홈 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 10월 9, 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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#104 🥋 템플스테이 어게인! Temple-stay revisited!  · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners
#104 🥋 템플스테이 어게인! Temple-stay revisited! · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners 10월 9, 2026 14:57 Think temple stays are only about peaceful meditation? Think again! Sunyoung just returned from another temple stay—I think we can safely say she's officially addicted at this point! This week, she recaps her trip to a temple famous for 선무도 (Sunmudo), a traditional Korean martial art. We break down the unique daily schedule, temple uniforms, and what it’s really like practising martial arts wi
#103  ✈️ 시월드! Vacation with the In-Laws · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners
#103 ✈️ 시월드! Vacation with the In-Laws · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners 10월 2, 2026 14:18 Have you ever heard the Korean slang term 시월드 (Si-world)? This week, Lucy is fresh off a trip travelling with her parents-in-law, leading us into a fun breakdown of the joys, quirks, and subtle challenges of vacationing with relatives! Plus, Sunyoung reflects on her own experiences navigating her boyfriend's family dynamics. Is travelling with in-laws a disaster or a bonding experience? Tune i
#102 🛋️ 풍수! Feng Shui · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners
#102 🛋️ 풍수! Feng Shui · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners 9월 25, 2026 13:56 Sometimes a simple room rearrangement is all you need to breathe new life into a familiar space! Sunyoung recently reshuffled her furniture, leading us into a fascinating chat about 풍수 (pung-su / Feng Shui) and apartment hunting. What do Koreans look for when choosing a home that Westerners completely overlook? From natural lighting to the direction of your head when you're sleeping, we break down
#101 🤒 독감x심심함: Korean Flu Doctors & Beating Workplace Boredom · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners
#101 🤒 독감x심심함: Korean Flu Doctors & Beating Workplace Boredom · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners 9월 18, 2026 18:04 Achoo! 🤧 This week, Sunyoung is recovering from a nasty bout of the flu (독감) and walking us through what it's really like getting tested and treated at a clinic in Korea. For Lucy, who hasn't been to the doctor for a cold in nearly a decade, the process was an eye-opener! Plus, we dive into how we handle boredom (심심함) and Lucy shares a useful hack she recently discovered for overcoming boredom at
#100 🗻 완주 성공! Running Up Mt. Fuji vs. Racing in Korea (Culture Shock!) · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners
#100 🗻 완주 성공! Running Up Mt. Fuji vs. Racing in Korea (Culture Shock!) · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners 9월 11, 2026 13:16 Lucy tackled the notorious Fujiyoshida Half Marathon, running straight up the slopes of Mount Fuji! But the intense incline wasn't the only surprise waiting for her on the course. Tune in as we compare race vibes across borders, unpack the Mount Fuji climb, and count down to the Hangeul Run we’re taking on together next month!If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at thetalkbokki@
#99 🧘‍♀️ 템플스테이! What’s It REALLY Like at a Korean Temple Stay?  · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners
#99 🧘‍♀️ 템플스테이! What’s It REALLY Like at a Korean Temple Stay? · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners 9월 6, 2026 11:47 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 hav
#98 🚗 헐! 5 Hours at the Japanese DMV  (Plus: What's in My Water?!) 🚰 · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners
#98 🚗 헐! 5 Hours at the Japanese DMV (Plus: What's in My Water?!) 🚰 · Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners 8월 28, 2026 15:27 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
#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

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