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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8. Useful Application of Learned Expressions & More Essential Korean Phrases
March 30, 2020 15:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 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 ...
7. How To Get Someone's Attention In Korean & Tell What You Want In The Simplest Form
March 11, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 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 7: How To Get Someone's Attention In Korean & Tell What You Want In The Simplest Form
March 11, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, you will learn four new essential expressions used to get someone's attention in Korean and how to say what you want in the simplest form possible, along with useful tips for travel and cultural notes! By the end of this episode, you'll be able to say the essential Korean phrases in various situations like the ones below: Getting servers' attention at a restaurant 여기요 Approaching passersby to ask for directions 저기요 Making your way out fro...
6. Must-Know Korean Greetings & Farewells in Various Situations
March 04, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 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 6: Must-Know Korean Greetings & Farewells in Various Situations
March 04, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, you will learn five new essential greetings and farewells used in daily life situations. We'll continue with the situation in Episode 1 where an exchange student from America starts his new adventure in Korea from the time he arrives at the Incheon Int'l Airport! You'll imagine various situations that call for the various expressions and practice them together. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to use the unique, essential Korean greetin...
Episode 6: Unique Korean Greetings & Farewells in Various Situations
March 04, 2020 14:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode, you will learn five new essential greetings and farewells used in daily life situations. We'll continue with the situation in Episode 1 where an exchange students from America starts his new adventure in Korea from the time he arrives at the Incheon Int'l Airport! You'll be asked to imagine various situations that call for the various expressions and to practice them together. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to use the unique, essential Korean greetings and fare...
Episode 5: Difference Between Two Korean "Thank You" Phrases & Several Responses To Thank You In Korean
February 25, 2020 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.66 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, you will learn how to say thank you and a few ways to respond to an expression of gratitude in Korean. Moreover, you will also gain some insights into subtle differences among the phrases. By the end of this episode, you'll learn: Two expressions of gratitude in Korean; Four different Korean phrases that functionally correspond to "You're welcome" in English. The show consists of three parts: Lesson Mini Quiz for Review Suggested practice ...
5. Difference Between Two Korean "Thank You" Phrases & Several Responses To Thank You In Korean
February 25, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.22 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 5: Difference Between Two Korean "Thank You" Phrases & How To Respond To Thank You In Korean
February 25, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.19 MBIn this episode, you will learn how to say thank you and a few ways to respond to an expression of gratitude in Korean. Moreover, you will also gain some insights into subtle difference among the phrases. By the end of this episode, you'll learn: Two expressions of gratitude in Korean; Four different Korean phrases that functionally correspond to "You're welcome" in English The show consists of three parts: Lesson Mini Quiz for Review Suggested practice Tune in and follow along. Or...
Episode 5: How To Say Thank You & Respond To Thank You In Korean
February 25, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.18 MBIn this episode, you will learn how to say thank you and a few ways to respond to an expression of gratitude in Korean. Moreover, you will also gain some insights into subtle difference among the phrases. By the end of this episode, you'll learn: Two expressions of gratitude in Korean; Four different Korean phrases that functionally correspond to "You're welcome" in English The show consists of three parts: Lesson Mini Quiz for Review Suggested practice Tune in and follow along. Or...
Episode 4: How To Apologize & Respond To an Apology in Korean
February 18, 2020 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.56 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, you'll learn a few ways to apologize and how to respond to an apology in Korean. The show consists of three parts: Lesson Mini Quiz for Review Suggested practice Tune in and follow along. Or repeat after the phrases, answer the questions, and find yourself speaking KOREAN! If you have any suggestions or requests for future episodes, email us at [email protected]. We love to hear from you!
4. How To Apologize & Respond To an Apology in Korean
February 18, 2020 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.12 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 3: How To Ask Essential Questions (Wh-Word Questions) in Korean
February 11, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 6.4 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, you will learn how to ask essential questions in Korean with example situations. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to ask: Who is it? What is it? Where is it? When is it? and How much is it? - ALL IN KOREAN! The show consists of three parts: Lesson Mini Quiz for Review Suggested practice Tune in and follow along. Or repeat after her, answer the questions, and find yourself speaking KOREAN! If you have any suggestions or re...
3. How To Ask Essential Questions (Wh-Word Questions) in Korean
February 11, 2020 21:00 - 10 minutes - 6.96 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 1: How To Greet People (and other essential phrases) in Korean
February 07, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode, KAY will teach you a few useful phrases to use right after you flight to Korea lands at the Incheon Int'l Airport! You'll be asked to imagine being an exchange student who has just arrived in Korea, going through the customs and meeting the host family at the airport :) She'll teach you a few ways to greet people when meeting them for the first time, to say thank you, and to answer yes/no questions - all with example situations. By the end of this episode, you'll be abl...
Episode 1: How To Greet People (and other essential phrases)
February 07, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode, KAY will teach you a few useful phrases to use right after you flight to Korean lands at the Incheon Int'l Airport! You'll be asked to imagine being an exchange student who has just arrived in Korea, going through the customs and meeting the host family at the airport :) She'll teach you a few ways to greet people when meeting them for the first time, to say thank you, and to answer yes/no questions - all with example situations. By the end of this episode, you'll be ab...
2. How To Say What Something or Someone Is in Korean
February 07, 2020 02:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 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 2: How To Say What Something or Someone Is in Korean
February 07, 2020 02:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, you will learn how to say what something or someone is in Korean. Kay will introduce the two forms of the verb 이다, 'the verb of identification,' and give you many examples for when to use each. The show consists of three parts: Lesson Mini Quiz for Review Suggested practice Tune in and follow along. Or repeat after her, answer the questions, and find yourself speaking KOREAN! If you have any suggestions or requests for future episodes, ...
Episode 2: How To Say What Something or Someone Is
February 07, 2020 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.96 MBIn this episode, KAY will teach you how to say what something or someone is in Korean. You'll be introduced the two forms of the verb 이다, 'the verb of identification', and hear many examples for when to use each form. The show consists of three parts: Lesson Mini Quiz for Review Suggested practice Tune in and listen along. Or repeat after her, answer the questions, and find yourself speaking KOREAN! If you have any suggestions or requests for future episodes, email us at admin@es...
Episode 1: How To Greet People for the First Time Meeting in Korean & Other Essential Phrases
February 06, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBLesson Recap & Transcript In this episode, you will learn a few useful phrases to use right after your flight to Korea lands at the Incheon Int'l Airport! You'll be asked to imagine being an exchange student who has just arrived in Korea, going through the customs and meeting the host family at the airport :) Kay will teach you a few ways to greet people when meeting them for the first time, to say thank you, and to answer yes/no questions - all with example situations. By the end of t...
1. How To Greet People for the First Time Meeting in Korean & Other Essential Phrases
February 06, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBWelcome 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 plan that gives you acce...
Essential Korean: How To Tell What Something or Someone Is - Test
January 26, 2020 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.89 MBBy the end of this episode, you'll be able to say what something or someone is in Korean!