{"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":"Raccoons and Science: A Surprising Path to Innovation","slug":"raccoons-and-science-a-surprising-path-to-innovation","published_at":"2026-08-26T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/raccoons-and-science-a-surprising-path-to-innovation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-08-26-07-38-19-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74693898/2026_08_26_07_38_19_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Raccoons and Science: A Surprising Path to Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-08-26-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 경기도 어느 한적한 숲속 비밀 실험실에서 여름이 끝나가는 시기였다. En: In a secluded forest in Gyeonggi-do, it was the end of summer at a secret laboratory. Ko: 실험실은 첨단 장비로 가득했고, 창문으로는 푸른 나무와 풍성한 자연의 기운이 들어왔다. En: The lab was filled with state-of-the-art equipment, and the view through the windows brought in the energy of the lush nature and green trees. Ko: 진수와 민지가 있었다. En: There were Jinsu and Minji. Ko: 둘 다 과학자였다. En: Both were scientists. Ko: 진수는 조금 덜렁대지만 매우 열정적인 사람이다. En: Jinsu was a bit clumsy but very passionate. Ko: 이번 추석에 가족에게 꼭 보여줄 성과를 내고 싶었다. En: He wanted to achieve results that he could proudly show his family this Chuseok. Ko: 민지는 실용적이고 똑똑한 동료이다. En: Minji was a practical and intelligent colleague. Ko: 그녀는 실험을 끝내고 휴가를 가고 싶었다. En: She wanted to finish the experiment and go on a vacation. Ko: 그러나 문제가 있었다. En: However, there was a problem. Ko: 실험실에 살고 있는 너구리가 자꾸만 그들의 중요한 실험 장비를 훔쳐갔다. En: A raccoon living in the lab kept stealing their important experimental equipment. Ko: 이번에도 너구리는 번뜩이는 눈으로 실험실을 어슬렁거렸다. En: Once again, the raccoon was prowling around the lab with its gleaming eyes. Ko: 진수는 속이 탔다. En: Jinsu was getting anxious. Ko: \"이러다 추석 전까지 마무리를 못 하겠어. En: \"At this rate, I won't be able to finish before Chuseok.\" Ko: \"민지는 다르게 생각했다. En: Minji thought differently. Ko: \"진수야, 너구리를 잡자는 것만이 해답이 아닐 수도 있어. En: \"Jinsu, maybe capturing the raccoon isn't the only solution.\" Ko: \"진수는 생각에 잠겼다. En: Jinsu fell into thought. Ko: 그리고 결심했다. En: Then he made a decision. Ko: \"좋아, 난 먹이로 너구리를 유인해볼게. En: \"Alright, I'll try to lure the raccoon with bait.\" Ko: \"민지는 다른 계획을 세웠다. 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