{"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":"Finding Heritage: Jiho's Heartfelt Journey at Haeundae Beach","slug":"finding-heritage-jiho-s-heartfelt-journey-at-haeundae-beach","published_at":"2026-05-09T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/finding-heritage-jiho-s-heartfelt-journey-at-haeundae-beach","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-09-22-34-01-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71941950/2026_05_09_22_34_01_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Finding Heritage: Jiho's Heartfelt Journey at Haeundae Beach Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-09-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 해운대 해변에는 따뜻한 봄바람이 살랑살랑 불고 있었다. En: At Haeundae beach, a warm spring breeze was gently blowing. Ko: 지호, 민아, 그리고 수정은 부처님 오신 날을 맞아 부산의 해운대 바닷가 시장에 놀러 갔다. En: Jiho, Mina, and Sujeong went to the Buddha's Birthday beach market in Busan at Haeundae to celebrate. Ko: 시장은 화려한 색깔의 옷과 전통 수공예품을 파는 가판대들로 가득했다. En: The market was full of stalls selling brightly colored clothes and traditional handicrafts. Ko: 바다 냄새와 관광객의 웃음소리, 흥정 소리가 가득 차 있다. En: The air was filled with the smell of the sea, the laughter of tourists, and the sounds of bargaining. Ko: 지호는 가족의 기대에 부응하느라 매일매일 바쁘게 지내왔지만, 오늘은 잠시 그런 부담을 잊고 싶었다. En: Jiho had been busy every day trying to meet his family's expectations, but today he wanted to forget that pressure for a while. Ko: 그는 할머니께 감사의 마음을 전하고 싶었고, 그를 위해 독특한 선물을 찾기로 결심했다. En: He wanted to express his gratitude to his grandmother and decided to find a unique gift for her. Ko: 민아는 늘 신나는 성격으로 최상의 거래를 찾고 싶어 했다. En: Mina, always lively, was eager to find the best deals. Ko: 수정은 어릴 적 친구로, 전통 문화에 관심이 많고 주변을 탐험하는 것을 좋아했다. En: Sujeong, their childhood friend, was very interested in traditional culture and loved exploring her surroundings. Ko: 시장은 사람들로 붐볐다. En: The market was crowded with people. Ko: 지호는 완벽한 선물을 찾고 싶었지만, 북적이는 시장과 민아와 수정의 관심을 끄는 것들 때문에 집중하기가 어려웠다. En: Jiho wanted to find the perfect gift, but it was hard to concentrate amid the bustling market and the distractions catching Mina and Sujeong's attention. Ko: 지호는 사촌 민아의 음성에 잠시 귀를 기울였다. En: He paused to listen to his cousin Mina's voice. Ko: \"이 옷 너무 예뻐! 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