{"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's Heart: A Family Unites in Tradition","slug":"chuseok-s-heart-a-family-unites-in-tradition","published_at":"2026-09-16T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/chuseok-s-heart-a-family-unites-in-tradition","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-09-16-07-38-20-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75163051/2026_09_16_07_38_20_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Chuseok's Heart: A Family Unites in Tradition Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-09-16-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 대문이 열리고, 가족들이 하나둘씩 Jinsoo의 집안에 들어왔다. En: The gate opened, and family members started entering Jinsoo’s house one by one. Ko: 넓은 한옥에는 나무 바닥이 깔려 있고, 하얀 종이 미닫이 문이 방을 구분했다. En: The spacious hanok had wooden floors, and white paper sliding doors divided the rooms. Ko: 오늘은 모두가 기다리던 명절, 추석이다. En: Today was the eagerly awaited holiday, Chuseok. Ko: 문을 열고 들어오는 사람마다 알록달록한 한복을 입고 있었고, 금세 집안은 웃음소리와 이야기로 가득 찼다. En: Everyone coming through the door was dressed in colorful hanbok, and soon the house was filled with laughter and conversation. Ko: “Jinsoo, 오늘의 대표잖아. 잘 부탁해!” 큰아버지가 말하며 어깨를 두드렸다. En: “Jinsoo, you're the host today. Please take care of everything!” his uncle said as he patted Jinsoo's shoulder. Ko: Jinsoo는 미소를 지으며 고개를 끄덕였다. En: Jinsoo smiled and nodded. Ko: 가족들이 모이는 자리에서 그는 가장 나이가 많았고, 누군가에게는 기댈 수 있는 존재가 되었다. En: In gatherings with family, he was the eldest, and to some, a dependable presence. Ko: 그러나 진짜로는, Jinsoo는 조금 두려웠다. En: However, truthfully, Jinsoo was a little afraid. Ko: 모든 것을 완벽하게 하고 싶었지만, 그게 항상 쉬운 일은 아니었다. En: He wanted to do everything perfectly, but it wasn’t always easy. Ko: 준비해 온 전통 음식을 다듬고, 제사 준비를 하면서 속으로는 흔들렸다. En: While he prepared the traditional food and got ready for the ancestral ritual, he felt anxious inside. Ko: “Mina, 도와줄래?” Jinsoo는 조심스럽게 동생에게 말을 걸었다. En: “Mina, could you help me?” Jinsoo cautiously asked his younger sister. Ko: \"좀 더 책임을 나누면 좋겠어.\" En: \"It would be nice to share some of the responsibilities.\" Ko: Mina는 웃으며 고개를 끄덕였다. En: Mina nodded with a smile. Ko: “오빠, 걱정 말아. En: “Don't worry, older brother. Ko: 우리가 다 같이 하면 훨씬 더 재미있을 거야.” En:…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Chuseok's Heart: A Family Unites in Tradition Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1036,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/episodes/chuseok-s-heart-a-family-unites-in-tradition/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/chuseok-s-heart-a-family-unites-in-tradition.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}