January 15, 2021

22. How To Do 은/는 Particle Contractions + Sentence Connectors in Korean

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Welcome to Episode 22 of the Essential Korean Podcast! In this final episode of our three-part series on the 은/는 particle, we’ll dive into how the contraction of 은/는 works in colloquial Korean speech and practice speaking contracted phrases in sentences. Plus, we’ll practice using the essential sentence connectors 그리고 (and) and 그런데 (but/however).

🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode:
1️⃣ How and why the 은/는 particle contracts in conversational Korean
2️⃣ When and where to appropriately place the 은/는 particle as a beginner
3️⃣ How to use 그리고 and 그런데 effectively to connect sentences

✨ Key Takeaway for Beginners:
While contraction is common in colloquial Korean, don’t stress about using it in your speech as a beginner. Focus instead on learning when and where to use 은/는 so you can gain a deeper understanding of sentence structure and build a strong foundation for advancing to the intermediate level.

🎵 Featured Song:
Title: 강남스타일 (Gangnam Style)
Artist: 싸이 (Psy)
Watch the music video here! https://youtu.be/9bZkp7q19f0

👂 Practice Makes Perfect!
Follow along with Teacher Kay, repeat the phrases, and practice integrating what you’ve learned into sentences. With this final episode in the 은/는 series (Episodes 20-22), you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of one of the most important particles in Korean!

💬 Let us know in the comments: How has learning 은/는 helped your understanding of Korean?

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