{"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":"Rediscovering Roots: A Journey Through Jeju's Traditions","slug":"rediscovering-roots-a-journey-through-jeju-s-traditions","published_at":"2026-05-12T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/rediscovering-roots-a-journey-through-jeju-s-traditions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-12-22-34-01-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71983332/2026_05_12_22_34_01_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Rediscovering Roots: A Journey Through Jeju's Traditions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-12-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 제주도의 봄은 꽃들과 함께 피어납니다. En: Spring in Jeju Island blooms along with the flowers. Ko: 하늘엔 알록달록한 연등이 매달려 있습니다. En: In the sky, colorful lanterns hang. Ko: 여기, 할머니의 집이 조용하게 자리 잡고 있습니다. En: Here, grandmother's house quietly sits. Ko: 민준은 할머니의 생신을 맞아 제주도로 왔습니다. En: Minjun came to Jeju Island for his grandmother's birthday. Ko: 그는 도시의 빠른 생활에서 잠시 벗어나고 싶었습니다. En: He wanted to take a break from the fast-paced life of the city. Ko: 민준의 옆에는 그의 여동생 하나와 사촌 은비가 있습니다. En: Beside Minjun are his younger sister Hana and cousin Eunbi. Ko: 셋은 함께 할머니 집으로 걸어갑니다. En: The three of them walk together to their grandmother's house. Ko: \"여기 공기가 정말 좋아,\" 하나가 말합니다. En: \"The air here is really nice,\" Hana says. Ko: \"맞아, 바다 냄새도 나고,\" 은비도 동의합니다. En: \"Yes, and it even smells like the sea,\" agrees Eunbi. Ko: 민준은 아무 말 없이 주위를 둘러봅니다. En: Minjun looks around without saying a word. Ko: 이곳은 참 편안했습니다. En: The place was truly comforting. Ko: 그들은 집에 도착하자마자 할머니께 인사를 드립니다. En: As soon as they arrive at the house, they greet their grandmother. Ko: 할머니는 환한 미소로 아이들을 맞습니다. En: Grandmother welcomes them with a bright smile. Ko: \"우리 모두 왔구나! 어서 들어오렴.\" En: \"You're all here! Come on in.\" Ko: 민준은 할머니의 미소를 보며 마음이 따뜻해졌습니다. En: Minjun felt warmth in his heart at his grandmother's smile. Ko: 그는 오랜만에 느끼는 평화로움에 감사를 느꼈습니다. En: He was grateful for the peace he felt after so long. Ko: 하루는 할머니와 함께 보냈습니다. En: They spent the day with their grandmother. Ko: 할머니는 가족의 옛 이야기와 전통을 들려주셨습니다. En: She shared old family stories and traditions. Ko: \"옛날에는 말이다...\" En: \"Back in the day...\" Ko: 할머니의 이야기를 들으며, 민준은 자신이 알지 못했던 가족의 역사를 알게 되었습니…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Rediscovering Roots: A Journey Through Jeju's Traditions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfic…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1032,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/episodes/rediscovering-roots-a-journey-through-jeju-s-traditions/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/rediscovering-roots-a-journey-through-jeju-s-traditions.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}