 15, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Essential Korean Podcast, where I help break down the nuances of the Korean language to help you become a more aware and confident speaker of Korean. Ready to elevate your Korean skills and join a vibrant community of learners? Join the EK Community at my.essentialkorean.com for engaging courses, comprehensive resources, exclusive content, and great conversations on diverse Korea-related topics with other members. Visit our membership page to choose a ...
Episode 21: How To Connect Nouns with 하고 & Sentences with 그리고 + Using Particle 은/는 with them
December 15, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, we will learn two things: How to connect nouns with 하고 and sentences with 그리고 How to utilize the connector within sentences with the 은/는 particle (Remember? - we were introduced to 은/는 in the previous episode ;) By the end of this episode, you'll be able to create sentences a little longer than we’ve had so far. Exciting, isn't it? But more importantly, this episode will help you build a sound basis to start building sentences in Korean and ...
Episode 21: How To Connect Nouns and Sentences in Korean & How To Use Particle 은/는 with Connectors
December 15, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, we will learn two things: How to connect nouns and sentences in Korean How to utilize the connector within sentences with the 은/는 particle (Remember? - we were introduced to 은/는 in the previous episode ;) By the end of this episode, you'll be able to create sentences a little longer than we’ve had so far. Exciting, isn't it? But more importantly, this episode will help you build a sound basis to start building sentences in Korean and help yo...
21. How To Connect Nouns with 하고 & Sentences with 그리고 + Using Particle 은/는 with them
December 15, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Essential Korean Podcast, where I help break down the nuances of the Korean language to help you become a more aware and confident speaker of Korean. Ready to elevate your Korean skills and join a vibrant community of learners? Join the EK Community at my.essentialkorean.com for engaging courses, comprehensive resources, exclusive content, and great conversations on diverse Korea-related topics with other members. Visit our membership page to choose a ...
20. How To Use Korean Particle 은/는 as Topic & Contrastive Particle in Sentences (Yes, we're now learning Korean particles!)
November 27, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Essential Korean Podcast, where I help break down the nuances of the Korean language to help you become a more aware and confident speaker of Korean. Ready to elevate your Korean skills and join a vibrant community of learners? Join the EK Community at my.essentialkorean.com for engaging courses, comprehensive resources, exclusive content, and great conversations on diverse Korea-related topics with other members. Visit our membership page to choose a ...
Episode 20: How To Use Korean Particle 은/는 as Topic & Contrastive Particle (Yes, we're now learning Korean particles!)
November 27, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode, you’ll be introduced to the Korean particle system. There are two primary types of Korean particles: One type of particles simply marks the function of the word they follow, indicating if the word is the subject, object, or topic of the sentence. The 이/가, 을/를, and 은/는 particles that you may have heard of belong to this category of particles. The other type of particles adds an extra meaning to the word it follows. Some particles that belong to this category include 에, 에서...
Episode 20: How To Use Korean Particle 은/는 as Topic & Contrastive Particle in Sentences (Yes, we're now learning Korean particles!)
November 27, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, you’ll be introduced to the Korean particle system. There are two primary types of Korean particles: One type of particle simply marks the function of the word they follow, indicating if the word is the subject, object, or topic of the sentence. The 이/가, 을/를, and 은/는 particles that you may have heard of belong to this category of particles. The other type of particles adds an extra meaning to the word it follows. Some particles that belong to t...
19. How To Express What Someone Doesn't Do in Korean (Verb Negation)
November 11, 2020 03:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Essential Korean Podcast, where I help break down the nuances of the Korean language to help you become a more aware and confident speaker of Korean. Ready to elevate your Korean skills and join a vibrant community of learners? Join the EK Community at my.essentialkorean.com for engaging courses, comprehensive resources, exclusive content, and great conversations on diverse Korea-related topics with other members. Visit our membership page to choose a ...
Episode 19: How To Express What Someone Doesn't Do in Korean (Verb Negation)
November 11, 2020 03:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, we’ll learn how to negate verb forms, or more simply, how to express what someone doesn’t do. We’ve learned previously how to say what actions we do, like “I eat” or “I cook.” Negating these statements entails learning how to say “I don’t eat” or “I don’t cook.” After listening to this episode, you’ll be able to provide more elaborate answers to the questions that ask if you do certain actions or what you do in Korean! We'll review the action ver...
Episode 19: Making Korean Sentences - Express What Someone Doesn't Do (Verb Negation)
November 11, 2020 03:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode, we’ll learn how to negate verb forms, or more simply how to express what someone doesn’t do. We’ve learned previously how to say what actions we do, like “I eat” or “I cook”. Negating these statements entails learning how to say “I don’t eat” or “I don’t cook”. After listening to this episode, you’ll be able to provide more elaborate answers to the questions that ask if you do certain actions or what you do in Korean! We'll review the action verbs learned in previous episod...
Episode 18: Making Korean Sentences with Pronouns 'I,' 'we,' my,' and 'our' & 10 More Action Verbs
October 29, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, continuing from the last episode, you will learn 8 more Korean pronouns and practice using them in sentences with 10 more action verbs we use daily. The practice section will center on a 'house tour' :) Here is the list of the 10 new action verbs in the dictionary form that we will learn today: 보다 to watch or to see 일어나다 to get up 듣다 to listen or to hear 자다 to sleep 씻다 to wash 요리하다 to cook 밥 먹다 to have a meal 마시다 to drink 통화 중이다 to be in the mi...
Episode 18: How To Make Korean Sentences with Pronouns 'I,' 'we,' my,' and 'our' & 10 More Action Verbs
October 29, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, continuing from the last episode, you will learn 8 more Korean pronouns and practice using them in sentences with 10 more action verbs we use daily. The practice section will center on a 'house tour' :) Here is the list of the 10 new action verbs in the dictionary form that we will learn today: 보다 to watch or to see 일어나다 to get up 듣다 to listen or to hear 자다 to sleep 씻다 to wash 요리하다 to cook 밥 먹다 to have a meal 마시다 to drin...
18. How To Make Korean Sentences with Pronouns 'I,' 'we,' my,' and 'our' & 10 More Action Verbs
October 29, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Essential Korean Podcast, where I help break down the nuances of the Korean language to help you become a more aware and confident speaker of Korean. Ready to elevate your Korean skills and join a vibrant community of learners? Join the EK Community at my.essentialkorean.com for engaging courses, comprehensive resources, exclusive content, and great conversations on diverse Korea-related topics with other members. Visit our membership page to choose a ...
Episode 17: Making Korean Sentences with Pronouns 'I' and 'we' & 13 Action Verbs
September 12, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode, you will learn 4 Korean pronouns for ‘I’ and ‘we’; and practice using them in sentences with 13 action verbs we use daily. The verbs introduced in this episode are 하다-verbs which consists of a noun with the verb 하다 which means 'to do.' Let’s quickly run through the list of verbs in the episode, starting with actions you would find in your morning routine. to brush your teeth: 양치+하다 to wash your face: 세수+하다 to take a shower: 샤워+하다 to have a meal: 식사+하다 to study: 공부+...
Episode 17: How To Make Korean Sentences with Pronouns 'I' and 'we' & 13 Action Verbs
September 12, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, you will learn 4 Korean pronouns for ‘I’ and ‘we’; and practice using them in sentences with 13 action verbs we use daily. The verbs introduced in this episode are 하다-verbs, which consists of a noun with the verb 하다, which means 'to do.' Let’s quickly run through the list of verbs in the episode, starting with actions you would find in your morning routine. to brush your teeth: 양치+하다 to wash your face: 세수+하다 to take a shower: 샤워+하다 to have ...
17. How To Make Korean Sentences with Pronouns 'I' and 'we' & 13 Action Verbs
September 12, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Essential Korean Podcast, where I help break down the nuances of the Korean language to help you become a more aware and confident speaker of Korean. Ready to elevate your Korean skills and join a vibrant community of learners? Join the EK Community at my.essentialkorean.com for engaging courses, comprehensive resources, exclusive content, and great conversations on diverse Korea-related topics with other members. Visit our membership page to choose a ...
Episode 16: Speech Levels of the Korean Language (with Review of Speech Styles) & 6 Verbs of Daily Routine
August 24, 2020 03:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBLesson Recap & Transcript This episode will start with a review using K-dramas and a K-pop song to illustrate some of the key points discussed in the last episode about "Speech Styles." Then we'll get to today's main topic on "Speech Levels" of the Korean language. Consider this lesson as an introduction as I will provide an outline of speech levels’ important aspects and put aside a lesson on how they are actually used in the language later. (We need to build a little more vocabulary and g...
16. Speech Levels of the Korean Language (with Review of Speech Styles) & 6 Verbs of Daily Routine
August 24, 2020 03:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Essential Korean Podcast, where I help break down the nuances of the Korean language to help you become a more aware and confident speaker of Korean. Ready to elevate your Korean skills and join a vibrant community of learners? Join the EK Community at my.essentialkorean.com for engaging courses, comprehensive resources, exclusive content, and great conversations on diverse Korea-related topics with other members. Visit our membership page to choose a ...
Episode 15: Speech Styles of the Korean Language
July 31, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.78 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, you will learn about "Speech Styles" of the Korean language, specifically the polite style and the casual style used in colloquial speech. If you have heard people using the terms, 존댓말 [ john-deht-mahl ] and 반말 [ bahn-mahl ], they're talking about the Korean speech styles. It's not an easy concept to grasp for beginners whose native language doesn't have a similar linguistic aspect. However, the more you get to know them, the more interesting you'l...
15. Speech Styles of the Korean Language
July 31, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.78 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Essential Korean Podcast, where I help break down the nuances of the Korean language to help you become a more aware and confident speaker of Korean. Ready to elevate your Korean skills and join a vibrant community of learners? Join the EK Community at my.essentialkorean.com for engaging courses, comprehensive resources, exclusive content, and great conversations on diverse Korea-related topics with other members. Visit our membership page to choose a ...
14. Basic Terms to Learn for Korean Grammar Lessons
July 12, 2020 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Essential Korean Podcast, where I help break down the nuances of the Korean language to help you become a more aware and confident speaker of Korean. Ready to elevate your Korean skills and join a vibrant community of learners? Join the EK Community at my.essentialkorean.com for engaging courses, comprehensive resources, exclusive content, and great conversations on diverse Korea-related topics with other members. Visit our membership page to choose a ...
Episode 14: Basic Terms to Learn for Korean Grammar Lessons
July 12, 2020 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, you will be introduced to a few basic and important terms that set the foundation for learning Korean grammar. We'll take a closer look at these terms one at a time: Korean Verbs in Dictionary Form Verb Stem (VS) Verb Continuative Stem (VCS) We’ll look at 7 verbs, 5 of which have been introduced in the previous lessons and 2 of which are new. Although only 2 are new, today’s lesson will let you see all of the 7 verbs in a new light, as you wi...
13. How To Say Something Is Present or Is Absent & What Someone Has or Does Not Have In Korean
June 21, 2020 14:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Essential Korean Podcast, where I help break down the nuances of the Korean language to help you become a more aware and confident speaker of Korean. Ready to elevate your Korean skills and join a vibrant community of learners? Join the EK Community at my.essentialkorean.com for engaging courses, comprehensive resources, exclusive content, and great conversations on diverse Korea-related topics with other members. Visit our membership page to choose a ...
Episode 13: How To Say Something Is Present or Is Absent & What Someone Has or Does Not Have In Korean
June 21, 2020 14:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, we feature two verbs, 있다 and 없다. The verb 있다 means 'to be present' or 'to have'; and the verb 없다 means 'to be absent' and 'to no have.' We also introduce 5 new nouns, which are not English-borrowed loanwords. By the end of this episode, you will be able to say what something exists and doesn't exist as well as what someone has and does not have - all in Korean! The show consists of two parts: Lesson with speaking practice Mini Quiz for Rev...
12. Basic Sentence Structure of Korean
June 13, 2020 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.94 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Essential Korean Podcast, where I help break down the nuances of the Korean language to help you become a more aware and confident speaker of Korean. Ready to elevate your Korean skills and join a vibrant community of learners? Join the EK Community at my.essentialkorean.com for engaging courses, comprehensive resources, exclusive content, and great conversations on diverse Korea-related topics with other members. Visit our membership page to choose a ...
Episode 12: Basic Sentence Structure of Korean
June 13, 2020 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.94 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, you will learn 3 aspects of the basic sentence structure of Korean with two featured sentences: "나 한국말 공부해요" : I study Korean "나 김치 먹어요" : I eat kimchi. This episode consists of a lesson with speaking practice and 2) application practice. Tune in and follow along - repeat after Teacher Kay 케이쌤, answer the questions, and find yourself SPEAKING Korean! If you have any suggestions or requests for future episodes, email us at contact@essentialkor...
11. Review of Learned Phrases in CONVERSATIONS
May 20, 2020 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Essential Korean Podcast, where I help break down the nuances of the Korean language to help you become a more aware and confident speaker of Korean. Ready to elevate your Korean skills and join a vibrant community of learners? Join the EK Community at my.essentialkorean.com for engaging courses, comprehensive resources, exclusive content, and great conversations on diverse Korea-related topics with other members. Visit our membership page to choose a ...
Episode 11: Review of Learned Phrases in CONVERSATIONS
May 20, 2020 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, we will review the expressions introduced from Episode 1 through Episode 10. We'll do this situationally, in conversations, so that you can see how these expressions are utilized in real-life situations. You will be asked to imagine that you're being relocated to Korea and are on a flight to Korean today! There are six conversations. Each will be presented with a summary of the situation and will be played twice. Refresh your memory and think ...
Episode 10: How To Tell Understanding & Knowing: Difference between 알겠습니다 & 알겠어요 & More Comparisons
May 09, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, you will learn 12 variations of two Korean verbs 알다 'to understand' or 'to know' and 모르다 'to not understand' or 'to not know.' Many Korean students ask about the usage of different forms of the verbs 알다 and 모르다. This episode will try to demystify some important aspects of them. By the end of this episode, you'll have learned when to use and how to say: Two ways to say “I got it” or “I understand it now (with the newly received information)”: "알겠...
10. How To Tell Understanding & Knowing: Difference between 알겠습니다 & 알겠어요 & More Comparisons
May 09, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Essential Korean Podcast, where I help break down the nuances of the Korean language to help you become a more aware and confident speaker of Korean. Ready to elevate your Korean skills and join a vibrant community of learners? Join the EK Community at my.essentialkorean.com for engaging courses, comprehensive resources, exclusive content, and great conversations on diverse Korea-related topics with other members. Visit our membership page to choose a ...
9. How To Say What Something is NOT, How To Express Surprise, & How To Say Congratulations In Korean
April 19, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBLesson Recap & Transcript 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: "...
9. How To Say What Something is NOT, How To Express Surprise, & How To Say Congratulations In Korean
April 19, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Essential Korean Podcast, where I help break down the nuances of the Korean language to help you become a more aware and confident speaker of Korean. Ready to elevate your Korean skills and join a vibrant community of learners? Join the EK Community at my.essentialkorean.com for engaging courses, comprehensive resources, exclusive content, and great conversations on diverse Korea-related topics with other members. Visit our membership page to choose a ...
Episode 9: How To Say What Something is NOT, How To Express Surprise, & How To Say Congratulations In Korean
April 19, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBLesson Recap & Transcript 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: "...
Episode 8: Useful Application of Learned Expressions & More Essential Korean Phrases
March 30, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, you will learn nine very useful Korean expressions to use in real-life situations you're likely to encounter in Korea. A couple of expressions are newly introduced, and the other previously learned expressions are re-introduced with different uses. By the end of this episode, you'll have learned the expressions to handle the two following situations, IN KOREAN: Situation 1 > Having an unannounced visit by an unknown person to your place Situ...
8. Useful Application of Learned Expressions & More Essential Korean Phrases
March 30, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, you will learn nine very useful Korean expressions to use in real-life situations you're likely to encounter in Korea. A couple of expressions are newly introduced, and the other previously learned expressions are re-introduced with different uses. By the end of this episode, you'll have learned the expressions to handle the two following situations, IN KOREAN: Situation 1 > Having an unannounced visit by an unknown person to your place Situ...