{"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":301,"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":"2026-07-13T04:17:49.984803+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022"},"episode":{"title":"Cherry Blossom Confessions: A Spring Day at Namsan Park","slug":"cherry-blossom-confessions-a-spring-day-at-namsan-park","published_at":"2026-05-08T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/cherry-blossom-confessions-a-spring-day-at-namsan-park","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-08-22-34-02-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71931331/2026_05_08_22_34_02_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Cherry Blossom Confessions: A Spring Day at Namsan Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-08-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 바람이 살랑거리는 봄날, 지수, 민호, 해진은 남산 공원에서 만났습니다. En: On a breezy spring day, Jisoo, Minho, and Haejin met at Namsan Park. Ko: 남산 공원은 서울의 전경을 한눈에 볼 수 있는 장소로, 봄이면 벚꽃이 아름답게 피어납니다. En: Namsan Park is a place where you can see the entire view of Seoul at a glance, and in spring, cherry blossoms bloom beautifully. Ko: 그날도 마찬가지로 사람들로 가득했습니다. En: That day was no different, with the park filled with people. Ko: 삼 친구는 부처님 오신 날을 맞아 특별한 하루를 보내고 싶었습니다. En: The three friends wanted to spend a special day in honor of Buddha's Birthday. Ko: 지수는 엇그제부터 시험 걱정으로 가득 차 있었습니다. En: Jisoo had been filled with worry about the exams since a few days ago. Ko: 하지만 오늘만큼은 꽃 속에서 휴식을 찾기로 결심했습니다. En: However, for today, she decided to find relaxation among the flowers. Ko: 민호는 지수에게 품고 있던 마음을 오늘 전하기로 했습니다. En: Minho planned to confess his feelings to Jisoo today. Ko: 해진은 친구들이 모두 행복한 시간을 보내길 바랐습니다. En: Haejin hoped that all his friends would have a happy time. Ko: 그들이 공원에서 산책을 하던 중, 하늘이 흐리더니 갑자기 비가 내리기 시작했습니다. En: As they were taking a walk in the park, the sky became cloudy and it suddenly began to rain. Ko: 비구름이 몰려오자 사람들은 서둘러 피할 곳을 찾아 뛰어다녔습니다. En: As the rain clouds gathered, people hurriedly ran around looking for shelter. Ko: 지수는 갑작스러운 날씨 변화에 \"여기서 안되겠어, 빨리 집에 가서 공부해야겠어\"라고 말했습니다. En: Jisoo reacted to the sudden weather change, saying, \"We can't stay here, I need to go home quickly and study.\" Ko: 민호는 그런 지수를 잡고 싶었지만 말을 꺼낼 수 없었습니다. En: Minho wanted to stop her but couldn't find the words. Ko: 해진은 두 사람의 중간에서 어쩔 줄을 몰랐습니다. En: Haejin was at a loss in the middle of the two. 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