Hyunwoo talked to 릴리, who was our intern from the USA and worked with us for about 8 months about her experience working at a Korean company for the first time. What was her experience like? What did she find interesting or odd? Let's hear from her! https://talktomeinkorean.com
The podcast begins with a Korean quiz, then analyzes a real-life dialogue about waiting in a long queue at a restaurant and the frustration of running out of ingredients. It introduces the Korean word "Ulchengi" (tadpole) and explores the proverb "개구리 올챙이적 생각 못한다," which reminds us to stay humble and remember our beginnings. The episode concludes with the answer to the introductory quiz.
Learn practical Korean by dissecting a dialogue where a person describes stomach pain and asks for medicine, covering phrases like "콕콕 찌르고 쪼이는 느낌" for specific discomfort and the term for indigestion. Additionally, the episode delves into the core Korean word "본전" (original investment) and its essential idioms, including "밑져야 본전" (nothing to lose), "본전을 뽑다" (to get your money's worth), and "본전도 못 찾다" (didn't even break even), offering valuable insights into Korean thought and language.
The host shares reflections from a recent Korean education academic conference, where discussions focused on motivating learners and effectively integrating AI tools. He observes a rising global interest in Korean culture leading to more learners, but also a growing need for structured guidance beyond gamified apps. TTMIK is responding by enhancing its resources and seeks listener input for future content to help learners achieve their goals.
Learn practical Korean in this episode as hosts break down a dialogue about friends changing travel dates due to an unexpected event. Discover the useful Korean word "일교차" (daily temperature range) and related weather terms. Additionally, test your knowledge with a quiz on an idiom for being "well-connected," with a full explanation provided.
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Today's Dialogue 남: 요즘 퇴근하고 부업이라도 할까 고민 중이야. 여: 부업? 어떤 거? 남: 배달이라든가 블로그라든가 말이야. 여: 그거 쉬운 거 아니야. 그 시간에 잠이라도 더 자고 건강 챙겨. Today's Korean Word 청첩장 wedding invitation card 모바일 청첩장 = 모청 청첩장 모임 = 청모
Learn practical Korean with a dialogue about a broken phone and the nuances of "to drop" versus "to fall." This episode also explores the versatile word "길들이기," meaning to tame or break something in, providing examples from new shoes to wild horses. Test your knowledge with a quiz on common expressions of disbelief.
This episode focuses on practical Korean with a real-life dialogue, breaking down expressions like "서운하다" (to be upset/disappointed) and "이해해줘요" (please understand). It also introduces "동계올림픽" (Winter Olympics) as the word of the day, explaining its formal usage, and reveals the answer to a fun quiz on Korean season words like "초봄" (early spring).
January 1st in the lunar calendar falls on February 17th this year, and that's 설날 (Seollal), Lunar New Year in Korea. In this episode, we are going to talk about which parts of the traditional holiday are changing, and what's not changing.
Learn practical Korean through a dialogue about planning a company dinner, discussing vocabulary related to reservations, days off, and finding alternative places. The hosts then dive deep into the multifaceted word "자리" (jari), explaining its uses as a seat, place, position, occasion, and availability, providing numerous real-world applications.
How English-friendly is Korea? What is the scope or range of experiences you can realistically have while living in Korea if you don't speak the language? I discussed this and some other lighter topics with Billy from the Go! Billy Korean YouTube channel.
This episode challenges listeners with a unique Korean quiz about what sound the ground makes when it cries. It then dives into a practical dialogue, '뭐 좀 마실래요?', analyzing common expressions and grammar points related to offering and requesting drinks. The 'Word of the Day' segment demystifies the popular slang term '썰' (SSUL), explaining its usage for personal anecdotes and online stories with varying credibility, before finally revealing the quiz solution.
This episode features Divjjot Singh, an Indian listener who studied Korean for ten years using TTMIK materials and finally visited Korea for the first time. He discusses his unique path to fluency, the significant impact Korean had on his career and life, and his realistic perceptions of Korea shaped by professional interactions. Divjjot also shares his joy and aspirations for fostering cross-cultural relationships, alongside an engaging Korean onomatopoeia quiz.
Tune in for a fun Korean dad joke and an engaging breakdown of an intermediate conversation from the Talk To Me In Korean Seyo app. The hosts meticulously explain vocabulary, grammar, and cultural nuances, allowing listeners to practice and improve their speaking skills. Additionally, discover the fascinating, dual meaning of the Korean word "문안" and how it's used in everyday contexts. The episode wraps up by revealing the dad joke's clever solution.
Kick off 2026 with an exploration of the Korean language, starting with a real-life advanced dialogue from the Seyo app, focusing on how travel can be a turning point. The hosts then dive into the profound meaning of "Bok" (복), explaining its cultural importance beyond simple luck, its connection to happiness (행복), and how it's used in phrases like "새해 복 많이 받으세요". The episode also covers more advanced expressions and a fun superstition about "Bok" leaving if you shake your legs, before revealing the answer to the "last year" quiz.
In this episode, Hyunwoo welcomes listeners to the new season, sharing positive feedback on the podcast's updated format. The main segment features a practical Korean dialogue for exchanging contact information, meticulously broken down line-by-line to teach essential vocabulary like "연락처" (contact info) and "명함" (business card). Listeners also learn the crucial distinction between "저장하다" (to save data) and "구하다" (to rescue someone). Additionally, the episode introduces important year-end terminology: "연말 결산" for year-in-review summaries and "연말 정산" for year-end tax adjustments, relevant in the Korean context. The hosts also entertain with a Korean dad joke quiz, revealing the clever answer at the end. This episode aims to help learners confidently navigate real-life Korean conversations and understand cultural nuances.
The new season of Talk To Me In Korean starts with a focus on natural expressions for first encounters, including phrases like "처음 뵙겠습니다" and "어디에 사세요?". The hosts break down a beginner-friendly dialogue, introduce the versatile word "시작," and reveal the answer to a fun Korean typing method quiz. Learners can expect to naturally pick up new vocabulary and cultural insights.
The Talk To Me In Korean podcast is launching Season 4 with a redesigned format to cater to a wider range of Korean learners. Host Hano explains the podcast's evolution from its grammar-focused Season 1, through vocabulary-driven Season 2, and 100% Korean conversations in Season 3. The new season will cover various topics from fun Korean words and dialogues to culture, listener questions, and learner interviews, aiming to be accessible and engaging for all proficiency levels.
팟캐스트 출연진들이 3년 전에는 몰랐지만 이제는 익숙해진 다양한 능력과 경험을 나눈다. 진아님은 스페인어 학습 경험을, 유나님은 운전면허 취득과 수영 접영을, 은경님은 테니스와 이탈리아어 도전을 이야기한다. 이들은 새롭게 배운 기술들이 어떻게 일상과 태도를 변화시켰는지 설명하고, 마녀스프 요리나 수영장 빵 베이킹 같은 소소한 성취부터 단기 스키, 이탈리아 여행, 발레 등 앞으로의 희망찬 계획까지 공유한다.
Thank you for listening to our podcast! You can watch the video versions of these conversations on our Talk To Me In 100% Korean YouTube channel as well in the community section of our website! https://talktomeinkorean.com
Thank you for listening to our podcast! You can watch the video versions of these conversations on our Talk To Me In 100% Korean YouTube channel as well in the community section of our website! https://talktomeinkorean.com
이 에피소드는 한국어 존댓말의 미래에 대한 흥미로운 논의로 시작하여, 존댓말과 반말 사용에 대한 사회적 인식 변화를 다룹니다. 특히 택시 기사의 사례나 아이들에게 존댓말을 쓰는 방식의 변화, 그리고 외국어와 비교하며 한국어 존댓말의 특징을 분석합니다. 마지막으로 가족 호칭의 어려움과 회사 내 존댓말 문화에 대한 개인적인 견해를 공유하며 존댓말의 복잡성과 중요성을 조명합니다.
팟캐스트는 김수미, 선경화 두 작가와 함께 TTMIK 책을 개발하며 겪었던 다양한 경험을 나눕니다. 초보 시절의 막막함과 초급 학습자를 위한 콘텐츠 작성의 어려움부터 SNS 컨셉의 쓰기 책이나 발음책처럼 기억에 남는 프로젝트까지 다룹니다. 특히 자연스러운 대화문 작성 능력과 책 한 권을 완성하는 데 드는 긴 시간과 노력이 강조됩니다.
이 에피소드에서는 경아가 휴가 후 '살 빠졌다'는 말을 많이 들었고, 유나는 일찍 자고 일찍 일어나는 습관을 통해 컨디션 개선과 개인 시간 증가의 이점을 경험합니다. 반면 경환은 늦은 밤 생활과 다양한 콘텐츠 소비를 즐기며, 친구를 덜 만나서 시간이 많다는 독특한 라이프스타일을 공유합니다. 이들은 각자의 생활 패턴이 타인의 인식과 일상 대화에 어떤 영향을 미치는지에 대해 이야기 나눕니다.
이번 에피소드에서는 각 진행자들이 싫어하는 계절을 고르고 그 이유를 공유합니다. 봄, 여름, 가을, 겨울이 주는 신체적, 감정적 영향부터 특정 계절에 대한 추억까지 다양한 관점을 풀어냅니다. 계절 변화에 따른 컨디션 변화, 특정 계절 냄새가 주는 특별한 감정, 그리고 사계절이 있는 삶의 진정한 가치에 대해 흥미로운 대화가 펼쳐집니다.
Thank you for listening to our podcast! You can watch the video versions of these conversations on our Talk To Me In 100% Korean YouTube channel as well in the community section of our website! https://courses.talktomeinkorean.com
이번 에피소드는 출연자들이 각자 가진, 남들에게 추천하고 싶은 특별한 습관들을 공유합니다. 일주일에 한 번이라도 꾸준히 하는 운동, 개인의 성장과 발전을 위한 체계적인 독서 및 기록 습관, 그리고 부정적인 감정이 들 때 자신을 돌아보고 극복하는 다양한 방법들에 대해 솔직한 대화를 나눕니다. 특히 불안한 생각을 떨쳐내기 위한 심리학적인 제스처나 자신만의 치유 장소를 찾는 팁 등 실생활에 적용할 수 있는 유용한 습관들이 소개됩니다.
진행자들은 최근 선물 경험을 공유하며 선물을 고를 때의 실용성, 상대방의 취향, 그리고 마음을 담는 방식 등 각자의 기준을 이야기합니다. 선물을 주면서 느끼는 부담감과 받는 사람의 다양한 반응을 다루며, 위시리스트 활용이나 예상치 못한 작은 선물에 대한 생각 차이를 깊이 있게 논의합니다.
이 팟캐스트 에피소드는 정리정돈과 청소에 대한 다양한 개인적인 관점과 습관을 탐구합니다. 출연진들은 깔끔한 환경을 선호하는 이부터 쌓아두었다 한 번에 치우는 스타일, 물건을 잘 버리는 사람과 그렇지 못한 사람의 차이점을 공유합니다. 또한 자녀에게 정리 습관을 가르치는 어려움과 '엄마의 능력'에 대해 이야기하며, 미니멀리즘과 소비가 정리 습관에 미치는 영향에 대해서도 깊이 있게 논의합니다.
