19. How To Express What Someone Doesn't Do in Korean (Verb Negation)

11/11/20 • 22 min

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In this episode, you’ll learn how to negate verb forms in Korean, or in simpler terms, how to say what someone doesn’t do. By building on what we’ve already learned about expressing actions (e.g., "I eat" or "I cook"), we’ll now explore how to express statements like “I don’t eat” or “I don’t cook.”
🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode:
How to negate verb forms in Korean for more detailed and realistic conversations
How to answer questions about what actions you do or don’t do
A review of the verbs from previous episodes, plus 6 new, essential Korean verbs:
· 가요: to go
· 배워요: to learn
· 가르쳐요: to teach
· 읽어요: to read
· 만나요: to meet
· 좋아해요: to like
✨ Practice Makes Perfect!
We’ll practice these verbs in a variety of real-life situations. Don’t forget to repeat after Teacher Kay to improve your pronunciation and confidence. By the end of this episode, you’ll be amazed at how far you’ve come in your Korean journey!
💬 Which verb are you most excited to practice in sentences? Let us know in the comments!
Don't forget to repeat after Teacher Kay and hear yourself saying the sentences and understanding the conversations. You'll be surprised at how far you've come!
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18. How To Make Korean Sentences with Pronouns 'I,' 'we,' my,' and 'our' & 10 More Action Verbs

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Welcome to Episode 18 of the Essential Korean Podcast! Continuing from the last episode, we’ll introduce 8 more Korean pronouns and teach you how to use them in sentences with 10 new action verbs commonly used in daily life. This time, the practice section centers around a fun "house tour"!

🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode:
1️⃣ 8 Korean Pronouns to expand your ability to talk about yourself and others
2️⃣ 10 Action Verbs in dictionary form:

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 middle of a call
이메일 쓰다: to write an email

Combined with the 13 verbs from the previous episode, you’ll now be able to express your entire daily routine in Korean—from waking up to writing emails!

🎵 Featured Song:

Title: 하루일과 ("Those Days")
Artist: 자이언티 (Zion T.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t27bFuEbvjw (music video)

👂 Don’t forget to repeat after Teacher Kay during the practice section and hear yourself confidently speaking Korean!

💬 Which new verb or pronoun are you most excited to use in a sentence? Let us know in the comments!

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Next Episode

20. How To Use Korean Particle 은/는 as Topic & Contrastive Particle in Sentences (Yes, we're now learning Korean particles!)

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Welcome to Episode 20 of the Essential Korean Podcast! In this milestone episode, we dive into the Korean particle system, an essential component of Korean grammar. Particles are the backbone of Korean sentences, and mastering them is key to understanding and communicating effectively in Korean.
🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode:
The two main types of Korean particles:
1️⃣ Function Markers: Particles like 이/가, 을/를, 은/는 that define the role of a word (subject, object, or topic) in a sentence.
2️⃣ Meaning Adders: Particles like 에, 에서, 부터, 까지 that convey meanings such as "in," "on," "at," "from," or "to."
A deep dive into 은/는 particles, with clear examples to help you understand how they function in sentences.
✨ Why this episode is a milestone:
Learning Korean particles is a significant step forward in your language-learning journey. By focusing on 은/는 in this episode, you’ll develop a strong foundation for mastering the rest of the particle system in the future.
🎵 Featured Song:
Title: 우리는 ("We")
Artist: 송창식 (Song Chang-sik)
Listen here! https://youtu.be/YzcLM1f3_qU
👂 Practice Makes Perfect!
Repeat after Teacher Kay as she walks you through sentences and examples. Hearing yourself use these particles will help reinforce your learning and build confidence.
💬 Share in the comments: What’s your biggest takeaway from this lesson on 은/는?
#LearnKorean #KoreanParticles #EssentialKorean #SpeakKorean #KoreanGrammar #은는Particles #KoreanLanguage #KoreanLessons #KoreanForBeginners #KoreanPractice #LanguageMilestone #KoreanLearningJourney

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