Talkbokki: Learn Casual Korean through Natural Conversations

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Learn casual Korean naturally with Talkbokki! ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Join Korean teacher Sunyoung and her student Lucy for real, unscripted conversations. ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ After four years of learning together, weโ€™re sharing our favourite ways to master intermediate Korean and ๋ฐ˜๋ง (casual language). ๐Ÿ“šโœจ If you're tired of textbooks and want to hear how Koreans actually talk to friends, this is the podcast for you! ๐Ÿซฐ๐ŸŽง Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 5D AGO

    #71๐Ÿ’ ๋ฐœ๋ Œํƒ€์ธ ๋ฐ์ด? ํ™”์ดํŠธ๋ฐ์ด!! Korean Valentineโ€™s Day & White Day Traditions ยท Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners

    Do you know the most important holiday in the Korean calendar? This week on The Talkbokki, we dive into the traditions of Seollal (Korean New Year) and contrast them with the sweets and treats of Valentineโ€™s Day. Plus, Sunyoung shares a "must-know" tip for anyone sending Valentine's gifts to a Korean partner. Whether you're curious about lunar traditions or wondering why Valentine's Day looks so different in Korea, Japan, and the U.S., weโ€™ve got you covered! Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the podcast and see our conversations in action! If you enjoy the show, consider joining our Patreon to support what we do and get access to bonus content. If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at thetalkbokki@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min

  2. FEB 13

    #70 ์ž…๋ง›์ด ์ด๋ ‡๊ฒŒ ๋‹ค๋ฅด๋‹ค๊ณ ? ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ ๐Ÿ†š ๐Ÿง€ Our Totally Different Cravings! ยท Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners

    Is there a food you crave the second you land after a long trip? Or a local spot you have to hit before even unpacking? This week, weโ€™re diving into our post-vacation routines and the "welcome home" meals we can't live without. Can you guess which foods we missed most while overseas? Hint: Our tastes couldn't be more different! Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the podcast and see our conversations in action! If you enjoy the show, consider joining our Patreon to support what we do and get access to bonus content. If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at thetalkbokki@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min

  3. FEB 6

    #69 ๐Ÿฅฑ ์‹ฌ์‹ฌํ•จ์ด ํ•„์š”ํ•ด!! Why You Need to Be Bored ยท Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners

    Could you handle an unintentional digital detox? Sunyoung did, and it got us thinking. This week, we discuss the science of boredom, the Korean ๊ฐ“์ƒ (God-saeng) productivity craze, and the polar-opposite schedules we keep. Are you Team Reset or Team Hustle? Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the podcast and see our conversations in action! If you enjoy the show, consider joining our Patreon to support what we do and get access to bonus content. If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at thetalkbokki@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min

  4. JAN 30

    #68 ๐Ÿชซ ์Šฌ๋Ÿผํ”„ ํƒˆ์ถœ: The Art of Getting Unstuck ยท Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners

    Have you ever felt stuck in a rut? This week, weโ€™re joined again by Pauline to get real about our experiences with "The Slump" and how we navigate our way back to the light. Plus, Lucy reveals a secret motivation hack that has helped her learn three different Asian languages. Whether youโ€™re feeling uninspired or just need a boost, this episode is for you! Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the podcast and see our conversations in action! If you enjoy the show, consider joining our Patreon to support what we do and get access to bonus content. If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at thetalkbokki@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min

  5. JAN 23

    #67 ๐Ÿง† ์š”์ฆ˜ ์ œ์ผ ํ•ซํ•œ ๋””์ €ํŠธ: ๋‘์ซ€์ฟ  Pauline is Back! (And Weโ€™re Eating Korea's most popular Dessert! ) ยท Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners

    Have you heard of Koreaโ€™s latest dessert craze, the Dujjonku (๋‘์ซ€๊พธ)? This week, Sunyoung is reporting live from New York with returning guest Pauline! After a food tour through K-Town, the duo compares the US version of the Dujjonku to the original. Does the hype hold up? Tune in to find out as we introduce the viral treats taking over Korea, Japan, and the US. Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the podcast and see our conversations in action! If you enjoy the show, consider joining our Patreon to support what we do and get access to bonus content. If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at thetalkbokki@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min

  6. JAN 9

    #66 ๐ŸŒ… Do Koreans Still Use Korean Age? 2026 ์ƒˆํ•ด ๋ณต ๋งŽ์ด ๋ฐ›์ž! ยท Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners

    Happy New Year! ๐ŸŽ† In this episode, we look back at our 2025 resolutions โ€” the wins, the fails โ€” and talk about our goals for 2026. We also dive into a question many Korean learners ask: Do Koreans still use Korean age? Tune in for a real Korean New Year conversation! Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the podcast and see our conversations in action! If you enjoy the show, consider joining our Patreon to support what we do and get access to bonus content. If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at thetalkbokki@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min

  7. JAN 2

    #65 ๐ŸŽ„ Our First Christmas Married & Dating ์‹œ๋Œ๊ณผ์˜ ํฌ๋ฆฌ์Šค๋งˆ์Šคยท Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners

    This Christmas was a little different ๐ŸŽ„Lucy spent Christmas with her husband, and Sunyoung spent it with her boyfriend โ€” both of us away from our own families. We talk about how Christmas changes after marriage or dating, what itโ€™s like spending the holidays with your partnerโ€™s family, and how Koreans naturally talk about Christmas in real life. Does this sound familiar? ๐ŸŽง Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the podcast and see our conversations in action! If you enjoy the show, consider joining our Patreon to support what we do and get access to bonus content. If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at thetalkbokki@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min

  8. 12/26/2025

    #64 ๐Ÿ“… 2025๋…„ แ„‹แ…งแ†ซแ„†แ…กแ†ฏแ„€แ…งแ†ฏแ„‰แ…กแ†ซ Our 2025 Year in Review ยท Podcast for Intermediate Korean Learners

    It's our last episode of the year, and once again weโ€™re doing our annual ์—ฐ๋ง๊ฒฐ์‚ฐ (Year-end Wrap-up) and sharing our ultimate lists of favourites, from best food to best place, best movie to best drama and many more! How does your list compare to ours? Tune in to find out! ๐ŸŽง Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from The Talkbokki! ๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽ„ Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the podcast and see our conversations in action! If you enjoy the show, consider joining our Patreon to support what we do and get access to bonus content. If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at thetalkbokki@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
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Learn casual Korean naturally with Talkbokki! ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Join Korean teacher Sunyoung and her student Lucy for real, unscripted conversations. ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ After four years of learning together, weโ€™re sharing our favourite ways to master intermediate Korean and ๋ฐ˜๋ง (casual language). ๐Ÿ“šโœจ If you're tired of textbooks and want to hear how Koreans actually talk to friends, this is the podcast for you! ๐Ÿซฐ๐ŸŽง Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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