{"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 Strength: Jiho's Journey Through Friendship and Health","slug":"finding-strength-jiho-s-journey-through-friendship-and-health","published_at":"2026-07-03T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/finding-strength-jiho-s-journey-through-friendship-and-health","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-03-07-38-20-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72801225/2026_07_03_07_38_20_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Finding Strength: Jiho's Journey Through Friendship and Health Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-03-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 지호는 제주도 기숙 학교의 첫 여름을 맞이했습니다. En: Jiho was experiencing his first summer at a boarding school in Jeju Island. Ko: 산뜻한 자연과 바다의 소리가 가득한 이곳에서 공부하는 건 꿈만 같았습니다. En: Studying amidst the fresh nature and the sound of the sea seemed like a dream. Ko: 학교 건물은 현대적인 디자인 속에 한국 전통의 멋을 살려 멋진 풍경을 만들었습니다. En: The school buildings combined modern design with the charm of traditional Korean aesthetics, creating a stunning landscape. Ko: 하지만 지호에게는 숨겨진 고민이 있었습니다. 심한 천식이었습니다. En: However, Jiho had a hidden concern: severe asthma. Ko: 지호는 성적이 우수한 학생으로 유명했습니다. En: Jiho was known as an excellent student. Ko: 그는 친구들 앞에서 약해 보이기 싫었고, 천식을 비밀로 유지하고 싶었습니다. En: He didn't want to appear weak in front of his friends, so he kept his asthma a secret. Ko: 특히 습한 여름 날씨는 그의 건강을 악화시켰습니다. 그는 수업 시간에 집중하기가 점점 어려워졌습니다. En: The humid summer weather especially worsened his health, making it increasingly difficult for him to concentrate during classes. Ko: 그는 피하기로 했습니다. En: He decided to avoid attention. Ko: 체육 수업 시간에 그는 도서관에 남아 있었습니다. En: During physical education classes, he stayed in the library. Ko: 그때마다 민지가 그의 곁에 와 있었습니다. En: Every time, Minji was there by his side. Ko: 민지는 누구보다 지호를 잘 이해하는 친구였습니다. En: Minji was a friend who understood Jiho better than anyone else. Ko: 그녀는 지호가 혼자서 애쓰고 있다는 걸 알고 있었지만, 그의 비밀스러운 성격 때문에 조심스러웠습니다. En: She knew that Jiho was struggling on his own, but she was cautious because of his secretive nature. Ko: 어느 날, 갑작스러운 화재 경보가 울렸습니다. En: One day, a sudden fire alarm rang. Ko: 모든 학생은 운동장으로 대피해야 했습니다. En: All the students had to evacuate to the playground. 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