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! -----Welcome to Episode 38 of the Essential Korean Podcast! This episode is packed with valuable lessons and cultural treasures as we explore both Korean vocabulary and grammar, all while enjoying a timeless classic in Korean music.🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode:1️⃣ A mini-lesson on the very Korean word “아깝다”: Learn the nuanced meaning of this untranslatable word that expresses feelings of regret or something being too valuable to waste.2️⃣ A deeper dive into the -고 conjunctive: Reinforce your understanding of the verb conjunctive -고, which connects verbs and actions to form smooth sentences.🎵 Featured Song: 일상으로의 초대 Invitation To My RoutineTitle: 일상으로의 초대 ("Invitation To My Routine")Original Artist: 신해철 (Shin HaeChul) Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTkLBhd-hQ8Cover Version 한승윤 & 서영주: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B0on2eDEN4 🎉 Why this episode is special:Using this iconic song, you’ll see -고 in action, gaining both linguistic and cultural insight into Korean. Discover how music can make grammar learning not only effective but also enjoyable.👂 Practice Along!Follow Teacher Kay as she breaks down examples, provides detailed explanations, and guides you through speaking practice. Don’t forget to repeat after her to solidify what you’ve learned!💬 Share in the comments: What’s your favorite sentence using -고? And what did you think of the song?#LearnKorean #KoreanGrammar #EssentialKorean #SpeakKorean #고Conjunctive #아깝다 #ShinHaeChul #InvitationToMyRoutine #SingAgain #KoreanMusic #KoreanLessons #KoreanPractice #LanguageLearning * * * * * * *Featured Song :  일상으로의 초대 Invitation To My Routinehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B0on2eDEN4 (한승윤 & 서영주)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTkLBhd-hQ8 (신해철) Support the show Home page: www.essentialkorean.com Community: my.essentialkorean.com https://www.instagram.com/essential.korean

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