{"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":"Rainy Day Revelations: Rediscovering Friendship at Hangang Park","slug":"rainy-day-revelations-rediscovering-friendship-at-hangang-park","published_at":"2026-05-31T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/rainy-day-revelations-rediscovering-friendship-at-hangang-park","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-31-07-38-19-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72259819/2026_05_31_07_38_19_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Rainy Day Revelations: Rediscovering Friendship at Hangang Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-31-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 봄바람이 가볍게 불어오는 날, 서울 한강 공원은 사람들로 북적였다. En: On a day when the spring breeze was gently blowing, Seoul Hangang Park was bustling with people. Ko: 연분홍 벚꽃이 만개한 나무 아래, 지호는 담요를 깔고 도시락을 꺼냈다. En: Under a tree where light pink cherry blossoms were in full bloom, Ji-ho laid out a blanket and took out a lunchbox. Ko: 오랜 친구들과의 만남이 설레었다. En: He was thrilled at the prospect of meeting his long-time friends. Ko: 지호는 대학 시절로 돌아가기 위해 모든 준비를 마쳤다. En: Ji-ho was fully prepared to reminisce about their college days. Ko: 드디어, 민지와 성원이 도착했다. En: Finally, Min-ji and Sung-won arrived. Ko: 민지는 해외 유학을 마치고 돌아와 친숙하면서도 어색한 느낌이었다. En: Min-ji had just returned from studying abroad, and her presence felt familiar yet slightly awkward. Ko: 성원은 깔끔한 정장을 입고 있었다. En: Sung-won was dressed in a neat suit. Ko: \"일이 많아서 잠깐 왔어,\"라며 휴대폰을 자꾸 들여다보았다. En: \"I'm just here for a short time because of work,\" he said as he kept glancing at his phone. Ko: 지호는 이들과의 거리감을 느꼈다. En: Ji-ho felt a sense of distance between them. Ko: 지호는 모두를 친숙하게 만들기 위해 게임을 제안했다. En: In an effort to make everyone feel at ease, Ji-ho suggested a game. Ko: \"예전처럼 기억력 게임 어때?\" 지호는 웃으며 말했다. En: \"How about a memory game like we used to play?\" he said with a smile. Ko: 민지는 어색하게 웃고, 성원은 잠시 휴대폰을 내려놓았다. En: Min-ji laughed awkwardly, and Sung-won temporarily put his phone aside. Ko: 조금씩 웃음소리가 퍼지면서, 분위기는 서서히 풀렸다. En: As laughter began to spread, the atmosphere gradually eased. Ko: 그 때, 갑자기 비가 쏟아졌다. En: Suddenly, it started pouring rain. Ko: 세 사람은 비를 피해 근처 정자 아래로 뛰어갔다. En: The three of them dashed to a nearby pavilion to escape the rain. 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