37. Introducing Your First Verb Conjunctive: The 고 Conjunctive (Part 1)

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Welcome to Episode 37 of the Essential Korean Podcast! In this exciting lesson, we’ll take a significant step forward by introducing your very first verb conjunctive, the 고 conjunctive. Learning verb conjunctives is a game-changer for making your Korean flow naturally, and this episode will help you start connecting ideas and actions in sentences like a pro!
🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode:
1️⃣ The function of the 고 conjunctive:
When added to a verb stem (VS), -고 means "and" while maintaining the present tense meaning of the verb.
2️⃣ How to use -고 to connect actions or ideas in a sentence.
3️⃣ Practical situational examples with everyday sentences to help you understand and use 고 in real-life contexts.
✨ Why this episode is important:
The 고 conjunctive is the first step in mastering verbal conjunctives, which will elevate your Korean from a novice level to more natural and fluid communication. Starting today, you’ll be able to connect multiple actions or ideas in a single sentence, making your Korean more efficient and conversational.
👂 Practice Along!
Teacher Kay will guide you through situational examples!
🎉 Take the Leap!
Learning verb conjunctives like -고 will open the door to more advanced expressions in Korean. Ready to take your Korean to the next level? Let’s get started!
💬 Share in the comments: Try making a sentence using -고 and let us know how it goes!
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