{"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":"Finding Balance: Jisoo's Journey to Embrace Family and Dreams","slug":"finding-balance-jisoo-s-journey-to-embrace-family-and-dreams","published_at":"2026-07-28T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/finding-balance-jisoo-s-journey-to-embrace-family-and-dreams","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-28-07-38-20-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73209819/2026_07_28_07_38_20_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Finding Balance: Jisoo's Journey to Embrace Family and Dreams Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-28-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 제주의 따뜻한 햇볕이 해안가를 비추며 바다가 반짝였습니다. En: The warm sunlight of Jeju shone on the coastline, making the sea sparkle. Ko: 가족들이 오랜만에 모였고, 아름다운 제주에서 재회를 기념하기로 했습니다. En: The family had gathered together after a long time, and they decided to commemorate their reunion in the beautiful Jeju. Ko: 이번 모임은 특히 특별했습니다. 해외에 있던 민준이 오랜만에 가족들에게 돌아왔기 때문입니다. En: This gathering was particularly special because Minjun, who had been abroad, had returned to his family after a long time. Ko: 지수는 구석에 앉아서 바다를 바라보며 생각에 잠겼습니다. En: Jisoo sat in the corner, gazing at the sea lost in thought. Ko: 그녀는 20대 후반으로, 가족의 기대와 자신의 꿈 사이에서 갈등하고 있었습니다. En: She was in her late twenties, conflicted between her family's expectations and her own dreams. Ko: 가족들은 그녀가 안정적인 직업을 가지고 결혼하기를 원했지만, 지수는 독립적으로 자신의 길을 가길 원했습니다. En: While her family wanted her to have a stable job and get married, Jisoo wished to independently pursue her own path. Ko: 민준은 지수를 향해 다가왔습니다. En: Minjun approached Jisoo. Ko: \"야, 지수야. 여기서 뭐해?\"라고 그는 묻습니다. En: \"Hey, Jisoo, what are you doing here?\" he asked. Ko: \"생각 좀 하고 있었어,\" 지수가 대답했습니다. En: \"Just thinking,\" Jisoo replied. Ko: 민준은 지수의 고민을 눈치챘고, 가족 전통을 통해 지수를 가족과 더 가까워지게 하고 싶었습니다. En: Minjun sensed her troubles and wanted to use the family tradition to bring Jisoo closer to the family. Ko: 그날 밤, 가족들은 화려한 바비큐 파티를 했습니다. En: That night, the family had a splendid barbecue party. Ko: 민준은 지수에게 전통적인 가족 씨름 대회에 참가하자고 제안했습니다. En: Minjun suggested to Jisoo that she participate in the traditional family wrestling match. Ko: 처음엔 주저했지만, 가족들에게 자신을 증명할 기회라고 생각하고 참가하기로 했습니다. 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