{"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":"Chuseok Antics: When Ji-ho Takes the Plunge at Gyeongbokgung","slug":"chuseok-antics-when-ji-ho-takes-the-plunge-at-gyeongbokgung","published_at":"2026-09-13T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/chuseok-antics-when-ji-ho-takes-the-plunge-at-gyeongbokgung","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-09-13-07-38-20-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75100049/2026_09_13_07_38_20_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Chuseok Antics: When Ji-ho Takes the Plunge at Gyeongbokgung Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-09-13-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 가을의 서늘한 바람이 불고, 경복궁은 추석을 맞아 활기가 넘칩니다. En: The cool autumn wind blows, and Gyeongbokgung is lively as it welcomes Chuseok. Ko: 아름다운 한복을 입은 사람들은 이곳저곳을 돌아다니며 전통 공연을 즐기고 있습니다. En: People dressed in beautiful hanbok wander around, enjoying traditional performances. Ko: 지호와 수진도 궁에 왔습니다. En: Ji-ho and Su-jin have also come to the palace. Ko: 지호는 자신만만하게 수진에게 궁의 연못 옆으로 걸어갑니다. En: Ji-ho, with confidence, walks with Su-jin towards the pond in the palace. Ko: 하지만 지호는 조심성이 부족합니다. En: However, Ji-ho is not very cautious. Ko: \"이봐, 신발 조심해!\" 수진이 말합니다. En: \"Hey, watch your shoes!\" Su-jin says. Ko: 그러나 지호는 방심하고, 연못 가장자리에서 발을 헛딛습니다. En: Yet Ji-ho becomes complacent and missteps at the edge of the pond. Ko: 그의 신발 한 짝이 연못 속으로 빠지고 맙니다. En: One of his shoes falls into the pond. Ko: 주변에 있던 관광객들은 깔깔거리며 그를 쳐다봅니다. En: Tourists nearby chuckle and look at him. Ko: 지호는 얼굴이 빨개지고, 당황한 표정으로 연못을 내려다봅니다. En: Ji-ho's face turns red, and he looks down at the pond with an embarrassed expression. Ko: 그는 작은 돌 위에 서서 균형을 잡으려고 애씁니다. 하지만 발이 자꾸 미끄러집니다. En: He tries to balance himself while standing on a small stone, but his foot keeps slipping. Ko: \"어떡하지?\" 지호는 속삭입니다. En: \"What should I do?\" Ji-ho whispers. Ko: 수진은 그의 곁으로 다가와 웃음을 참으며 말합니다. \"저 나무 막대를 이용해봐. 내가 사람들을 다른 곳으로 유도할게.\" En: Su-jin approaches him, holding back laughter, and says, \"Try using that wooden stick. I'll distract the people elsewhere.\" Ko: 지호는 옆에 놓인 나무 막대를 잡습니다. En: Ji-ho grabs the wooden stick nearby. Ko: 그는 신중하게 연못 속 신발을 향해 막대를 뻗습니다. En: He carefully extends the stick towards his shoe in the pond. Ko: 그의 얼굴엔 진지함이 가득합니다. 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