11. Real-Life Korean Conversations: Review Episodes 1-10!

05/20/20 • 16 min

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IWelcome to Episode 11 of the Essential Korean Podcast! In this episode, we’re taking a comprehensive review of the key expressions introduced in Episodes 1 through 10. By revisiting these phrases in real-life situational conversations, you’ll see how to use them naturally and effectively in various contexts.
🎯 Here’s what you’ll practice in this episode:
· How to greet people when meeting for the first time
· How to bid farewell in different situations
· How to identify things in Korean
· How to apologize and respond to an apology
· How to express gratitude in Korean
...and so much more!
✨ How this episode works:
Imagine you’re relocating to Korea and on a flight to Korea today! There are six conversations reflecting common scenarios you might encounter. Each conversation begins with a summary of the situation and will be played twice for better understanding and practice.
Refresh your memory, connect the dots from previous lessons, and practice along with Teacher Kay. By the end, you’ll feel more confident navigating Korean conversations in real life!
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10. How To Tell Understanding & Knowing: Difference between 알겠습니다 & 알겠어요 & More Comparisons

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Welcome to Episode 10 of the Essential Korean Podcast! In this episode, we tackle one of the most frequently asked questions by Korean learners: the various forms and uses of the verbs "알다" (to understand/know) and "모르다" (to not understand/not know). With 12 essential variations of these verbs, you'll gain clarity on when and how to use them in everyday Korean conversations.

🎯 By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to confidently say and use:
1️⃣ "알겠습니다" & "알겠어요": To say "I got it" or "I understand now (with newly received information)."
2️⃣ "모르겠습니다", "모르겠어요", & "모르겠는데요": To express "I don’t get it" or "I don’t understand (even with the newly received information)."
3️⃣ "압니다" & "알아요": To say "I know" or "I understand."
4️⃣ "모릅니다", "몰라요", & "모르는데요": To say "I don’t know."
5️⃣ A couple of useful phrases to ask others about their understanding or knowledge.

This episode breaks it all down in an easy-to-follow format, helping you demystify these common but sometimes confusing verbs.

📚 The episode consists of:
1️⃣ Lesson with Speaking Practice: Step-by-step breakdown of the verbs with real-life examples
2️⃣ Mini Quiz: A quick review to reinforce what you’ve learned

Join Teacher Kay to learn, practice, and feel confident using 알다 and 모르다 in various forms. Tune in, repeat after her, and find yourself speaking Korean with ease! 🌟

💬 Let us know in the comments which variation you think you’ll use the most!

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12. Basic Sentence Structure of Korean

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Welcome to Episode 12 of the Essential Korean Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the fundamentals of Korean sentence structure with two featured sentences that are both practical and easy to remember:
💬 Key Sentences:
· "나 한국말 공부해요." : I study Korean.
· "나 김치 먹어요." : I eat kimchi.
🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode:
· The 3 key aspects of Korean sentence structure
· How to construct and use simple, functional Korean sentences
· How to practice applying these structures to other sentences
✨ Episode Structure:
1️⃣ Lesson with Speaking Practice: Break down each sentence step-by-step and practice saying it aloud.
2️⃣ Application Practice: Use what you’ve learned to build your own sentences in Korean!
Join Teacher Kay 케이쌤 to repeat the phrases, answer questions, and gain confidence in speaking Korean. By the end of this episode, you’ll be equipped with the tools to create simple Korean sentences on your own! 🌟
💬 Let us know in the comments how you’re applying these structures to your Korean practice!
#EssentiaKorean #LearnKorean #KoreanSentenceStructure #EssentialKorean #SpeakKorean #KoreanBasics #KoreanGrammar #KoreanPractice #KoreanLessons #KoreanForBeginners #DailyKorean #LanguageLearning
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