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Feb 2020
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1. How To Greet People for the First Tim...

ESSENTIAL KOREAN
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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 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!


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