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
10. How To Tell Understanding & Knowing: Difference between 알겠습니다 & 알겠어요 & More Comparisons
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Welcome to Episode 10 of the Essential Korean Podcast! In this episode, we tackle one of the most frequently asked questions by Korean learners: the various forms and uses of the verbs "알다" (to understand/know) and "모르다" (to not understand/not know). With 12 essential variations of these verbs, you'll gain clarity on when and how to use them in everyday Korean conversations.
🎯 By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to confidently say and use:
1️⃣ "알겠습니다" & "알겠어요": To say "I got it" or "I understand now (with newly received information)."
2️⃣ "모르겠습니다", "모르겠어요", & "모르겠는데요": To express "I don’t get it" or "I don’t understand (even with the newly received information)."
3️⃣ "압니다" & "알아요": To say "I know" or "I understand."
4️⃣ "모릅니다", "몰라요", & "모르는데요": To say "I don’t know."
5️⃣ A couple of useful phrases to ask others about their understanding or knowledge.
This episode breaks it all down in an easy-to-follow format, helping you demystify these common but sometimes confusing verbs.
📚 The episode consists of:
1️⃣ Lesson with Speaking Practice: Step-by-step breakdown of the verbs with real-life examples
2️⃣ Mini Quiz: A quick review to reinforce what you’ve learned
Join Teacher Kay to learn, practice, and feel confident using 알다 and 모르다 in various forms. Tune in, repeat after her, and find yourself speaking Korean with ease! 🌟
💬 Let us know in the comments which variation you think you’ll use the most!
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