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14. Master the Foundations and Basic Con...

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Welcome to Episode 14 of the Essential Korean Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the foundational terms that will set you up for success in learning Korean grammar. By breaking down key concepts, this lesson will help you understand how verbs function and how phrases in Korean naturally come together with the “yo-ending.”

🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode:
1️⃣ Korean Verbs in Dictionary Form
2️⃣ Verb Stem (VS)
3️⃣ Verb Continuative Stem (VCS)

We’ll practice with 7 verbs—5 previously introduced and 2 new ones—and explore how to transform these into meaningful Korean phrases. Even for familiar verbs, you’ll see them in a new light, as this lesson reveals the building blocks of advanced Korean grammar.

✨ Why this lesson matters:
Understanding these fundamental forms will make tackling more advanced Korean grammar much easier. Once you master how verbs are derived and extended, the rest of Korean grammar will feel more approachable!

💡 Are you ready? Follow along with Teacher Kay as she breaks it all down. Repeat the phrases, answer the questions, and find yourself speaking Korean with confidence! 🌟

💬 Share in the comments which verb transformation you found most interesting or helpful!

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