Jina

Authentic Korean

Education KO ↓ 87 episodes

Authentic Korean is a Korean learning podcast by Jina, a Korean language teacher living in Paris. Through world literature, everyday Paris life, and real conversations — made for TOPIK 3-4 learners, or anyone who already knows some Korean but wants to truly feel it. Also on YouTube → http://www.youtube.com/@authentickoreanAuthentic Koreanは、パリ在住の韓国語講師ジナによる韓国語学習ポッドキャストです。世界文学、パリの日常、そしてリアルな会話を通じて、TOPIK 3-4レベルの学習者、または韓国語はある程度できるけど、もっと自然に感じたい方のために作りました。YouTubeでもお会いしましょう → http://www.yout...

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S1E11 Korean Conversation 🇰🇷 | Gyeongbokgung & Hanbok (景福宮と韓服体験) 28.02.2026 1:37

🎬 Study this episode with Korean subtitles on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wMNM12epZMk 🌍 Multilingual subtitles available (EN / JP / FR and more) 🎧 Korean listening practice for A2–B1 learners. In this episode, Yuka visits Gyeongbokgung Palace and tries on a traditional hanbok. You’ll hear natural expressions used in real situations: • Talking about famous places (여기가 바로 ~야) • Reacting to be...

[TOPIK 3-4] Am I Different When I Speak Korean? | 지나 수다 #1 한국어 할 때 내 모습은 어떨까? (외국인 리얼 토크) 27.02.2026 32:35

Do you feel like you become a slightly different person when you speak Korean? 😲 In this first episode of Jina's Chat , I talk with two amazing Korean learners (TOPIK 3-4 level) about how language shapes our identity and emotions. The Shift: Do we become more polite in Korean? More careful? Or maybe even more honest? Real Stories: We also share honest stories about the moments when we wanted...

S1E10 Learn Korean Polite Expressions 🇰🇷 (韓国語の敬語と挨拶) 27.02.2026 1:30

🎬 Study this episode with Korean subtitles on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wMNM12epZMk 🌍 Multilingual subtitles available (EN / JP / FR and more) 🎧 Korean listening practice for A2–B1 learners. In this episode, Yuka meets a neighbor on a beautiful autumn day. You’ll hear natural polite expressions used in real life: • Introducing yourself (저는 ~라고 합니다) • First-time greetings (처음 뵙겠습니다...

S1E09 Korean Conversation | Traditional Market Shopping 🇰🇷 (A2–B1 Listening) (韓国の伝統市場 / A2–B1) 26.02.2026 1:35

🎬 Study this episode with Korean subtitles on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wMNM12epZMk 🌍 Multilingual subtitles available (EN / JP / FR and more) 🎧 Korean listening practice for A2–B1 learners. In this episode, Yuka visits a traditional Korean market. You’ll hear natural expressions used in real life: • Asking for prices (이건 얼마예요?) • Using counters (세 단, 한 판, 1킬로) • Understanding Korea...

S1E08 Introducing Myself in Korean 🇰🇷 (Simple but Real)/ 韓国語の自己紹介 25.02.2026 1:22

🎬 Watch the full drama with subtitles on YouTube: 👉 https://youtu.be/FhAw6m0BQ_o 🌍 Multilingual subtitles available on YouTube. In this episode, Yuka introduces herself and talks about her new life in Korea. Through simple but natural sentences, you’ll hear how beginners can describe: ✨ Who you are ✨ Where you’re from ✨ What you study ✨ Your family and friends ✨ Your honest feelings about...

S1E07 Tteokbokki & Sundae 🇰🇷 Korean Street Food Explained(トッポギとスンデ) 24.02.2026 1:41

🎬 Watch the full drama with subtitles on YouTube: 👉 https://youtu.be/FhAw6m0BQ_o 🌍 Multilingual subtitles available on YouTube. Yuka explores her new school — and then discovers something even more exciting: Korean street food. In this episode, we explore: ✨ How to order food at a 포장마차 (street stall) ✨ Popular snacks like 떡볶이, 순대, and 튀김 ✨ How to ask which bus to take ✨ Why bus n...

S1E06 – Talking About Time in Korean 🇰🇷 (韓国語の時間表現) 23.02.2026 1:06

🎬 Watch the full drama with subtitles on YouTube: 👉 https://youtu.be/FhAw6m0BQ_o 🌍 Multilingual subtitles available on YouTube. Yuka is getting ready for her first day at school in Korea. In this episode, we explore natural Korean expressions used when talking about time, schedules, and daily plans. You’ll hear phrases like: ✨ “늦잠을 자다” (to oversleep) ✨ “수업이 있어요” (I have a class) ✨...

S1EP5 Korean Breakfast Culture 🇰🇷 Why You Don’t Lift the Bowl (韓国の朝食文化 / 韓国語学習) 22.02.2026 1:47

Yuka wakes up late on her first morning in Korea. At breakfast, she learns more than just new words — she discovers Korean table manners and morning expressions. In this episode, we explore: ✨ The meaning and usage of “안녕히 주무셨어요?” ✨ Why Koreans believe breakfast is important ✨ Cultural differences between Korea and Japan ✨ Why you should NOT lift your rice bowl in Korea ✨ Everyday exp...

S1E04 Korean Mealtime Expressions Explained |“잘 먹겠습니다” 21.02.2026 2:02

Yuka has her first dinner with her Korean host family. At the table, she learns one of the most important Korean expressions: “잘 먹겠습니다.” But pronunciation matters. It’s not “Jar Mokgesseumnida” 😄 In this episode, we explore: ✨ The real meaning of “잘 먹겠습니다” and “잘 먹었습니다” ✨ How Koreans gently correct pronunciation ✨ Common phrases used during family meals ✨ Why food and polite...

S1EP3 Meeting the Host Family | 홈스테이 가족과 "오빠"의 의미 (ホストファミリーとの対面と「オッパ」の響き) 20.02.2026 1:04

Yuka has just arrived in Korea and meets Yeonah’s family for the first time. But something interesting happens. Instead of using just names, the family introduces themselves through relationships: “Yeonah’s mom.” “Yeonah’s dad.” “Oppa.” Why do Koreans speak this way? Why does Yuka call him “Oppa”? In this episode, we explore: ✨ How Korean family titles really work ✨ The cultural meaning behind r...

S1EP2 Same Age in Korea | From 존댓말 to 반말(Ep1-2) 19.02.2026 1:18

After arriving in Korea, Yuka finally meets Yeona for the first time. They quickly discover they are the same age — and in Korean culture, that changes everything. In this episode, you’ll experience one of the most important social moments in Korean relationships:the transition from polite speech (존댓말) to casual speech (반말). Through their first conversation, you’ll learn: • How to greet someo...

S1EP1 Saying Your Destination in a Taxi | 오(o) vs 어(eo) Pronunciation(Ep1-1) 18.02.2026 1:37

Yuka arrives in Korea and takes a taxi on her very first day, but a small misunderstanding happens when she tries to say her destination. Yuka is a Japanese exchange student who has just arrived in Korea to begin her new life abroad. Everything is new and exciting, but even simple moments—like taking a taxi—can become unexpected learning experiences. In this scene, you’ll practice how to say your...