March 19, 2022

35. Korean Present Tense Form & Its Meanings

21 minutes

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In this episode, we’ll first introduce some essential expressions for reconnecting with someone you haven’t seen in a while, then dive deep into the versatile Korean present tense and its multiple meanings.

🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode:
1️⃣ Expressions to use when catching up with someone after a long time apart.
2️⃣ 4 key uses of the Korean present tense form:
· Present action: To express an action currently in progress.
· Near-future action: To indicate an action that will happen soon.
· Habitual action: To describe an action that occurs regularly.
· Requests and invitations: To tell or invite others to do something.

🎉 Why this episode is important:
Understanding the versatility of the Korean present tense will allow you to communicate with more clarity and confidence in everyday conversations. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a solid grasp of when and how to use the present tense in a variety of contexts.

👂 Practice Along!
As always, Teacher Kay will guide you step by step, providing clear explanations and plenty of speaking practice. Don’t forget to repeat after her and apply what you learn in your own sentences!

💬 Share in the comments: Which use of the Korean present tense surprised you the most?

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