Podcast Episodes

Learn Korean through Song 001 대화가 필요해 When love turns cold…“We need to talk.” 100% relatable lyrics

Season 5 Episode 1

I often listen to old songs.

Did you know that many songs from the 1990s and 2000s have easier lyrics than today’s K-POP?

The lyrics are very direct, so it’s easy to understand the words and sentences.…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Improve Your Korean 036 600년간 사랑받은 왕, 세종대왕이 한국인의 스승이 된 이유 Why Koreans Still Honor Sejong the Great

Season 4 Episode 36

In Korea, May 15 is “Teachers’ Day.”

But why is May 15 chosen as Teachers’ Day?

It’s because that day is the birthday of a very respected person in Korea.

That person is King Sejong the Great. As many p…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Improve Your Korean 035 한국인이 아플 때 먹는 음식: 회복을 돕는 음식 What Koreans Eat When Sick

Season 4 Episode 35

In Korea, there is a saying: “Food is the best medicine.” Have you heard of it before? This means that food can help keep you healthy, just like medicine does.

So, when Korean people are sick, there a…

Published on 5 months ago

Improve Your Korean 034 부처님 생일 기념! 한국문화 속 불교 이야기 Stories of Buddhism in Korean Culture

Season 4 Episode 34

In Korea, there is a holiday in May called "Buddha’s Birthday." Some traditions have been passed down for a long time, but these days, Buddhism is also seen as a trendy culture. So you can see fun la…

Published on 5 months ago

Improve Your Korean 034 부처님 생일 기념! 한국문화 속 불교 이야기 Stories of Buddhism in Korean Culture

Season 4 Episode 34

In Korea, there is a holiday in May called "Buddha’s Birthday." Some traditions have been passed down for a long time, but these days, Buddhism is also seen as a trendy culture. So you can see fun la…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Improve Your Korean 033 한국 이름에 담긴 의미 The Meaning Behind Korean Names: History, Traditions, and How They're Chosen

Season 4 Episode 33

Who gave you your name? What does it mean?

Korean names hold more meaning and information than you might think.

Today, let's talk about how Korean people choose names,

the history and traditions behind …

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Improve Your Korean 032 음식이 들어간 한국 관용 표현 Tasty Korean Idioms: Expressions with Food Inside

Sometimes when you're speaking, you come across short and simple expressions—but you have no idea what they mean. These are called idiomatic expressions. And in Korean, there are many of them!
Today,…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Improve Your Korean 031 [Kid’s Voice] 나는 커서 무엇이 될까? What Will I Be When I Grow Up? Storytime with My Son’s Voice

Season 4 Episode 31

Everyone,

I came down with a bad cold and body aches this week.

Although I’m feeling much better now, I wasn’t able to record this week’s podcast. Instead, my son will be reading a book for you with …

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Improve Your Korean 030 무엇이 한국인을 울리는걸까 Watching When Life Gives You Tangerines as a Korean Daughter

Season 4 Episode 30

There’s a K-drama that’s been getting a lot of attention lately. It’s "When Life Gives You Tangerines". It was very Korean, very human, and very warm. I feel like it’s been a long time since I’ve see…

Published on 6 months ago

Improve Your Korean 029 한국 결혼 준비, 그리고 커플이 싸우는 이유 K-Wedding Prep Drama: What Really Happens Before the Big Day?

Season 4 Episode 29

In Korea, many people get married when spring comes.

Especially in spring, a lot of weddings happen in May, and in fall, many weddings happen in October.

That’s because the weather is the best during…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago