Fluent Fiction - Korean
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 linguistic background to fully immerse in Korea. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Korean listening comprehension. Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself. 오늘 우리의 한국어 이야기로 귀한 청취력을 향상시키세요!
Episodes
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fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-25-22-34-02-ko
Story Transcript:
Ko: 지호는 창밖을 바라보며 깊은 생각에 잠겼다.
En: Jiho gazed out the window, lost in deep thought.
Ko: 오늘은 학교에서 정글 보호구역으로 가는 날이다.
En: Today was the day to go to the jungle sanctuary from school.
Ko: 지호는 자연을 좋아하지만, 예상치 못한 생물들이 무섭다.
En: Jiho liked...
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fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-24-22-34-02-ko
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Ko: 여름 날씨가 따뜻하고, 하늘은 맑았습니다.
En: The summer weather was warm, and the sky was clear.
Ko: 가족들은 이번 추석을 기념하기 위해 경복궁을 방문하기로 했습니다.
En: The family decided to visit Gyeongbokgung to celebrate this year's Chuseok.
Ko: 준, 민서, 그리고...
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fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-23-22-34-02-ko
Story Transcript:
Ko: 여름이었다.
En: It was summer.
Ko: 강렬한 햇빛이 허물어져 가는 도시 위로 내리쬐고 있었다.
En: The intense sunlight was beating down on the crumbling city.
Ko: 도시 시장은 예전에 활기찼지만, 이제는 자연이 그 자리를 차지하고 있었다.
En: The city market had once been bustling, but now nature h...
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fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-22-22-34-02-ko
Story Transcript:
Ko: 여름의 따스한 햇살 아래, 지수, 민준, 그리고 해은은 남이섬에 도착했다.
En: Beneath the warm summer sunlight, Jisoo, Minjun, and Haeun arrived at Nami Island.
Ko: 섬은 푸른 나무숲과 넓은 초원이 펼쳐져 있었다.
En: The island was filled with lush green forests and...
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fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-21-22-34-02-ko
Story Transcript:
Ko: 경복궁의 여름은 햇살이 눈부시게 쏟아지고 있었다.
En: The summer sun at Gyeongbokgung was dazzling.
Ko: 진아와 민호는 궁궐 밖의 길을 따라 걷고 있었다.
En: Jina and Minho were walking along the path outside the palace.
Ko: 진아는 한국의 전통과 역사를 사랑하는 역사 전문가였다.
En: Jina was ...
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fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-20-22-34-02-ko
Story Transcript:
Ko: 남해의 겨울, 끝없는 사막.
En: The winter of the Namhae, an endless desert.
Ko: 지훈과 민서는 나미브 사막에 서 있었다.
En: Jihoon and Minseo were standing in the Namib Desert.
Ko: 그곳은 모래와 바위, 끝없는 수평선이 있었다.
En: It was a place of sand, rocks, and an endless ho...
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fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-19-22-34-02-ko
Story Transcript:
Ko: 서울의 중심에 있는 남산 서울타워는 여름 햇살 아래 빛나고 있었다.
En: In the heart of Seoul, Namsan Seoul Tower was shining under the summer sun.
Ko: 수많은 사랑의 자물쇠가 펜스에 달려 있었다. 그 자물쇠들은 수천 개의 이야기를 담고 있었다.
En: Countless love locks were hanging on the fe...
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fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-18-22-34-02-ko
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Ko: 햇살이 따뜻하게 내리쬐는 여름날이었습니다.
En: It was a sunny summer day, with warm sunlight pouring down.
Ko: 마을의 축제는 중세 시대를 주제로 펼쳐졌습니다.
En: The village festival was set to a medieval theme.
Ko: 들판에는 천막과 나무 가판대, 그리고 간이 창틀로 이루어진 마상 창시합 경기장이 ...
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fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-17-22-34-02-ko
Story Transcript:
Ko: 서울 과학 박물관은 사람들로 붐볐다.
En: The Seoul Science Museum was bustling with people.
Ko: 가족들과 관광객들이 북적였다.
En: Families and tourists filled the space with activity.
Ko: 산책로에 서 있는 나무들 사이로 햇살이 비춰들어오고 있었다.
En: Sunlight streamed thro...
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fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-16-22-34-02-ko
Story Transcript:
Ko: 여름의 햇살이 밝게 비치는 학교 강당.
En: The summer sunlight shines brightly in the school auditorium.
Ko: 따뜻한 햇빛은 큰 창문을 통해 들어와 반짝이는 나무 바닥에 아름다운 패턴을 그린다.
En: The warm sunlight streams through the large windows, creating beautiful patterns on t...
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fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-15-22-34-02-ko
Story Transcript:
Ko: 뜨거운 여름 밤, 서울 강남 한가운데 있는 고급 포커 라운지.
En: A hot summer night in the heart of Seoul Gangnam.
Ko: 이곳은 조명이 은은하고 편안한 의자가 놓여 있으며, 세련된 분위기가 감돌고 있다.
En: At an upscale poker lounge, low lighting and comfortable chairs create a soph...
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fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-14-22-34-02-ko
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Ko: 여름 햇살이 회사 창문을 통해 들어오고 있었다.
En: The summer sunlight was streaming through the windows of the company.
Ko: 분주한 사무실 안에 있는 커피 머신 앞에서 지수가 서 있었다.
En: Jisoo was standing in front of the coffee machine in the busy office.
Ko: 지수는 ...
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fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-13-22-34-02-ko
Story Transcript:
Ko: 서울 북촌 한옥 마을은 현대 서울의 소란스러움 속에서 조용한 한옥 스타일의 커뮤니티였습니다.
En: The Seoul Bukchon Hanok Village was a quiet hanok-style community amidst the hustle and bustle of modern Seoul.
Ko: 지붕은 완만했고, 집 사이에는 작은 정원이 펼쳐져 있었습니다.
En: The roofs were...
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fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-11-22-34-02-ko
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Ko: 여름의 태양이 한낮 하늘에 떠오르고, 고대 한국의 시장은 사람들로 가득 찼습니다.
En: The summer sun rose high in the midday sky, and the ancient Korean market was filled with people.
Ko: 상인들은 각자의 상품을 크게 외치며, 살랑거리는 바람에 실리는 다양한 색의 물건들이 시장을 물들였습니다.
En: M...
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fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-10-22-34-02-ko
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Ko: 서울의 카페는 늘 분주하다.
En: Cafés in Seoul are always busy.
Ko: 오늘도 마찬가지였다.
En: Today was no different.
Ko: 특별한 여름날, 수진은 카페 한 구석에 앉아 아이스 아메리카노를 마시며 노트북으로 작업하고 있었다.
En: On this special summer day, Sujin was sitting in a corner of a ...
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fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-09-22-34-02-ko
Story Transcript:
Ko: 서울의 예술 박물관은 여름 햇살 아래 반짝이고 있었다.
En: The Seoul Art Museum shimmered under the summer sunlight.
Ko: 지수와 민석은 박물관 입구에서 만났다.
En: Jisoo and Minseok met at the museum entrance.
Ko: 지수는 예술을 사랑하는 사람이다.
En: Jisoo is someone who loves art.
Ko: 그녀는 멘...
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Ko: 롯데월드 타워는 언제나 사람들로 북적입니다.
En: Lotte World Tower is always bustling with people.
Ko: 여름 햇살 아래, 건물의 유리 창들은 찬란하게 빛납니다.
En: Under the summer sunlight, the building's glass windows shine brilliantly.
Ko: 그런 가운데, 민수는 머릿속이 복잡합니다.
En: Am...
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fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-07-22-34-02-ko
Story Transcript:
Ko: 서울 예술고등학교는 벚꽃 나무로 둘러싸인 우아한 건물입니다.
En: Seoul Arts High School is an elegant building surrounded by cherry blossom trees.
Ko: 이 학교 뒤쪽에는 오래된 예술 건물이 있습니다.
En: Behind this school, there is an old art building.
Ko: 벽에는 담쟁이덩굴이 자라...
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fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-06-22-34-02-ko
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Ko: 서울의 작은 골목 뒤에 비밀스러운 김치 실험실이 있었다.
En: Behind a small alley in Seoul, there was a secret kimchi laboratory.
Ko: 이곳은 미세한 과학 기구들과 여러 발효 단계의 김치가 가득한, 마치 최첨단의 실험실 같았다.
En: It was filled with intricate scientific equipment and v...
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fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-05-22-34-02-ko
Story Transcript:
Ko: 서울의 한 여름 햇살이 커피숍 창문을 통해 쏟아졌다.
En: The summer sunlight in Seoul poured through the windows of the coffee shop.
Ko: 커피숍 안은 여름 더위를 피해 아이스커피를 마시는 사람들로 북적였다.
En: Inside, the coffee shop was bustling with people drinking iced co...
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