38. Explore "아깝다" + Master the -고 Conjunctive (Part 2) with a Classic Korean Song!

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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 Routine
Title: 일상으로의 초대 ("Invitation To My Routine")
Original Artist: 신해철 (Shin HaeChul) Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTkLBhd-hQ8
Cover 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?

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Featured Song :  일상으로의 초대 Invitation To My Routine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B0on2eDEN4 (한승윤 & 서영주)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTkLBhd-hQ8 (신해철)