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Hosted by Jina · 🇺🇸 US · KO · 96 episodes
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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.youtube.com/@authentickorean📬 Questions & Inquiries: wingstart.studio@gmail.com（質問はいつでもメールでお気軽にお送りください！）
Jina hosts Authentic Korean, a education show with 96 episodes published.
![[TOPIK 3-4] Ep.21 Songs From Our Memories 2: Cassette Tapes & First Loves / 추억의 음악 2부: 카세트 테이프와 첫사랑 / 思い出の音楽２：カセットテープと初恋 episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/45401464/45401464-1787130178736-c3e1365c5ec84.jpg)
Welcome back to Jina Chat! ️ In Ep.21 (Part 2 of "Songs From Our Memories"), Jina, Rie, and Haerim rewind all the way back to the cassette tape era — recording songs off the radio, rewinding tape with a pencil, and burni
![[TOPIK 3-4] Ep.20-1 Songs From Our Memories & OST Quiz! / 추억의 음악 & OST 퀴즈! / 思い出の歌＆OSTクイズ！ episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/45401464/45401464-1785465660109-d7476d5fbe245.jpg)
Welcome back to Jina Chat! ️ In Ep.20 (Part 1), Rie, Hayoung, and Haerim join Jina for a game of "Guess the OST," then share the one song that holds a memory close to their heart — from fandom heartbreak to a song that g
![[TOPIK 3-6|Shadowing] The Price of Convenience — Shadowing & Dictation (편리함의 대가 / 便利さの代償) episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/45401464/45401464-1784811557126-d8d7a066114b8.jpg)
Hi, I'm JiNa — a Korean teacher based in Paris, France. 안녕하세요, 프랑스 파리에서 한국어를 가르치는 지나입니다. こんにちは！フランス・パリで韓国語を教えているジィナ(JiNa)です. This episode features a personal essay written and read aloud by me — a reflection on the cultu
![[TOPIK 2-3|Audiobook] Yuka's Diary — Full Version (9 Episodes) (유카의 일기 풀버전 / ユカの日記 フルバージョン) episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/45401464/45401464-1785159590990-05054936f87fb.jpg)
This is the full version of "Yuka's Diary" — all 9 episodes combined into one. Yuka is a Japanese exchange student living in Korea, and this audiobook follows her daily life, friendships, small culture shocks, and quiet
![[TOPIK 3-6|Shadowing] Perfect AI, Wobbly Human — Shadowing & Dictation (완벽한 AI, 삐뚤빼뚤한 인간 / 完璧なAI、不揃いな人間) episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/45401464/45401464-1784718936386-338b3b4b8a455.jpg)
Hi, I'm JiNa — a Korean teacher based in Paris, France. 안녕하세요, 프랑스 파리에서 한국어를 가르치는 지나입니다. こんにちは！フランス・パリで韓国語を教えているジィナ(JiNa)です. This episode features a personal essay written and read aloud by me — a reflection on the momen
![[TOPIK 3-4] Ep.19-3 Move Less, Rest More & Quiz Answer Revealed! / 적게 움직이고 많이 쉬어요 & 스무고개 정답 공개! / 少なく動いてたくさん休む & クイズの答え発表！ episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/45401464/45401464-1782896297650-a72207f97f67c.jpg)
Welcome back to Jina Chat! ️ In Ep.19 (Part 3), we wrap up our travel series! We share our dream destinations, debate the ideal travel style, and after 20 questions, the 스무고개 quiz answer is finally revealed. Can you gues
![[TOPIK 3-6|Shadowing] Life as a Fanatic — Shadowing & Dictation (갓생보다 덕생. 덕질이 최고야 / 「ガッセン」より「ドクセン」、推し活が最高) episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/45401464/45401464-1784056639606-71a2206b2c75f.jpg)
Hi, I'm JiNa — a Korean teacher based in Paris, France. 안녕하세요, 프랑스 파리에서 한국어를 가르치는 지나입니다. こんにちは！フランス・パリで韓国語を教えているジィナ(JiNa)です. This episode features a personal essay written and read aloud by me — a reflection on discoveri
![[TOPIK 3-4] Ep.17-2 Travel Memories & the Quiz Continues! / 기억에 남는 여행 & 스무고개는 계속된다! / 記憶に残る旅＆スムゴゲは続く！ episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/45401464/45401464-1782897216984-59e1f2c2b6a37.jpg)
Welcome back to Jina Chat! ️ In Ep.17 (Part 2), the seumogoge (스무고개) quiz heats up with 8 more clues — and the answer is getting closer! Plus, we share our most unforgettable travel memories: Hayoung's bucket list trip t
![[TOPIK 3-6|Shadowing] Imperfection is Lovable: Embracing Today — Shadowing & Dictation (완벽하지 않아도 사랑스러운 오늘 / 完璧でなくても愛おしい今日) episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/45401464/45401464-1784046059609-e5b0ba68446b7.jpg)
Hi, I'm JiNa — a Korean teacher based in Paris, France. 안녕하세요, 프랑스 파리에서 한국어를 가르치는 지나입니다. こんにちは！フランス・パリで韓国語を教えているジィナ(JiNa)です。 This episode features a personal essay written and read aloud by me — a reflection on the socie
![[TOPIK 3-4] Ep.17-1 Travel Must-Haves: What's in My Bag? / 여행 필수템, 내 가방엔 뭐가 있을까? / 旅の必需品、私のバッグの中身は？ episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/45401464/45401464-1782822205917-4cff077231566.jpg)
Welcome back to Jina Chat! 🎙️ In Ep.17 (Part 1), we kick off our travel series with the big question: what do you absolutely have to pack? From Hayoung's beloved Japanese snack to Rie's surprisingly practical bag of tri
![[TOPIK 3-6|Shadowing] Death Is Just a Common Thing — Shadowing & Dictation (모두가 걸어간 길 위에 서서 / 誰もが歩いた道の上に立って) episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/45401464/45401464-1782803776124-96433159c6136.jpg)
Hi, I'm JiNa — a Korean teacher based in Paris, France. 안녕하세요, 프랑스 파리에서 한국어를 가르치는 지나입니다. こんにちは！フランス・パリで韓国語を教えているジィナ(JiNa)です。 This episode features a personal essay written and read aloud by me — a quiet reflection on los
![[TOPIK 3-4] Ep.16-3 What Fandom Gave Us: Growth, Korean & a Message to Our Bias / 덕질이 내게 남긴 것 / 推し活が私に残してくれたもの episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/45401464/45401464-1782733985068-b5f7b7b36a867.jpg)
Welcome back to Jina Chat! 🎙️ In Ep.16 (Part 3), we wrap up our deokjil (덕질) series with the big question: what has fandom actually given us? From leveling up Korean skills to going from assa (아싸) to inssa (인싸) — plus,
![[TOPIK 3-6|Shadowing] Paris Syndrome — Shadowing & Dictation (파리 신드롬: 내가 사랑한 도시의 지독한 악취 / パリ症候群：私が愛した街の、堪えがたい悪臭) episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/45401464/45401464-1782733316460-a61b1a84b69a4.jpg)
Hi, I'm JiNa — a Korean teacher based in Paris, France. 안녕하세요, 프랑스 파리에서 한국어를 가르치는 지나입니다. こんにちは！フランス・パリで韓国語を教えているジィナ(JiNa)です。 This episode features a personal essay written and read aloud by me — an honest reflection on t
![[TOPIK 3-4] Ep.15-2 Highs & Lows of Fandom! / 덕질의 기쁨과 현타 / 推し活の喜びと「ヒョンタ」 episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/45401464/45401464-1782387974908-67024bd58ab52.jpg)
Welcome back to Jina Chat! 🎙️ In Ep.15 (Part 2), we get honest about the emotional rollercoaster of Deokjil (덕질) . From the highest highs of being a successful fan (Seongdeok) to the sudden reality check of Hyeonta (현타)
![[TOPIK 3-4] Ep.14-1 Learn Korean Through Fandom! / 덕질과 신조어 / オタ活と新造語 episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/45401464/45401464-1782387179094-1b01b1e4ec373.jpg)
Welcome to Jina Chat! 🎙️ In Ep.14 (Part 1), we dive into Deokjil (덕질) — the fandom obsession! Join Jina, Rie, Hayoung, and special guest Haerim as they share their "Ipduk" stories and real Korean slang. Can you spot tod
![[TOPIK 3-4] Korean Body Part Idioms: Roleplay Challenge! | 신체부위 관용어: 상황극 챌린지！| 体の部位の慣用表現：ロールプレイチャレンジ！ (Part 3) episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/45401464/45401464-1781557402852-e7dc0ce49870e.jpg)
Can you guess a Korean idiom just from a roleplay scenario? 🎭 In this episode, Jina — a Korean language instructor based in France — is joined by Rie and Hayoung for the final round of the body part idiom challenge. Thi
![[TOPIK 3-4] Korean Body Part Idioms: Illustration Challenge! | 신체부위 관용어: 그림 챌린지！| 体の部位の慣用表現：イラストチャレンジ！ (Part 2) episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/45401464/45401464-1781557215420-9045b61abb659.jpg)
Can you guess a Korean idiom just from an illustration? 🖼️ In this episode, Jina — a Korean language instructor based in France — is joined by Rie and Hayoung for round 2 of the body part idiom challenge. This time, the
![[TOPIK 3-4] Korean Body Part Idioms: Emoji Challenge! | 신체부위 관용어: 이모지 챌린지! | 体の部位の慣用表現：絵文字チャレンジ！ (Part 1) episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/45401464/45401464-1781557021865-ff38a1a7e1639.jpg)
Can you guess a Korean idiom just from an emoji? 🎯 In this episode, Jina — a Korean language instructor based in France — is joined by Rie and Hayoung for a fun body part idiom challenge. All the clues are emojis. No co
![[TOPIK 3-6][Shadowing] Winter Always Becomes Spring (겨울은 반드시 봄이 된다 / 冬は必ず春になる) episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/45401464/45401464-1781019098416-87d694af16e71.jpg)
Hi, I'm JiNa — a Korean teacher based in Paris, France. 안녕하세요, 프랑스 파리에서 한국어를 가르치는 지나입니다. こんにちは！フランス・パリで韓国語を教えているジィナ(JiNa)です。 This episode features a personal essay written and read aloud by me. 이번 에피소드는 제가 직접 쓰고 낭독한 개인적인
![[Slow Korean Reading & Shadowing] Who's Really on Your List? 당신의 목록엔 누가 있나요？| あなたのリストには誰がいますか？(TOPIK II / Level 3-6) episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/45401464/45401464-1780477933569-3df30b1d68609.jpg)
Hi, I'm JiNa — a Korean teacher based in Paris, France. This episode features a personal essay written and read aloud by me.Shadow along slowly, and let the words settle. 🌿Korean language + inner reflection, at the same
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