{"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":"Whispers of Jeju: Lessons Beyond the Textbooks","slug":"whispers-of-jeju-lessons-beyond-the-textbooks","published_at":"2026-07-02T22:47:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/whispers-of-jeju-lessons-beyond-the-textbooks","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-02-22-34-01-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72795988/2026_07_02_22_34_01_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Whispers of Jeju: Lessons Beyond the Textbooks Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-02-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 제주의 뜨거운 여름 햇살이 주변을 감싸고 있었습니다. En: The scorching summer sun of Jeju wrapped around the surroundings. Ko: 성읍 민속 마을에는 전통 초가집들이 포근하게 자리 잡고 있었고, 바람이 불 때마다 나뭇잎이 속삭이는 소리가 들렸습니다. En: In Seongeup Folk Village, traditional thatched-roof houses were cozily nestled, and the sound of leaves whispering could be heard whenever the wind blew. Ko: 그런 광경 속에서 고등학생들이 설레는 마음으로 탐방을 시작했습니다. En: Amidst such scenery, high school students began their exploration with hearts full of excitement. Ko: 지호는 학교에서 역사 수업을 좋아하는 학생이었습니다. En: Jiho was a student who enjoyed history classes at school. Ko: 이번 현장 학습에서 지호는 특별히 할아버지, 할머니들이 들려주는 이야기를 기대하고 있었습니다. En: During this field trip, he was particularly looking forward to the stories shared by the grandfathers and grandmothers. Ko: 그러나 더 중요한 이유는 그가 좋아하는 하은 때문이었습니다. En: However, the more important reason was Ha-eun, whom he liked. Ko: 하은은 자연과 사람들의 이야기에 깊은 관심을 가지고 있었고, 지호는 그런 하은에게 조금이라도 더 다가가고 싶었습니다. En: Ha-eun had a deep interest in stories of nature and people, and Jiho wanted to get a little closer to her. Ko: 반면, 친구인 민준은 모든 것에 경쟁심이 강했지만, 지호에게는 중요한 친구였습니다. En: On the other hand, his friend Minjun was very competitive about everything, but he was an important friend to Jiho. Ko: 아침의 따뜻한 햇살에 찬란한 포도밭을 지나, 학생들은 민속 마을에 도착했습니다. En: Passing the radiant vineyard in the warm morning sunshine, the students arrived at the folk village. Ko: 학생들은 벌써 기대에 가득 차 있었습니다. En: The students were already filled with anticipation. Ko: 지호는 머릿속으로 배운 것들을 준비했지만 곧 깨달았습니다. En: Jiho had prepared what he learned in his mind but soon realized. 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