{"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":"Rainy Encounters: Jisoo's Journey to Chuseok Bliss","slug":"rainy-encounters-jisoo-s-journey-to-chuseok-bliss","published_at":"2026-09-22T22:48:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/rainy-encounters-jisoo-s-journey-to-chuseok-bliss","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-09-22-22-34-01-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75306032/2026_09_22_22_34_01_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Rainy Encounters: Jisoo's Journey to Chuseok Bliss Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-09-22-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 가을 초입의 어느 날, 풍성한 추석을 맞이하기 전의 분주한 기운이 마을에 감돌고 있었다. En: One day at the beginning of autumn, the bustling energy of preparing for a plentiful Chuseok lingered in the village. Ko: 지수는 그래픽 디자이너로서 자신과의 싸움을 벌이고 있는 중이었다. En: Jisoo, a graphic designer, was engaged in a battle with herself. Ko: 일과 삶의 균형을 잡는 것이 쉽지 않았다. En: Balancing work and life was not easy. Ko: 오늘은 우산도 챙기지 못하고 출근했는데, 하필 퇴근 시간에 비가 쏟아지고 말았다. En: Today, she had left for work without even bringing an umbrella, and unfortunately, it started pouring rain right at quitting time. Ko: 좁은 골목길을 바라보며 깊은 한숨을 내쉰 지수는, 졸졸 이어지는 전등빛 아래 걸어가기로 했다. En: Jisoo sighed deeply as she looked at the narrow alley and decided to walk under the trailing streetlight. Ko: 비에 젖은 공기는 익숙한 향기로 가득했다. En: The rain-soaked air was filled with familiar scents. Ko: 각 집에서는 추석을 준비하며 구워지는 전과 떡의 냄새가 코끝을 간질였다. En: Each house was preparing for Chuseok, and the smell of jeon (Korean pancakes) and rice cakes baking tickled her nose. Ko: \"어떡하지, 엄마가 기다리실 텐데,\" 지수는 조급함에 발걸음을 재촉했다. En: \"What should I do? Mom will be waiting,\" Jisoo hurried her steps in a rush. Ko: 젖는 것도 문제지만, 집에 빨리 가서 추석 음식 준비를 도와야 했기 때문이다. En: Getting wet was a problem, but she needed to get home quickly to help prepare the Chuseok food. Ko: 지름길로 공원을 지나가기로 결정한 순간, 지수는 엉겁결에 웅덩이에 발을 담그고 말았다. En: Just as she decided to cut through the park, Jisoo accidentally stepped into a puddle. Ko: 그때, 옆에서 다가오는 밝은 목소리가 들렸다. En: At that moment, a bright voice approached from the side. Ko: \"지수 씨, 안녕하세요!\" En: \"Jisoo, hello!\" Ko: 지수는 고개를 돌려 보았다. 카페에서 일하는 비바람처럼 항상 긍정적인 민호였다. 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