Essential Korean Podcast
Learn how Korean really works, what gets lost in translation, and how to express yourself naturally in real situations. Each episode, Kay샘 explains the nuances of Korean grammar, asks you questions, and practices with you using real-life examples.
Kay샘 is a Korean language educator with 25+ years of experience. She taught at The Ohio State University and Columbia University, and led the Korean program at Portland State University. She is the author of Korean Through Folktales and other Korean learning materials.
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Essential Korean Podcast
2. How To Say What Something or Someone Is in Korean
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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. 🌟
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