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 plan that gives you access to episode transcripts and an enhanced learning experience with weekly classes and study sessions alongside like-minded people. Let’s embark on this wonderful journey together!

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Welcome to Episode 1 of the Essential Korean Podcast! In this episode, you'll learn practical and essential Korean phrases perfect for when you’ve just landed at Incheon International Airport as an exchange student—or anyone arriving in Korea for the first time. 🇰🇷✨

Imagine stepping off the plane, going through customs, and meeting your host family or friends. Kay샘 will guide you step-by-step, teaching you how to greet people for the first time, say thank you, and respond to yes/no questions—all in Korean!

🎯 By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to say:

• Hello / Hi
• Nice to meet you
• Thank you
• Yes
• No
• I can’t speak Korean
• I can’t speak Korean well

🌟 Practice these phrases in real-life situations, repeat after Kay샘, and answer her questions to improve your speaking skills. Tune in and get ready to confidently speak Korean as soon as you arrive in Korea!

💬 Let us know how this episode helped you in the comments!

#LearnKorean #KoreanPhrases #SpeakKorean #EssentialKorean #KoreanLanguage #KoreanForTravelers #KoreanGreetings #KoreanForBeginners #LanguageLearning #FirstDayInKorea #IncheonAirport

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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. We’ve created the Essential Korean membership to help provide a complete set of tools to elevate your Korean to the next level. Check that out on our website, along with my weekly newsletter, at essentialkorean.com!

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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 plan that gives you access to episode transcripts and an enhanced learning experience with weekly classes and study sessions alongside like-minded people. Let’s embark on this wonderful journey together!


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Welcome to Episode 2 of the Essential Korean Podcast! In this episode, you’ll learn how to say what something or someone is in Korean by mastering 이다, also known as "the verb of identification."

Kay샘 will guide you through the two forms of 이다, providing clear explanations and plenty of examples to help you understand when and how to use them. By the end of this lesson, you’ll feel confident using 이다 to identify things or people in Korean!

🎯 What’s included in this episode?
1️⃣ Lesson: A step-by-step breakdown of the verb 이다
2️⃣ Mini Quiz: A quick review to test what you’ve learned
3️⃣ Suggested Practice: Tips to solidify your skills

Tune in, follow along, and actively participate! Repeat after Kay샘, answer her questions, and find yourself speaking Korean naturally by the end of the episode. 🌟

💬 Let us know in the comments how these tips helped you practice!


#LearnKorean #KoreanGrammar #KoreanVerb이다 #SpeakKorean #EssentialKorean #KoreanForBeginners #KoreanLanguage #KoreanLessons #LanguageLearning #KoreanPractice

If you have any suggestions or requests for future episodes, email us at contact@essentialkorean.com. We love to hear from you!

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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 plan that gives you access to episode transcripts and an enhanced learning experience with weekly classes and study sessions alongside like-minded people. Let’s embark on this wonderful journey together!

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Welcome to Episode 3 of the Essential Korean Podcast! In this episode, you’ll learn how to ask key questions in Korean with real-life example situations. These phrases are essential for navigating conversations and getting the answers you need in Korean!

🎯 By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to ask:

• Who is it?
• What is it?
• Where is it?
• When is it?
• How much is it?
  ...all in Korean!

The episode is broken down into three easy-to-follow parts:
1️⃣ Lesson: A clear explanation of each question with examples
2️⃣ Mini Quiz: A quick review to test your understanding
3️⃣ Suggested Practice: Ideas to practice and make these phrases second nature

Join Kay샘 and follow along! Repeat the phrases, answer the questions, and see yourself confidently asking questions in Korean by the end of the episode. 🌟

💬 Let us know in the comments which phrase you’ll use first!

#LearnKorean #KoreanQuestions #EssentialKorean #SpeakKorean #KoreanGrammar #KoreanForBeginners #KoreanLanguage #KoreanLessons #KoreanPractice #LanguageLearning

If you have any suggestions or requests for future episodes, email us at contact@essentialkorean.com. We love to hear from you!

Support the show

• Home page: www.essentialkorean.com
• Community: my.essentialkorean.com
• https://www.instagram.com/essential.korean