There is a Korean expression that Koreans use to express their disappointment… or sadness. But it’s used differently from the way the words “disappointed” or “sad” are used in English. You will have a clear idea how it works once you listen to this episode. And we are also going to find out why you rarely see kids at playgrounds in Korea. . Summary of the Episode: Section 1 (오늘의 한국말) = 섭섭하다; Section 2 (재미있는 한국 이야기) = 학원; Section 3 (깊은 얘기) = 직업

There is a Korean expression that Koreans use to express their disappointment… or sadness. But it’s used differently from the way the words “disappointed” or “sad” are used in English. You will have a clear idea how it works once you listen to this episode. And we are also going to find out why you rarely see kids at playgrounds in Korea. . Summary of the Episode: Section 1 (오늘의 한국말) = 섭섭하다; Section 2 (재미있는 한국 이야기) = 학원; Section 3 (깊은 얘기) = 직업

This is a previously released SpongeLoop episode but repeated 20 times. This is meant for repetitive listening, my absolute favorite language learning technique. You can request the transcript and the translations at SpongeMind.org. This episode was originally called Sponge Loop #25 계란밥

This is a previously released SpongeLoop episode but repeated 20 times. This is meant for repetitive listening, my absolute favorite language learning technique. You can request the transcript and the translations at SpongeMind.org. This episode was originally called Sponge Loop #24 흥부와 놀부.

In this episode, Eunice and Jonson talk about how Koreans say “OK, Boomer”. They also talk about the culture and trends around plastic surgery in Korea, and what pushes Korean girls into going under the knife.

In this episode, Eunice and Jonson talk about how Koreans say “OK, Boomer”. They also talk about the culture and trends around plastic surgery in Korea, and what pushes Korean girls into going under the knife. --- Summary of the Episode: Segment 1 (오늘의 한국말) = 꼰대 Segment 2 (재미있는 한국 이야기) = 성형수술 Segment 3 (깊은 얘기) = 직업

What’s the Korean idiom for “bad influence”? And what’s up with that gold colored tea that almost every Korean restaurant serves for free? We are going to cover it all in this episode! --- Summary of the Episode: Segment 1 (오늘의 한국말) = 물들다 Segment 2 (재미있는 한국 이야기) = 보리차 Segment 3 (깊은 얘기) = 직업

What’s the Korean idiom for “bad influence”? And what’s up with that gold colored tea that almost every Korean restaurant serves for free? We are going to cover it all in this episode!

In this episode, Eunice and Jonson discuss the English education in Korea and how it changed over time… and what it means in Korean social life when your ears start getting “itchy”. Summary of the Episode: Section 1 (오늘의 한국말) = 귀가 가렵다; Section 2 (재미있는 한국 이야기) = 한국의 영어교육; Section 3 (깊은 얘기) = 소비 문화

In this episode, Eunice and Jonson discuss the English education in Korea and how it changed over time… and what it means in Korean social life when your ears start getting “itchy”.

This is a previously released SpongeLoop episode but repeated 20 times. This is meant for repetitive listening, my absolute favorite language learning technique. You can request the transcript and the translations at SpongeMind.org. This episode was originally called Sponge Loop #10 설날.