{"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":"From Seoul to Knight: Sujin and Jiho's Medieval Quest","slug":"from-seoul-to-knight-sujin-and-jiho-s-medieval-quest","published_at":"2026-06-22T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/from-seoul-to-knight-sujin-and-jiho-s-medieval-quest","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-22-22-34-02-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72640293/2026_06_22_22_34_02_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : From Seoul to Knight: Sujin and Jiho's Medieval Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-22-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 중세 시대 분위기가 물씬 풍기는 경사스러운 날, 수진과 지호는 호기심 가득한 얼굴로 주변을 둘러보았다. En: On a day filled with the atmosphere of the medieval era, Sujin and Jiho looked around with faces full of curiosity. Ko: 그들은 현대의 한국에서 온 친구들이다. En: They are friends from modern-day Korea. Ko: 그러나, 어떻게 된 일인지, 돌연 중세 시대의 마상 시합에 참가하게 되었다. En: Yet, somehow, they suddenly found themselves participating in a medieval jousting tournament. Ko: 장소는 캔들 조명이 은은하게 비추는 경기장이었다. En: The place was an arena dimly lit by candlelight. Ko: 긴 연회 테이블이 늘어서 있고, 중앙에는 기사들이 모의 전투를 벌이는 널찍한 흙 경기장이 있다. En: Long banquet tables were arranged, and in the center, knights were engaging in mock combat on a spacious dirt field. Ko: 여름의 더운 날씨 속에서도 수진은 강한 여장부처럼 보이려고 애썼다. En: Despite the hot summer weather, Sujin tried to appear like a strong woman. Ko: 그녀는 용감함을 증명하고 관중들을 감동시키고 싶었다. En: She wanted to prove her bravery and impress the audience. Ko: 그러나 속으로는 대중 앞에서 망신당할까 걱정이 되었다. En: However, she was inwardly worried about making a fool of herself in front of the crowd. Ko: 반면, 지호는 조심스럽고 논리적인 성격이었지만, 마음속 깊은 곳에서는 자신의 안전 구역을 벗어나고 싶었다. En: On the other hand, Jiho was careful and logical by nature, but deep down he wanted to step out of his comfort zone. Ko: 둘은 중세 갑옷을 입게 되었다. En: They both donned medieval armor. Ko: 갑옷은 몸에 잘 맞지 않고 웃기게 커서 움직이기조차 힘들었다. En: The armor didn't fit well and was comically oversized, making it difficult to move. Ko: 수진은 도전에 제대로 맞서보기로 결심했다. 그래서 지호에게 함께 해달라고 부탁했다. En: Sujin resolved to face the challenge properly and asked Jiho to join her. Ko: 지호는 망설였지만 끝내 수진을 돕기로 했다. 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