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  • 1-Minute Announcement from EK
    📍 To learn more about or register for the upcoming new beginner class, visit my.essentialkorean.com and check the latest post under Kay샘’s Desk for the link and full details.Join us and start your Korean journey the right way! ☘️Support the show Home page: www.essentialkorean.com Community: my.essentialkorean.com https://www.instagram.com/essential.korean
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  • 57. -지요 in Korean: A Lesson in Language and Love—A Tribute to My Father
    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!- - -In this special episode, we explore the -지요 verb ending in Korean—a versatile and engaging speech pattern often used for confirmation, connection, and inclusivity in conversation.Through real-life examples, Kay샘 will guide you in understanding how -지요 functions in different contexts, alongside key grammar points like the -고 conjunctive and honorific verbs in Korean.But today’s episode is also deeply personal. As Kay샘 teaches these language concepts, she'll share a letter to her late father, reflecting on words, unspoken actions, love, and cherished memories. Through this, you’ll hear authentic Korean in action—woven into a tribute that is both linguistic and personal.Let's learn, reflect, and celebrate both the power of language and the love that connects us across time and memory.Key Takeaways from This Episode:✅ The meaning and function of -지요 in Korean conversations✅ How -고 is used to connect ideas in natural speech✅ The role of honorific verbs in storytelling and respect✅ A personal letter, shared in both Korean and EnglishTo happy learning and memories... 💕Support the show Home page: www.essentialkorean.com Community: my.essentialkorean.com https://www.instagram.com/essential.korean
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  • 56. Connecting with Han Kang—Korea's First Nobel Laureate in Literature: A Tribute and Language Lesson
    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!- - -The Korean writer Han Kang (한강) has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature this year, marking the first-ever Nobel Prize win in literature in Korean history. To pay tribute to this remarkable writer, we have a lesson in this episode built around "The Vegetarian," for which she received the 2016 Man Booker International Prize, using a few elements from the book to have a Korean lesson.Today, we’ll learn:One way to form words that mean ideology and a person who believes in that ideology (semantics).A pattern to express one’s attempt or intention (syntax).Comparison between the original Korean titles of some of her books and their translated titles.All this is in tribute to Han Kang, for being the first Korean writer ever to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature!Are we ready for our lesson then? Let’s get started!#HanKang #한강 #TheVegetarian #채식주의자 #KoreanLiterature #KoreanBooks #KoreanAuthors #LearnKorean #KoreanLanguage #KoreanLessons #KoreanGrammar #KoreanCulture #LanguageLearning #LiteratureLovers #WorldLiterature #ManBookerPrize #KoreanNovels #BookDiscussion #LanguagePodcast #LiteraryPodcastSupport the show Home page: www.essentialkorean.com Community: my.essentialkorean.com https://www.instagram.com/essential.korean
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  • 55. Speaking the Language of Olympic Victory: Korea’s '효자 종목' and Archery
    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!- - -In this episode, we’ll explore how to talk about the Olympics in Korean, with a focus on key phrases, expressions, and vocabulary related to this global event. Along the way, you'll study/review Sino-Korean numbers and native Korean numbers, as well as learn to pronounce tricky phrases naturally, more like a native speaker :)Stay tuned until the end, where we’ll uncover how the term 효자—which means a pious, caring son—relates to the Olympics. Let's dive in to the lesson right away!#Sino-KoreanNumbers, #NativeKoreanNumbers #KoreanPronunciation #FromAndToInKorean #SportsInKorean #KoreanArchery #2024Olympics #88SeoulOlympicsSupport the show Home page: www.essentialkorean.com Community: my.essentialkorean.com https://www.instagram.com/essential.korean
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  • 54. Navigating Essential Particles 부터, 에서, 까지, 로/으로, and More
    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!- - -In this episode, we dive into the essential Korean particles 부터, 에서, 까지, and (으)로. Whether you're navigating time, locations, or means, these particles are key to mastering Korean fluency.We'll break down each particle with explanations and examples, helping you understand when and how to use them in everyday conversation. Plus, Kay샘 will guide you through applying what you've learned in real-life scenarios, specifically in the context of dating and significant others :-)Ready to dive in? Let's get right to it!#KoreanGrammar #EssentialKoreanPodcast #EssentialKoreanPhrasesSupport the show Home page: www.essentialkorean.com Community: my.essentialkorean.com https://www.instagram.com/essential.korean
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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.Join our vibrant community of learners! Connect with other listeners of this podcast and access comprehensive resources for learning Korean at my.essentialkorean.com. If you're looking for a structured learning environment, check out our weekly classes available through our Premium Membership plan at essentialkorean.com/membership.For any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you in the next episode!
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