{"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":"Rekindling Family Ties: A Picnic Promise at Hangang Park","slug":"rekindling-family-ties-a-picnic-promise-at-hangang-park","published_at":"2026-06-04T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/rekindling-family-ties-a-picnic-promise-at-hangang-park","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-04-22-34-02-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72354818/2026_06_04_22_34_02_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Rekindling Family Ties: A Picnic Promise at Hangang Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-04-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 한강 공원은 꽃과 사람들로 가득했다. En: Hangang Park was filled with flowers and people. Ko: 늦은 봄의 따뜻한 햇살이 반짝이며 가족들이 여유롭게 시간을 보내고 있었다. En: The warm late spring sunlight was sparkling, and families were leisurely spending their time. Ko: 한강 옆, 피크닉 매트 위에 세 형제가 앉아 있었다. En: By the Hangang, three siblings were sitting on a picnic mat. Ko: 민준은 형이다. En: Minjun is the eldest brother. Ko: 항상 가족을 잇는 것을 중요하게 여긴다. En: He always values keeping the family together. Ko: 요즘은 형제로부터 멀어질까 봐 걱정이 많다. En: These days, he worries a lot about drifting apart from his siblings. Ko: 그래서 오늘 이 피크닉을 계획했다. En: So, he planned this picnic today. Ko: 혜진, 중간 형제인 그녀는 새 직장에서 일하며 바쁘다. En: Hyejin, the middle sibling, is busy with her new job. Ko: 그러나 가족과 시간을 보내지 못한 것이 늘 마음에 걸린다. En: However, it always bothers her that she hasn't spent time with family. Ko: 소영은 막내다. En: Soyoung is the youngest. Ko: 대학생인 그녀는 자신의 미래를 두고 고민이 많다. En: As a college student, she has many concerns about her future. Ko: 그늘진 나무 아래에 앉아 민준이 입을 열었다. En: Sitting under a shaded tree, Minjun spoke up. Ko: \"우리 모두 바쁘니까 이렇게 모이는 게 좋지?\" En: \"We’re all busy, so it’s nice to gather like this, isn’t it?\" Ko: 혜진이 잠시 말을 멈췄다. En: Hyejin paused for a moment. Ko: 그녀는 이번 달만 해도 일로 몇 번이나 형제 모임을 놓쳤다. En: Just this month, she missed several sibling gatherings due to work. Ko: \"맞아, 그런데 조금 더 자주 보면 좋겠다,\" 혜진이 말했다. En: \"You're right, but it would be nice to meet a bit more often,\" Hyejin said. Ko: 소영은 조용히 경치를 바라보았다. En: Soyoung quietly gazed at the scenery. Ko: \"난 내 전공이 맞는지도 모르겠어. 언니, 형, 계속 걱정만 해.\" En: \"I don't even know if my major is right for me. 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