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Welcome to Episode 1 of the Essential Korean Podcast! In this episode, you'll learn practical and essential Korean phrases perfect for when you’ve just landed at Incheon International Airport as an exchange student—or anyone arriving in Korea for the first time. 🇰🇷✨

Imagine stepping off the plane, going through customs, and meeting your host family or friends. Kay샘 will guide you step-by-step, teaching you how to greet people for the first time, say thank you, and respond to yes/no questions—all in Korean!

🎯 By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to say:

• Hello / Hi
• Nice to meet you
• Thank you
• Yes
• No
• I can’t speak Korean
• I can’t speak Korean well

🌟 Practice these phrases in real-life situations, repeat after Kay샘, and answer her questions to improve your speaking skills. Tune in and get ready to confidently speak Korean as soon as you arrive in Korea!

💬 Let us know how this episode helped you in the comments!

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