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064 Why is Korea called Korea? Nov 30, 2024

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When Koreans say you have big hands, it sometimes has nothing to do with the body parts attached to your arms. It is an expression and it’s used when… well, you are going to find out from this episode. Oh and also how the name “Korea” came about. Summary of the Episode: Section 1 (오늘의 한국말) = 손이 크다; Section 2 (재미있는 한국 이야기) = 코리아 라는 나라 이름의 유래; Section 3 (깊은 얘기) = 소비문화

063 You Have Thin Ears Nov 30, 2024

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Eunice and Jonson talk about the expression Koreans use to describe someone who gets swayed by others too easily. They also talk about how our feeling and mood can change from moment to moment and how it impacts us. Summary of the Episode: Section 1 (오늘의 한국말) = 귀가 얇다; Section 2 (재미있는 한국 이야기) = 부대찌개; Section 3 (깊은 얘기) = 성격

062 Food Sharing Culture Nov 30, 2024

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Koreans love sharing their food…but not always. And maybe not anymore, at least for certain kinds of food. In this episode, Eunice and Jonson discuss the food sharing culture in Korea and how it changed over time. Summary of the Episode: Section 1 (오늘의 한국말) = 꼬리를 내리다; Section 2 (재미있는 한국 이야기) = 음식 나눠먹기; Section 3 (깊은 얘기) = 성격

061 Military Culture in Korea Nov 30, 2024

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Almost every Korean male has to serve in the military, and as a consequence, military culture permeates the entire Korean society. In this episode, Eunice and Jonson discuss the military culture in Korea as well as important military lingo commonly used by Koreans. Summary of the Episode: Section 1 (오늘의 한국말) = 거품 물다; Section 2 (재미있는 한국 이야기) = 한국의 군대 문화; Section 3 (깊은 얘기) = 성격

060 철가방 아저씨 Nov 30, 2024

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Let us tell you about the fascinating food delivery culture in the old days in Korea. Oh and about this thing that you’d have to do for your friends if you won a lottery in Korea. Summary of the Episode: Section 1 (오늘의 한국말) = 한턱 내다; Section 2 (재미있는 한국 이야기) = 한국의 배달문화; Section 3 (깊은 얘기) = 건강

059 시원하다 Nov 30, 2024

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Did you know there’s one Korean word that can be used for both cold water and hot soup? Or Korean professional baseball was first created for a political reason? Or orange juice is actually bad for you? Summary of the Episode: Section 1 (오늘의 한국말) = 시원하다; Section 2 (재미있는 한국 이야기) = 프로야구; Section 3 (깊은 얘기) = 건강

058 제 와이프를 소개합니다 Nov 30, 2024

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SpongeMind Podcast is back, with a new regular guest! Jonson and Eunice, his lovely wife, are going to give you many fun conversations about Korean language and culture. Summary of the Episode: Section 1 (오늘의 한국말) = 밥; Section 2 (재미있는 한국 이야기) = 단군 이야기; Section 3 (깊은 얘기) = 건강

071 뿅 간다 Nov 29, 2024

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You may know how to say “I like it” in Korean. You may even know how to say “I love it”. But do you know how to say “I’m crazy about it”? Well, you will find out in this episode. We are also going to talk about how Japanese anime acquired a following among Korean kids to a religious fervor and how it still influences our culture. . Summary of the Episode: Section 1 (오늘의 한국말) = 뿅 간다; Section 2 (재미있는 한국 이야기) = 일본만화; Section 3 (깊은 얘기) = 인간관계

074 정 (English) Aug 20, 2024

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Does it mean love? Or attachment? Or heart? The Korean word 정 is not only hard to translate but also hard to explain. So in this episode, we are going to take a deep-dive and discover its core meaning. We are also going to wrap up the discussion on gratefulness (or the absence of it). . Episode Summary: Section 1 (오늘의 한국말) = 정; Section 2 (재미있는 한국 이야기) = 한복; Section 3 (깊은 얘기) = 감사하는 마음

x20 Reps -김치에 대한 재미있는 사실 여섯개 (Sponge Loop No. 28) Aug 05, 2024

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This is a previously released Sponge Loop 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 #28김치에 대한 재미있는 사실 여섯개.

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