{"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":"Rediscovering Roots: A Chuseok Journey in the Gobi Desert","slug":"rediscovering-roots-a-chuseok-journey-in-the-gobi-desert","published_at":"2026-09-09T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/rediscovering-roots-a-chuseok-journey-in-the-gobi-desert","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-09-09-07-38-20-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75018573/2026_09_09_07_38_20_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Rediscovering Roots: A Chuseok Journey in the Gobi Desert Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-09-09-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 고비 사막의 가을 하늘은 맑고 푸르렀다. En: The autumn sky over the Gobi Desert was clear and blue. Ko: 지호와 유나는 끝없는 모래 언덕을 배경으로 필드 연구를 진행 중이었다. En: Jiho and Yuna were conducting field research against the backdrop of endless sand dunes. Ko: 사막은 모래로 덮여 있고, 바람이 살짝 부는 날이었다. En: The desert was covered with sand, and there was a gentle breeze blowing. Ko: 지호는 열심히 연구 장비를 조정했다. En: Jiho was diligently adjusting the research equipment. Ko: 그는 연구를 완벽히 끝내고 싶었다. En: He wanted to finish the research perfectly. Ko: 하지만 그의 마음은 항상 무언가 부족했다. En: However, there was always something missing in his heart. Ko: \"지호, 오늘이 추석이야,\" 유나가 말했다. En: \"Jiho, it's Chuseok today,\" Yuna said. Ko: 그녀는 모래 위에 앉아 작은 도시락을 꺼냈다. En: She sat on the sand and pulled out a small packed lunch. Ko: \"우리는 가족과 함께 할 수 없지만, 서늘한 바람과 함께 여기서라도 잠깐 쉬어가면 좋겠어.\" En: \"We can't be with our families, but it would be nice to take a brief rest here with the cool breeze.\" Ko: 지호는 잠시 손을 멈추고 유나를 바라보았다. En: Jiho paused for a moment and looked at Yuna. Ko: 그녀는 미소를 지으며 추석의 할머니가 해주시던 송편을 떠올렸다. En: She was smiling and recalling the songpyeon her grandmother used to make for Chuseok. Ko: \"추석이란 가족과 전통을 생각하는 날이지,\" 그녀가 말했다. En: \"Chuseok is a day to think about family and traditions,\" she said. Ko: 지호는 고개를 끄덕였다. En: Jiho nodded. Ko: \"하지만 지금은 연구가 더 중요해,\" 지호가 답했다. En: \"But right now, the research is more important,\" Jiho replied. Ko: 그의 마음은 갈팡질팡했다. En: His mind was in turmoil. Ko: 그는 연구를 끝내는 것이 중요하다는 것을 알았다. En: He knew it was important to finish the research. Ko: 그렇지만 그의 마음속에는 뿌리부터 다시 찾고 싶은 마음도 있었다. 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