Talkbokki: Learn Casual Korean through Natural Conversations
Learn casual Korean naturally with Talkbokki! 🌶️ Join Korean teacher Sunyoung and her student Lucy for real, unscripted conversations. 🗣️ After four years of learning together, we’re sharing our favourite ways to master intermediate Korean and 반말 (casual language).
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#99 🧘♀️ 템플스테이! What’s It REALLY Like at a Korean Temple Stay? · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners (opens the original)
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After a few weeks apart, Sunyoung is back from travelling all across Korea with her boyfriend, including a temple stay experience! Did you know there are temple stays for almost every interest, including surfing?! But that wasn't the biggest surprise. Sunyoung breaks down what really goes on behind the scenes. Is a temple stay actually the ultimate Korea travel hack? Tune in to find out! If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at thetalkbokki@gmail.com If you enjoy the show, cons
#98 🚗 헐! 5 Hours at the Japanese DMV (Plus: What's in My Water?!) 🚰 · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners (opens the original)
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What do driver's licenses, houseplants, and water testing have in common? Absolutely nothing, but we’re talking about all three this week! Lucy walks us through the exhausting 5-hour process of transferring her driver’s license in Japan, while Sunyoung shares her latest mission to keep her indoor plants alive. Plus, a surprise revelation from Sunyoung’s recent home tap water test! Listen in as we catch up on life, bureaucracy, and everything in between. If you have any feedback or suggestions, d
#97 🌧️ 입추! Is It REALLY Autumn Already?! · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners (opens the original)
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Do you know the Korean term 입추 ( ip-chu ); the official "start of autumn"? The calendar says fall is here, but with this crazy wet weather in Korea and Japan, we're definitely not ready for summer to end! This week, Lucy and Sunyoung chat about our rainy summer adventures, from Sunyoung’s trip to Jeju and Summer Sonic to the Chiba flooding that threw Lucy’s commute into chaos. Tune in as we share our late-summer plans and refuse to let the rain spoil the fun! If you have any feedback or suggesti
#96 🏃♀️ 파이팅! Overcoming the Fear of Running Hills · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners (opens the original)
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How do you feel when you see an uphill climb on your run? This week, Lucy and Sunyoung break down how we're both preparing for our upcoming races! We dive into our training plans, what we listen to while running, and how much heat and incline can completely change a workout. Do you enjoy running or another form of exercise? Tune in and share your routine with us in the comments! If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at thetalkbokki@gmail.com If you enjoy the show, consider join
#95 🫠 폭염! Heatwaves, Earthquake Checking-In & Surviving the Summer Heat · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners (opens the original)
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We're back and catching up after a few weeks apart! Lucy is back from her trip to Kagoshima, and Sunyoung has been busy training for the Hangeul Run. This week, we check in on the recent earthquake in Japan and discuss how we’re (barely) surviving this intense summer heat. Is it scorching hot where you live right now? Tune in and let us know in the comments! If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at thetalkbokki@gmail.com If you enjoy the show, consider joining our Patreon to su
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