{"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":"Duck King Chronicles: Finding Friendship in Foggy Swamps","slug":"duck-king-chronicles-finding-friendship-in-foggy-swamps","published_at":"2026-09-15T22:49:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/duck-king-chronicles-finding-friendship-in-foggy-swamps","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-09-15-22-34-02-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75155431/2026_09_15_22_34_02_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Duck King Chronicles: Finding Friendship in Foggy Swamps Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-09-15-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 가을의 시원한 바람이 불고, 하늘은 안개로 뒤덮여 있었다. En: The cool autumn wind was blowing, and the sky was covered with mist. Ko: 진수와 그의 친구 미나, 선호는 안개 늪에서 가이드와 함께 투어를 하고 있었다. En: Jinsu, and his friends Mina and Seonho were on a guided tour of the misty swamp. Ko: 늪지는 신비로운 분위기를 풍겼고, 습한 땅에는 갈대가 살랑살랑 흔들렸다. En: The marsh exuded a mysterious atmosphere, and the reeds swayed gently over the moist ground. Ko: 가을의 냄새가 가득하고, 가끔씩 오리의 꽥꽥 소리가 안개 속에서 희미하게 들리곤 했다. En: The smell of autumn filled the air, and occasionally, the faint quacking of ducks could be heard through the fog. Ko: 진수는 자신감 있게 행동하려고 했지만, 속으로는 살짝 불안했다. En: Jinsu tried to act confidently, but internally, he was slightly anxious. Ko: 그의 방향감각은 별로 좋지 않았고, 친구들에게 잘 보이고 싶었다. En: His sense of direction wasn't great, and he wanted to make a good impression on his friends. Ko: 그래서 그는 '지름길'을 택하기로 했다. En: So, he decided to take a 'shortcut.' Ko: \"이 길로 가면 더 빨리 갈 수 있을 거야,\" 진수는 확신에 찬 목소리로 말했지만, 속으로는 긴장하고 있었다. En: \"If we go this way, we'll get there faster,\" Jinsu said with a confident voice, but inside, he was tense. Ko: 미나와 선호는 그런 진수를 믿고 따라갔다. En: Mina and Seonho trusted Jinsu and followed him. Ko: 하지만 짙은 안개는 그들을 감쌌고, 진수는 점점 자신감이 줄어들었다. En: However, the thick fog enveloped them, and Jinsu gradually lost confidence. Ko: 안개 속에서 왠지 모르게 꽥꽥거리는 소리가 가까워지더니, 진수는 주위를 둘러보았다. En: In the mist, the quacking seemed to get closer, so Jinsu looked around. Ko: \"어? En: \"Oh? Ko: 오리들이야! En: They're ducks!\" Ko: \" 그가 일행에게 말했다. En: he said to his companions. Ko: 그때 오리들이 진수를 따라 걷기 시작했다. En: Then the ducks began to follow Jinsu as he walked. 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