Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#51: The #1 Mistake in TOPIK II Writing (and How to Fix It)
Episode 51
Are you losing valuable points in your TOPIK II Writing section without even realizing it? You’re not alone. In this episode, Eliza breaks down the #…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
#50: Speak More Korean - Even If You’re Busy (Chuseok Edition)
Episode 50
Chuseok (추석) is here and whether you're in Korea or not, this season is a reminder that life gets busy.
But does that mean your Korean practice has t…
7 months ago
Bonus: Korean Roleplay Chaos - My First Day at Work Went Terribly Wrong (Korean Roleplay)
Episode 49
In this fun bonus episode, Eliza and Jim Figueroa dive into a totally unscripted roleplay that’s full of surprises, real emotions, and natural Korean…
7 months, 1 week ago
#49: Paranoia, Conflict, and K-Drama Phrases: Language Lessons from They Come in Peace
Episode 49
Want to watch this conversation?
We recorded the full interview on video - catch it here: https://www.joaacademy.com/jim-figueroa-korean-culture-inte…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
#48: 5-Minute Korean Habits That Actually Work
Episode 48
What if just 5 minutes a day could completely shift how you speak Korean?
This week on TOPIK & Beyond, we’re breaking down the tiny daily habits that …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
#47: Are You Using Korean or Just Learning It?
Episode 47
Many learners are studying a lot… but when it’s time to speak?
>> Their brain goes blank.
>> Their mouth doesn’t move.
In this week’s episode, we’re shi…
8 months ago
#46: Back to Korean — How to Reset After Summer (Even If You Feel Behind)
Episode 46
Back to school.
Back to work.
Back to Korean.
If you’ve taken a break over the summer — or if you’re feeling a little behind — this episode is for you.
E…
8 months, 1 week ago
#45: How to Practice Real Korean: From Hesitation to Confidence
Episode 45
You’ve studied vocabulary.
You’ve memorized grammar.
But speaking still feels awkward... and confidence? Still missing?
This episode is for you.
We’re …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
#44: What I Wish Korean Learners Knew Before They Hit B1
Episode 44
You've studied for a while.
You're not a beginner anymore…
But real conversations still feel hard, and your confidence wavers?
You’re not alone and yo…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
#43: You Know Hangul… Now What?
Episode 43
You’ve learned Hangul — the Korean alphabet.
Now what?
If you're feeling stuck between reading syllables and actually understanding or speaking Korean…
9 months ago