팟캐스트 Talkbokki: Learn Casual Korean through Natural Conversations
Talkbokki: Learn Casual Korean through Natural Conversations

Talkbokki: Learn Casual Korean through Natural Conversations

Talkbokki 톡보끼 96 에피소드 8월 21, 2026

A podcast for Korean learners who want to sound more natural, featuring unscripted conversations between teacher Sunyoung and her student Lucy. The show focuses on casual speech, slang, and everyday Korean as spoken among friends, without relying on textbook language. Each episode covers real-life topics and expressions, helping listeners understand and use 반말 and contemporary colloquialisms.

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#97 🌧️ 입추! Is It REALLY Autumn Already?! · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners
#97 🌧️ 입추! Is It REALLY Autumn Already?! · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners 8월 21, 2026 17:21 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 ou
#96 🏃‍♀️ 파이팅! Overcoming the Fear of Running Hills · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners
#96 🏃‍♀️ 파이팅! Overcoming the Fear of Running Hills · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners 8월 14, 2026 15:21 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 fee
#95 🫠 폭염! Heatwaves, Earthquake Checking-In & Surviving the Summer Heat · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners
#95 🫠 폭염! Heatwaves, Earthquake Checking-In & Surviving the Summer Heat · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners 8월 7, 2026 12:39 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,
#94 ☔ 강릉 여행: What To Do When It Rains at the Beach · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners
#94 ☔ 강릉 여행: What To Do When It Rains at the Beach · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners 7월 31, 2026 15:46 What do you do when you go all the way to Gangneung for the beach and the sea gets closed due to endless rain? You head straight for food and the sauna! This week, Lucy and Sunyoung share their hilarious rained-out getaway, featuring famous local noodles, soft tofu ice cream, old-school typewriters, and all the juicy local tea overhead at the sauna.If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us
#93 ⛩️ 에노시마 여행: We Went to Enoshima! · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners
#93 ⛩️ 에노시마 여행: We Went to Enoshima! · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners 7월 24, 2026 15:33 Sunyoung is still in Japan visiting Lucy, so we took a day trip to the beautiful island of Enoshima! In this episode, we share our adventure visiting famous landmarks like the iconic Slam Dunk crossing photo spot and the gorgeous Sea Candle (which you might recognise from the Korean drama Can This Love Be Translated?). Have you ever been to Enoshima? Tune in for our favourite highlights, hilarious
#92 🩸 혈액형: Are Korean Blood Type Stereotypes Accurate? · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners
#92 🩸 혈액형: Are Korean Blood Type Stereotypes Accurate? · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners 7월 17, 2026 16:59 Did you know your blood type could dictate your personality? (At least, according to Korean culture!) Since Lucy recently found out her blood type, we’re diving deep into the fascinating world of Korean blood type stereotypes. Do you know yours? Does your personality actually match up with the classic traits, and do ours? Tune in to find out if these stereotypes actually hold up!If you have any fe
#91 스몰톡! Introvert vs. Extrovert Problems? 😅 · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners
#91 스몰톡! Introvert vs. Extrovert Problems? 😅 · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners 7월 10, 2026 13:12 Do you love starting conversations with strangers, or do you spend your day actively trying to avoid them? This week, Lucy and Sunyoung discover they are on complete opposite ends of the small talk spectrum! Tune in as we debate the pros and cons of casual chatting—and discuss whether making small talk gets even scarier when you're doing it in a foreign language. Which side do you fall on? Let us
#90 앗! 😳 My Texts Sound Passive-Aggressive · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners
#90 앗! 😳 My Texts Sound Passive-Aggressive · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners 7월 3, 2026 19:23 Ever worry your texts in a foreign language are giving off the wrong vibe? This week, Lucy and Sunyoung share their own messaging fails! From an English text that accidentally sounded passive-aggressive to a Korean phrase that sounded totally uninterested, we’re breaking down how easily things get lost in translation. Tune in to fix these common text traps and start messaging like a native!If you
#89 📈 차근차근: Training plans, belly dancing, and making progress · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners
#89 📈 차근차근: Training plans, belly dancing, and making progress · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners 6월 26, 2026 14:14 Do you have a personal goal you’re working toward right now? This week, we’re checking in on our own passion projects. Lucy shares how her half-marathon training is shaping up, while Sunyoung celebrates one year of amazing progress in belly dancing. Tune in as we discuss our personal tips, tricks, and how we stay motivated to keep growing!Want to learn Korean with Sunyoung? Book a 25min trial less
#88 🌅 갓생살기: Could you rave at 8:00 AM? · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners
#88 🌅 갓생살기: Could you rave at 8:00 AM? · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners 6월 19, 2026 11:13 Have you heard about the morning trends taking over Korea right now? From 8:00 AM raves to coffee-shop debates, people are redefining what it means to be an early bird. Sunyoung has been diving right into the trend and is here to tell us all about it. Could you handle an early morning dance party? Tune in to find out!Want to learn Korean with Sunyoung? Book a 25min trial lesson!Love the show? Supp
#87 🦷 치과 Lucy's dentist told her to manage her STRESS? · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners
#87 🦷 치과 Lucy's dentist told her to manage her STRESS? · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners 6월 12, 2026 13:15 This week, Lucy had a dentist appointment and walked out with some highly unexpected advice. As it turns out, sometimes our bodies send us warning signs in the places we least expect. Tune in to hear the full story!Want to learn Korean with Sunyoung? Book a 25min trial lesson!Love the show? Support us on Patreon so we can keep the show going!!Any feedback? Drop us a line at thetalkbokki@gmail.com
#86 🪡 한의원 We tried acupuncture (and it HURT) · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners
#86 🪡 한의원 We tried acupuncture (and it HURT) · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners 6월 5, 2026 13:55 Have you ever been to a 한의원 (Korean traditional medicine clinic)? This week, Sunyoung shares her recent and very interesting experience visiting one. Will she be able to convince Lucy to brave the acupuncture needles on her next trip to Korea? Tune in to find out!Want to learn Korean with Sunyoung? Book a 25min trial lesson!Love the show? Support us on Patreon so we can keep the show going!!Any fe

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