Essential Korean Podcast

Essential Korean

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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.   Want to go further? Subscribed members at https://essentialkorean.com get lesson guides and transcripts for every episode, plus 45 thoughtfully designed and structured courses....

Latest episode59. 누구 vs 누가: How to Use Korean “Who” Words + First-Person Pronouns (나, 저, 내, 제)March 27, 2026 · 19 min

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