{"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":"From Wet Shoes to Career Moves: Jiho's Rainy Day Triumph","slug":"from-wet-shoes-to-career-moves-jiho-s-rainy-day-triumph","published_at":"2026-07-19T07:50:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/from-wet-shoes-to-career-moves-jiho-s-rainy-day-triumph","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-19-07-38-19-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73052176/2026_07_19_07_38_19_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : From Wet Shoes to Career Moves: Jiho's Rainy Day Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-19-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 비가 쏟아지던 어느 여름날, 서울의 한 기업 빌딩. En: On a summer day when rain poured down, there was a corporate building in Seoul. Ko: 창문 너머로 비줄기가 쏟아지고, 지호는 마음이 급했다. En: Rain streaks were pouring beyond the window, and Jiho felt an urgent heart. Ko: 그는 오늘의 발표가 그동안 기다려온 승진의 기회가 될 것이라 생각했다. En: He thought that today's presentation would be the opportunity for the promotion he had been waiting for. Ko: 회사 생활을 시작한 지 얼마 되지 않은 그는 다른 동료들보다 주목받지 못했다. En: He hadn't been at the company for long and wasn’t getting noticed as much as other colleagues. Ko: 그래서 오늘의 발표는 그의 인생을 새롭게 바꿀 중요한 순간이었다. En: So today's presentation was a crucial moment that could change his life anew. Ko: 아침부터 하늘은 회색이었다. En: The sky was gray from the morning. Ko: 예상치 못한 여름 장마가 찾아왔다. En: An unexpected summer monsoon had arrived. Ko: 거리의 차들은 비로 인해 멈춰 서 있었고, 버스는 더디게 이동했다. En: Cars on the street had come to a halt due to the rain, and buses moved sluggishly. Ko: 지호는 걱정이 앞섰다. En: Jiho felt a sense of worry. Ko: 발표 시간에 맞춰 회사에 도착할 수 있을까? En: Could he arrive at the company on time for the presentation? Ko: 마음속에 갈등이 일어났다. En: A conflict arose in his mind. Ko: \"대중교통을 계속 기다릴까? 아니면 다른 방법을 찾을까?\" En: \"Should I keep waiting for public transportation? Or should I find another way?\" Ko: 결국, 지호는 결심했다. En: Eventually, Jiho made a decision. Ko: \"조금 젖더라도 뛰어가는 게 낫겠어.\" En: \"It's better to run even if I get a little wet.\" Ko: 그는 우산을 들고 네거리로 나갔다. En: He grabbed his umbrella and headed down the crossroad. Ko: 신발은 금세 물에 젖었고, 바람은 그의 우산을 뒤집었다. En: His shoes quickly became soaked, and the wind turned his umbrella upside down. 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