{"podcast":{"title":"Fluent Fiction - Korean","slug":"fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","podcast_index_feed_id":5976022,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5755627/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean--5755627","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/55e1d73b9eb8194c03a524ff83a0d68c.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":302,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Korean listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Korean, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Korean and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. And our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who want to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to South Korea or North Korea? Maybe you want to speak Korean with your family from Seoul? Our podcast will give you the cultural and l…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-25T18:22:01.218237+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022"},"episode":{"title":"A Chuseok to Remember: Bonding Beyond Family Ties","slug":"a-chuseok-to-remember-bonding-beyond-family-ties","published_at":"2026-09-18T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/a-chuseok-to-remember-bonding-beyond-family-ties","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-09-18-22-34-02-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75219366/2026_09_18_22_34_02_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : A Chuseok to Remember: Bonding Beyond Family Ties Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-09-18-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 가을의 바람이 서늘하게 부는 어느 날, 진우, 민지, 성연은 설레는 마음으로 기숙학교의 가을 여행을 준비하고 있었습니다. En: One cool autumn day, Jinwoo, Minji, and Seongyeon were eagerly preparing for their boarding school's autumn trip. Ko: 이번 여행지는 경주, 한국에서 문화적으로 중요한 도시입니다. En: This time, the destination was Gyeongju, a culturally significant city in Korea. Ko: 마침 추석 명절과 겹쳤기에 진우는 가족과 함께하지 못하는 일에 아쉬움을 느꼈습니다. En: Since the trip coincided with the Chuseok holiday, Jinwoo felt a bit disheartened that he couldn't spend time with his family. Ko: 하지만 그는 고향의 전통을 잊지 않고 싶었습니다. En: Still, he didn't want to forget his hometown's traditions. Ko: 진우는 성실하고 책임감 있는 학생입니다. En: Jinwoo is a diligent and responsible student. Ko: 그는 추석을 기숙사에서도 뜻깊게 보내고 싶었습니다. En: He wanted to celebrate Chuseok meaningfully even at the dormitory. Ko: 민지는 진우의 절친입니다. En: Minji is Jinwoo's best friend. Ko: 여행에서 재미있는 일들을 찾아다니는 것을 좋아하는 그녀는 진우와 조금 다른 목적을 가지고 있었습니다. En: Unlike Jinwoo, she was on a quest to find fun things to do during the trip. Ko: 성연은 역사 덕후였습니다. 경주의 문화유산을 탐험할 생각에 가슴이 벅찼습니다. En: Seongyeon was a history enthusiast, thrilled at the thought of exploring Gyeongju's cultural heritage. Ko: 기숙학교는 이번 여행을 위해 빽빽한 일정표를 발표했습니다. En: The boarding school announced a packed schedule for the trip. Ko: 그 안에는 역사적 명소를 방문하는 일정이 가득했습니다. En: It included numerous visits to historical sites. Ko: 진우는 시간을 내어 학생들과 작은 추석 행사를 하고 싶었지만 일정이 너무 빡빡했습니다. En: Although Jinwoo wanted to organize a small Chuseok event with fellow students, the schedule was too tight. Ko: 그는 실망했지만 포기하지 않았습니다. En: He was disappointed but not willing to give up. 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