TOPIK & Beyond

Eliza Wang
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Welcome to TOPIK & Beyond! Whether you're just starting to learn Korean or preparing to pass the TOPIK exam, this podcast is your companion on the journey. In each episode, we’ll explore useful vocabulary, essential grammar, and real-life stories from daily life in Korea to help you master the language and feel more confident. Tune in to learn practical tips, cultural insights, and much more, taking your Korean skills beyond the classroom!

  1. 4d ago

    #97: A Gentle Way Back In - Restarting Korean After a Break

    Welcome back to TOPIK & Beyond. After eight weeks of 여름 휴가 and 우리, 그때, this short episode eases back into regular teaching - no catch-up, no pressure, just a gentle way to pick Korean back up if it slipped over the summer. This one's short by design: about 8–10 minutes, built around a single idea - that "falling behind" isn't really a thing in language learning, and that the feel of a language comes back faster than people expect. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why a study break doesn't erase your progress - and what actually happens to your Korean during oneA small personal story about easing back into a language after time awayThree genuinely small ways to ease back in this week6 Korean words and expressions for restarting gently (감이 오다, 다시 익숙해지다, 무리하다, 조금씩, 천천히, 마음을 편하게 먹다) Continue Your Korean Journey Korean FLOW Club A warm, structured weekly practice space for Korean learners who want consistent, low-pressure study. Real Korean stories, conversations, and expressions - the kind of cultural language you hear in real Korean relationships. Details → www.joaacademy.com/koreanflowclub Connect 🌐 Website: https://www.joaacademy.com/📸 Instagram: @korean.joaacademy🎧 Podcast: TOPIK & Beyond - available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms📝 Read this episode on Substack: @ Korean Joa Academy If You Enjoyed the Episode… Please consider leaving a rating or following the podcast - it helps more Korean learners find the show.

  2. Aug 25

    #96: 우리, 그때. - Five Years Later

    The final chapter of 우리, 그때 (Us, Back Then) - and the final episode of this summer's story series. Told entirely in Korean. No in-episode explanation - translation and vocabulary are in the study guide below.  What You'll Hear The closing chapter, in natural spoken Korean, beginner-intermediate friendlyVocabulary connected to reconnecting, distance, and everyday warmth (12 expressions, in the study guide) Study Guide 📄 Download this chapter's translation and vocabulary → https://www.joaacademy.com/topik-and-beyond/us-2026/chapter-4  Korean FLOW Club 2.0 - Waitlist Now Open This is it - the final week to join the Korean FLOW Club 2.0 waitlist before doors open! Free to join, with bonus perks if you decide to join later - and zero obligation either way. 👉 Join the waitlist → https://www.joaacademy.com/korean-flow-club-waitlist Connect 🌐  Website: www.joaacademy.com 📸  Instagram: @korean.joaacademy 📝  Substack: Korean Joa Academy 💌  Korean FLOW Club: www.joaacademy.com/the-korean-flow-club  If You Enjoyed This Episode Please consider leaving a rating or following the podcast, so you don't miss the next chapter.

  3. Aug 18

    #95: 우리, 그때. - Us, Again

    Chapter 3 of 우리, 그때 (Us, Back Then), told entirely in Korean. No in-episode explanation - translation and vocabulary are in the study guide below.  What You'll Hear Chapter 3, in natural spoken Korean, beginner-intermediate friendlyVocabulary connected to reconnecting, distance, and everyday warmth (12 expressions, in the study guide)Study Guide 📄 Download this chapter's translation and vocabulary → https://www.joaacademy.com/topik-and-beyond/us-2026/chapter-3  Korean FLOW Club 2.0 - Waitlist Now Open It's here! Korean FLOW Club 2.0's waitlist is officially open, and I could not be more excited to share it with you. Join now and you'll get some bonus perks when doors open - and joining the waitlist doesn't commit you to anything. It's completely free, and if you decide later it's not for you, no worries at all! 👉 Join the waitlist → https://www.joaacademy.com/korean-flow-club-waitlist Connect 🌐  Website: www.joaacademy.com 📸  Instagram: @korean.joaacademy 📝  Substack: Korean Joa Academy 💌  Korean FLOW Club: www.joaacademy.com/the-korean-flow-club  If You Enjoyed This Episode Please consider leaving a rating or following the podcast, so you don't miss the next chapter.

  4. Aug 11

    #94: 우리, 그때. - Why We Drifted Apart

    Chapter 2 of 우리, 그때 (Us, Back Then), told entirely in Korean. No in-episode explanation - translation and vocabulary are in the study guide below.  What You'll Hear Chapter 2, in natural spoken KoreanVocabulary connected to distance, silence, and things left unsaid (12 expressions, in the study guide) Study Guide 📄 Download this chapter's translation and vocabulary → https://www.joaacademy.com/topik-and-beyond/us-2026/chapter-2  Korean FLOW Club 2.0 - Waitlist Now Open Korean FLOW Club is getting a refresh. Joining the waitlist is completely free, and if you decide to join when doors open, you'll get a few bonus perks along the way. 👉 Join the waitlist → https://www.joaacademy.com/korean-flow-club-waitlist  Connect 🌐  Website: www.joaacademy.com 📸  Instagram: @korean.joaacademy 📝  Substack: Korean Joa Academy 💌  Korean FLOW Club: www.joaacademy.com/the-korean-flow-club  If You Enjoyed This Episode Please consider leaving a rating or following the podcast, so you don't miss the next chapter.

  5. Aug 4

    #93: 우리, 그때. - How We Me

    A new story begins this month: 우리, 그때 (Us, Back Then) - the story behind 여름 휴가, told entirely in Korean. No in-episode explanation - translation and vocabulary are in the study guide below.  What You'll Hear Chapter 1, in natural spoken KoreanVocabulary connected to memory, first meetings, and everyday moments that stay with us (12 expressions, in the study guide) Study Guide 📄 Download this chapter's translation and vocabulary → https://www.joaacademy.com/topik-and-beyond/us-2026/chapter-1  Connect 🌐  Website: www.joaacademy.com 📸  Instagram: @korean.joaacademy 📝  Substack: Korean Joa Academy 💌  Korean FLOW Club: www.joaacademy.com/the-korean-flow-club  If You Enjoyed This Episode Please consider leaving a rating or following the podcast, so you don't miss the next chapter.

  6. Jul 28

    #92: 여름 휴가 - Before Leaving

    The final chapter of 여름 휴가 (Summer Vacation), told entirely in Korean. No in-episode explanation - translation and vocabulary are in the study guide below.  What You'll Hear The closing chapter, in natural spoken KoreanVocabulary connected to decisions, closure, and returning to ease (12 expressions, in the study guide) Study Guide 📄 Download this chapter's translation and vocabulary → https://www.joaacademy.com/topik-and-beyond/summer-2026/chapter-4  Connect 🌐  Website: www.joaacademy.com 📸  Instagram: @korean.joaacademy 📝  Substack: Korean Joa Academy 💌  Korean FLOW Club: www.joaacademy.com/the-korean-flow-club  If You Enjoyed This Episode Please consider leaving a rating or following the podcast, so you don't miss the next chapter.

  7. Jul 21

    #91: 여름 휴가 - By Chance

    Chapter 3 of 여름 휴가 (Summer Vacation), told entirely in Korean. No in-episode explanation - translation and vocabulary are in the study guide below.  What You'll Hear Chapter 3, in natural spoken KoreanVocabulary connected to family, emotion, and unspoken things (12 expressions, in the study guide) Study Guide 📄 Download this chapter's translation and vocabulary → https://www.joaacademy.com/topik-and-beyond/summer-2026/chapter-3  Connect 🌐  Website: www.joaacademy.com 📸  Instagram: @korean.joaacademy 📝  Substack: Korean Joa Academy 💌  Korean FLOW Club: www.joaacademy.com/the-korean-flow-club  If You Enjoyed This Episode Please consider leaving a rating or following the podcast, so you don't miss the next chapter.

  8. Jul 14

    #90: 여름 휴가 - The Questions Family Asks Out of Love

    Chapter 2 of 여름 휴가 (Summer Vacation), told entirely in Korean. No in-episode explanation - translation and vocabulary are in the study guide below. What You'll Hear Chapter 2, in natural spoken KoreanVocabulary connected to family, emotion, and unspoken things (12 expressions, in the study guide)Study Guide 📄 Download this chapter's translation and vocabulary → https://www.joaacademy.com/topik-and-beyond/summer-2026/chapter-2  Connect 🌐  Website: www.joaacademy.com 📸  Instagram: @korean.joaacademy 📝  Substack: Korean Joa Academy 💌  Korean FLOW Club: www.joaacademy.com/the-korean-flow-clubIf You Enjoyed This Episode Please consider leaving a rating or following the podcast, so you don't miss the next chapter.

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Welcome to TOPIK & Beyond! Whether you're just starting to learn Korean or preparing to pass the TOPIK exam, this podcast is your companion on the journey. In each episode, we’ll explore useful vocabulary, essential grammar, and real-life stories from daily life in Korea to help you master the language and feel more confident. Tune in to learn practical tips, cultural insights, and much more, taking your Korean skills beyond the classroom!

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  • Creator
    Eliza Wang
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    98
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    © Joa Academy
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