{"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":"Sneezes and Serenity: Finding Peace at Bulguksa Temple","slug":"sneezes-and-serenity-finding-peace-at-bulguksa-temple","published_at":"2026-09-09T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/sneezes-and-serenity-finding-peace-at-bulguksa-temple","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-09-09-22-34-02-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75033206/2026_09_09_22_34_02_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Sneezes and Serenity: Finding Peace at Bulguksa Temple Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-09-09-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 경주의 아름다운 가을 아침, 세 친구들은 불국사 절에 도착했습니다. En: On a beautiful autumn morning in Gyeongju, three friends arrived at the Bulguksa Temple. Ko: 한가위 명절을 맞아 그들은 명상 수련에 참여하기로 했습니다. En: To celebrate the Chuseok holiday, they decided to participate in a meditation retreat. Ko: 절은 황금빛 잎으로 덮여 있었고, 부드러운 바람이 나무 사이를 스쳐 지나갔습니다. En: The temple was covered in golden leaves, and a gentle breeze rustled through the trees. Ko: \"여기서 명상을 배우면 좋을 것 같아!\" 하나는 밝게 웃으며 말했습니다. 그녀는 새로운 경험을 기대하고 있었습니다. En: \"It would be great to learn meditation here!\" Hana said with a bright smile, eagerly anticipating the new experience. Ko: 민희는 조용히 고개를 끄덕였습니다. 그녀는 항상 내면의 집중력을 강화하려고 했습니다. En: Minhee nodded quietly; she always sought to strengthen her inner focus. Ko: 그러나 진수는 코가 근질거리기 시작했습니다. En: However, Jinsu started to feel an itch in his nose. Ko: 그는 속으로 한숨을 내쉬었습니다. En: He sighed inwardly. Ko: \"이번엔 제발,\" 그는 생각했습니다. 하지만 끊이지 않는 재채기가 그를 괴롭혔습니다. En: \"Please, not this time,\" he thought, but an unstoppable series of sneezes troubled him. Ko: 명상 시간이 되었고, 진수는 노력했으나, 재채기가 계속해서 터져 나왔습니다. En: When it was time for meditation, Jinsu tried his best, only to have his sneezes keep erupting. Ko: \"칵, 칵!\" 그의 소리는 조용한 대웅전 안에 메아리쳤습니다. En: \"Achoo, achoo!\" his sounds echoed through the quiet meditation hall. Ko: 미안한 마음에 진수는 휴식을 취하는 동안 홀로 벤치에 나앉았습니다. En: Feeling apologetic, he went to sit alone on a bench during the break. Ko: 하나는 걱정된 얼굴로 그에게 다가왔습니다. En: Hana approached him with a concerned look. Ko: \"괜찮아?\"라고 물었습니다. En: \"Are you okay?\" she asked. Ko: 진수는 고개를 저으며 답했습니다. En: Jinsu shook his head slightly. 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